What every DaddyMom needs

At long last, my home office is complete. The addition of that office phone means that when seated here, I am as good as at the office. Our wicked cool phone system allows this one to operate via VPN making my home desk just another extension on the office system.

An unexpected benefit of the new phone: when our broadband burps or goes down all together, the phone lights up and starts searching for a connection. There are times I’ll be working and not realize AT&T has missed a beat. Now, I get a flashing notice of the carrier’s incompetence. Life is sweet.

The three things I need most now at hand at all times: broadband, a phone, and coffee. If only all problems were this easily solved. I think the muse is calling now. Time to write.

Stella gets her wish

At long last, Stella has worn me down, er, had her wish come true. A rodent has come to live with us. To her credit, rather than going to Petsmart or some other big pet store, Stella chose to get her new furry friend at Citizens for Animal Protection. Her new love was an unwanted pet–which only made Stella want her more.

Meet Paidaidai

It is the name of a coffee and tea drink in China. What does that have to do with this Guinea Pig? Beats me. I just know it makes Stella very happy. Very happy.

Movie time with Zu

Zuzu has wanted to see Ramona and Beezus since before it was released. This weekend we finally got out to see it. How as it?

It was a sweet movie. The story of a little girl who takes on the world on her own terms; thinks outside the box. In the end, she makes the difference that saves the day. A good lesson for my little Zu.

First day for my little fish

Today was the day Kate has worked and hoped for since she first toured Saint Agnes Academy. My second high schooler. Why this angle? Kate wouldn’t let me get out of the car to take a picture. I had to shoot this from the driver’s seat.

Bye bye Mere

Our favorite sitter of all time went off to college this fall. But, before she left, we threw her a going away party. Cake and treats. And, smiles for the DaddyMom Cam.