Wow! That penny was well and truly stuck! Good call, mom.

I went to the book release party for my friend Sean's new physics book, and was promptly introduced to Collin Ferguson.

And the dude who played Q on Star Trek.

I was occasionally introduced as "Allyson, she's an internet personality."

This is my new favorite intro.

Dominic 6 years ago: [link] Him now: [link]

Very handsome. And much cleaner in the second shot. You almost hate to see them grow up if they're going to forget how to slather cake all over themselves.

There's a lot to be said for mother's intuition, Cash. I'm glad you listened to yours and followed through with the appt, even while thinking the penny might already be on its way out.

Hee. You are so an internet personality.

I'm so glad the penny is unstuck and Liv is safe.

The planes were probably part of the BCS game intro, I bet. Crazy game, fwiw.

Random: Someone at the grocery store was buying a ton of pork roasts that were on sale and gave one to D. Expensive, even on sale! So tonight we had my mom's apple jelly chili pork roast. It was delish, and I cooked it perfectly if I do say so myself. Tender and moist and nom.

What a nightmare, Cash. I am glad it is over.

Do you take it regularly or just sporadically?

I took it regularly for months (and felt a bit guilty about it too), mostly because I couldn't sleep well without it. Thinking back on it, I think what really made things click for me was combining melatonin with a sleep mask so I could sleep in complete darkness. My completely unproven theory is that the melatonin must work better if you are in darkness because your body only produces it if you are in the dark.

D @ 1 started with his hands, but he didn't like getting them dirty. So he started faceplanting the cake. It was hilarious. I didn't get pix. But jeez, he's such a pretty boy now. I sent to SIL, and she laughed and laughed (because he HATES getting dirty now. His brother is worse- he cleans. And he's 2.5.)

I am so evil, I put in a 311 for salt& plow before there is appreciable accum. But otherwise, we'd be ignored completely.

But jeez, he's such a pretty boy now.

He really is.

ROLL TIDE!! Had to be said.

Had a wonderful evening watching the game at a friend's house (she has HDTV and she made supper). So so pleased by the final score.

Mother fucking plumber not only never returned (leaving the shower actually MORE BROKEN than when the asshat started) but didn't call. I left a scathing message at 5:30 PM.

Aw, D! Adorable at 1 and beautiful now. Neat.

Cash, that penny. It's Whoa.

I am engaged!!!