growing and other things that sneak

The Captain was more than 2 lbs over his birth weight on Wednesday. He cannot be stopped. He will grow up and out, and that's all there is to it. *sigh*

Living on a fixed student-loan income (not adjusted for inflation, why would they want to do that?) during a recession is DANG FUN.

Applying for (and jumping through hoops to remain eligible for) every conceivable form of aid/scholarship/reduced rate very quickly wears out a person's self esteem. It also aggravates anxiety in those prone to it. Don't ask me how I know this.

Do you think if I clicked my heels hard enough I could make a bucket of quarters appear (laundry money)? It's really hard to try to "ration" laundry when all of your newborn's "holes" are functioning so well.

Sir O has been on a hunger strike since the Captain joined us. Today he skipped lunch altogether in favor of hanging out in his crib pretending to take a nap. Sneaky devil.

Sir O got very lucky this morning and his favorite people gave him a reprieve from his boredom. He loved being outside. Once inside, he wasted no time becoming insanely bored again.

I'm trying to find ways to celebrate upcoming birthdays and new babies of friends and family without actually spending any money. This is trickier than it sounds. I'm not trying to spend "less" money. I've been using those tricks for as long as I can remember. We're talking zero budget for celebrating. Leaves me feeling terribly out of character.

Sir O has decided he's done pretending to "nap" and is now hollering. (Or is he singing "jingle bells"?) I had better go save the Captain from him. To the rescue, again.