Cliff Notes for August

We bought & sold, we moved, we're diggin' in.

I was starting to get used to a weekly schedule of taking care of Spence MWF and having him in "school" twice a week, which allowed me to run errands and shop for stuff like paint, spackle, outlet covers, and the like. Then it happened: I got a JOB.

That's right, the thing I've been chasing since January: Working Mom status. It all happened in two days and now I'm driving two hours a day to get to work. I'm getting up WAY early. Good moolah and the gig is cool so far - it's amazing how when you've been sort-of doing the same stuff for awhile and you get an opportunity to flex your skills on a larger scale - it's like getting out of a small car after a long drive. It takes awhile to get where you're going and you had a really good ride, and now it's great to get out and open up into a larger space that can hold you.
Not sure if this analogy is working because I'm tired. In any case, compliments all around.

Got a chance to go out and tie one on at a local pub/karaoke bar. If secondhand smoke and 2$ pints (DOMESTIC, duh) are your bag, then go visit the Riddle Ale House on Baltimore Pike/Route 1 near the Granite Run Mall and Riddle Memorial Hospital. This is, of course, in Delaware County near where we're living now. All the trappings of suburbia with a tinge of city and low key everywhere. It's really a great mix we have around here. Now, if I could just get some shopping done in Moorestown.

I'm working almost right next to the Moorestown Mall. It's temptation hell. More stores than the eye can take in, more deals and sales and that's just the one flanking the mall on all sides. It's like a fortress of shopping. I mean it.

Spence started in a new daycare. It's near us so it's convenient that way, and Guy has really taken on the mornings with our man Spencer. He's in "school" more than I'd like, but as they say, hundreds of thousands of moms and families do it every day, so it's a matter of adjustment, right? Adjust THIS. It's weird.

Here's a Spencer primer for ya:

bwa bwa = Mommy's keys or anything I can see that looks fun to play with
ca = the dog, a door, outside, a bird
uh oh = "Pick that up, won't you?"
pu pu (or bu bu) = hubba bubba (I taught him that tonight)

We're learning sign language rapidly and he's more and more into everything, ESPECIALLY chalk, pencils and paper. He and his daddy have drawing/art time at least 3 times a week.

Note: Can someone explain to me the significance or appeal of Goodnight Moon? He is nearly as obsessed with this book as with my keys. Is there something I don't get?
I would appreciate a little analysis.

Speaking of keys, he now wants them when they're in the ignition keeping the car on. I think subterfuge may be necessary. A new keychain may be in order.

Ok, my laptop is running out of juice.

Technical Note: Get a camera phone.