No More Babies

And ya know what? I'm ok with that!

Logan James Haake turns 3 today. As munchable as he is, he has taken care of any more personal desire for babies or very young children -- FOREVER.




Admittedly, Logan is cute. The kind of cute that would melt the heart of Satan.....or Dick Cheney. And, he has a killer personality.

I mean that literally.

When he's angry or upset, any hope of tranquility or a "win-win" solution is put to death. He came into the world this way and spends roughly 50% of his waking hours in this state (no, I'm not exaggerating.)

But when he's happy.....sadness, boredom and gloom are banished from the world of the living. He is definitely a ray of sunshine -- when he's happy.



Happy Birthday Big Boy!

Top 5 Friday Addendum

My original list was posted this morning....before I had lived through nearly an entire day and was reminded of things that annoyed me even MORE than the other things.

But in order to not come off like a complete shrew, I'll share only one more.

This one easily ties for first place: boom cars. You know, the cars with the VERY loud bass, that rattles the window glass when they pass your house? I guess I should appreciate the generosity of those people who so willingly share their so-called music. I mean, that's what the world needs more of, right? Generosity. In this case, I'd take consideration, thoughtfulness, courtesy. I suppose it's too much to ask for.

I found this that might help. I don't know.

Maybe Obama could do something?

Top 5 Friday

I've become bored with my own blog -- definitely a problem -- so I've decided to institute something new.

Today is the first of many and varied "Top 5 Fridays." Let's start with this:

Top 5 Pet Peeves

5. Commercials

4. Finding containers that, for all intents and purposes are EMPTY, left in the pantry or fridge.

3. Whining

2. One sheet left on the roll.....again, IT'S EMPTY!

1. Chewing with your mouth open, gum popping, lip smacking and other assorted mouth noises. Sends me Right Over THE EDGE!!!!

What are your peeves?

Carter recently went to Boston to visit his sister. Here are some pics:





I think they've both missed their callings.....they should be in the THEATRE!!

Sidelined.....for now

Well, it appears that running the Allerton Park trail run causes

weeping,
wailing,
and gnashing of teeth.

Yes, the slippery, slimy mud, which caked onto my shoes, and the giant puddles I tried to jump at first but then just slogged through, along with my lack of training (probably the largest factor), has once again given me serious shin splints and I can't run without doing one or all of the above.

It really, really sucks.

It means I didn't run the 10K I had planned as my penultimate race for the year.

Did I say sucks yet? Yeah.

I will be using the eliptical for at least two more weeks and will try again around Thanksgiving -- just in time to work off all the Halloween candy, birthday cake, and other fatty, yummy stuff that's omnipresent this time of year.

At least I got a cool T-shirt.



My shoes? That's another story.

Guide my thoughts and ways

If you planted hope today in any hopeless heart,

If someone's burden was lighter because you did your part,

If you caused a laugh that chased a tear away,

If tonight your name is mentioned when someone kneels to pray,

Than your day was well spent.

Emerging Emotion

Today I looked at our nation's flag and wept.



For joy. And with pride.