.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } the crib set we bought..., originally uploaded by shellipsm. So we actually BOUGHT things today. At a baby store. After three years, we have finally given ourselves permission to go IN one. And I … Continue reading the crib set we bought…

Now, as most of you know, we don't use the internets on Shabbat, but since we have to do a bit of on-line comparrison shopping for a few items, we made a wee exception. (insert big wide grin here!)I received an e-mail today from a most generous soul who has offered her talented services at … Continue reading blessings and gratitude…

Our original faboo social worker, Nicole, has a doctor's appointment next week, and *might* get clearance to be at the placement ceremony on the 16th.That would TOTALLY rock. I am SO crossing my fingers.And since way too many of you have asked, I'll get a list up soon, I promise. Having spent so long NOT … Continue reading More great news

NO PINK.thank you.you may now resume your regularly scheduled programme.And um, since she's signed surrender papers, and told US not to worry (bless her heart), I am allowing myself a trip to that that scary place.with.paraphanelia.for.babies....I'll report later. And I'll share more news later, too. I have a HUGE amount of stuff to do at … Continue reading oh yeah

Long story short, it was mutual adoration, we had a great time with V, and she signed papers TODAY.We pick up our daughter on Thursday, February 16th.ACK!

My beloved cousin, Sara Cogan was hit by a car last night and passed away.News linkSend your prayers and thoughts to Portland, Oregon.

I must be otherwise distracted for some reason... (ya have any thoughts as to why?!) :)I just went to make my usual breakfast - a big 'ole plop of fat free or low fat organic yogurt, topped with my ww cereal - I LOVE IT!And I went and grabbed a dang MEAT spoon. And used … Continue reading I put a meat spoon in my yogurt!