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I don't know, it seems I have been ignoring my blog. I was working, then I was doing something you have to do when you're a commercial artist, which is to do work you won't get paid for so that you can win more work. And... success! With Husband's assistance, I will be doing the website for my new client's restaurant.

Among other exciting happenings, Jen and I have begun reading Jane Austen books. The really cool thing is that a few of my other beloveds are joining in, and that is at once unexpected and fabulous. Tonight I started in on Pride and Prejudice, and I am feeling English to the max. Frank came out into the living room where I am reading and said that we should try to go to sleep at a decent time tonight. As an answer, I read one paragraph of the book to him (in a snooty voice) and he said, "Okay, see you later." I said, "Great, I'll be reading!" It's alright. He gets it.

Jon and Kate Plus Hate, and the answer to both questions is NO.

Questions regarding Jon and Kate Plus Eight, the show I can watch for 30 seconds before I get nauseous and/or extremely irritated and have to change the channel:

1. Can Kate possibly be any more of a ball breaker?
2. Could her haircut be any stupider?

Um hum

Hi. It's me. There has been design work happening. As many of you know, when I do freelance it's often at the expense of sleep. I spend the day caring for my kids and then I work after they go to bed. And that's fine, it's just how I do.

Husband and I have been going out a lot lately. Movies, seeing friends, even going to a restaurant opening last weekend. We're picking a date to go away for a night, alone. Lately, whenever possible, I have been going to sleep a little early. It's not like me. I must be tired.

So it turns out this is Memorial Day Weekend, right? I did not know this until yesterday. I am too busy doing things to notice the date, evidently.

Happy Friday

Hey everybody. I have Pandora on and my Radiohead Radio is playing a ton of Beatles today. Right now Strawberry Fields Forever is on, and it just hit me that this song reminds me of my brother and sister. If you two are reading, it also played I Want You, so I thought of you guys and Peter Frampton (and pretty much the rest of Bee Gees Sergeant Pepper's). It has also just hit me that I have had a secret celebrity crush on Steve Martin for as far back as I can remember. Other than that, just wanna say have a great weekend.

Thoughts on the day

A little post to clear out the old braineroo. I am working on freelance, which I love. Getting things done. A lot, actually. It's a job for a friend opening a restaurant and lounge in Northern Liberties. I'm also helping with hookups for printing the staff's shirts, the business cards, and we're going to be doing the website. Really an unexpected series of jobs, but I am enjoying the work buzz. Hopefully there will also be some free food involved at some point. Woo.

Last night my husby and I went to see Star Trek. Thoroughly enjoyed it, not only for the onslaught of nerdy hotness, but also because it really was a good movie and one of those films that is way better if you see it in the theatre.

Lastly, a note on domesticity. As much as I love an urban life, it's increasingly more difficult for me to ignore the fact that I have two toddlers who love to play outside. In a yard. With green grass. And sticks, and dirt, and trees. Living near a park isn't the same as having a yard. It's a challenge to find a new place to live, and when you have kids there's more to consider. Not impossible, not even really that much harder than before. It's just like most things when you have kids. Just... different.

Dia de la Madre

So this will be my third Mother's Day as an actual mother. Tomorrow my sister, niece and bro-in-law are coming over, and we're planning some delicious grilling and maybe even some cocktail chilling. Then Sunday my brother and his girlfriend and coming over for brunch. Nice weekend. Yay.

Have a great one, everybody. And be extra nice to your Moms. That woman did a lot for you.