Have a safe & happy New Years Eve! Driving home from Healdsburg today-a mellow night at my sister's tonight. Can't wait to see Hazel & hubby

Hello day 2 in Healdsburg! Comfy bed, tasty tap water, awesome friends - just heard daddy is hanging with baby at Blue bottle = Grateful :)

Sam & I are on our way to meet 8 others in Healdsburg for 2.5 days of wine tasting & fun! I'll miss my baby & hubby. Bring on the graperies!

Family day is here! No work for hubby, extended family obligations = satisfied & I leave for Healsburg tomorrow morning! Love my little fam!

Walk around the lake with Sam, WW meeting, and then a get together with old high school friends at my sister's house with Hazel. Sounds good

Today is our third and final Christmas celebration then free-form vacation begins! Counting the days until Healdsburg wine tasting on Wed :)

Ending Christmas with a date night movie out! Thanks Grandma Carol-I needed that! Saw the original 1969 John Wayne True Grit in preparation!

Merry Christmas to all! Have fun, be safe, relax and bathe in the warm glow of friends and family. Love from my family to yours!

Started the day off wrapping presents, getting into the Christmas mood. Bring on the family, fun & crazy kids opening presents! I'm ready :)

I am thankful for my daughter tonight! I love you. You are the best gift I could ever ask for. I waited a long time for you-it was worth it!

Hubby is on vacation now too! Let the family hanging out begin! Movie with my sis tomorrow & then 3 Xmas celebrations in a row. So it begins

Today on the docket is breakfast at LaNote, 90 minute massage, semiannual dentist appointment for teeth cleaning (obv previously scheduled).

Decided to put H in daycare today. Next up breakfast out and a movie in Albany. Feel kinda guilty but she'll get plenty of time at home W-M!

What to do on day 2 of my vacation with Hazel? SadieDey Cafe or Studio Grow-Oakland or Berkeley? Either way Hazel is gonna climb her <3 out!

Ring, d-d-ding, ring, d-d-ding, it's vacation time! Movies, massages, coffee, beer, haircut, family, friends, fun, cuddling, lounging time!

Sushi lunch two days in a row? Yes sir-ree!!! I smell the scent of vacation. It is almost here. TGIF - here is wishing you & yours the best!

Today is my last day in the office for 2010!

What are you looking forward to this holiday season? Me? Quality time with friends, family & general down time to do whatever/whenever! :)

Uggg, now I know why I was so bloated yesterday...crampy, yucky, poo-poo :(

Repeat after me: only 4 more working days left in 2010, only 4 more working days left in 2010, only 4 more working days left in 2010, only 4

My last 80% day off *sniff* - Hazel and I are gonna do it up right with a walk, some park action, a little food shopping and a WW meeting!

Looking forward to spending today with my sister, Zoe, Maia & my mom. Hazel talks about Zoe all of the time. She'll be happy to hang out too

Happened upon story time at the Lakeshore Library. Hazel loved it! Gonna have to try to make it next Saturday and Wed's we are home on vacay

I was exhausted last night. Went to bed at 9:45PM & Hazel slept in until 7:45AM this morning. Thank you! I needed that. Happy Friday Peeps!

Last day of Dreamforce. Took Casual Carpool for the first time. It was great. Looking forward to the Marketing holiday toast tomorrow! :)

At Dreamforce attending Leveraging Social Networks. Lunch, provided, was good. Looking forward to seeing Bill Clinton tonight. Hopefully fun

Foul mood lifting... :)

Super cranky today. Hope this passes soon!

LOVE the sound of the rain and watching it fall when I am home, nice n' cozy & have no where else to be but hanging with my little girl! :)

Thinking about checking out the Berkeley Studio Grow today. Will it be crazy being the weekend & raining-maybe just for the last hour for $5

Don't put humidifier up where baby can pull the chord down & almost onto her head. Water & plastic everywhere is better than bonkies=close 1

My husband is shutting down his Flickr account because he is tired of Social Media. He has had a Pro account for 7 years & nothing else-WTF?

On the mend! Cold is finally subsiding. Great night sleep last night totally helped with Hazel sleeping until almost 7AM again. TGIF peeps!

OK cold, it has been about a week now & you are still lingering. Enough of this! Now dry up and go away. At least H slept until almost 7AM.

I am just plain tired today. Hazel woke up at 5:55AM and I couldn't convince her to go back to sleep. This cold is kicking my ass! no fun :(

Baby wake up call at 5:45AM. No likey :( She had been doing so well sleeping in until 7AM. I guess the grow cycle is over & so is the sleep!

Today: grocery store, doctors appointment, finding out about Weight Watchers new plan, getting mentally ready to go back to work tomorrow...

Feeing kinda guilty but sending H to daycare tomorrow because 4 days in a row, mostly inside, with a 20 month old brought me to a bad place.

I lost a dear friend suddenly less than a year ago & today is his birthday. He would have been 44. I miss you Ben. Today I celebrate you!

