Inspired, perhaps, by this?

What a strange week it’s been. Work continues to be uncertain, so in the meantime we’ve been trying to while away our hours in new and interesting ways. Firsts: Bastien saw his first movie in a theater: Earth. This went … Continue reading →

In many failed attempts to induce labor over the last few weeks, I’ve cleared out a few gardens around the house. Even managed to plant some pumpkins, cilantro and catnip. Bastien has been taking his role in this project very … Continue reading →

It’s my baby sister, Courtney’s 19th birthday today. And since 19 no longer a baby makes, it’s time for a new baby around here, don’t you think? Thinking of you today, Courtney. Remembering when you were little and you used … Continue reading →

That there’s nothing to update! I see the doctor again in a half hour, so maybe something exciting will happen. Fingers crossed. In the meantime, I am being officially moved out of my cubicle at work, causing me a certain … Continue reading →

Because there is so much ongoing hilarity around our household (well it makes me laugh at least), I’m thinking of starting a regular post. This week’s Friday Funny, for your consideration: Bastien discovers pockets I’m guessing a future Friday Funny … Continue reading →

I had an unexpected day at home with Bastien today (swapped Wednesday for Thursday in my work schedule). And since it is getting very hard for me to take him to our usual haunts (pool, library, park, mall) thanks to … Continue reading →

Numero Uno: Big fat high blood pressure again today. Now this could be related to the fact that along with my entire department I nearly lost my job in the last week, then got it back, but only secretly, and … Continue reading →

This weekend, Bastien spent some QT with “his” tree. When I bought it, I was told it was a Lollipop Tree (not to be confused with the Lollipop Tree of Family Feud fame–but wouldn’t that be cool?). After doing some … Continue reading →

Not the anniversary of the blog, but the actual union of two souls. Some reflections from the bride: I used to be thoroughly bothered by the thought of having to share my soul, but that was before I had a … Continue reading →

I was absolutely convinced I would have the baby last night. Because afterall, it was my last night to teach yoga until June, with no real obligations beyond that. So naturally the baby would just cooperate and put me out … Continue reading →

Reflecting on Lent and Easter today, I found myself running some tallies. We certainly were goal-oriented this Lenten season (in most cases opting to do something extra rather than give up something). Here’s the Lenten rundown (with a wink and … Continue reading →

First.—————————————————————————>>> Do you see that? That’s 3 weeks on the countdown, baby! Let’s hear it for three weeks! Second. Cute things Bastien is doing lately: The concentration face – this is when he is working on fine motor skill activities … Continue reading →

Ladies and gentlemen of the Internet, we almost joined you in the 21st century today. Yes, us country folk almost had us some high speed Internet. After a recent three hours spent online trying to book airline tickets and many, … Continue reading →

Jim is probably going to get all embarrassed that I am hyping his work. But so what? It’s good stuff. And if you’re really nice to him, he’ll probably take some really nice family photos of you too — for … Continue reading →

I just love making this pattern. And luckily for me, my friends just love making babies. Life is so fulfilling that way. Since these are for an upcoming boy (who shall remain anonymous), and I am all about making boy … Continue reading →

For all you non-philosophical types, the answer is no. This morning we woke up to our third unexpected tree loss in two years here on the farm. Kinda scary, since Bastien and I play around that tree all the time, … Continue reading →

When your belly looks like a giant egg and it’s just one week before Easter, it only seems appropriate to dye it. Right? So I did. Well, we did. Good friend, Heather, joined in the festivities since she’s due just … Continue reading →

I think it is safe to say that Bastien had the time of his life at Adrian College with Aunt Courtney, Kelsey and friends this weekend. Just like any legit college party there was a mini fridge, a hamster, a … Continue reading →

The counter is installed and so are most of the new fixtures, including the faucet, soap dispenser, air switch and cabinet knobs. What’s left is our water filtration system and faucet. But this is no fault of our own, the … Continue reading →