Take a carton of eggs, break onto carpet. Add one large container of Nestle Quik and a cup of milk.

Aside from the carpet part, Leif's showing some worthwhile understanding of cooking basics. Still, sorry about the clean-up issues.

Oh, dear, Gud.

So, the saga of the Independent Study professor continues. I e-mailed him twice over the weekend. When I didn't hear any response by Tuesday, I decided to call him to make sure he got the e-mails. I got an e-mail from him late last night saying I should call him this morning, and no, he didn't get either of my e-mails.

This is getting so frustrating. I'm kind of just doing this all by myself. And now, I almost have the survey ready to go live, and I'm terribly afraid that he's going to tell me I'm going about it all wrong.

How old is Leif again?

I don't think I've ever heard of a child as obsessed with breaking eggs and making a mess with food as Leif.

Leif is 3, the age of chaos.

t waves

Astronaut vs. Caveman

I hope Nick chooses this one.

Maria! You were a beautiful bride and you and your DH look very happy together. Congratulations again!

The combined cuteness of Tickybox, Em, and Mal is just too much!

Raq, your DH is very handsome.

Empress, you look fabulous.

I just called the Ohio Quit Line, talked to the counselor and will be receiving patches on or around the 9th of November, official quit date the 14th of November. Am a nervous wreck.

Woo Hoo!!!

I like Astronaut v. Caveman better than Astronaut vs. Caveman. It's easier to say.

I think that one and Indigo are his favorites.

Maria was a stunning bride. I forgot to say so. Struck dumb by the beauty, I expect.

Kara liked cracking a couple of eggs on the floor now and again. I thought that was bad. Aidan takes them out of the carton, drops them in the sink, and then puts the carton back in the fridge. So, they're in the sink, but usually it's all of them. We had a baby gate across the kitchen door, but he learned how to work it and would go through and shut it in front of me.

Okay, much work to do. I'll be back later.

I just put make-up on. First time in a few weeks. Damn, I forgot how much I like the way I look with make-up.

Odd.

The cut looks good, Suzi. Show me more pictures with different styling and makeup for total glamour effect.

So...does pubic hair go gray?

It does. Though you're more likely to get a scattering of gray hairs than a full on steely muff.

Two of my band suggestions made it to the final round!

Also, I can now save The Dashing Bastards for some future imaginary novel.

a full on steely muff.

Steely Muff could be a fun band name.