1. I did not realize it, but today is Corrie’s 3rd birthday! Or, rather, 3 years since I got her… since she was already a few years old when I got her. I still love my car, though not *quite* as obsessed. We plan on keeping her for a long time… but as my own values and needs change, I’m finding myself thinking of other cars that might serve our needs better… Like a bigger “family car” or perhaps a…
People ask me for updates about various things in my life, and I feel that I’m always answering, “Well we’re still waiting to hear…” This week we’re supposed to hear about several things. 1) I decided to switch practices to the midwife my friend uses and recommends. However, because I’m 32 weeks along, the new practice won’t make an appointment to see me until they see my records. I asked the former practice to fax my medical records, but because…
Two things you need to know before I start this story. One, when I did my New England trip early last month, I rented a car because I was trying to visit a ton of people. No kidding – I spent at least one night each in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts! It was fun to see everyone though. One reason I hate renting cars is the added stress of being in possession of something that costs more than I…