It is so wonderful and we are so happy for the babies when they master the crawling, walking, and running. But then the chasing part begins. And they do get into so much more when they master the stacking and climbing. They get less frustrated, and we more.

I have avoided the weeding all morning, but now it must happen.

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Still sending getting-better~ma to your friend, Anne.

BTW, Hil, I really enjoyed looking at your photos.

As for things I have accomplished today:

1. Took Harvey outside on harness for 30 min. or so.

2. Raked some of the flower beds while out with Harvey.

3. Took Sammie out on her harness.

4. Took Sammie back in after 30 sec.

5. Took the corned beef brisket out of the crockpot after it had cooked all day yesterday and all night. We kept cooking it for a while, then draining off the liquid and putting more water in, as it kept tasting like a salt monster had put a curse on it. Yeah, I _know_, corned beef, kinda s'posed to taste like salt with a bit of beef in it, but still....

6. Ate a banana and hot cocoa for breakfast.

7. Ate a corned beef sandwich for a snack.

ETA: formatting. Thbbpt.

I'm trying to imagine what the actual estate looks like, because that carriage house is HUGE.

Here's a picture of the main house- it's broken into several condos- I'm not sure how many. They were finishing up the renovations when we first moved here- we pass by every time we go into town or coming to or from the train station. [link]

I can't go to our local parade of homes to often because my million dollar house envy turns me into a depressed mess.

The million dollar homes, for me, are so removed from my reality (in a way I'm OK with) that it's just eye candy/porn. Though I sometimes get the class rage. I get upset when looking at stuff that I think is nicer and cheaper, or just one step above what we can afford and gorgeous.

I think it's the class rage that gets me, too. I hadn't thought of it in that terms, but it's what it comes down to. They could build much cheaper homes without all the bells and whistles, but still of very high quality and that are still affordable. Instead, they tell us the only way we can have nice is to have a million dollars. The housing industry in this country is so fucked up.

Instead, they tell us the only way we can have nice is to have a million dollars. The housing industry in this country is so fucked up.

Totally.

Real estate: [link] this is the current focus of my lust. Now I just need it to a) stay on the market and b) come down some in price over the next six months when I'm hoping to move. That'll happen, right?

Is there any health~ma lying around? My dad just called and my mom's in the hospital with a raging kidney infection and a fever of 102. She has lupus, so I always worry about stuff like this, although I know right now she's just irritated because her back surgery (set for April 9) is going to have be delayed now.

I really just wish I was closer so I could hang out in the hospital with her this afternoon, and hug her a lot.

Oh, Amy. All kinds of good thoughts, love, and prayer for your mom (and dad, and you).

Much ~ma for Anne's friend, askye's grandmother, and AmyLiz's mom!

Dancing on a pole is fun! Video, please.

Loved the picture of Matilda and Mom sleeping. Nothing is better than falling asleep with/on the person you love.

Hil, great photos! What a wonderful trip!

The Universe needs to BACK OFF MY BITCHES! Fuckin' March.

~ma to AmyLiz's mom, Anne's friend, and Sean's kitty (not to mention Sean himself)