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Let go your heart

November 26, 2010 Written by Lisa

….let go your head and feeeel it now

Listening to David Gray’s song “Babylon” which has to be in my top 5 songs ever ever ever. In any iteration – slow, fast, live, recorded – this song never fails to grab me right at the heart.

So, how was your Thanksgiving? Mine was nice – got lots of babyholding in and that’s always a wonderful thing. Good food, time with the family – very very nice.

(I mean, seriously. How can you resist this face???)

Of all the wonderful things this year has brought me, he wins the prize. I am so blessed to have him and his big brother in my life. They bring me joy and laughter and light.

Troof continues soon.

Happy Stuff

Days of truth and roses

November 21, 2010 Written by Lisa

Oh hello again,

I didn’t get to babyholdin’ today as planned and in fact, the whole day went to hell real fast so my answers might belie my mopiness. Please to forgive if that is the case, mmmkay?

Day 19 â†’ What do you think of religion? Or what do you think of politics?

Re: Religion: everyone just wants what brings them peace. And as Thomas Jefferson said “But it does me no injury for my neighbor to say there are twenty gods or no God …” I have my path and walk it the very best way I can. Others have their path and it’s between them and God (or not, as the case may be) for how they live their life.

Re: Politics: I think that’s pretty well known ’round these parts, yes? I am a very strong advocate of separation of church and state and believe government is set up to provide for the common good. I’d rather see us spend money on helping create a better life for our citizens than the billions that are wasted on fake wars but then again, I’m a starry-eyed peace monger.

Day 20 â†’ Your views on drugs and alcohol.

I’m fortunate that I don’t have a proclivity for either (just cookies, mostly) because after many hours of watching Intervention, I’ve seen what addictions can do to families. I’ve never done one (non-prescribed) drug but I’d definitely take speed if it was offered. I’d be so thin with such a clean house. Yeah, so what if I’m addicted?? I’d just dash off and clean some more!

Day 21 â†’ (scenario) Your best friend is in a car accident and you two got into a fight an hour before. What do you do?

I’d be there in a heartbeat, the fight be dammed. No question.

(You knew the answer to that one, right?)

30 Days of Honesty

Thirty Days of Honesty

Love in a time of exhaustion

October 11, 2010 Written by Lisa

(with all due apologies to Gabriel GarcÃa MÃ¡rquez)

Dear Snarkypeeps,

Well, Duty and I made it through the weekend and came out the other side alive. The boys made it through as well – also alive. Wanna know what I learned?

Lessons from a weekend full of love, spit up, and trains:

1. One smile from the Godson of Love can make up for hours of exhaustion. To see him get all excited about whatever food thing is about to enter his mouth is probably the cutest thing ever. (I love him.)

2. It’s entirely possible for a three year old to teach a fifty year old how to play. It warmed my heart to see Luke and Duty bond so well together. (Luke can’t yet pronounce “Uncle Bill” so it comes out as “O’Bill” and it’s beyond adorable.)

3. The Universe loves practical jokes so don’t go blabbing that you’ll have it much easier with a six month old than Duty will with a three year old. He got to sleep through the night, get online and take a nap. I did none of that.

4. How do people manage to do this whole parenting thing? I know it gets easier as they gain independence but I feel like I should go on a speaking tour touting teen abstinence. (Move over, Bristol Palin!) It’s hard, hard work. (Have I mentioned how hard it is?) Cats are clearly my speed. The Universe knew that and as always, I bow to its wisdom.

But you know what? I’d do it again in a heartbeat. They are the sweetest, most loving boys and Cousin O’Cool and husband have done a wonderful job with them. Luke is so thoughtful – I asked for a hug as he was heading to play trains. He said “I’m too busy now.” and ran off. Five minutes later, he came out and said “I’m not busy anymore, Aunt Weeha.” and gave me a HUGE hug. (Melt)

Wisely, I took off work today so now it’s back to sleep for me. Ah! Blissful sleep. (Must admit that I miss Pete’s round little eyes staring at me first thing in the morning, though. That, my friends, is bliss.)

Signed,
Happy to be home but so glad for the experience

Blah blah blah, Happy Stuff, Pretty Sure Ive gone insane

babies, I did stuff!, Universe

Fireman Pete

October 3, 2010 Written by Lisa

Do I love this kid or what? Can you believe he’s six months old already? Time sure flies, don’t it? Gosh, I so cannot wait to be barfed on next weekend! heheh (I actually am excited about 2 1/2 days of full time babyholding! The barf thing is just a bonus, of course!)

I am so so so so happy to be home!! Oh my God. I am beyond ecstatic. My own bed. My own cats. My own coffee!! And rooms that separate me and Duty. Ah! Bliss! Mama needs her alone time, you know? I cannot be in anyone’s energy that much. No matter who they are or how much I love them. (Lauren really was the only exception to that rule. Loved being with her.)

Back to work tomorrow for just four days and then adventures in kiddie land on Friday. I am taking one day off after that adventure to recuperate. I think I’ll need it.

Blah blah blah, Happy Stuff

babies, Goddaughter of Love

Wenches and rums sound good to meh

September 21, 2010 Written by Lisa

see more Lolcats and funny pictures

All LOLcats, all the time, right?

Something is awry with my doggie, Max. His tail is tucked way the hell under his butt and periodically he starts shaking for no reason as if he’s scared to death of something. Not sure what the dealio is. He was fine and Duty took him to get his nails trimmed Monday – I noticed the tail-tucking action last night and all day today. He is getting older and is losing his hearing a bit and has a cataract in one eye … just an old, old doggie and I know his health isn’t quite what it used to be. I hope he comes around soon. I haz a big sad about it.

No sads otherwise, though.

* Duty’s health issues are relatively resolved with the placement of stent #2 for his blocked artery. No stories to tell this time, kids. It was easy peasy YEY!
* Appointment with endocrinologist in 2 weeks to see WTF is up with my damn hormones. YEY.
* Trip to Maine coming soon! YEY
* I get to hold my behbeh and be called “Aunt WeeHah” by Luke this weekend. YEY!

What’s the haps out there? I have Google Analytics on this blog and Practically Intuitive and it’s rather disheartening to learn that yes, in fact, I do have but four readers (and I love each and every damn one a’youse!) and lots of spambots and freaks. I don’t publicize this blog much because who else would be remotely interested in my blatherings? My snark isn’t quite what it used to be. Still. Lauren and I always said we’d write no matter who read it (or didn’t, as the case may be) and I shall carry that mission forward. I know she’s reading it on a Kindle in Heaven so I should count her in the total. Officially now FIVE readers!

W00t!

Blah blah blah, Lauren, Lists and more lists, Secretly 12 years old

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