Marvelous Miss M

Here she is, jumping Shimy. A special thanks to her Mom for sharing this photo.

XML, Yarn, Websites, and Food

It's been said that women are great multi-taskers, but I have found out lately that I can't multi-task the things I need to do and want to do. For example, I need to read up on XML for a work project, but I want to knit a baby blanket. Research reading and knitting don't multi-task together. Same with knitting and eating. I am hungry almost all of the time until 4:30 p.m. but it turns out that knitting and eating don't mix well either. Hmmph. I am going to get the next book club book, Falling Angels, on tape so that I can knit and "read" at the same time. There are just so many projects that need to be completed before small child arrives.

Rant: Why is it that when anyone learns that you have a LOT to accomplish before a big deadline (say a vacation or childbirth) that they have a huge need to add to the list? "I know you are really busy getting everything done before you leave for the Andes, but I NEED you to make sure you do X before you go." Does the same thing happen to someone who learns they only have months to live? "I know you are trying to connect with loved ones and that you are really stressed about dying, but before you die next month I really need you to train your replacement and finish the Arbuckle account."