I have a wicked, wicked lot to write about today and wicked, wicked little time in which to do it so I'm focusing on one thing and it's this: Happy 13th (!!!) anniversary to my pal, my best friend, my partner-in-crime-and-baby-rearing and the greatest guy I ever met. Marrying you was one of the top two decisions I've made in my life, and in my advanced years, that encompasses a LOT of decisions.
Love you, Mikey.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
It is So Choice
This is my favorite kind of morning, the kind when you need a sweater and hot coffee is just *the* thing, cup after cup. The only thing that could have added to my bliss would be more time to snuggle up to my boys. Maybe tomorrow.
Date night was a huge success, we got to sit out in the patio and because it was a nippy evening we were nearly the only people out there, happily chowing down between the breeze and the heat lamps. It felt like we were miles from the city, talking and enjoying some seriously great food. Yes, I got the baked alaska. No, I did not get a picture because it got in my belly too fast.
Today is my last day in the office until Tuesday and the long weekend before me is a stretch of promise, a tease of unclaimed time waiting to be filled. Here's hoping we do it justice.
As for today's selection, some of you may know that I have a wee obsession with Steely Dan, and I only recently realized that Michael McDonald jammed with them on occasion. This revelation could be a dealbreaker for some people who not only think that Steely Dan is lame, but that M McD is even lamer. To those people I say, YOU are lame. This musical partnering is sheer bloody brilliance. For me, Bad Sneakers is the golden apple of their combined labor, but youtube let me down in this regard. So here's Do It Again, which is OK for a stand-in, but do seek out the album version of Bad Sneakers if you get a chance.
Date night was a huge success, we got to sit out in the patio and because it was a nippy evening we were nearly the only people out there, happily chowing down between the breeze and the heat lamps. It felt like we were miles from the city, talking and enjoying some seriously great food. Yes, I got the baked alaska. No, I did not get a picture because it got in my belly too fast.
Today is my last day in the office until Tuesday and the long weekend before me is a stretch of promise, a tease of unclaimed time waiting to be filled. Here's hoping we do it justice.
As for today's selection, some of you may know that I have a wee obsession with Steely Dan, and I only recently realized that Michael McDonald jammed with them on occasion. This revelation could be a dealbreaker for some people who not only think that Steely Dan is lame, but that M McD is even lamer. To those people I say, YOU are lame. This musical partnering is sheer bloody brilliance. For me, Bad Sneakers is the golden apple of their combined labor, but youtube let me down in this regard. So here's Do It Again, which is OK for a stand-in, but do seek out the album version of Bad Sneakers if you get a chance.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Without Love, It Ain't Much
I'm very excited because tonight is a long-awaited date night and we got a babysitter and everything. Mike got a very generous gift certificate to a neighborhood place we love (but are unable to frequent due to us not being millionaires) so we decided to just use the thing already before the romantical patio closes for the season, and we're so fixing to get down with some crazy good food and drink and adult conversation. I mean we'll probably talk about farts like always, but we won't be doing it amid doling out cheerios so that makes it adult. Plus there are no nachos on the menu and I'm planning to put on jewelry and mascara so you know this is not our typical date. Depending on how much room I leave, there could also be a baked alaska involved! Actually I don't care if there's room or not - how many baked alaskas come into your life in this day and age? It's not like it's the 1950s. I'll be sure to take a picture.
In all actuality, I'm really just looking forward to having an unbroken amount of time to spend with Mike, where he doesn't have to be doing any kind of work. Because of the choices we made to run our little family the way we do, these times are so few and far between. It's been worth it, absolutely. But Dada really deserves a break and a little decadence, and I'm happy to be along for the ride.
As an aside, never forget that Sheila E is the bomb bomb bomb.
In all actuality, I'm really just looking forward to having an unbroken amount of time to spend with Mike, where he doesn't have to be doing any kind of work. Because of the choices we made to run our little family the way we do, these times are so few and far between. It's been worth it, absolutely. But Dada really deserves a break and a little decadence, and I'm happy to be along for the ride.