Wizard of Oz, hot tea, rain, Hazel and me cuddling on the couch = heaven

A sickness is upon me. At least it waited until after Thanksgiving and I was still able to catch up with my good friend Debbie!

Uh oh, feeling sick. Don't want to miss my Debbie day. Gonna push through and at least have breakfast, maybe skip the horse races today :(

Happy Thanksgiving! I am grateful for my family, friends, and job today and every day! Hope you all have a wonderful and fulfilling day!

Today: Pick up pies at Bakesale Betty, Burlesque at the Cerrito, try to stay warm walking around El Cerrito sans car, brew at the Circus Pub

Today is massage & movie day! Breakfast at La Note, 90 min massage with Kelli, BART over to Walnut Creek, hang at Va de Vi/shop, then movie!

Went to SadieDey's Cafe for the first time and Hazel had a blast with her cousins! I'll have to do that again on another rainy day with her!

Celebrate the National Day of Blogging for Real Education Reform today! http://ping.fm/eCj8L

Lawrence just called Zoomer (his cherished favorite cat) Hazel. It really caught both of us off guard and made me totally laught out loud!

Fire, Arizmendi pizza, rain, dirty martini = a start of a vacation week with play dates, massage, movies, friends, fun, food, drinks - Yeah!

JOIN US FOR A PINT! Reunion Band Reunion at the Kensington Pub, Wed, 11/24th, 6:30pm. All friends, family, etc. welcome. Spread the word!

I just saw a crazy man riding a bicycle Northbound 880 on the shoulder. I felt like I should have called the highway patrol but I didn't.

A few more days of work left and then I have all next week off from work! Set up a massage for Tuesday with Kelli, now what else? Movies...

SO happy to have some Cole's Mexican Toddy cold brew in the fridge for a warm day like today. Gotta get out there - the sun is calling me!

Uh oh! Hazel just puked her morning milk all over herself, me, and her room. I hope this is a quick stomach thing that Lawrence and I skip.

Termite dude is here again. We have Western Subterranean Termites all right. Not in our unit but somewhere near the premises under ground.

I know I am a big baby about this but I worked Mon, usually a day off for me, now it is Wed & it feels like Thurs-this week is butt-kickin'!

Power is back. Shorter weekend than normal because I have to go to work tomorrow. Normally I have Mondays off. Hazel & I enjoying the fire!

Damn! We lost our power. At least I could still take a hot shower but can I get my car out of our garage or are we stuck? Rainy stroll?

Hazel was up a few times in the night after delaying her bedtime for a half hour to accommodate the time change. Final wake up at 5:45AM :(

Time change tonight. I have a feeling that Hazel will be going to bed at her usual time but waking up at the old time, now an hour earlier.

Sad for my city again tonight. Was hoping for a mature response but it was not to be! Love Iakland and will help in it's healing tomorrow.

Just saw a shitload of cops on the corner of Broadway and 10th from the free B shuttle.

Ahhh an extra hour of down time this weekend. If Hazel will allow, it will be face time with the pillow. Don't forget to fall back Saturday!

Listening to a podcast with DSC's President and Founder Eric Schaps on Developmental Science and Learning: http://bit.ly/9dg6pX

Oaktown peeps: This Friday 11/5, former BART police officer Johannes Mehserle is scheduled to be sentenced in LA County Superior Court.

So much to look forward to! The election results, tonight at Hanger One, Giants parade tomorrow, looking for more termites in my living room

Found 3 more termites on the carpet of our 4th floor living room this morning! YUCK! Mailed the live bugs to our Termite guy today in a bag.

Oh yeah baby! I screamed so loud I scared Hazel. Her word of the day (appropriate) is walk! Giants in TX - believe it.

What a game last night! Let's do it again tonight! Go Giants!

Hazel went PP in the potty for the very first time tonight. She also fared well at her most recent dinner outing. We have avoided it lately.

Ready for Game 3 today at 3:30PM! Hope it is another great one to watch. Go Giants!

Oh yeah! Another great game! Go Giants!!!

What a game last night! Looking forward to tonight - Let's go Giants!

Baseball fever! I can feel it... GO GIANTS!

Congratulations to my little girl! She made her first potty in her little potty chair this evening. Soon she will be off to preschool. sniff

Touring a preschool for H after work. If we like it, she will be starting in April-5 days/wk & mommy will be going back to 100% time at work

Sneaking in some laundry before they turn the water off to the building again. Happy to see the sun. A walk is in Hazel and my future! ;)

Finished Dexter on Netflix and now starting season 3 of Mad Men! Oh yeah - bring on the cigarettes, back stabbing, and hard core drinking.

Hanging in Martinez with Auntie Cassie and Cousins Zoe and Maia hiding from the rain. Kids are all napping and now it is sister time! Nice!

Way to go Giants! Nice game.

Inside play time with Zoe, Maia, Hazel, Auntie Cassie, and Uncle Larry! What a great rainy day activity. Thanks to Cass for the free pass.

Yea for beautiful misty walks around the lake on this Friday afternoon. Perfect!

