http://laylabean.com Wandering aimlessly looking for the exit... Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:43:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dan worked all day Saturday and I felt bad his weekend was so short. I wished we could spend more time together. How about almost two days in a tiny hospital room watching our baby struggling to breathe? I do not recommend this as an activity for couple bonding. Adam came ... http://laylabean.com/2008/08/07/be-careful-what-you-wish-for/ Raising boys! Aieee! Is it seriously going to be this way from now on? Adam's not crawling yet but he has figured out how to scoot around on his bum. He leans forward and pulls with his hands while kicking wildly with his feet, he looks like a crab. We've now ... http://laylabean.com/2008/08/04/dr-destructo/ In spite of all the financial turmoil and stress we've endured in the past three years, I am still overwhelmed by my blessings. I know it's a blog no-no to write endlessly about how wonderful one's children are (and someday I swear I'll return to a wider variety of topics) ... http://laylabean.com/2008/07/29/blessed/ Amy is growing up way too fast for my comfort level. She's almost as tall as me, she eats more than I do, and her shoes are only one size smaller than mine - and I have big feet. For someone who is only 10 (TODAY!) she seems to be ... http://laylabean.com/2008/07/28/about-my-mid-life-crises-starting-earlier-than-planned/ Sorry for the silence. It's been a stressful and eventful couple of weeks and I haven't felt much like inflicting my whining on you. But I will now. After almost two years of back and forth, the bank finally accepted our settlement offer, signed the bloody papers, and dropped the lawsuit. Two ... http://laylabean.com/2008/07/22/at-least-its-over/ Not long ago I was asked about providing daycare for a baby girl. Babysitting has never been my thing but as much as I enjoy riding the freelance wave, a steady, regular income would be awesome. So I agreed to meet with the mom and at least consider it. Here ... http://laylabean.com/2008/07/12/a-short-scenario/ 1. Today is the last day of school - finally! The girls are out at 12:30 and are looking forward to a summertime filled with glorious, carefree days until they start the next grade...in three weeks. Sometimes year round school really stinks. 2. During this incredibly brief vacation, they have decided ... http://laylabean.com/2008/07/01/list-of-sundry-items/ Alternatively titled: My Journey to the Dark Side My brother's girlfriend was out of town so my brother was watching her dog. Then, my brother went out of town so who do you think was absolutely thrilled to dogsit for a week? Yep, Amy, who is obsessed with all things dog. ... http://laylabean.com/2008/06/25/i-am-officially-ridiculous/ I am buying two shirts and am ready to check out. Kohl's Employee: Are you putting this on your Khol's charge account? Me: No, it's cash. KE: Do you have a Khol's charge account? Me: No. And I don't want one either. KE: If you open an account right now you can save 15% today ... http://laylabean.com/2008/06/23/at-the-store/ I just tried to kill a sorta big spider crawling up the wall behind my desk but hit it only hard enough to make it fall. So it's back there now, regenerating, and I just know it's going to get revenge by crawling up my leg - resulting in ... http://laylabean.com/2008/06/20/about-amy/