There's so much going on for people here, and I've been feeling kind of overwhelmed this last week (my tonsils were taking turns being swollen, but that seems to be over now). I've been sending ~ma where asked, and now I just wish to

{{{{{{{{all da Bitches}}}}}}}}

Raq, that's crazy!

Good luck, Stephanie.

{{{WindSparrow}}}

Whoa - earthquake! Jeebus.

That was the first news I saw this morning. Good to hear that all are safe. Earth literally moving under feet not good.

Raq, I'm so glad you posted!

Cass, every one else said it better. You're loved. I'm sorry for your loss.

Juliana, your new digs sound perfect. I hope SF is good to you.

Ah! Missed Karl! happy to see the posts, though.

"GREEN! YEWO!"

I LOVE that stage. It's so cute! Owen is like the perfect edible baby. I can see his little face while he yells.

Mal may be giving Owen a run for the money in the edible department. I shall have to see Mal in person to determine for sure. No more earthquakes!

Stephanie, good luck to you! I hope PR is a nice, peaceful rest for you guys.

Andi, glad to hear the tonsils are better.

{{vw}} just because.

Anne, I have some yarn I may never use properly, that Kara recently discovered and has been snipping bits off of for cat toys. Would you like it?

That was pretty scattershot. I'm a little frazzly.

Last night at dinner, Kara: "Oh Nick, I love you so much. I love you more than [I love] mom!"

Today's Kara: "Mommy, you know what your biggest job as a mommy is?"
Me: "What?"
Kara: "To love me more than anything!"

Pffft.

DEENA!

VW!

I've been absentee a bit, haven't I?

You've been sick, poor thing.

I want to run away today. Aidan's mad at me because I didn't read his mind properly and Kara has decided that today is argue with mommy day. "Why is Aidan crying?" "Because he's mad at me." "No, I think it's because..." AAAGH!

Come have lunch with me and my parents.