The Housewives of NY are too much! Ramona's eyes are super wild. She doesn't know how old she is? Alex and her hives? WTF? Koo-Koo Crazy!!!

Let's go Giants!

How can it be 3PM already and I haven't had lunch yet? Not good. That must be why my head is pounding. Now what to do about it? Linner?

Happy birthday EZ!

Moving on to the Real Housewives of Atlanta. Like OC better but still great rainy day television on this lazy Sunday. Beverly Hills is next!

Rainy Sunday in Oakland. Hazel and I are watching Real Housewives of Orange County for the first time. Hey there's Jeana from Thintervention

Oh yeah! Friday is here. I feel another haiku coming on: Sunny Oakland; Is this really October?; urban happiness

I want a taco salad! Really bad! Here it is in Haiku: Carnitas calling; Taco salad is the preferred vehicle; La Pinata renamed?

I am enjoying Hazel's new comfort hugs. She is a great little hugger! I wasn't sure if she would be a lap child but she likes a nice cuddle!

Saw The Social Network and LOVED it! I wish there were more movies that entertaining in the theaters. Was that an earthquake? What was that?

Woke up full of gratitude today! Love my family, love my friends, love my job, love my life! Can I keep this feeling forever? Please! <3 :)

I am so full of LOVE today from all of the warm hugs yesterday. Joy overflowith! Also, I lost over 4 lbs. this week at WW. Walking on air!

Good times with old friends. Thanks to Rich for making this happen - it wouldn't have without you! Love you guys. Go Gauchos - ECHS pride ;)

Happy 4th birthday to my niece Maia!

Uh oh! Lawrence's turn on the sick train. He was hoping it was just allergies but this morning he confirmed that it was more than just that.

Uh oh! Lawrence is not quite himself tonight. I think it is his turn for the sickness that Hazel & I are just now recovering from. Poor guy!

Hit the 25 lb. mark at WW today. That is exactly the same weight as Hazel is! Got a cool new washer to add to my WW swag. Sickness paid off!

Lawrence made me Coles Mexican cold brew in a Mason jar & it is really hitting the spot on this warm Oakland day. Gonna have to buy a Toddy!

Feeling MUCH better! Left ear is still completely plugged. Never realized how much I use my hearing to watch H = definitely disadvantaged :(

On the road to health. Woke up feeling like WWIII was raging in my body last night. Doctors visit this AM confirmed I am on the right path.

Now that I have that 2nd antibiotic kicking in, I feel exponentially better-YAHOO! I should have gotten it filled yesterday. I'm on the mend

Day 6 of the sickness-here's the score: 1 red/swollen eye, 1 Musinex D & DM, 2 plugged ears, 2 antibiotics, 3 doctors visits, 3 ibuprofen :(

Is sick of being sick! Ear is partially plugged - hoping to keep an infection at bay. Got a script just in case-in the wait & see zone now!

The good news is that my throat is a little better. The bad news is that my ear is plugged & painful. In the waiting room at the doc now. :(

I will feel better tomorrow, I will feel better tomorrow, I will feel better tomorrow, I will feel better tomorrow, I will feel better... ;)

Feel like crap=check, annoying persistent cough=check, swollen/sore throat=check, disturbed sleep for both the sick and non-sick=check :(

Woke up with a very swollen throat. I was hoping to feel better today. Another quiet day on the couch is about all I can handle right now :(

Wok up with a fever of 101.3. Whatever Hazel had, it is my turn. Will be missing the memorial for Otis today. Lighting a candle now in honor

She has a cold. That is the source of the swollen eyes. Tonight she is going to get the humidifier treatment to help her get the junk out!

Hazel woke up with a very swollen eye. The white of the eye itself is not red and it isn't weepy - just really swollen. I guess we watch it?

Heavy heart today. Hard to focus. :(

My heart is heavy for my step-sister Sarah's loss. I can't imagine what she is going through. Love, light, and healing are my wishes.

RIP Otis Allen Nidy :(

My heart is with my step-sister Sarah, her husband Erik & sick baby boy Otis Allen Nidy born 9/12/10 at 1:24AM at 10.6 lbs - <3 much LOVE <3

Caught up with my sister, mastered getting baby in/out of Ergo on my back by myself, got flu shot, enjoying having house & car all to myself

Lawrence leaves for San Diego today thru Tuesday. Gonna attempt to take Hazel to her first Oakland A's game tonight with Marisa=good seats!

A few hours of work, a few hours of play = I am really looking forward to this Friday! ;)

I forgot about the HOA board mtg tonight! Lawrence is at the library until 7:30-I guess Hazel is coming downstairs with me at 7.

OH: How can people not drink, that's a waste of life. I don't have friends, I have people I know. These two have it going on! Quotes R fly'n

WW meeting this week about being stuck, the woman next to me confided that she hadn't gotten back to her goal until her daughter was 4.5 yrs

Baby slept until 7:30AM & even then she still looked sleepy. Wish it was on a day that I could totally take advantage of but I'll take it :)

Got my new thyroid meds: levothyroxine 50 mcg. Feeling a little buzzy or is it the Peet's iced coffee I just had on an empty stomach or both

Heading home from a quiet weekend at the cabin. Hazel had a bad night last night and was up from 2:30-5:30am but we both already napped!

