We went for Poppy’s nine month old check up today and she is starting to slim down and lengthen. At her 7month visit, she was 19lbs and 27.5inches, and now she is holding steady at 19lbs and up to 29inches. There were no vaccines today – woohoo!
After her visit and a good [...]
Monthly Archive for October, 2008
Poppy The Talker
Posted in penelope on Oct 21st, 2008
Anita recently pointed out to me that Poppy has been talking to herself for weeks. I noticed it and never remarked on it because it seemed normal, but it is worth remarking on.
She will be crawling around, or cruising, or riding in a carrier or playing with a toy… often during a period or play [...]
Most Of The Poppy Photos From September Are Uploaded
Posted in general on Oct 19th, 2008
I have uploaded most of the photos from September and the first half of October. We have another card to process at some point, but this should be the majority.
September
October
This American Life, For The Win – Re: Talking To Our Kids As Much As Possible
Posted in look at this, penelope, thoughts on Oct 19th, 2008
364: Going Big
All of TAL is always great, moving, funny, and every other positive adjective I could think of (yes, I’m a fanboy)… but the first act in this show is about baby education and it’s importance…
Paul Tough reports on the Harlem Children’s Zone, and its CEO and president, Geoffrey Canada. Among the project’s many [...]
Hamachi Install Error On Ubuntu – Fixed
Posted in geek on Oct 9th, 2008
I recently re-installed ubuntu (linux) on a server and ran into difficulties installing hamachi. As it turned out I tried to setup hamachi without installing the tun module first. I then installed the tun module, but hamachi wouldn’t work. I eventually figured out that the tuncfg had to be cleaned/make’ed again, after the tun was [...]
In 1999, A Choice Was Made To Ease Lending Restrictions
Posted in political on Oct 3rd, 2008
NY Times article: Fannie Mae Eases Credit To Aid Mortgage Lending : September 30, 1999
In a move that could help increase home ownership rates among minorities and low-income consumers, the Fannie Mae Corporation is easing the credit requirements on loans that it will purchase from banks and other lenders.
The action, which will begin as [...]
Quick Poppy Accomplishment Update
Posted in penelope on Oct 1st, 2008
Poppy has started really reaching for people when she wants to be held. She also now will usually kiss whomever is holding her. That kiss is often with an open mouth and extended tounge, but we’re not picky – it counts!
You can tell she wants to stand all the time. She’s pulling up on stuff [...]