New Kid

We've adopted. And I'm doing my best to not think of our new "baby" as a red headed stepchild. But it's oh, SO HARD when this new kid has completely robbed me of any remaining coolness points I had left after the birth of Todd and Hayley. Todd and Hayley on the other hand think the new family member is the best thing ever. But they are young and foolish and I'm sure in 10 years the new kid will embarrass them as much as it does me. Meet the new kid:


Mark my words, my next car will be a two-door Ferrari.

To put it lightly, this was an emotional experience for me. Particularly since I swore up and down that I'd NEVER drive a minivan. But really, what's one more meal in the seemingly endless dinners of crow that compose parenthood? And, I've been able to provide some entertainment for those around me. Just days after bringing home my new baby, my parents sent me this lovely package in the mail:Thanks Mom and Dad! It only took me an hour to dry my tears and remind myself that my next car would be a Ferrari. I seem to be sliding down a very slippery slope... please, someone come slap me if you catch me wearing "Mom jeans."

My next car will be a Ferrari. My next car will be a Ferrari. My next car will be a Ferrari. My next car....