Raising a kid in the U.S.

I am a bit speechless about the Vice Presidential debate last night. Actually, more speechless about the pundits' reaction that Palin 'won' because she didn't make as big a fool of herself as she was expected to. This is THE POTENTIAL PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. Why are our expectations so low?? Oh, and why do people think John McCain knows how to win a war just because he (sort of) fought in one, losing war? Argh.

Ok, that's all I'll rant about for now. But I can't promise there won't be more to come over the next month.

Here's a little photo of Freddy from last weekend, just hanging out in his jammies (disney ones daddy brought back from CA). Check out all his teeth! We had a good time at playgroup at the Westminster park last night - he came home about as grubby as I've ever seen him, between wood chips, orange cupcake icing (he didn't get one but swiped a few other kids'), mashed up overcooked gardenburger, and Charlie's shake. We got home and even though it was 15 min. from bedtime, he was still starving! He discovered rotisserie chicken (probably not very good for him), which was a big hit.

He's getting so big. SO close to walking, but just can't get there! I think it's frustrating him. He's alternately really fun and laughing at everything or really tired and frustrated and cranky. Good times. The chair for his room finally arrived yesterday - now if we could just get his end table (ordered 1 1/2 months ago) and a rug and hang some stuff on the walls, he should be in good shape.

Really missing family these days - can't wait for a visit from Mom and Scott in a few short weeks!