1. New Sewing Machine. I love her. A whole freaking lot. Her name is Nina Bernina.
2. Another Busted Disc. This time, it's mine. Same one The Mister had surgery on. Some people wear matching shirts or share a hobby, but not us! We get matching boo-boos.
3. Narcotics. See item #2.
4. There is a super nice New York State Park near our house, and we got a season pass, so we go to the beach a whole lot. Last week, one of the lifeguards had to rescue a little boy. I was frightening and awesome at the same time, and I have never seen anybody move as fast as that guard did. Major thumbs up to the New York State Parks for hiring good people, training them well, and for keeping the parks open when many other states are not.
5. Fowl. We own ducks. And I'm sure this statement is going to result in more effbook mockery from that one guy who mocks us for having chickens and thinking about other unconventional pets, but whatever.
6. New Babies And Pregnancies. Four darling babies were born this month, and in the past two days I have learned that two of my friends will be having babies next spring. And before you get all crazy and start suggesting that we make us another wee Dayton, let me remind you that the likelihood that I even get to have a practice run at baby making is... Well... Dude just had surgery and My back is messed and there ain't gonna be no getting some 'round these parts.
7. Swimming Lessons. My town has a wonderful summer rec program with sports and crafty things and swimming lessons for the short people. On Wednesday, the woman who runs the pool approached me and said that more thN six people had complained to her the previous day because I had breastfed Elliott while the other kids were having their lesson. She handled the situation beautifully, and told the complainers that in NY, women have the right to breastfeed their children anywhere they want, and that she wasn't going to ask me to stop or to leave. How awesome is that? It's so rare to hear a story about breastfeeding in public where people know the law and do the right thing. And as an added bonus, I met a lovely mama who is just finishing her Lactation Consultant training. Super cool.
Sorry to hear about the disc, my dear. Matching shirts would be a good way to celebrate the mishaps! :))
ReplyDeleteAnd these are all coolness, especially that last item.
yes sorry to hear about the disc, hope you can get it fixed without the emergency surgery? about the breastfeeding: impressive to read that at least 6 people feel so bad about their not having the courage to follow "nature's way" have enough courage to try to get a "brave" (not to say a normal) person hidden away from their children - what are they all thinking? but hurray for the nice pool lady! and the fowl, and Nina B and NY state parks and lifeguards and the short people being nice just because their dad is setting the example!
ReplyDeleteOOO are any of the preggers people that I too know??????????
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