January 31, 2009: Linnea Comes to Visit

Liesl has very visibly matured today.  It is a wondrous thing to watch a child at this age because every day brings something new and exciting.  This morning Liesl began “talking” far more than she has been doing up until now.  She has been “talking” a little for some time now but it has been …

Wii Fit: First Impressions

We first got the Wii Fit almost immediately after its release with the intent of it being a Christmas present.  We did not end up unpacking the Wii Fit or setting it up until quite some time later and just now have been using it for three days. Nintendo’s Wii Fit is a combination of …

January 22, 2009: Back to Warren Today

I was really exhausted this morning when I pulled myself out of bed.  Alternating shifts are hard to handle.  I would prefer always being on one shift or another.  Work started today at six thirty in the morning.  The basement is very cold all day long but first thing in the morning it is positively …

October 28, 2008: Moving Day

24 Days to Baby Day! (36 Weeks and Four Days Pregnant) 3 Work Days Left for Dominica. Today was one of the busiest, craziest days in a long time.  So much to tell, I am going to put the headlines for the day here for those without time to keep up.  Today: Dominica’s grandfather passed …

October 17, 2008: Wrapping Up My Week of Swimming

35 Days to Baby Day! (35 Weeks Pregnant) 10 Work Days Left for Dominica; House closing scheduled in 4 days. “I consider my ability to arouse enthusiasm among men the greatest asset I possess. The way to develop the best that is in a man is by appreciation and encouragement.” – Charles Schwab Only two …