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180 Degrees

     Ah, the beauty of morning.  Though my favorite time of day, I have a dirty little secret for you: I am not a  true morning person .  Deep down, there has always been a part of me that envied true morning people. I could never understand how anyone could wake up abounding in energy, fully ready to tackle the day while others of us (literally or figuratively) leave our beds kicking and screaming.  And to be perfectly frank, I didn't know how I could make the big transition with my own baby in the house, especially seeing how he still doesn't sleep through the night. What happened? Let me get a cup of coffee and I'll tell you.     To put it mildly, Joel and I were having a problem.  He would get up, go to work, while I would try and catch as many winks as I could cajole Ransom into letting me get.  Then Joel was gone, I was alone with my buddy.  Because his naps have become progressively shorter, and frequently coming right...

Of Bums, Books, and Other Adventures

  Ugh, Valentine's Day.  Believe it or not, though married, I'm still not 100% sure how I feel about this "holiday", for a variety of reasons.  This year however I am very happy for the excuse to go on a date.  We haven't exactly gotten out much lately, it will be the first time since Joel's Birthday back in October!  What have we been doing this whole time?  Glad you asked.     Joel and I are beginning a wood-working project together.  But in order to do that,we have a few things we need to collect first.  Perhaps it's the Tom-boy in me, but I actually don't mind being around building equipment and a plethora of wood.  In fact, I think it's rather cool.  I am not the type to cry about my hubby bringing home more tools, and Home Depot is a favorite date-night option with my man.  Bring on the projects!     My cousin Pam and I co-hosted an Usborne Book Facebook party.  It went so well!  Ransom got a...