The Mundane

Fall has arrived in Kansas City. It's really beautiful here this weekend and I'm glad I'm in town to enjoy it. So for those of you that keep track, Friday was my b-day. As I was pretty exhausted from traveling and work, it has been a very low key b-day weekend, which worked out well. The most unfortunate part of the weekend was that I had to work some of it...some catch up stuff.

I know I have been talking about friendships lately...they are difficult to maintain when you don't see the person on a regular basis. But even those close by, at times, can be challenging, especially if you feel you are doing all the work to keep that relationship going and the person you rely on falls off the face of the earth. Hurt feelings and disappointment.

But the two constants in my life these days are my boys, Beckham and Fuji. Beckham is growing in leaps and bounds - literally. He's incredibly playful and there never seem to be enough toys or the right toys out for his use. Fuji on the other hand, has reverted back into his "I vant to be alone" days and spends most of his time trying to avoid his new little brother who worships the ground he walks on. I do hope over time they will settle in to more of a love relationship instead of the current hate.

My sister-in-law is due to have my future niece/nephew any day now. I swear it seems she's been pregnant for years! We are all tired of waiting on the Peanut to arrive - she/he is taking serious time in arriving! I can't wait to meet this little person. Boy or girl, hair color, eye color? Personality? They refuse to tell us names as well, but I am assured that no bizarre names will show up. My mother is a teacher and her students names take the cake. No "Courvoisier" for our family. :)

I'm off to Rochester, NY tomorrow, followed by St. Louis. Woot Woot. You know you are jealous! The Riveria? No, it's Rochester baby! I'm thinking I may have to bring a coat.

So, I'm off to clean the house which drives me crazy as the only person who will enjoy it is my cat sitter!