Concentrate Every Minute Like A Roman
- Work Progress: Except for a quick review of EBEN & STELLA #4 once it’s lettered, my work on that book is done. (I’m both pleased and surprised by the “breakneck pace” comment I’ve seen a few times now. My biggest fear was that the pacing — particularly on the first issue — was too slow. Maybe I overcompensated…? I’m kind of okay with that; better too fast than too slow, methinks. Anyway, I never worried too much as I knew I had Ryall and Niles covering my back, but I’m still surprised.) I’m caught up on all but one Viz book — a new one that I grossly underestimated. It’s AWESOME, but OH MY GOD am I intimidated by the internal mythology. The translation is solid, but… ambiguous in places I don’t think we can afford to be ambiguous. I’m sorting it out, but it’s slow in coming. I owe Justin 8 pages for an anthology submission, but it’s unpaid work, which, sadly, makes it a low priority and I think he’s got his hands full at the moment anyway. Going to Bella Napoli today to spend the day on the Viz book.
- Kitchen Progress: the ceiling is all ready for the recessed lighting — it’s gorgeous; the new drywall is up, mudded, sanded and painted (I was really impressed with how minimal the dust from the sanding was — apparently the vacuum sander makes all the difference. I was prepared to have to leave the house, but no… it wasn’t a big deal, really); and the trim is at the shop being painted. The cabinets were supposed to come in today, but I got a call from the carpenter last night saying it’ll be Monday or Tuesday before they get here. Wah wah. It’s looking great, though. We picked a wall organizer last night and picked up the paint for the kitchen door on Wednesday.
- Baby Progress: 28 weeks along/7 months/third trimester/84 days till due date. The registry is done (as well as I can do, anyway — first time mom; I’m bound to screw some of this up); the layette is coming along; and the nursery has stalled out a little bit, but whatever… we’ve still got time. Two most recent purchases: I found a new Amby bed on ebay and saved about $75. The kid’ll spend the night in the Amby in our room for the first 3-6 months anyway. And last night we picked up a solar system mobile thing from Pottery Barn Kids that is just too cool. It’s a little advanced for the kid at first, but Fraction was so smitten with it we decided to get it and put it away for later. I’d love to link to a picture for you, but it doesn’t appear to be up on their site. (Didn’t get great customer service at PBK, btw. Kind of annoying, considering it’s hardly a bargain basement.) Next week we’ll be tested for gestational diabetes and do the 3D ultrasound, just for fun.
- Knitting Progress: None; I haven’t had time to knit in weeks. (Knitters: Phildar is having a sale, June 27 – August 7th. Pattern books are included in the sale. If you’re not familiar with this French house, do check them out. Their prices are reasonable (especially on sale) and the designs are gorgeous. (Remember to convert euros to US$. The rate today is about 1.3 dollars to 1 euro.) I was also surprised at how quickly I received my last order from them.)
- Claude Progress: Nothing destroyed in the last 24 hours! He pooped in the kitchen overnight, but I don’t think that was a behavior issue — he’s had an upset stomach on and off for weeks now. I think he just got caught short and did his best. I called the trainer back and left a message to schedule our first appointment. (Restoration progress: I ordered a replacement pair of moccasins off the ‘net and plan to pick up a pair of brightly colored flats to replace the eaten red mary janes at Aldo later this week.) Claude needs to get a job and start bringing in an income. (OAA sent this yesterday and made me laugh.)
- Fence Progress: …can’t start until after the tree guy gets back from vacation on the 9th.
- House Painting Progress: Left a message with the contractor to schedule. Once this is done, our Big Three House Projects for this year (the kitchen, the fence and the painting) will be set in motion. Which is huge. And expensive. And scary. But necessary.
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The Amby Baby bed is wonderful! I want a Amby Terry bed…dang.
I wonder if you’ll be able to bring it outside on nice days? I bet you could get some netting for the front to keep the bugs out.