I think I'm about 2 weeks away from starting with the business. I'm really excited. It's taking a big portion of my time right now, but I know it's going to be worth it. I'm in the process of designing my web site and fliers.

I have talked at length with the small business bureau here and I'm excited that I don't have to be licensed! They are so helpful. Maine rocks.

That's about it. Emma had her 12 month check up and is perfectly average... 21.5 lbs and 28.5 inches. She has made some wonderful advances in the last two weeks. She has started to be cooperative when getting her dressed - putting her own arms into the sleeves. She now crawls over and lays down when I tell her it's time to change her diaper. My favorite is that she's trying very hard to talk. She focuses on your mouth when you say something she's interested in and then moves her mouth the same way a couple of times and then tries to add vocalization. It's sooo cute.

We're also beginning our search for our next home.

Oh - and I've started the process of chairing the staff appreciation week activities at Julia's school. That is a week long event in May.

So - I'm busy. But what else is new.

Julia has the day off of school today and we're having a great day just hanging out. This weekend should prove to be a beautiful taste of spring. Sunny and in the 50s!