Climbing.

Once again: Babe Time is the best time!

Cole can now crawl, climb, wrestle, eat solids, learn to drink from a sippy cup, chase cats, speak babble and a few very distinct words, and walk - aided by a platform to hold onto, of course!

Old King Cole: conquerer of Mt. Dad! :)

Today.

Today was full of restoring myself from yesterday's debacle. Today was filled with sleeping in, packing all my books (what a task!), and calling back potential employers, and my dad about a future visit of his down here for Cole. Today was spent looking for a navy blue kercheif for my favorite new article of clothing, my modern, three-button khaki sport coat. To no avail. Today was spent finally checking out Vroman's bookstore once more before leaving town for Monrovia, deciding to try coming there with Cole one day for their Saturday kids' books reading, and Sunday evening for live jazz. Today was spent in Borders stocking up rewards and discounts galore as I purchased copies of four of the books on my to-read list on goodreads.com, now my favorite website (which you could check out vicariously through a link if this place allowed html tag). Today was spent writing, lots of writing. Today was. I am spent.

Good News, Bad News

Bad News: Court got continued AGAIN, this time for another three weeks until the fourth of September, his nine-month birthday.

Good News: Mom confided in me during dinner that she never liked Lexi, and that she herself is a Christian, just not a strict one. Good thing, she could end up as fake as my ex-wife! :)

Confidences.

"Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest."

Ample advice at a time of vulnerable insecurity provides great comfort. Both facets are called "confidences".

Eight Months of Love!

Happy 8-month birthday my crawling, chasing cats, using tables to walk, laughing, talking, reading, really-sleepy-today baby! I love you!

Foolery.

Patronizing manipulation is worse than firey severance. Let me pursue what is mine in peace. Why can't they let me care for my son?

Suffice it to say.

Babe Day is the best day! :)