That's good, Kat. I just wish as little drama for her (and y'all) as possible. One day soon, I'll get to see her smile for myself.

I hope mac comes to the more matter of fact unselfconscious soon. But I can see how it would be hard at that age. But honestly, if he can manage in pants through summer, it'll be fine. Waste of adorable shorts and mom eyerollies, sure, but...

Huh. It appears that a giant shadow is eating the moon or something.

Ah. You're right, though -- he'll get used to it as he gets older and more confident. Or wear pants! Kids are pretty resilient. And he'll probably want to wear it, because it will prevent his leg from aching.

Gracie! No scariness, kiddo.

Oh she recovered beautifully and was herself within a few moments. We are still shakey.

This is kind of scary. I've learned how to make a good cheese sauce.

Today's big achievement: got Emmett to eat a green salad.

Man, Kat, rollercoaster. Glad you're off it for now.

I hope Mac learns to deal. My best friend when I was 3 or so had one leg amputated below the knee. I so wanted to be handicapped like him because it was cool.

Kids are weird.

Okay. Uploaded more portraits. Updated accounting software. Paying bill. Loving internet.

I just took a good look at mac's pants. he has serious high waters for about half his wearable pants right now (grew another 1/4 inch in Jan) - ok so more bids out on ebay and I might make some online purchase tonight.

Finished my taxes! YAY. Time to go see if I can see the eclipse.

Hey, msbelle, maybe we can use that thing I bought you this weekend, huh?

Did I mention loving the internet?

Okay, gotta go. Taking advantage of the fragile migraine detente to rack up as much teaching hours as possible.

I tried to convince my 5 yr old neighbor that a dragon was eating the moon. she didn't buy it

sadly part of my telescope is missing. but the binoculars work