I have been totally panicking for the past day or two that something had gone wrong with the package that I sent off to my Favorite Color Swap buddy - that it had somehow gotten lost in the ether. I sent it over a week ago so hyperventilation was becoming a real possibility (that it was insured is so totally not the point, this was my first swap - I would have lost it if it had gone awry). So last night, using my alter ego, I dropped a quick note on my buddy's blog checking in. And this morning, miracle of miracles, he posted this!
He sounds jazzed about the package overall which makes me super happy. I totally freaked putting it together and have been biting my nails (figuratively) over it for a week and a half now so there's a huge sense of relief. Swaps are stressful (but a ton of fun too)!
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Friday, April 18, 2008
VW!
I got a new car! I got a new car! I got a new car! I got a new car! I got a new car! I got a new car! I got a new car! I got a new car! I got a new car! I got a new car! I got a new car! I got a new car! I got a new car! I got a new car! I got a new car! I got a new car! I got a new car! I got a new car!
Okay, I'm done now...
Pictures tomorrow if it's pretty out but here's the deal - new Jetta for Serya! w00t!
Okay, I'm done now...
Pictures tomorrow if it's pretty out but here's the deal - new Jetta for Serya! w00t!
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
/cry
I just got word from Brian that P miscarried. My heart just breaks for P & K both. There are no words that soothe that kind of loss and yet I find myself grasping for something to say, anything at all that might ease them. But all I can do is weep for them and hope they know how much they are loved and that we grieve with them.
Angel baby, not yet known but ever loved, you are in our hearts.
Angel baby, not yet known but ever loved, you are in our hearts.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Climbing the wall
So, my kids were climbing a wall today. No, not climbing the walls, climbing a wall. A 50 foot rock climbing wall. I am so proud of all of them.
J&D called last night and asked if we thought the kids would be interested in going down to Gaithersburg to a store where J used to work and try climbing. I wasn't sure about everyone but I knew that we'd have at least 2 of 3 that would be totally thrilled to try.
Can I tell you how well they did? I was up on the second floor of the store, which was just below the half way point of the wall, cheering them on. This was a first time thing for the three of them but they totally gave it their all. Anna and Drew both did about a third of the wall, Anna slightly edging out her younger brother thanks to her superior reach. Sean went all out and made it within 6 to 8 feet of the top. They absolutely "rock"ed it!
This is one of those things that I think really pushes kids and is incredibly good for them. It's a safe, controlled climb, monitored by pros. My girl, who tells me all the time she is a complete failure at anything sports related, was able to approach it from a very brainy point of view - the math of the thing - angles & degrees, convexes and concaves. Drew was just a total monkey about it, climbing for the pure fun of it. And Sean. Sean just went for it. Hand over hand, right foot - left foot, up up and further up. They amazed me.
And so, here's a pic. I've a rack of them, all taken with my camera phone, but this one is the clearest of them as I was cheering and yelling and clapping like mad the whole time. Here is my Sean, totally rocking out.
Way to go Sean!
J&D called last night and asked if we thought the kids would be interested in going down to Gaithersburg to a store where J used to work and try climbing. I wasn't sure about everyone but I knew that we'd have at least 2 of 3 that would be totally thrilled to try.
Can I tell you how well they did? I was up on the second floor of the store, which was just below the half way point of the wall, cheering them on. This was a first time thing for the three of them but they totally gave it their all. Anna and Drew both did about a third of the wall, Anna slightly edging out her younger brother thanks to her superior reach. Sean went all out and made it within 6 to 8 feet of the top. They absolutely "rock"ed it!
This is one of those things that I think really pushes kids and is incredibly good for them. It's a safe, controlled climb, monitored by pros. My girl, who tells me all the time she is a complete failure at anything sports related, was able to approach it from a very brainy point of view - the math of the thing - angles & degrees, convexes and concaves. Drew was just a total monkey about it, climbing for the pure fun of it. And Sean. Sean just went for it. Hand over hand, right foot - left foot, up up and further up. They amazed me.
And so, here's a pic. I've a rack of them, all taken with my camera phone, but this one is the clearest of them as I was cheering and yelling and clapping like mad the whole time. Here is my Sean, totally rocking out.
Way to go Sean!
Sunday, April 6, 2008
For the love of a good book
Taking a suggestion from a friend I finally got myself over to www.librarything.com. Love it, love it, love it. Sincerely cool. Of course, I've next to nothing in my library yet, and unfortunately it's going to take me eons to get it done as 99% of my books are packed up and in storage which total stinks. Oh well, it's fun to play with regardless :)
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Random Bits
- Brian is away for a week. I'm home with his parents. On my own. Danger Will Robinson! Danger!
- Mondays suck.
- Next Monday wouldn't suck if I took it off. But Tuesday might...
- I hate that at thirty years old I still feel like I'm in high school when I walk into my job. Seriously, the bs needs to stop.
- Diezel needs to go to the vet. I need to make the appointment.
- I'm thinking I need to buy this for Fest season.
- I'm having swapper anxiety. I'm participating in my first swap and it's making me angsty (I'm fairly certain that isn't a word but you get my meaning).
- I really want some tea.
- This would be good too.
- K & P are having a baby. I need to buy yarn.
- I started a crochet project last night, first one in over a month. It felt fabulous :D
- My aunt sent me some CDs.
- I need to stock up on stationary, particulary Thank You notes.
- I need a nap. G'nite.
- Mondays suck.
- Next Monday wouldn't suck if I took it off. But Tuesday might...
- I hate that at thirty years old I still feel like I'm in high school when I walk into my job. Seriously, the bs needs to stop.
- Diezel needs to go to the vet. I need to make the appointment.
- I'm thinking I need to buy this for Fest season.
- I'm having swapper anxiety. I'm participating in my first swap and it's making me angsty (I'm fairly certain that isn't a word but you get my meaning).
- I really want some tea.
- This would be good too.
- K & P are having a baby. I need to buy yarn.
- I started a crochet project last night, first one in over a month. It felt fabulous :D
- My aunt sent me some CDs.
- I need to stock up on stationary, particulary Thank You notes.
- I need a nap. G'nite.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Woohoo Binary!
Okay, okay, I know I'm a nerd but I find this vastly amusing:
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