how you know your hometown paper is classy

Just check out the headline on this one.





























I mean, the car was actually on fire!

instincts

So I was glad to find out this weekend that I might actually have some instincts for mothering more than just a cat. I was carrying Rhett from the tub to his changing table when he started to pee, hitting his towel and consequently me. I just tried to catch it in the towel and get him to his changing table as soon as possible. Whereas, had I been holding my cat and she had started to pee on me (she has never done anything even remotely like this)? I would have totally thrown her to the floor as fast as possible.

the last long weekend of the school year

It was a good, full one, but I mourn its passing.

Thursday after work and class, we met up with some friends and acquaintances for supper at Tacos Mexico. We had to rush off to church because we both had parts in the Maundy Thursday service. Afterward, we could not stay away from the precious new bundle, so we invited ourselves over to Dave and Shelley's.

Friday, I slept in, worked out, and spent the afternoon working on homework. In the evening, we went to a going away party for Kevin, Sandi, and Emma, who will be moving to Brazil for three(?) years. How incredible would it be to visit them?? Following the party, we went to Bruce & Pat's and checked out photo albums from years past (see previous post) and watched National Treasure 2. Back in town, we went for doughnuts at Druber's. It was apparently annoying middle schoolers night, so we definitely bought our doughnuts and left.

My Saturday started much the same as my Friday, except I threw a little yard work with Brian into the mix. It was very beautiful on Saturday, and it was satisfying to (finally) get the last of the leaves into the leaf compost and trim up some unruly bushes, trees, and vines. After the homework portion of Saturday, we went to a wedding reception, which had delicious food and free beer. It was fun to see pictures from the ceremony which took place in Hawaii.

We went to the Easter service Sunday morning (yay for seeing one modmate on Easter weekend!) and then to mom & dad's for Easter lunch. Mark and his gf were able to come too, which was so fun. Mom & dad made a yummy Thai chicken dish, there was delectable fresh fruit, and Brian and I brought Peanut Buster Parfait Pie we made for dessert. We chatted and played Zilch, and then it was off to Moundridge for Easter dinner, which was a more traditional -- and also very tasty -- spread of roast beef, so-good mashed potatoes, deviled eggs, homemade rolls, frog eye salad, and bohne berrogi. And more. The arrival of Dave, Shelley, and Rhett was a fun surprise because we thought they were unable to come. It was a good day to see lots of family!

he's comforted because he feels like he's being held by himself

It's official -- The baby pictures of Brian were brought out on Friday, and, oh my, nephew Rhett does indeed look very, very much like him as a newborn! It will be interesting to see if the likeness permeates time. And the title of this post is what Brian joked yesterday while holding him.

04.06.09 Rhett Hayden

Here's the little sweetie not yet 24 hours old. Look at how polite he is already with his hands folded and everything. A. Dor. Able.


















And here he is again on his second day out in the big wide world.

I was so excited to meet this little guy. He ended up being born at 2:15 Monday morning. I couldn't wait until after work for our first meeting, so I went on my lunch break and got to hold him before he was even 12 hours old. So cute! Definitely the youngest child I have ever held. I was smitten immediately. Apparently he looks a lot like Brian did as a babe (even though he is our nephew...just to clarify).