worth waking up to

Laying in bed, dreamy Sunday morning, looking at my matched sleepy heads.

Then I remember I have to finish a paper.
Sigh.

E helped me make the coffee.


Stay-on booties? Not so much.

Had on TV for distraction purposes last night. Kudra's attention was nabbed by the baby lions, cheetahs, and leopards.

third and final update

She's laughing so hard, I can't focus. The girl loves hats.

Wow. Three posts in a row, one night. This is a hell of a study break! Tomorrow morning, the work begins again.
For now, the final bits on "The World and Emelia"


Volition and performance capacity integrated. (see MOHO)
military-style. Uncle Chucky would be proud to see it. We sure are!

Italian-style

From Italy, a brief yet special visit with Auntie Alida and Uncle Luca on Monday night (chaperoned by A. Linda) They brought Sesame-chewable books for ME and olive-oil based scented massage lotions for me (and Darrell's back). They're cool and from their region, Toscana. Also, a mommy-charm bracelet! So sweet.



Instant amore all around


Our goal, when I finish this school thing, is to visit them at their Locanda.

dreamin' is good.

there's a lot of back story

Let's time travel here. Not to relive my tests or papers (!) but to post happy baby crap.

First, Aunt Juli's visit on the heels of Uncle Kodo and Unca Joe

Then cool shit in the news

where Miss E said for the first time, "I'll drink to that."

Gramma came to town, bringing gifts for ME and alone time for me and my homework (2 papers were done last weekend! and some major project revisions...wish she were back, I've got a 15/20-pager to do in the next 3 days). Somehow, I am lacking more photographic evidence. booo
but she put Baby in a corner (dancing, 80's haircuts, and big noses ensued). By the way, *I* can't get away with this.
We keep trying food. This time, this isht is bananas...
negotiations nah, Daddy.
drinking problems already,

maybe if I add magical boob juice to it, these slimy things will be ok -- note: nope.
Lastly, ME's impression of Godzilla. P.S., she sits up pretty well now!

Monday can be so random

ha. Not too far off...

You Should Be a Doctor

You are practical, sharp, and very intuitive. Optimistic and energetic, you are a problem solver who doesn't get discouraged easily. You are also quite compassionate and caring. You make people feel hopeful. You're highly adaptable and capable. You do well with almost any curve ball life throws at you. You do best when you: - Are always learning new subjects - Use your knowledge to solve problems You would also be a good therapist or detective.

What Should You Be When You Grow Up?

A monster in our kitchen.

double time

ok, she did it. Didn't like it, but we sure had a good time!

resound

Riding the shoulders, siempre.
Meeting up with Auntie Betsy for the first time

We were all in a mini-SOK fest to see Kodoir in town during his USA trip fest. Took over the ole Perth for a few hours. Well, we 3 had to leave after a coupla hours as baby doesn't do single malts. Yet.

oops, blurry, but blame E for her constant motion. Instant love for her Unca Joe, in town from Champaign to see Kodo...who I got a picture of him playing with E but on his camera. Sighs.
And guess what we're getting ready to do later???


Ah yes, I had ears. Then E discovered her vocal cords go all the way to "11".



E is just singing along and/or playing her private trombone to Daddy's music.

The screeching that is hinted at here has become the pattern call for "hey, I'm tired but amusing myself".