We are having an ice storm tonight. It came out of nowhere and as I found out this evening when I exited the metro station, very few roads and sidewalks were salted for the occasion. On my way home I tried to walk up a very slight incline, but ended up sliding seven feet backwards instead. I lurched for a flimsy road sign and used it to launch myself to the safety of a patch of grass. It was hilarious really, and I'm sad no one caught it on camera. But, as you may imagine, the local news reporters are out in full force and many unfortunate falls have been caught on tape and shown on television - over and over and over again. Local news reporters baffle me. Instead of lending a helping hand to those breaking kneecaps and chipping teeth on street curbs, cameramen scoped out the most dangerous patch of ice and set up shop. By the end of the newscast I felt like I was watching an episode of Jackass.
But aside from the ice, the most noteworthy event of the day is posted on Amy's blog. Alex is standing up! I know this may sound like simple news to some of you, but to me this is huge! I have been so happy being a part of Alex's life. While we were in Florida we cheered him on as he slowly firgured out what crawling was all about... and now he is pulling himself up into a standing position?! It's only been a month and a half. I can't believe how fast he is growing. We have got to get to California before I miss anything more!
Hi! Wow- we're famous on your blog! :) I saw the Colbert segment from your museum tonight- funny! Stay warm! Would I like that book (Bright Ideas)? I just finished Slam, Nick Hornby's newest novel for young adults, and "Stern Men" by the author of that "Eat, Love, Pray" book. It was her first novel- not the best ever. I am currently in the midst of a YA book called "Dairy Queen," which is cute.
ReplyDeleteYes, I do believe this is a book you will like. I'll send it to you. My mom is reading Eat, Love, Pray and is really enjoying it. Do you plan to read it? or have you already read it?
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