2009_01_20 Inauguration Tuesday

Gosh, It sure has been awhile since I last wrote. I'll go back and update the past 'few' days. Today we got a new president. I was actually on the road during the actual inauguration, but I made it home just in time to see his speech.

Today we have two guys here working on the den's baseboards. They were scheduled to arrive at 8 but showed up at 10. Of course, they decided that it was a harder job than they had anticipated. I'm beginning to think that's what every project here will be. alas. Jonathan's down for his second nap today (after asking for a paci, he must have been tired!). But, we ran a few errands this morning: Home Depot for a new thermostat (I feel like I should have a mailbox there by now), deposit $, got a cashier's check for the carpet installers on Thursday, mailed our Blockbuster movies, tried to get a present for Ms Abby to no avail.

Each time I've gone to the bathroom (is that TMI??), I put Jonathan on his as well. He really seems to like to sit on it. And, we wash our hands when we're done. I've been using the sign for toilet for some time now when I change his diaper. I also try to ask if he's dirty, but he gives me completely random yes/no answers.

I've been trying to do some freelance work today, but I have been discouraged. The one that I really thought was going to take off turns out to want positive articles on what I can only describe as pyramid schemes. hard to be very positive about them. I gave up one gig because their writing style was just plain bizzare and not worth my time/effort. And, I think I got scammed out of payment for another gig I already did. The two that I have really enjoyed don't seem to be moving forward for some reason. It's depressing and discouraging.

My incredible husband brought home Chinese food for dinner to give me a little break. THEN, he figured out what the plumber guys and Tino couldn't: how to connect the thermostat and get the den and master bedroom warm again. He also had to cut off two small pipes that were sticking out of the ground that the plumbers left in for some reason. Dave is so amazing.