Monthly Archives: July 2008

Two Times Fifteen

Posted on July 28, 2008 by jeannie

We had intended to rent a 10-foot truck for the move yesterday, but the local Budget Truck rental place was all out and gave us a 15-footer for the same price. Two full loads later, and we’re MOVED! Much thanks … Continue reading →

Posted in moving | 5 Comments

Posted on July 26, 2008 by jeannie

Today I get to walk through our new place and get the keys. TODAY! Even though we’ve been packing all month – we’re still not quite finished and I can see that starting today things are going to kick up … Continue reading →

Posted in moving, youtube | 1 Comment

Giddy with Power

Posted on July 24, 2008 by jeannie

As I mentioned in a previous post, Bella and her friend from out of town (yes, Dawkins) got in a lot of trouble for sneaking out (to go swimming) at 2 am last Wednesday. Well, I had a dilemma because … Continue reading →

Posted in mothering | Leave a comment

Kung POW! @$&*

Posted on July 22, 2008 by jeannie

We are in the beginning hectic swirl of moving to another condo. This weekend we moved the majority of the upstairs furniture (master bedroom and Bella’s bedroom) into the garage. Our plan is to be ready for a moving truck … Continue reading →

Posted in movies, recipes | Leave a comment

Dad

Posted on July 18, 2008 by jeannie

Me: So, do you still wish we’d had a girl? Chad: What? Naw! This is as good as it gets – right here [gazing down at his pally-wally in his arms…]

Posted in says chad | 1 Comment

Oh Joy!

Posted on July 17, 2008 by jeannie

Today the woman I met through Freecycle and I carpooled to a market she knew about in Irvine: a KOREAN MARKET! And although I was tired and grumpy (I woke up last night at 2am to discover that Bella and … Continue reading →

Posted in food, korea, south OC | 1 Comment

Meet my new best friend, Mark Bittman

Posted on July 16, 2008 by jeannie

At my six week check-up with Karen, my midwife, my red blood cells were up but not quite high enough to satisfy Karen. And since I’m not planning on visiting another doctor anytime soon to check those levels again, Chad … Continue reading →

Posted in books, gifts, recipes | 4 Comments

AP Euro with Bella

Posted on July 15, 2008 by jeannie

Me: So do you know what the Labor Party is? Bella: Nope. Me: Well, what are the two main parties in the United States? Bella: Fireworks? Me: ?!? Bella: Well they don’t do fireworks in England for the 4th of … Continue reading →

Posted in says bella, schooling | 4 Comments

More Daddy and Baby Sweetness

Posted on July 11, 2008 by jeannie

Photo by Corrina.

Posted in Christian Holden | 1 Comment

Another Good Read

Posted on July 10, 2008 by jeannie

Although I find myself frustrated in my efforts to complete my to-do list everyday, I have more time to read, since it is something I can do easily while holding a nursing or sleeping baby. I’ve just finished The Golden … Continue reading →

Posted in books | 1 Comment