Author Archives: fustianist

We haven’t been attached to our computers in the last day or two, the result of things going so well.  Mom and Dad have energy for Katherine’s antics, leaving Sydney and me to get to know our new arrival, and … Continue reading →

Same clothes, different person. Born at 1:40 in the morning on February 15, 2011. Despite the British midwives’ fretting about small size, Nathaniel weighed in at a healthy 8 pounds, 13 1/2 ounces.

As long as I didn’t act too gushy about its being Valentine’s Day Sydney was perfectly happy to take me on a walk this morning, leaving Katherine with Mom and Dad.  We visited the Botanic Garden, where we saw spring … Continue reading →

The baby was due last Sunday, so in about half an hour it’ll be a full week overdue. And, unlike a week ago, when I was in some discomfort, I’m feeling now just like I did at seven months: round … Continue reading →

On the other hand, snowdrops arrived a couple of weeks ago. There are tens of thousands in the parks, but also a few stray ones in our yard: And here are a few photos of Katherine:

Despite my inability to think past the arrival of the baby, I realized yesterday that my parents fly out of Iowa tomorrow and will be at our house by noon on Monday.  It will be a long trip for them, … Continue reading →

While I still have two consecutive minutes in which to think, I’m taking notes on the novel that will be the focus of my next chapter: Faulkner’s Go Down, Moses.  I am not in the habit of giving book recommendations, … Continue reading →

I’m not going to post continuously just so that nobody thinks we’re off having a baby.  That said, the countdown has resulted in a good deal of activity around here. Sydney is trying to finish up the formatting of his … Continue reading →

At the moment Katherine still likes helping her parents (how long do you think that will last?). Emptying grocery bags and unloading the dryer are two favourites.The latter is particularly useful since she is of a much more suitable height … Continue reading →