My mom made it to Toronto for the weekend. The only thing was all of us were ailing from something - including Baby Mae -- but we still had lots of fun. Mom found out that the Moose only come out at night - we actually have running water - and lumberjacks are nice guys after all!

Seriously -- it was great to have my mom visit - the time was way too short. Alison and I FINALLY got out on our own for the first time since Mae was born - we went to a gallery opening - out for a glass of wine - and then wanted to go home, we were just so tired - but it was wonderful to actually spend time alone together without worrying about a niggly baby. Thanks, Mom - we really appreciated the the time out - and the times you fed Mae Mae her late night bottle.

Yesterday morning I walked Crazy Girl to school and asked her what she thought of my mom:

me: did you like my mom?
crazy girl: yes, robert - very much.
me: would you mind if she visited again?
crazy girl: actually, robert - I'd really prefer that she move in with us.

I'd say that's a pretty good review...

Thanks again, mom - for making the trip - bringing my favorite cookies - and putting up with a house full of sick people!

Listening to: Honky Tonk Man - Dwight Yoakam

Aaron Hobson