Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Wild West Family Roundup (Yeehaw!)

We're sick. Mama Bee came home with her allergies flaring up which precipitated an alarming reaction amongst the rest of the household. Namely; Acute viral nasopharyngitis otherwise known as the common cold. *queue dramatic music sting*

We're all suffering but Mama Bee most of all as she has to put up with the whining, sniffling, woe-is-me melodrama that a sick baby brings AND a sick baby. Yes, I, Big Daddy, am amongst the worst offenders when it comes to being forlornly sick. I don't know if its just that I feel it more acutely than others or if I'm just a big wussy. Headaches, congestion, sore throat, coughing fits, sinus pressure...it sucks.

The Chunky Monkey is nearly four months old now and already her personality is beginning to develop. She has a very sunny disposition and is very curious. She's starting to mimic (facial expressions, sounds, et al) and she LOVES to watch the ceiling fan go. I don't know why, but she is enamored with it.

Snickerdoodle started 2nd grade and she already despises homework. Drags her feet, makes a show, drags it on and on and on. But that girl is whipcrack smart when she puts her mind to it. She just needs focus. I guess that's a lot for a 7 year old, eh? Letting her have a childhood is ok, I guess.

We're still trying to raise more capital. Mama Bee went back to her job, I'm working two and looking for a third, and poor Chunky Monkey is stuck going to a daycare. *sigh* None of us like the idea but *shrug* Whatchagonnado?

Recommended reading: The Art of Driving in the Rain by Grahm Stein. It's good. Find it.

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