The whole family is on the mend and looking forward to the trip to Central Camp for the weekend! A dose of mountain air will do us all good.

Feeling better. Back at work today and Lawrence is home with the sick bug this time. :(

Home sick :( Now I know what baby was feeling a few days ago. Got a craving for V8 - lots of vitamin C. Gonna spice it up with hot sauce! :)

Scratchy throat - check, occasional cough - check = looks like whatever Hazel had over the weekend with her runny nose has infected Mommy :(

Happy Birthday to my husband, Lawrence! I love you!!! <3 <3 <3

Had a blast last night but ate WAY too much Kettle Corn. I don't even like Kettle Corn but for some reason it was a pig out trigger :(

Happy Birthday to our niece Sienna today! See you Sunday on Uncle Larry's birthday.

My sister is brilliant, if you didn't already know. Hazel hasn't liked her teeth brushed until I got a cheap electric princess toothbrush!

So sad that the Boice's & Harris' will not be joining us at the cabin for Labor Day weekend but thrilled that Marisa & her Dad's Jeep will!

Wishing my niece Zoe a wonderful 1st day of Kinder! I hope she makes many new friends & has an inspiring first day! Hugs to Mamma Cass! <3

The whole family just took a refreshing dip in our pool. Hazel loved splashing around & tried to go swimming off all by herself - cooler now

Wishing my mom the happiest of birthday's today! Happy Birthday Gamma-Gamma!!! We love you! <3

Why is it that while on vacation I couldn't nap/sleep in but now that I am home, that is all I want to do? One more day to recover then work

In Phoenix changing planes. No drama no drama no drama no drama...

Going home today. Late check-out at 1pm. Flight at 4pm. Land in Oakland at 10pm. Can't wait to see my man tonight & baby tomorrow morning!

Mojoto tasting at the open cigar bar at La Amada. Sam & I on our last night in cancun! DJ and floutas. Gonna get our groove on! Going home!

Taxi ride that almost made me cry & a hotel welcoming that also brought tears to my eyes in the opposite way-I am so happy to be at La Amada

Woke up at 2am to rain & sand pelting us through our windows. We are tired & ready to move on to our next location! To Isla Mujeres we go!

Watching a parasailer play in the surf after the storm. Man he gets some great air! Windy but it keeps those biting bugs away! No buggy bugs

Sam is getting a massage in the room and I am exploring. Walked 2,500 meters & had to duck into a hotel to cool off with the ocean breeze!

Almost went to a discoteque (sp?) with the staff but wasn't sure how I would get home. Instead walked to the next door hotel via the beach.

Internet service is spotty here but our room is steps from the beach so it is all worth it! :)

We met some really nice locals last night: Roberto and Tabatha! They spoke enough English to have a nice conversation. Good cigars too - Cuban!

Beautiful breakfast this morning in the open air cafe. Finally some good coffee. Crepes with ham and cheese - yum! Today we travel to Tulum.

Sam and I arrived safely only 30 minutes after our scheduled arrival time. We are now sitting by the pool waiting for our drinks.

His companion refuses to get off the plane with him so here we sit over a half hour after our departure time. Not a good start to vacation!

A crazy man in first class started yelling and right before we took off demanded to get off of the plane. We are now back at the gate. :(

Ahhhh vacation time! Sleep, sun, eats, drinks, fun here we come!

Had another anxiety filled sleepless night in anticipation of leaving my baby for 5 days-just like before I left for Chicago. Tonight=Sleep!

Sales meeting complete. Time for some family time today and tomorrow. Then Sam and I leave early on Tuesday for Playa del Carmen, Mexico! ;)

My thoughts are with the Harris family today during this sad time.

DSC Sales Meeting day! See you in Redwood City at the Sofitel!

I just don't know what to say...

I hate to say this but I feel like I am coming down with a cold. I guess I am due. :(

Looking forward to a day with my sis & a visit with Grandpa Bob, Grandma Kathie, cousin Zoe, cousin Maia, and auntie Cassie for Hazel today.

Shorter weekend than usual. All day meeting on Monday but at least I have Wednesday off. Then annual sales meeting through end of day Sat.

Twitter Fail Whale right in the middle of elemchat :( http://ping.fm/VTPao

This is the last of the "normal" work week. Next week is our annual sales meeting in Redwood City and then Sam and I are off to Mexico! :)

RIP Prop 8!

2 of my iGoogle Gadgets are not loading properly. It used to be 3 so I deleted them and reinstalled but it only helped one of them. Annoying

2 observations watching Hazel at Gymboree: among the 16-22 month old set she is an Amazon=the tallest one & she is independent in comparison

I am thinking about taking Hazel to her 1st Gymboree Play & Learn class today at 4PM after her nap. They are so close & I have a free pass!

I didn't really have a concept of 95th% in height until H was standing next to a 19 month old at the park yesterday and towering over her.

