Swine Flu

I'm sure everyone has heard about the outbreak of the Swine Flu. Apparently, the Jewish community in Israel wants the name to change because pork is not kosher. Pork isn't eaten in both Judism and the Islam religion since they consider it to be dirty. So what do they want to change the name to? Mexican Flu. I'm sure that's going to go over well and not cause even more racism and stereotyping.

It's called the Swine Flu because 50% of the make up of the strain is the same one that pigs get. I think it's appropriate that it should be called that. And since they consider pork to be filthy, shouldn't it be even more appropriate that a disease that's killing people be named that... instead after a race and culture?

Georgia On My Mind

Over the weekend, Ryan, Daisy and I met up with his parents and their dogs at Virginia International Raceways for a track weekend. Ryan and his dad each had one beginner student and they drove their Corvette, Ryan's mom actually signed up to drive in the beginners group on Sunday. I just chilled with the puppies since the weather was so gorgeous.

From Georgia

Here's Cubby enjoying the car ride. That's bliss.


We've been in Georgia for the past few days and was supposed to be on our way home tomorrow... but I think we'll stay another day... maybe. I miss my kitties. Lily is here and I missed her, she is still the same. The most affectionate cat I have ever met. After all these times coming to Atlanta, we've never made it to the aquarium, so finally we went today. It's much better than the Baltimore one, but even on a Tuesday it was crowded!

Baby Bump

I've resigned to the bump.... it's finally here. It seems overnight no matter how much I suck in, the bump is still there. Granted, I just had a huge dinner. Right now, none of my pants are buttonable, they're being held together by Mini's hairties. I think I'll go do some shopping this week. Unfortunately, I'm too big for my own pants but too small for maternity. I gotta get one of those tummy sleeves.

So at 14 weeks and 3 days, here's the first belly picture. Don't mind the bra straps.

Dog Sitting

Dax is spending the week with us. She's a toy poodle, she's so small that the cats don't care about her... she's so non-threatening. The first time we watched her, Daisy didn't know what to do with her. After a week and a half of playing with Toto earlier this month, Daisy tried to play with Dax but Dax is a bit jumpy. She's getting used to another dog though.... just don't quite know how to be playful with one. She's a human dog... lap dog, curls up next to your face at night, follows you EVERYwhere. The first night she was yappy so neither Ryan nor I got sleep. But she slept through without any issue the second night.

Does anyone know if there are breathmints made for dogs????

We have hair ties all over the house because they're Mini's favorite toy. Dax apparently really likes them too.

Economy Plus

So according to the news, not all sectors are suffering in this economy downturn. Two of which are actually reporting an increase in profit.... alcohol and guns. Sorry NRA, that's not exactly the good news that I was looking for. So now we'll have drunken unemployed people going around shooting (or defending) themselves and everyone around them. Yay!

Hunger Pains

Apparently those two words take on a whole new meaning when you're pregnant. It feels like my stomach is eating itself... and this is barely a couple hours after I've just eaten.

First Layettes!

We got a package from Ryan's grandma in the mail today. She got us our first sets of baby clothing! I had to laugh, they were so cute. A couple 3 months, some 6 months, baby blanket, even a cute knit snow outfit... all ducky themed. They are too adorable... I love the ducky theme.