Oh, and congrats Vortex! Glad things are going well.

I approve heartily of all personal and subversive touches.

Right?! They should go full on geek-kink.

The Batman and Catwoman topper is awesome. Plus incorporating Tim's mom's tradition into your bouquet and the Buffistas!

How is this last trimester, GC?

It is so much harder this time around. I'm not sure if it's because I'm older, this is a BIG baby, or what, but I'm ready to get to April 29! But he and I are both healthy and all is well, so the important stuff is where it should be. Thanks, Maria!

It is so much harder this time around.

That was my complaint, but the doctor explained it is that much harder when you have a child that you are taking care of. Last time you only had yourself to nurture.

And in mememe news, I got promoted yesterday. I'm sure that y'all have noticed that I've been much happier in the last year, though more absent since I have to actually work now. It feels good to know that they like me as much as I like them.

Yay!

I talked with a woman at a mixer who had a dress you absolutely would rock, Vortex. I complimented her on it and we actually talked about it so I am going to see if I have Google-fu. I thought it might be rude to ask to see the tag and since she was giving me job seeking advice, I erred on "not raised by wolves."

I am intrigued . . .

Stephanie, how's your daughter doing? If she is drinking fluids, but not feeling like eating, might I suggest a bottle of Ensure? I drink one for breakfast. It's like liquid multi-vitamin. It's designed for old folks who don't/can't eat (is my understanding). It's sold in the health/beauty section of Target and grocery stores. For me, it keeps the stomach growls at bay for 2-3 hours. Anyhow, just an idea to get nutrition in fluid form. Hope she is doing better!

Smonster, tons of spoons your way. I feel your pain. I'm *still* unpacking boxes, and moving things around, and trying this over there, and what not. So, don't feel bad that not everything is perfect and in it's place. It's called moving.

Vortex, that's great news! Congrats.

Big congrats to Biyi! That is fabulous! I raise my invisible glass to her.

There was more. But I forget what else. Sorry. My brain isn't working well today. Second sleep didn't happen until my super early alarm went off. So, I overslept. Thankfully I worked late last night, and nothing pressing this morning, so no harm no foul as far as work is concerned. But still. Groggy.

I cannot find anything exact but it reminded me a lot of this one in black wool-looking-ish fabric. But with a portrait neckline, not a collar. And the sleeves were shorter, more open and !! had a 2-3" cuff that was contrast satin. Her's was a fabulous green.

It just looked spectacular and once we were talking about it, she told me it was lined entirely with the same satin. So she said it felt way better than even the dress looked. And she knew she looked so damn good. Plus she was stacked and really tall. With her heels she was around 6'2".

It was one of those dresses you could wear to even a conservative office (though not probably to a very casual one unless you wanted to make a statement), a party, wedding or anywhere. Sadly I am terrible at effectively describing it but if I find a better image to convey it, I will link.

I really thought it would be amazing on you before I was introduced to her.

Meara, thought you might like this: [link]

Also Hec, while I'm at it.