A Cornucopia of Stuff Falling….

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007

So I’ve been quiet for a while. Sorry about that. Lots of stuff has been happening, but most of has been very mundane, and not worth reporting.

It’s kind of odd, but I don’t seem to pick up on the amusing things about life like other parent bloggers do. Maybe I’m just too “in the moment”, or too self involved to grab these tidbits to share.

I dunno.

Some interesting points from the past bits of time:

  • I have a new nickname: The Foghorn of Doom. Ask Psycho-Momia, and she’ll be happy to explain it.
  • The Fruit Company job is going pretty well, although there is much more to it than I anticipated. Supposed to be part time, but I’ve been scheduled for at least 35 hours every week. That should be changing, as I pointed that out to the gent who makes the schedule.
  • I’m not going to get into the details, but I am talking with my Dad. One day soonish, I will get to sit down with him.
  • I haven’t launched the new endevour due to time constraints (see above) and the craptacular standards support of IE. Anyone know css/html hacks to make dynamic sites work in IE 6?
  • Smallest Child has been exerting her will in strange ways, and with surprising strength. Makes my head hurt, she does!
  • Smallest Child has also been growing her vocabulary and grammar at amazing rates. Pronunciation is still lacking a bit, but keeps getting clearer every day.
  • Oldest Child is expanding her imagination in leaps and bounds.
  • She also has the longest list of wants for her birthday ever. No matter how much I try to explain the reasons why she can’t have a waterslide at her birthday party in December, she still wants one.
  • We did get to go on a hayride and picked a massive amount of Apples with Ray, Linda, Nick and Ashley at Parlee Farm. It was alot of fun! Glenda was also along, although I thought she was going to melt in sun.
    I tend to miss things like just how tall Oldest girl is. She will be turning 5 in two months time, and Ashley is 9 (IIRC). And maybe Ashley is just small, but Oldest Girl was about a half inch taller than her. I may have a giant on my hands.
  • An old friend just got hitched. Congrats, Karen and Matt. Good luck and goddess bless. Karen has been my Hair Stylist for many years now. She is pretty damned awesome, as is her partner in crime, Kim. You can find them at The Avalon Salon in Fitchburg, MA. It’s worth the drive for any of you Bostonites.

That’s about it for now. Got housework to get back too.

Oh, One more thing.
If you are in the Boston Area, we are having our Annual Halloween Party soon – well – around the time of halloween.

If you are interested in coming, drop me a line via the contact link in the main menu above.

I’ve just been alerted to the fact that today is “Official De-lurking Day”!
So show me who you are, and delurk by posting in the comments.

Yeah, I mean YOU!

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A real Dad Moment…of fear.

Wednesday, September 5th, 2007

Sooo…
Oldest and I are getting ready to go the the Dentist. She is is getting a cavity filled.
That doesn’t worry me so much, as I have complete faith in Dr. Nilfa. (I just know she swears like a drunken sailor as soon as her last patient is gone…)
But for some reason, I’m afraid of how Oldest will react to the nitrous. I think it’s because I’ve never had it…not even recreationally. I’m also worried about what she’ll be like when the silly gas wears off, as Oldest is kind of a pain weanie. Not that I expect her to be Ahnold or anything, but she screams like someone has stuck an icepick in her ear when she gets her toenails cut.

Like when facing a wild dog, I’m trying not to show my fear, lest it be contagious.

On top of that, I’ll be leaving Smallest one with a sitter for the first time. I’m pretty sure all will be well. I’ll be setting them up with Aardman’s Wallace and Gromit flick; “The Curse of the WereRabbit”. It’s Beanie’s fave movie ever (yet…). And she adores the folks that’ll be with her. So she should be all set, but still…

A dad must worry. It’s part of the job.


Update:


Oldest one did wonderfully! The only thing that went wrong was that we ran into stupid traffic for no reason and were a bit late. She can’t wait for her appointment next week!

Smallest one did ver’ well with the SueHawk duo of sitters. I believe we will be availing ourselves of their services again in the future.

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Freedom!!!!!

Monday, August 20th, 2007

Such a nice thing not to have to worry about going back. I finished up at WFM last night, and though I’m staying as a seasonal employee, I’m so glad to be done. Some folks are good at playing the stupid corporate politics, and get along just fine with their ethics disconnected. Me, not so much.

I want to give a shout out to the fine folks who joined me last night for a celebration of my departure: Jasmine (who left me with such fine mental imagery – who wouldn’t eat the spinach, indeed!), Kate, who reappeared just in time to say “see ya”, Willy B (fresh off the plane, and go for it – I would in a heartbeat!), Fester Walnuts (remember – just say no), William (safe return, and good luck with the music), Stefan (may Eris arrive quietly, and well), Pavel (go back to Alaska, and let your hair grow), George (my cross counter bud) and Edwin (tell her to turn down the suction). We had a great time, and thanks to the fine staff at The Field for keeping the refreshments flowing and the tables cleared.

Jared – you suck. Get me to agree to go out, and you don’t even bother showing up. Hmmph.

Stay in touch folks, and don’t forget to order thoseTattooed Dad t-shirts you all said you’d buy!

Coming soon – An announcement of my future endeavors.

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