01/28/07 Well, I THOUGHT we’d have a normal week, but alas 2007 had other plans for us. After a bout of the stomach flu we’re all experiencing the first day with no illness around here. I’m hoping that January will, in the final analysis, prove to be a character-builder — but I’ve been whining so much I think that theory can be tossed out the window.

01/14/07 Happy New Year! A little delayed here because of a series of illnesses in the family. Made for an interesting couple of weeks! Robin and I had to guage very closely who was feeling better so we could brave the baby tasks, and still find time to recover. Still not there yet, but give us a week more.