I really wish Studio Grow was open on Sundays. I want to take Hazel for her first time. I think she is ready. It will have to be a Saturday.

Looking forward to a Sunday hanging out with miss Hazel while daddy does his thing in San Francisco.

It was a nice service. I cried a lot. On a happier note, I can't believe that my baby is 16 months old today! She makes me smile every day!

Memorial for my neighbor/cat sitter tomorrow. Plan to take some reflection time to tell the universe what I am thankful for-feeling funky :(

Hump day is here!

Hazel has her 15 month check-up this morning. Hope she doesn't get as many shots as last time. Looking forward to seeing her 3 mo. progress.

Doing some work Twitter maintenance-cutting the dead weight. Got a busy day ahead with Sarah's baby shower in Alameda & a night out in SF!

I see a walk and park visit in our future today-perhaps even a walk in the park. Daddy is off doing his own thing today instead of tomorrow.

Friday, my Friday. It is always a pleasure. You are one of my favorite days - filled with hope for a weekend worth retelling and reliving :)

Hello Thursday! So glad you are here. I hope you have some better Bay Area summer weather than Wednesday showed us. It shouldn't be too hard

Oh coffee, how I love you so. Breakfast & lunch items come & go but you are always there for me & remain my go-to-beverage, aside from H2O!

Hubby fell asleep on the couch-came to bed at 4AM, baby cried at 4:45, garbage trucks at 5AM, bottle for baby at 5:30 with some sleep after.

Monday Monday, can't trust that day. Every other day, every other day, Every other day of the week is fine, yeah. Oh Monday morning... :(

Oh Sunday. So glad you are here. Promise me you will linger and not be in a hurry to leave me today. I have a small number of plans for you.

My horoscope today: You’re feeling revitalized & ready for new experience & fresh adventure today. You want to have fun, challenge yourself!

Ahh, day off = walk, iced coffee, Bakesale Betty Chicken salad, Grand Lake movie Inception, then Beer Revolution - LOVE a day all to myself!

Happy hump day! Lunch with the Marketing team today at Berma SuperStar & then a Bastille Day book party to celebrate 2 DSC published authors

First baby wake up call at 6:30AM and then she went back to bed until almost 7:30AM. LOVE these overcast mornings. Gonna be a GREAT day! :)

OK, eye all checked out & no scratches on the cornea :) she put dye in & washed it out for me, then gave me eye drops to do every hour or so

I was walking around downtown/uptown Oakland yesterday & I think I got a shard of glass in my eye on 17th st. when glass was being replaced.

Sad for my city this morning :(

Closing the office by 4PM to brace for the Mehserle verdict. Glad I will be safe up in our 4th floor Oakland penthouse. I remember OJ... :(

Our 1st HOA board meeting without our trusted treasurer Fred is tonight. There is a moment of silence on the agenda = I'm gonna cry :(

Back to the office today after almost 2 weeks: Chicago and then the cabin. It will be good to get back into our routine again...

On the way to the cabin! Rolling in style in Marisa's Dad's Jeep. Hazel is napping like a baby, Marisa is driving, Lawrence is reading. :)

So nice to see the connection that Hazel made with her daddy while I was gone. She was excited to see me but there was a warming up period.

I am going home today! I can't wait to see my baby (and my man of course)! California - I am coming home. :)

11 hour booth day is over and Sam is now in Chicago with me. Did another Google video chat with Lawrence and Hazel - this time no tears! :)

I woke up this morning with a sore ankle and missing my little girl SO much. It is going to be a LONG day in the booth :( Can't wait for Sam

I just did Gmail video chat with Lawrence & Hazel & it was SO hard to say good-bye! When she was waving to me to say bye-bye it melted me :(

Just got pathetically spare changed on Michigan by a young man trying on the puppy dog eyes. I am from Oakland - you gotta try a LOT harder!

Just finished setting up the booth=hot & sweaty. No hotel pool :( SO, I ordered AMOS Rest for free http://ping.fm/vutSz hummmm

It is Chicago day-packing is almost done. I am looking forward to the ME time. Hazel is hanging with Lawrence's family today-she'll have fun

R.I.P. Fred. My neighbor, friend, fellow board member, loving/dependable cat sitter, and all around great guy. You will be missed! :(

Had a mini-melt down yesterday when I saw Hazel's picture on my laptop. I am going to miss that little poopers! Hopefully no more tears :(

Countdown to Chicago! Leaving in T-3. Charter School Conference anyone? DSC will be there with a booth. 1st time away from Hazel overnight.

Ahhhh, we both slept in a bit this morning until 7:15am - heaven! What is the deal with CoTweet? It is still down this morning...annoying!

I quite possibly had the worst night of sleep in my life. I think anxiety about going to Chicago on Sunday kicked in and I could not sleep!

