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I miss her

I miss her.

I miss them.

I hope they’re doing this right now:

I must frame this picture

I just want to make sure she knows

Katie - you’re doing an awesome job at KnoxvilleTalks.

You rock.

I don’t know how Katie does it

Today, Katie had to be at work at 5 am. FIVE. Me, I was still deeply asleep and really had to shake myself out of it to care for the baby, who didn’t like her mother’s departure.

I talked to Katie a few minutes ago, and she was still at work, awaiting relief. She sounded like she was starting to get delirious, and I can’t imagine it otherwise. I eventually got up at 5:30 this morning, although I didn’t have to be at work until 8. And I’m so sleepy I can hardly see straight.

Katie, you impress me.

After the Bug got up for the day, earlier than usual, I had to get ready for work while getting her ready for her day in addition to taking care of the puppy and getting H to school on time. I did it all and came out okay, including my now fifty minute commute, but I sure wouldn’t want to make a habit of it.

The one thing I had to let slide this morning (other than the dishes - I’m still in denial) was the dogs. They did get fed and watered, but they were barking at something for at least an hour, and I simply had no way to remedy the situation. I hope my neighbors will forgive me.

The difference a year can make

April 30, 2007

April 26, 2008

More photos that make me happy

From last night:

I miss them already

Katie is taking C to middle Tennessee this weekend, because of a conference for work.

I, on the other hand, am staying here because I have to work, and I miss them both already.

Cuties

(and someone’s first pair of blue jeans!)

The weekend

I’m no longer in college

I feel great about how much stuff we got accomplished this weekend. The house looks 10x better than it did on Friday, and I got to have fun with Katie and baby C. I also caught up some on sleep, and we even made it to church this morning!

But I’ve got to whine. I am beyond happy that I found time this evening to clean out my closet. After Christmas I always need to find room for the new clothes and get rid of stuff I haven’t worn in a year … or haven’t been able to wear in years.

You see, I took a break from cleaning out my closet this evening to show off my nice suit. I got the suit a few years ago for a friend’s wedding, and that was probably the only time I’ve worn the thing. My friend had a brilliant idea for his groomsmen: instead of forcing everyone to pay out the ear for a tux for one evening, let’s all buy nice, tailored suits that we can use for years!

Except I wasn’t able to wear it for years. I’ve apparently grown some since that wedding not five years ago, and I’m not talking about my waistline.

My nice suit got used all of once. Maybe H will appreciate it.

New Year’s Eve Festivities

I’ve been trying to decide what to do for NYE this year. I’ve narrowed my options to:

• go to bed around 8:30, when Katie and C will likely crash
• stay up and celebrate the occasion by myself and then promptly go to bed (like I did last year), or
• wait until Katie and the baby are asleep, and go find something fun to do.

Not surprisingly, I’m leaning towards option B.