Auntie

My SIL is in labor and will be birthing her son today!! I’m not doula-ing her through this one (my own sick kids and timing prevent it,) but I’m with her in spirit. Everyone, wish a blessed birth for D, B, and baby Nameless Wonder!!!

UPDATE!!!

Baby Boy B was born into the world [...]

Well, it was B’s birthday, but I got the present

He’s quitting smoking!!!!

He’s been a 2 pack a day smoker for over 15 years and at 11:25 pm on Sunday, B smoked his last cigarette, destroyed the three left over in his last pack, and said goodbye to that nasty habit.

It’s hard -he’s struggling, but he’s doing so well and I [...]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO B!!!

We're heading out of town today to celebrate B's 33rd birthday!!
 
Happy birthday, Monkey.  I love you.

Oh DD …

You're so fine
You're so fine
You blow my mind
 
Hey DD!!  Hey DD!!
 
<<Bows and takes off cheerleading outfit to make the official statement of undying adoration and induction to tenured Rock On status>>
 
My Sister in Chopsticks, Yarn, Birth, and Mojo, DDFF, has bestowed upon me the fab gift of Wednesday night Pilates and Bellydance classes!  Oh yes, indeed.  Man, I love [...]

Gobsmacked

That's just the word for it - gobsmacked.  I cannot believe it -I cannot believe it.  I'm stunned.
 
If you've had cable TV or been up late at night at all during the last 15 years, you've all seen the infomercials.  You've all heard about the "Swirl, Tap, Buff."  You know Leslie and her obsession with [...]

HOT DAMN

I have 4 yellow daffodils by my front door.
I have a bloomed crocus by my side door and lots of daffs ready to bloom.
My forsythia bush has it's first yellow bud.
My redbud is doing it's thing.
The magnolia in my front yard is budded out and I'll bet we'll see hot pink in a week.
The windows [...]

HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Happy Happy Birthday!…

HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Happy Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday
to
J.M. BILL

R.I.P. Bo Puppy

I got a phone call from my MIL this morning -they had just put their doggy, Bo, to sleep. I’m not a fan of small dogs, but this little yorkie was amazing. He lived to be about 14 years old and just was a wonderful companion.

Duck and Stealth were *very* close to Bo and they [...]

ugh

I'm sick.
And it sucks.
I'm supposed to have a shopping spree with JP tomorrow afternoon.
Unless I have a tag on my toe, I'm going.
Retail therapy - better than NyQuil any day.
 
 

Blessed Beginnings

Over a year ago, I wrote this post about a birth that I had attended.  That birth stands out in my mind and it's one of the ones I'll never forget.  It was hard, hard work and was really quite a disappointing experience for my client. Yes, she had a beautiful daughter, but there was [...]