1.19.2008

things i learned this week

* what a "razz" sound from a baby is

* when visiting preschool with evan during circle time, don't sit next to the little girl who LOVES babies

* it's good advice to do at least 1 load of laundry each day

* taking a deep breath when frustrated about something really helps

* positive energy from the mom in the house spreads quickly and sticks well

* gaaaaaaaaaawsh is feels so good to spend time with friends in person and on the phone

* cookies always make people happy

* shows about finding bones sicks me out

* shows about celebrities coming off drug addiction is interesting, oddly enough

* Sprite never tastes good after eating mint cookies or candy

* Henry Rollins is inspiring

* walkie talkies make irritating sounds

* 3 year olds really can be helpful AND funny

* 3 year olds can really drive you nuts

* it feels amazing to have a clean house and home-cooked meal

* i miss wearing my pink winter jacket

* i miss New York

* i am happy to have a little family to take care of

* evan for certain has his father's hair

* it's time to put some color and photographs on my walls

* i am really lucky, i have a really great life

* when quickly eating a powdered donut, be sure you don't have any on the inside of your notrils when picking up dry cleaning

* it might do me some good to join a book group for reals sometime

* when i have a hard day, all i normally need is an ear and a hug

* although ice cream helps

* passing up computer time to play with the baby is always a good choice

* schedules really do make my life easier

* i miss each and every friend that lives far away

* i am so grateful i never tried drugs, especially coke. it sure must suck to a) never quit or b) come off of it (according to television of course, no first hand reports to share and make this learning official)