Thoughts

I put my herbs outside yesterday to get some sun. They got attacked by wind monsters. Now they are sad, though recovering. They're obviously still too tiny for the outdoors.

My spinach is starting to look like spinach! They are so cute.

My lilies are doing great now, but I'm going to have to move them soon. I knew I would eventually. I planted them in very small pots, because it was all I had. Now, do I get bigger pots or plant them in the front? They flower longer if placed in partial shade which leads me to believe I should have a pot out front, a pot on the deck, and plant the rest in the backyard. We shall see. I have time yet for planning.

The book is finally coming together. A few minor tweaks and I need to read through for orphans and widows. And I must finish my copyright page and colophon which are currently random thoughts on what needs to go there.

Then there's the cover. which is mostly finished, maybe. Except I confused myself over bleeds and don't know if I want something on the back cover or if it should just be blue. All of this will have to be resolved by Weds. Then I will hopefully not find any other problems and will submit to the printer on Friday.

I'm still struggling with my grandparents and their inability to a)communicate and b)realize when things are important. Also, Mom doesn't know what to do about coming to Baltimore now. She either has to bring the boys (and they miss a week of school)or find a babysitter (for about 5 days = not easy). Either way, she's coming, but it just adds another loop to jump through. Thanks U.S. Army, for once again, making things difficult.

At the same time, this means I do not have to see Mr. Lewis while in St. Louis. So that's nice.

I love going to the Japanese Steakhouse, which we did last night for Victor's birthday. But seriously, it's so much food. I was full of rice and noodles and vegetables before my protein was ready. And note, I say "protein" a lot now instead of the specific meat (it was salmon, here, in case you wondered). I blame this on Top Chef.

There are way too many babies happening. Even if you don't count the insane number at my job alone (what is it, 12 this year?) there are a bunch. Babies everywhere! And a lot of girls. And so many from people that I just can't picture as parents.

Apparently the guy who used to live in our house was a little nuts. His garage was apparently the most organized and fully stocked garage in the neighborhood. The insanity comes now-He outlined his tools on the walls so that everyone knew exactly where they belonged. Thank neighbors for telling us about that. And for thinking we're normal :)

I really want to go shopping. I don't like shopping, really, so this is odd. I think I just want to get something nice (or many somethings) for all the activities in May and that's spurring me. I am also craving t-shirts?

I had a dream last night that I was executed by electric chair. So weird. I blame the book I'm reading.

Said book is really great. (As Jodi Picoult always is.) It brings up a lot about religion. I was specifically intrigued by the idea that religion no longer unites, but divides. But you can still have religious beliefs without a religion. It's probably too much philosophy for my current state of mind, but it's entertaining too.

It's officially baseball season! Go Cardinals!