Perfect Attendance

Day 3 (yesterday) - Mom's memory: "When we got home, your two grandmothers were there to see you. Actually they wanted to be the one to take you into the house. But your Daddy took care of that; he walked around the car and announced that _/*he*/_ would carry you in himself. And so he did. (I think that I may have had to get out of the car and into the house by my self???!!!?)"

Day 4 (today) - It has been a busy day today but it has been a good one. Whitney gave me a goodie bag tonight and here is a photo of what was in it. Thanks, Whit! I love it all, especially the finger nail polish - Bewitching Bordello, or is it Bordeaux?

I haven't gotten my "memory" from my mom yet but I will post it when I do.

Two, Going on Three

Day 2 of "40 Days of 40":

• Meeting all day;
• Upsetting lunch at Zaxby's;
• Met parents at two prospective future residences;
• Hung out with Stephanie;
• Updated blog with videos from last night;
• Was wisely advised against the two prospective future residences;
• Day 3 begins in 2 minutes - I need to plan better.

Mom's Memory: "I was in the hospital for almost a week when you were born. I only got to have you in the room 3-4 times a day, and for just a short "visit". Fathers were not allowed to visit at any time baby's were in the rooms. So your daddy could only see you in the nursery (thru the window) and I walked down with him sometimes. My how times have changed!. The very idea of the baby being in the room with both daddy and mother!?"

There's Nothing on TV

The Ingrid Michaelson concert was SO good last night. Here are a couple of videos. The videos are grainy at best, a little shaky at times, and some person's arm keeps getting in the way. If that bothers you, close your eyes and just listen.








She even sang "Happy Birthday!"

If you ever get a chance to see her in concert, I strongly recommend it.

40 Days of 40

About 10 years ago, I was a little depressed at the thought of turning 30. I decided to help ease the pain by celebrating for 30 days during October (the month I was born); I called it "30 Days of 30" (creative, huh?!). My friends and I did various things throughout the 30 days in celebration of the "big" day that was to come. I wish I could remember all that we did (if you were part of that and can remember, please let me know).

Well, if you are doing your math, or know me at all, you know I will turn 40 pretty soon. Once again, to ease the pain, I have decided to celebrate 40 days of turning 40. It begins today and ends November 2nd when I get home from my birthday cruise. I have no idea what all I will do to celebrate so if you have any ideas, please share them. I plan to blog during these 40 days so that you can celebrate with me.

Also, my mom just sent me an email with "40 memories of '40'" in the subject line. In the email she shared one of her memories of me and I am assuming/hoping that she will continue that for the next 39 days.

So, Day 1: I just got back from Camp Cosby where I left about 100 5th graders and 20 or so parents/teachers to enjoy another day without me. We arrived there yesterday and went non-stop until 9:30 last night and we started back again this morning at 8:00. I really did have a good time hanging out with the teachers, hiking through the woods, and getting to know the students outside of school. Tonight, my roommate and I are going to WorkPlay to hear Ingrid Michaelson and I can't wait!

My mom's memory for today: "When you were a just born you made a squeaking sound. I called you "Squeaky" for awhile. Mother was so worried that I would get in the habit of calling you that."