Don't punch . . . our car

While we are on the subject of my future inevitably adorable nieces and nephews (see previous post), let's give this a gander, and make some plans for future family projects:

My World is Changing . . .

Thanks for your votes, blogosphere. You were hilarious, and I only wish I could have switched my survey so it was not anonymous and I could see who was submitting your creative ideas. In the end, though, the data all pointed to one of my favorite options and the decision seemed so clear:

In other news, big things are happening, world. I had been wanting to announce this for a while, but I had to wait until I got departmental approval, which I now have. There is a little bun in my sister's oven. Hmm, I don't really like that phrasing; it makes Heather sound like a baby cooker, but the link is already in there, so sorry, Heath. But, yes, it is true, the first little one from my generation on the Harrison side is set to come into the world this June and we are thrilled.

Other less big, but still marvelous news, my friend gave me her exercise orb and it is probably the funnest object we own. If you dive on to it just right, you can use it for travel from the front door to our desk OR from the living room to the bathroom. I'll never have to walk again!