Ahhh, coffee: Coles, Ritual, Blue Bottle, Remedy, Four Barrel, Peet's, and even sometimes Startbucks, if I am desperate. It is what fuels me

Finally woke up with less pressure in my head! Hope it stays that way and that Hazel doesn't suffer like I did. :)

My head feels like it is in a vice. Let the head cold flow or at least let the Tylenol and Mucinex take effect. In between totally sucks! :(

Hazel went back to sleep after her usual 5:30AM wake up until almost 8AM! I am not feeling too hot, maybe she is the same. Sam also sick :(

Hazel and I just had a refreshing dip in our pool. I think this is the second or third time I have ever used our pool-first time with Hazel!

Yeah, not feeling great this morning. Not sure if it was the 5:30AM baby wake up or allergies or I am coming down with a cold-time will tell

Wow - warmer weather today, huh? Bring it! :)

I am looking forward to the seasonable warmth today. It is about time! :)

Friday is our 6th anniversary! Hazel = daycare and we are going to SF: Ritual Coffee -> City Beer Store -> Pizzaria Delfina = can't wait :)

Stayed up too late watching The Last Picture Show special features and this morning I am paying the price. They were good... but ouch! :(

I am still in denial that the weekend is over. Good news that it is Wednesday though! :)

SO glad the weekend is here! ;)

Hear baby stirring at 4 but she settled on her own. Then she cried at 5:30AM, I gave her some milk & she went back down until almost 7:30 :)

Feeling recharged, ready for action, and positively positive! Bring it on - I can change the world. Look out to do list - you are toast! ;)

Free day=no work & baby in daycare! Nap, walk, movie, another walk, lunch, coffee, beer?, relax... ;)

The fever is gone but she is still a cranky mess. She woke up more times than I could count last night & was up for good at 5AM. Poor gums:(

Daddy is joining us today at Grandma's. He is taking Amtrak from Jack London Square to Sacramento for the 1st time. I think he'll love it!

Baby has a fever of 102.2 - she is on the end of a cold so I think it might be molars. Alternating between Tylenol/Motrin & lots of sleep :(

Going to the Post Office, Bank & Store in a small CA town today was a bit frustrating. Not like running errands in a city at all. S-L-O-W...

Watching The Boondock Saints with my mom while the baby sleeps like a baby! :) http://ping.fm/wKVq8

Hazel was exploring our downstairs and when I checked on her, I found her on top of the closed toilet leaning on the tank pulling Kleenex :(

Had one of the best conversations with Lawrence in a long time. What started as annoyance ended with understanding. Whoa, I needed that! :)

Weekend plans moved to Grandma's house. Not the cabin but it will do. Still get time with the nieces & we have two additional bathrooms! ;)

Staying up until the end of Lost last night made me hope for a later wake up call. Hazel has been waking up at 5:30AM. Lucky 6:15 this AM :)

Losing myself in Lost...

Trying to keep my spirits up. Our family cabin in the Sierra Nevada mountains is still snowed in. No family vacation over Memorial Day :(

Thai fusion shrimp with rice and a quick sangria made with the JC Cellars jug and 7-up. This how Thursday nights should always end! :)

Feeling extra down about the state of affairs in education funding today. :(

Today Hazel was obsessed with the balloon that she got from Daycare yesterday. She kept saying: ball, ball! It was so cute! :)

Another work day where I will try to be 2 places at once. These days make me extra tired! Too many things going on at the same time. :(

She slept in until 7:30AM this morning! Not a peep. I have gone from Mama to Meme - perhaps a transition to Mommy soon? She's such a cutie!

Really? More May rain today?

Hopefully no more double posting in FB

OK, I think I have fixed my non-status update thing. I hope I have. It was only posting to my stream. Is it connected to my missing wall? :(

Looking forward to spending the day with Cass, Maia, and Zoe. If Hazel understood the plan for today, she would be looking forward to it too

Had a great time at Samantha and Emily's party this afternoon. Wish we could have stayed longer but Hazel's bedtime beckoned. Hazel had fun!

Went on a walk yesterday and tripped on a tree root. Now I have a fat ankle that really hurts. I haven't done this in a long time - OUCH! :(

She slept in and is going to daycare today so mommy can work at home and get some serious stuff done! It is going to be a great day! :) TGIF

It is Wed. but it feels like Thurs. (at least). This has been a long week already! Bakesale Betty salad = YUM/chicken sandwich sans bread :)

Having a wonderful Monday at home inside with my toddler watching the rain come down. I love working 80% time! Playing, singing, reading...

Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms out there! :)

Trying to work at home with a 13 month old is clearly not working for me. We have reached a new level of neediness. As of next week-Daycare!

After her AM nap: sunshine, walk, swings here we come! Maybe even some grocery shopping. Later on laundry during her PM nap. It's Monday!

is feeling yucky, icky, crampy, cranky, poo-poo! Good thing I have little Hazel to keep my spirits up. She is always good for comedy relief.

She is a 2 hour napping girl today! She also kinda slept in. Nice break for daddy and I.

is feeling super lame and almost worthless at the moment. Hope this passes soon... :( Where is my sparkle?

