My God, Matt and I did laugh at "Appalachian Emergency Room" on Saturday Night Live. It was just ... so real.
Sam is beginning to sound out a lot of words, and he studies things with true intent and concentration. He's a smart little guy, and so sweet. When we put him to bed, we hug him and hum a little sing-song: Hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm. Now he does it too. We do group hugs a lot too.
I went running tonight and I was thinking about Sam the entire time, thinking about something funny he did today. I giggled and said aloud, "My sweetie!" then looked around to make sure no one had heard me.
It's almost our wedding anniversary, and Matt and I just celebrated our fourth year together. How wonderful is love.
Sunday, February 08, 2009
Saturday, February 07, 2009
Written Any Good Books Lately?
I unofficially have my second book deal. They're drawing up the paperwork now. I love the company, love the people already. I can write at the office, at home, on the moon, doesn't matter. I'm so excited, and the subject of the project is captivating, historical and moving.
I'm on a cloud right now. Matt took Sam out for the day so that I can begin research. I got in a half hour of banjo, too. : )
I'm on a cloud right now. Matt took Sam out for the day so that I can begin research. I got in a half hour of banjo, too. : )
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
The Taj Mahal
So, I spend at least 20 mintues a day on the current zeitgeist Facebook! It's ridiculous. I have an interview with the publishing company on Friday, and I'm really hoping to be writing again soon ... and getting paid for it. It's looking very positive, and they are a growing company, and publish lots of books.
I took Matt to see the band Cracker last night in the intimate setting of a couple's home in Meridian Kessler. This is the 4th band they've had play at their home, and with only 60 people there, it was pretty spectacular. Matt said it was the best birthday gift he ever got. He had such a good time, and he's really been enjoying meeting so many people lately. He likes my choices in friends. We hung out with David Lowry and Johnny Hickman, and I was right back in my element!
Speaking of elements, Mary, Monique and I are going to see the Hip in Chicago in May. : )
I took Sam to the library today, where there was this self-righteous, caucasian geek "library" mom with two kids, to whom she paid no attention. Every now and again she'd go looking for them, and she would literally cluck her tongue, and they would answer in cluck. This was their call. My brother does this great whippoorwill call (as a joke) to his kids when they're hiking in the woods and he knows exactly where they are. Matt and I adopted this, also as a joke. But this woman was serious as a heart attack, and terribly awkward.
I'd say that her kids were around the ages of 4 and 8, and she kept bringing her little girl books on India, saying, "Look, sweetie, this is the taj mahal -- look at it. I said, look at it!" Instead, the little tike prefered taking things out of Sam's hands, and running around with a sweet little black girl whose parent had also left her. The sweet girl was well behaved, not creepy, and she shared with Sam and asked me where his sister was. Eek.
The mom came clucking for her weirdo little taj mahal-hater, and yelled at the little black girl right in front of me, shouting, "I'm going to say this. You do NOT yell or run in a library!" and then went clucking off to find her daughter, who'd run away yelling.
I tell ya.
I took Matt to see the band Cracker last night in the intimate setting of a couple's home in Meridian Kessler. This is the 4th band they've had play at their home, and with only 60 people there, it was pretty spectacular. Matt said it was the best birthday gift he ever got. He had such a good time, and he's really been enjoying meeting so many people lately. He likes my choices in friends. We hung out with David Lowry and Johnny Hickman, and I was right back in my element!
Speaking of elements, Mary, Monique and I are going to see the Hip in Chicago in May. : )
I took Sam to the library today, where there was this self-righteous, caucasian geek "library" mom with two kids, to whom she paid no attention. Every now and again she'd go looking for them, and she would literally cluck her tongue, and they would answer in cluck. This was their call. My brother does this great whippoorwill call (as a joke) to his kids when they're hiking in the woods and he knows exactly where they are. Matt and I adopted this, also as a joke. But this woman was serious as a heart attack, and terribly awkward.
I'd say that her kids were around the ages of 4 and 8, and she kept bringing her little girl books on India, saying, "Look, sweetie, this is the taj mahal -- look at it. I said, look at it!" Instead, the little tike prefered taking things out of Sam's hands, and running around with a sweet little black girl whose parent had also left her. The sweet girl was well behaved, not creepy, and she shared with Sam and asked me where his sister was. Eek.
The mom came clucking for her weirdo little taj mahal-hater, and yelled at the little black girl right in front of me, shouting, "I'm going to say this. You do NOT yell or run in a library!" and then went clucking off to find her daughter, who'd run away yelling.
I tell ya.
Sunday, February 01, 2009
Super Bowl Night
We attended a Super Bowl party tonight, where Sam was the star. Mmm, my Sammy. I practiced banjo today and went for a run, but the best news of my day was that the Ebay auction for my B&W speakers ended with $900 in my pocket! Unbelievable! I bought them at cost ($800) about 8 years ago.
Matt said, "Sam's going to Harvard!" : )
I had a surprise party for Matt Friday night at the Wellington. All I can say is: I cannot believe that I drove home afterward.
More surprises to come...
The first and last time I watched the Super Bowl I was pregnant, vomiting every hour, and the Colts won. I don't even know who's in this game. My friends who had the party tonight said that they'd watch Sam anytime, because he's sooooooooo good. That made football worthwhile.
Matt said, "Sam's going to Harvard!" : )
I had a surprise party for Matt Friday night at the Wellington. All I can say is: I cannot believe that I drove home afterward.
More surprises to come...
The first and last time I watched the Super Bowl I was pregnant, vomiting every hour, and the Colts won. I don't even know who's in this game. My friends who had the party tonight said that they'd watch Sam anytime, because he's sooooooooo good. That made football worthwhile.
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