As an aside, never forget that Sheila E is the bomb bomb bomb.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Hooray! For...
I'm compiling a little hooray list, and so far I've got:
-Workdays like this one that fly by because they are filled with the best kind of work (writing original content, in this case).
-Getting apples in our farm share tomorrow! Truth, I sort of hate apples, but this time of year I always revisit that stance.
-Dexter starting up again. This is the first season I've watched in real time, and the suspense of waiting a week really adds to the appeal.
-My baby boy feeling better, thus sleeping better, and getting to spend the day hanging out with Dada and his favorite stuffed pals. It took us awhile to find a toy to which he made a true attachment, but I think we've found him.
So hooray for Bert and Ernie! (Ernie not pictured, except for his shoes.)
And of course, hooray for Peter Pumpkinhead.
-Workdays like this one that fly by because they are filled with the best kind of work (writing original content, in this case).
-Getting apples in our farm share tomorrow! Truth, I sort of hate apples, but this time of year I always revisit that stance.
-Dexter starting up again. This is the first season I've watched in real time, and the suspense of waiting a week really adds to the appeal.
-My baby boy feeling better, thus sleeping better, and getting to spend the day hanging out with Dada and his favorite stuffed pals. It took us awhile to find a toy to which he made a true attachment, but I think we've found him.
So hooray for Bert and Ernie! (Ernie not pictured, except for his shoes.)
And of course, hooray for Peter Pumpkinhead.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Not-So-Secret October
October, you're the best. So happy you're here again! Bring on the mums on the doorstep and tea and blankets on chilly chilly nights, I'm more than ready. Not to mention the mellowcreme pumpkins and pumpkin beers and pumpkin pie and assorted gourd themed loveliness specific to the orangey-brown months.
Our weekend was rather packed, with the celebration of Rosh Hashanah and HR's first trip to the pumpkin patch with aunt, grandma and big cousins, then a Saturday full of swimming lessons and a first birthday party for a special baby friend. I'm not surprised, following it all, that HR was under the weather yesterday. We spent a not-so-fun night last night soothing our feverish boy, but he seems to be doing lots better in the light of day. I'm faring amazingly well for running on so few hours' sleep and worry fatigue... obviously the the crash is imminent so I'd better keep in making hay.
But like I said, it's October, time to hunker down and sweater up and let your musical selections take a decidedly melodic turn.
Our weekend was rather packed, with the celebration of Rosh Hashanah and HR's first trip to the pumpkin patch with aunt, grandma and big cousins, then a Saturday full of swimming lessons and a first birthday party for a special baby friend. I'm not surprised, following it all, that HR was under the weather yesterday. We spent a not-so-fun night last night soothing our feverish boy, but he seems to be doing lots better in the light of day. I'm faring amazingly well for running on so few hours' sleep and worry fatigue... obviously the the crash is imminent so I'd better keep in making hay.
But like I said, it's October, time to hunker down and sweater up and let your musical selections take a decidedly melodic turn.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Apple Honey Happiness
Oh, the Red Sox. I am very disappointed. But I'm not into dwelling or negativity so I'll leave it at that.
It's Rosh Hashana and I'll be taking off early to celebrate with my 1 1/2 Jews and some of Mike's family. It's no secret I'm a big fan of this holiday - it's like extra Thanksgiving (which is my favorite, favorite of all). I'm looking forward to reflecting on what was another altogether good year and eating some delicious foodstuffs.
Here's some of The Sweet for a good, sweet New Year.
It's Rosh Hashana and I'll be taking off early to celebrate with my 1 1/2 Jews and some of Mike's family. It's no secret I'm a big fan of this holiday - it's like extra Thanksgiving (which is my favorite, favorite of all). I'm looking forward to reflecting on what was another altogether good year and eating some delicious foodstuffs.
Here's some of The Sweet for a good, sweet New Year.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Get Lowe
I don't have much to say today, so here's Nick Lowe to say some things in my stead. In case you didn't know this, he's super great. But I'm sure you already knew.
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