So. My last entry talked about the bad things that could potentially be coming up in October. We seem to have dodged the bullet on some, but dang if all the little crap isn't trying to bury me ( Read more... )

I read something recently, while collecting links to make a point in a comment on another journal ( Read more... )

Squeaker is definitely crawling now. Or, as we call it, "slap-dragging." She doesn't do the classic up-on-all-fours crawl, she does this basic-training maneuver where she reaches out with one hand, slaps the ground, and then hauls the rest of herself along. It's very funny to watch and judging by the amount of grunting involved requires a good ( Read more... )

Why is it so hard just to find a simple, non-electronic baby toy ( Read more... )

LOL ( Read more... )

This was fun to play with, and I think it actually turned out fairly well. I think this could get seriously addictive, too! Feel free to go and view (although I wouldn't suggest it if you're on dial-up).


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OK, what's with the Dixie Chicks and their lyrics about babies ( Read more... )

*sigh ( Read more... )

Squeaker is 4 weeks old tomorrow, and I just finished writing up the thank-you notes for gifts people sent us. *phew ( Read more... )

The baby is squeaking in her crib (this is what she does in her sleep -- it's near constant, not crying, just kind of grunting and squawking. Makes me wonder exactly how much sleep she's actually getting in there ( Read more... )