I just got an e-mail newsletter from pregnancyweekly.com. Here’s how it started out: “Pamela, you may experience an increased level of discomfort starting soon. Gas pain, feelings of bloating, water retention (edema) and an overall difficulty getting comfortable are very common complaints.”Hmm… inspiring, no?Yes, I have been experiencing a bit more discomfort, but I was just chalking it up to the … [Read more...] about The Pregnancy Chronicles, Week 25
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Highland Squares
Ran across this Flash Scottish trivia game promoting Scottish tourism and couldn’t resist linking. Test your knowledge on topics like Braveheart, Charles Rennie McIntosh, and the Loch Ness Monster etc. The game/site/etc. are all tied into New York Tartan Week, which we’ll unfortunately miss due to being on the other coast this year. … [Read more...] about Highland Squares
In the Home Depot (aka B&Q) Parking Lot
Friday night at the local Home Depot (the U.S. equivalent of B&Q complete with the bright orange color scheme), we happened upon this art exhibit/car. I especially love the elephant on the front bumper.Michael notes that in most other countries it’d be illegal to have a vehicle like this on the road, because a person rolling onto the hood in an accident would die on the spot. Cause of death: … [Read more...] about In the Home Depot (aka B&Q) Parking Lot
Ask Yahoo! Tackles The Big Questions
Ran across this burning question (and answer) today on Ask Yahoo! It’s a question that surely passed through the heads of many of the American ladies at our wedding. … [Read more...] about Ask Yahoo! Tackles The Big Questions
The Pregnancy Chronicles, Week 24
Just a little update for those of you who want to know how it’s going and how I’m feeling. Right now, I’m feeling lots of little kicks — which is really lovely. A few other points.Maternitywear is a must. I’m fooling myself if I think I can fit into anything non-maternity, save elastic-waisted pants (for you Scots, that means trousers) and extra large t-shirts. I probably still just look fat to … [Read more...] about The Pregnancy Chronicles, Week 24
Taking The Biscuit
The Scottish Biscuit. For our American viewers, a biscuit is what you call a cookie. Example: Oreos, Chips Ahoys (a fav of mine), Girl Scout cookies. A biscuit in Scotland is a Digestive, Rich Tea, or if you’re a good boy, a Chocolate Digestive, Kit Kat, or a Jaffa Cake.Do you know it costs about 10 bob (50pence, 96cents at today exchange rate) in Scotland for a 200 pack of Digestive biscuits (or … [Read more...] about Taking The Biscuit
Saturday Morning Masterpiece
Saturday and Sunday mornings are my favorite times to be in the kitchen, and it’s even more enjoyable now that we’ve actually got some space to move around in (not to mention some counter space). This morning we were short on eggs — a breakfast staple — and Michael mentioned just having toast (but of course we have no bread, either). As an alternative, I pulled out a Cooks Illustrated Recipe that … [Read more...] about Saturday Morning Masterpiece
Baby Gear
There’s no question I’m obsessed with gadgets and gear — partly because I love getting the exact right item at an awesome price. So it’s probably no surprise that I’m all excited about our buying a stroller for the yet-to-be-born little one. We’d been to Pottery Barn Kids last weekend and saw a really great stroller (made in partnership with Zooper). The guy demonstrated it it for us, putting on … [Read more...] about Baby Gear
Madame Zaritska’s reading for you
Okay, so this is kind of silly but I consulted an online clairvoyant about my future labor/delivery experience. And here’s what it said…Madame Zaritska’s reading for you:The day you deliver, outside will be slightly overcast. Your baby will arrive in the morning.After a labor lasting approximately 3 hours, your child, a boy, will be born. Your baby will weigh about 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and will be … [Read more...] about Madame Zaritska’s reading for you
Sunny California
I don’t mean to brag, but we are having the most amazingly gorgeous weather this weekend. Today was supposed to be “mostly cloudy” but it turned out to be sunny and in the mid-sixties. Perfect sandal-wearing and sunning weather. Is this the California weather people rave about? If so, we’ll take it with glee. We’re glad today to be in the East Bay, which is said to be warmer than San Francisco … [Read more...] about Sunny California