Had a great night out with Erika and Michelle at Zza's. They have a wonderful sommelier. You describe your favorite kind of wine and he wows

At her 12 month check-up she got 5 shots - ouch! She hit the 20 lb. mark - yeah! Almost time to turn her car seat around to face forward :)

Had a fun dance party with Hazel in the kitchen listening to George Michael before her PM nap - Freedom you've gotta give for what you take!

I think I am addicted to the Whole Foods Field Greens w/ Spiced Nuts prepared salad. I had it yesterday & walked back there today to get it.

I don't know what what or when but I feel like something big is coming. Something great. Keep your eye out for it! ;)

Saturday = family fun day at the Arrowsmith house. Baby has a sniffly nose so we should keep it low key. The sun is calling my name outside!

Baby wake up call at 4:30AM. No, this isn't happening! Where did my little girl who slept peacefully from 7PM-6AM (sometimes even 7AM) go?

Happy Earth day! Today is her Mother's Day! Love your mother earth. Pass it on to the next generation as clean and pure as possible. Be kind

Looking forward to our Marketing Department outing tomorrow after work. At lunch we plan on hitting the new Bakesale Betty's II in Uptown.

I love spending time w/ Hazel but I was happy to drop her off @ daycare & am pleased to be @ work right now-as perverse as that might be ;/

Had a great visit today with Auntie Cassie, Uncle Jeff, Cousin Zoe, Cousin Maia, and Grandpa Bob! Hazel even took her first tentative steps.

Had a great family day w/ a walk, coffee & plenty of time to hang out. The day is ending with mac n' cheese for baby & Pizza n' beer for us!

Is so excited that my sister might be coming to Chicago with me when I am working the Charter School Conference in late June! Her 1st time.

How many spoons does it take to feed a 1 year old? The same # of licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop! 2 for her & 1 for me.

How many spoons does it take to feed a one year old?

A work day with zero meetings. Can this be? I checked my calendar twice. I am really getting through my to do list today! :)

She slept in until 7AM and had a normal morning diaper. It is going to be a great week! :) My mommy batteries are recharged and I am ready!

Diaper containment this morning. Yeah! Now a nice quiet day with baby and me - watching the weather from the comfort of our living room.

Mommy day continues tomorrow w/ 3rd Annual Passport to East Bay Wine Trail starting at Urban Legend Cellars while daddy is on baby duty! :)

This morning was more of the same. Dirty diaper = outfit & sheet/mattress pad change. Other than that she seems fine. Hopefully on the mend!

No throwing up since last night & no exploding diapers since 5:45am! Daycare reported she was a little extra cranky/clingy. She's in bed now

Not sure what is going on. Daddy is better but baby lost her dinner last night and still has exploding diapers. Took her to daycare anyway.

Lawrence was the last to fall but he has succumb to the puke-both cats, baby & I are all recovered-getting out of the house tomorrow finally

Yeah! A dirty diaper change without an outfit change/carpet clean! Maybe we both can get out tomorrow & end this 5 day house-bound-sick stay

Worse than the throwing up is the exploding diaper. We have gone through 3 outfits already this morning-I just have her in a diaper now. :(

Finally starting to feel better! I even had a piece of toast. The only thing good about stomach ailments are that they don't last long.

Not sure how we got the cat sick too but he just lost his food again. I am running a fever of 100.5-glad I only exposed Lawrence to this. :(

Well, the baby puked after her yogurt dinner. Zoomer puked after his cat food dinner. I skipped dinner due to queasiness and I puked anyway.

Almost exactly 24 hours later, the puking continued. This time she had dry heaves after too. Not a happy Friday! :(

She is quietly sitting in the corner of our living room looking through the board books she got for her birthday. No puking since this AM!:)

Some yogurt & water has stayed down so far. She doesn't seem to be running a fever - she isn't very hungry. Hopefully the worst has passed!

Woke up to baby projectile vomiting. She had spit up in the night too. Mommy is working at home and keeping an eye on her. Poor little gal!

Rainy night! I wonder if there will be some good thunder and lightening tonight. I am glad I am in for the evening.

Bday dinner at Lanesplitter to celebrate 1 yr on the actual day. I feel like a toast-what a better way to celebrate than pizza 'n good beer!

Happy first birthday to my beautiful baby girl! It has been one of the best years of my life because of you. I love you Hazel Mae!

Baking up a sweet potato and an acorn squash for baby and me. Perfect for this rainy day Monday!

Just walked the lake w/ Hazel & boy did I feel lame being pooped out after 3 1/2 miles while the 1st Oakland full marathoners passed us by.

Basking in the warm afterglow of love from Hazel's 1st birthday party. It is hard to belive it has been a year!

Now I know when she is touching something she shouldn't because when she is doing it, she says a cute little "no, no".

First night of my work week and already I am tired. Yikes!

She figured out how to slither through the chair barrier keeping her from the cat box & fire place. Reinforcement time! I knew it was coming

A big family fun day today is a trip to Target and Old Navy at Bay Scare Mall! Can't wait! :/

I can tell already that she is going to have a doosey of a tantrum when that phase starts-she is already squealing when she wants something.

