I KNOW! I had to take away television and a special trip to Target last night. And I NEEDED to go to Target. But, at least it seems to have worked. They now know that when I make a threat, I'll stick to it. They listened MUCH better this morning. Hopefully we've moved past the ick of last night.

Random me photo on my birthday swinging in the trees. [link]

In regard to the fuss about the woman on the children's show - there was a newscaster ... Bree someone? who had a congenital problem that she basically didn't have hands. She made something of a success of herself and the general feedback was approval that she was doing so well. Then she got married and decided to have kids. People were accusing her of being irresponsible, since her kids might be born with the same condition. sigh ....

And in regard to my building's alarm system ... turns out that not only does the first person to notice the fire have to pull an alarm and call 911, but someone on every floor has to pull the alarm on their floor. That, seemingly, is what happened - no one pulled the alarm on my floor until it was almost over. We're having a meeting with building management, the fire chief, and our local councilman. Fun, right?

And because it deserves its very own post - love the picture, Laura! you look so happy!

That, seemingly, is what happened - no one pulled the alarm on my floor until it was almost over. We're having a meeting with building management, the fire chief, and our local councilman. Fun, right?

Definitely not good. But I sure am glad you're still around to go to the meeting. That's just a little too close.

And because it deserves its very own post - love the picture, Laura! you look so happy!

I was going to say the same thing but then I got distracted by fanfic. You look great, Laura!

There is something intensely joyful about watching a cat who is sitting in a sunny window. I love just standing next to them, and watching the birds and squirrels with them. Once in a while, petting 'em to feel their sun-warmed fur.

Yeah. It sucks that I only have North-facing windows. My cat does like to sit in the window and watch the wildlife (when it's warm enough for me to have the windows open).

That's what I miss in my current apartment. It's on the north side of the building, and sun doesn't come inside at all, except for a brief period before sunset at the peak of summertime, and that's just a small sliver through the balcony door. My cat misses the sun, too.

Random me photo on my birthday swinging in the trees.

I love Laura pix!

I'm home with Matilda today. Her daycare provider has all day doctor appts. (eep! Please be well.)

Emmett will be pleasantly surprised when I show up to get him after school with Matilda in tow.