Animals in Lights

We took Aaric to the National Zoo today.  They are currently in the middle of thier ZooLights event – all of the trees are wrapped in pretty lights and there are colorful light animals displayed throughout the grounds (such as the panda in the photo).  Many of the real animals were not on display …

Why I enjoy my job…

I enjoy my job – I work with a great team, I have the opportunity to exact some, imo, meaningful change, and occasionally I have the opportunity to visit facilities that have signs that amuse me…. This particular sign can be found posted on conveyors throughout a facility I toured today – conveyors that transport smelly, sticky and sometimes sharp post consumer recyclables …

Aaric has two Mommies

Me:  “Aaric who’s that?” [pointing at my Mom] Aaric:  “Ba” (which means grandmother) Me:  “Aaric, who’s that?” [pointing at my Dad] Aaric:  “Dada” (which means grandfather) Me:  “Aaric, who’s that?” [pointing at Robb] Aaric:  “Mummy !” Me:  “Ok… well then, Aaric, who am I?” Aaric:  “Mummy !” Personally, I think …

A place to call home…

Aaric decided he wanted some real estate all his own (he is Indian after all – so I guess the drive to own property is in his blood.)  Playing the role of responsible parents, we discussed the importance of buying a house within your means.  With that in mind he went on the hunt and was …

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