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I was recently asked by a Microsoft engineer why I am still asking questions about Windows XP when I should be using Vista, since it is better for various reasons. My response is below, which he called, "stunningly clear", and said that he had already forwarded it onto his executive... (More)

Posted by jondaley on August 15, 2007, 4:21 pm
Category: Reviews

New Skills

At the Maggie P, Jonathan learned how to tie knots. Now he ties ropes all around the yard in a great booby-trap for potential robbers (or mail carriers.) He can also put a pillowcase on a pillow without assistance. And finally (to my slight sadness - isn't motherhood weird?)... (More)

Posted by joyful on August 15, 2007, 1:55 pm
Category: Jonathan

Rashes and Power Failures

Jon first noticed red spots on Jonathan's tongue and soft palate while brushing his teeth. Then we noticed bug bite/pimple-like spots on his knees and then Noah's knees. Then Noah got more and more spots all around the edges of is diaper area and some on arms and legs. ... (More)

Posted by joyful on August 9, 2007, 8:36 pm
Category: Jonathan, Noah

Vacation and Back, Plus Random

We're back from a lovely two weeks at the best little house in the world. I'll save time (so much to catch up on!) by linking to Janet's first post and you can proceed through all five entries. The boys absolutely loved the sand and water and freedom. It was... (More)

Posted by joyful on August 6, 2007, 10:41 am
Category: General, Jonathan, Noah

Catching, Cutting, Lights, Stairs

Jonathan is pretty good at catching a ball or object now. He likes for me to print out coloring book pages for him. But he doesn't want to color them. He likes to cut the object (usually an animal) out. He does a very nice job. He can now reach our lightswitches if he... (More)

Posted by joyful on July 16, 2007, 8:58 am
Category: Jonathan, Noah

Taking His Name

" Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain." Exodus 20:7 (KJV) I've been thinking more recently about what this means. I grew up thinking that it pretty much just meant don't... (More)

Posted by joyful on July 16, 2007, 8:53 am
Category: Bible

Beauty, Makeup, Hair

Reading my sister's post about her adventure as a bridesmaid has reminded me to write about my dear husband. I, like my sister, am not interested in makeup (we do have the same mother!), and am blessed with a husband whose thoughts on makeup are, "But I want to be able to kiss... (More)

Posted by joyful on July 10, 2007, 8:31 am
Category: General

Macintosh / Core Fun House

I started a new IT job recently, and the majority of the people there have Macs, so I have been bringing one home in order to learn more about them. They have come a long way in 20 years, when I used to play on a Macintosh SE (with three floppy drives, a nice bonus so you didn't have... (More)

Posted by jondaley on June 24, 2007, 9:10 pm
Category: Reviews

Noah's Visit to the ER

Yesterday, Noah poked a coat hanger into his eye. All is well now, but I wanted to post the adventure. My mom wrote up the story after my phone conversation with her, so I'm going to paste that here to save typing. I'll interject where I want to add details or... (More)

Posted by joyful on June 14, 2007, 4:07 pm
Category: Noah

All Is Safe In The World Again

I am in the middle of a non-direct red-eye flight from Seattle to Pittsburgh. I was supposed to go to Charlotte, NC on the way, but USAir called(!) last night to tell me to come a half hour early to the airport (I was already there and had already checked in, and having a relaxing dinner... (More)

Posted by jondaley on June 14, 2007, 6:54 am
Category: Reviews

Strawberry Picking

This is the weekend for strawberry festivals and several local farms have pick-your-own fields. Last year, when I was about 39 weeks pregnant, Mom, Dad, Jon, Jonathan and I picked 14 lbs of strawberries at Trax Farms . Jon is on a business trip, but I wanted to get at least some fresh,... (More)

Posted by joyful on June 10, 2007, 5:58 pm
Category: General, Jonathan, Noah

Lids and Climbing, Drop and Letters

Noah can now unscrew and screw on lids. He is also turning out to be an adventurous climber. He wanted something on top of the changing table and he succeeded in getting both feet on the top of the bottom drawer. But then he was stuck. He also likes to step... (More)

Posted by joyful on June 1, 2007, 5:04 pm
Category: Jonathan, Noah

Noah's First Step!

Well, Grammy, he didn't wait for you. For your sake, I'm sorry, but it's really hard to be sad about such a fun milestone! I think he didn't even intend to do it. He pushed up to standing from my leg, then took a step, then grabbed my shoulder and took... (More)

Posted by joyful on May 23, 2007, 2:03 pm
Category: Noah

Beginning Puzzles, Candles, MEAT!

5/18 - Noah sucessfully put back one of his big knob puzzle pieces. In the last few days, Jonathan has been interested in lighting a candle at the table (not just for dinner, but anytime.) He can now strike a match and light the candle all by himself. (I have strongly... (More)

Posted by joyful on May 21, 2007, 3:24 pm
Category: Jonathan, Noah

I Thought Noah Was A Bit Quiet...

I just had to get a picture before cleaning him up! Don't worry grandmothers, that was a non-toxic, washable blue crayon. Yum! (More)

Posted by joyful on May 9, 2007, 11:36 am
Category: Noah