They Grow Up So Fast!

Grow a Rubber Ducky
Originally uploaded by whatstepheats

Almost 2 months ago I started growing this rubber ducky in a milk bottle, suspended by a roach clip (er...Kelly Clamp, else I offend the medical professional in my midst).

Here is a link to rubber ducky's humble beginnings: http://whatstepheats.blogspot.com/2008/12/grow-chick.html

Just look at him now!

In other news, I'm hoping for a sushi-fest on this last Friday of the month, but perhaps the man will be too offended at the size of the pants I bought him to oblige.

In any case, tomorrow we leave for Nashville. It will be my first time, and as the Dinnerman will be at a conference much of the time, I will have a chance to explore on my own - one of my favorite things to do in a new locale!

More Random Notes:

• Sunday, February 1, 2009, would have been my mother's 60th birthday.
• I was born in the year of the Ox, and hope this bodes well for my luck this year! (and no, I'm not turnung 12 or 24...you do the math, folks...)
  

The Great Oz

The Great Oz
Originally uploaded by whatstepheats

When I was a little girl, I had an obsession with The Wizard of Oz. I was Dorothy for Halloween almost every year, and Judy Garland remains a favorite for both her talent and tragic life.

We visited the Dinnerman's mom on Thanksgiving, and this sign resides now above her stove. I couldn't help myself.

I used to quote the movie as a child, and would say, "The fatificent Oz has spoken!!!"

Fatificent. Maybe someday it will be part of the vernacular.