neena has stopped calling me mama and now calls me mommy. that's what aidan calls me, but he was at least two before he started. it makes me a little sad. next i'll be mom and then the "lauren" phase. i ran into an old friend yesterday at succotash and i had the kids with me. she kind of looked at me in awe and said, "do you LIKE being a mom?" after a few stunned seconds at what a stupid question this was, i answered with my usual "best thing i've ever done" response. i respect women who don't want kids, but i don't understand why they don't respect my decision to have them. whatev. my kids rock.
i'm looking forward to the camping this weekend (except what's-his-name
subvert won't be there) commence puking now. all of my gear is ready except for the groceries. oh, and a new light bulb for my lantern and beach shoes for the kids.