It's Friday and Hazel and I are almost well again. The sun is shining and Spring is in the air. It's going to be a great weekend! :)

Well, the cough is finally better! Was it the beer, the cupcakes, or the hanging out last night that did it? Whatever it was, I'll take more

Next: Beer Revolution to celebrate Sam's 31st B-day & Saint Patrick's day too, of course! Baby+Daddy=home bonding tonight-Mamma's goin' out!

Rendezvous with a Guinness CupKate in Jack London Square with the Marketing Team - STAT! :)

Happy St. Patty's Day!

For some reason being at home taking care of #1 while baby is in daycare and hubby is at work, feels like cheating. Cough be gone!

She stood on her own for at least a minute. I think she is a reluctant walker. Fine by me! http://ping.fm/Dum0y

We can totally see her big front two teeth almost poking through her gums. She will be up to 4 teeth in no time!

She was literally up for only one hour and now she is back down again for her afternoon nap. Poor baby is not feeling good :(

Hazel napped from 9:45am to 2pm. I was getting worried! Rain + a cold + probably growing = sleepy baby!

I think I am calling it official! Her 1st word(s) is/are "All Done". I have heard it 3x & Lawrence once. It is always in the right context.

I was changing her diaper & she was trying to turn over before I was done. I said why is it such a battle-she said battle back clear as day.

Gorgeous Oakland weather today. Perfect Sunday. Swings at the park, walk along the lake, and yummy crab cake dinner from Whole Foods. :)

What is with dads at the park with their little ones? I saw at least 4 of them on their cell phones while pushing their kids in the swing.

If you haven't read it, take the time. You will be moved! Roger Ebert: The Essential Man http://ping.fm/3mAO0

We are a family of sickies! Runny-nosed baby, supper stuffy daddy, and mommy has a pressurized head with a sore throat. Looking for health!

What is it about February? Celebrated my 40th, lost a close friend, Ben Endsley, and today remembering losing my step-father Allen Jaeger :(

Hope to see some of you Friday and/or Saturday to say good-bye to good ol' Ben! :(

Hazel is going nuts over a sippy cup of ice water. She is laying on the floor kicking her legs and laughing while drinking. She loves it!

Ben Endsley passed away this morning. They think it might have been a heart attack. He collapsed on the way to a doctors appointment.

A day off for both Lawrence & I. Little Hazel is off to daycare & we are seeing Avatar in iMax-there will be lunch & phenomenal coffee too!

Olympic Speed Skating on TV, all 3 little girls are napping, even Grandma is snoring on the blow up bed in the living room, enjoying coffee.

We are batting 1,000 here because she just ate dog food. Time to rope off the kitchen. She has had the cat food at home-comparison perhaps?

No one was watching and the baby just rolled down Grandma's stairs. All is well! She only went about half-way down and they are carpeted. :(

Waiting for my little angel to wake up and then we are headed to Grandma's for a couple of all-girl days of fun!

Thanks for all of the birthday wishes! I had a great day at work, hanging out with friends, going out to dinner, & toasting the years! ;)

The last day of my 30s has got me thinking about my last decade here on earth! I have done a LOT with my life in the last 10 years. Wow!

Woke up to a baby poop explo! Haven't had one of those since she moved into the crib. Washing blankets, clothes, and both layers of sheets!

Man, they changed the Facebook homepage look again!?!

I saw the OPD van equipped with cameras and computers the last 2 mornings during my walk. This morning they had just put a boot on a car!

Income taxes are done and Lost is back tonight. What could be better?

What great weather! Had a nice visit and walk around the lake with Marisa today. The sun just makes me want to smile! :) More please!

Hazel Mae is 10 months today!

She has a second tooth coming in on the bottom! So glad we got out for a walk to the park to swing before the rain came back today.

9 mo. check up this morning. Length 29 in.=75-90%, Weight 17.5 = 10-25%, Head Circumference = in 50%. No Shots! but she cried anyway :(

rainy Monday - still in my robe and slippers - love my 80% day off at home with just Hazel and I - life is good

she just had her first crab cake and clam chowder - it's a hit

now that I drink mostly individual drip coffee, lattes now taste watery to me - funny!

Happy, happy Friday! :)

Had a great time scanning old photos at mom's house today. I swear I uncovered some I have never seen before-didn't think that was possible.

The temperature is dropping at Grandma's house! Will we have snow to play in before we leave on Monday? The kids would love it if we did.

Daddy picked up baby from daycare and put her to bed while I went out with friends last night. Very rare treat indeed! More please...

Watching Hazel is now a full-contact sport!

Ahhhh, no-workey the next 2 Fridays! :)

Early morning walk before work 2 days in a row with Hazel in the Ergo baby carrier-I forgot how much I like Lake Merritt at that time of day

The baby who loves food just refused her babyfood dinner for a third night in a row. She wants grown-up food! I can't blame her.

The babyproofing has begun! In short order she has already found all 3 bunches of chords in the living room & managed to turn on the printer

New haircut on new years day. This might become my new tradition! :)