Ok.

So if we drive, can I make it from LA to Denver in one day? Then from Denver to Chicago? Then Chicago to Cleveland? Then I only need to find places to stay with me, my SO, my handicapped child and her medical equipment and my son who loves a pool? (This is potentially a job for hampton inn!)

The suckiest part about driving is the need to turn around and drive back!

nice, suzi. I love how vibrant it is

And she's still wee; with a few years of practice, she could have you floating like a Macy's Parade balloon.

She did tell Emmett she didn't want to join a Masonic Order when she grew up; she was going to be a superhero.

Also, on the twee side of cute but worth reporting:

I was putting her to bed on Sunday night and took her in to say good night to Emmett. They huddled and whispered as they said good night. I handed her over to JZ and went into his room to get him to sleep.

Emmett: "Do know what we said?"
Me: "What did you say?"
Emmett: "I said, 'Sweet dreams.' And she whispered, 'Sweet dreams.' I said, 'Dream of Unicorns.' She said, 'Dream of baseball.'"

After you spit in the goggles and rub it with your fingers, you can briefly dip the goggles in the pool, if you want it to be less spitty.

And she's still wee; with a few years of practice, she could have you floating like a Macy's Parade balloon.

She did tell Emmett she didn't want to join a Masonic Order when she grew up; she was going to be a superhero.

I just realized which episode your tagline is from. Nice.

I said, 'Dream of Unicorns.' She said, 'Dream of baseball.'"

Your kids are awesome.

Vortex insent.

my favorite Jacques Cousteau special had John Denver on it

Aye, Calypso
The places you've been to
The things that you've shown us
The stories you tell

Aye, Calypso
I sing to your spirit
To men who have served you
So long and so well

Twee but so good, DS.

msbelle, backatcha!

got it Vortex, made the changes. responded with one question.