Yesterday was a busy day. We took Bridget to an apple orchard for some outdoor fun. It was a little more commerical and a little less orchard than I would have preferred, but it was still a fun outing and Bridget really enjoyed it. Her favorite part was the hayride from one picking area to the next. A close second was the animal barn with sheep, goats, pigs, and a calf.
After lunch and a nap, we joined some friends for dinner. That was also a big hit since they had a baby, a dog, a cat, and a big TV! Bridget was her usual happy and outgoing self, which was good since we kept her up long past her bedtime.
Today was pretty low key. This morning we went to Mass (Bridget was a bit more active than usual so I don't recall much of it) and had our usual breakfast at the diner with friends of Bill's family. It took some work to get Bridget down for a nap, but once she was finally quiet, I was out too. This evening we had a nice dinner with fresh apple crisp for dessert. Now I'm blogging instead of making preparations for my classes tomorrow. I hope my students are more focused than I am since they're taking an exam tomorrow.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Friday, September 28, 2007
A Retro Day
Today was rather like stepping back a year or so. Bill got up, put on a suit, and went to work this morning. I stayed home, did a little housework, played with Bridget, and took her to the park. It was pretty nice, although I wish it was my own house and a more stable sort of arrangement. Bill was hired temporarily to help another lawyer with recently acquired project. I might wish it was a permanent full-time job, but it involves both a paycheck (details still sketchy, but anything would help immensely right now) and some very important experience (including actual appearances in court). I think my step back is a great step forward.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Trying Again
So I wasn't that good at keeping up with a blog. It started out that I was just too busy. Not only did I not write my own posts, I didn't read any of the blogs that lead me to my own in the first place. Gradually the work stress let up and I got back to real, as well as digital, life. But by then I was so far behind that I couldn't even get started. I still can't decide if I should try to recap the summer or just get on with it from here.
Here's the 30 second version:
My brother is married. Bill's sister is married. Both weddings were very nice and Bridget was an adorable flower girl. I survived both Biochem and Micro Lab. The two week break that followed was lovely. We took a little camping trip with Bridget. Our campsite was right by the playground and the beach so we had lot of fun, despite the freak thunderstorm that nearly blew the tent down on top of us. A trip to the zoo, blueberry picking, and a visit to the county fair were also fun summer activities. Bridget turned two, she still tops the charts for height, and she talks like crazy.
Now I'm teaching my fall classes and Bill is still looking for the elusive full time job. I've got a couple applications out for part-time teaching next semester since I'm not scheduled to teach at Lansing. Our little Baby Bean is due the first week of class and long term subs for adjunct instructors are logistically difficult. The woman in charge of scheduling thought it would be no problem to get me a sub for the first week of class and if I could come back for the second week. I don't think she has any personal experience with childbirth. Personally, I thrilled at the idea of taking the whole semester off to be with Bridget and the baby, but financially I'm more than a little worried about it. I'm sure it will work out one way or the other.
For weekend fun we've been going to high school football games. Bridget gets a kick out of it, though she only lasts about 30 minutes before declaring "all done at a football game." Last week's game was particularly good since she got to dance during the half-time show and "a nice lady give you a cookie at a football game!"
Here's the 30 second version:
My brother is married. Bill's sister is married. Both weddings were very nice and Bridget was an adorable flower girl. I survived both Biochem and Micro Lab. The two week break that followed was lovely. We took a little camping trip with Bridget. Our campsite was right by the playground and the beach so we had lot of fun, despite the freak thunderstorm that nearly blew the tent down on top of us. A trip to the zoo, blueberry picking, and a visit to the county fair were also fun summer activities. Bridget turned two, she still tops the charts for height, and she talks like crazy.
Now I'm teaching my fall classes and Bill is still looking for the elusive full time job. I've got a couple applications out for part-time teaching next semester since I'm not scheduled to teach at Lansing. Our little Baby Bean is due the first week of class and long term subs for adjunct instructors are logistically difficult. The woman in charge of scheduling thought it would be no problem to get me a sub for the first week of class and if I could come back for the second week. I don't think she has any personal experience with childbirth. Personally, I thrilled at the idea of taking the whole semester off to be with Bridget and the baby, but financially I'm more than a little worried about it. I'm sure it will work out one way or the other.
For weekend fun we've been going to high school football games. Bridget gets a kick out of it, though she only lasts about 30 minutes before declaring "all done at a football game." Last week's game was particularly good since she got to dance during the half-time show and "a nice lady give you a cookie at a football game!"
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