Tara’s cold, which she acquired shortly after conception, has waxed and waned over the last month or so. I believe we have made three separate doctor visits on just this one cold, and went through two rounds of antibiotics. I’m pretty sure this last the one they gave us was the same stuff that was being sold on eBay during the anthrax scare. In any case, it seems to have had good effect; Tara unexpectedly slept through the night–something like twelve hours. When both our kids sleep through the night, even though it’s a good thing, it’s still shocking–like a stranger suddenly running up to you on the street and handing you a danish. Nice, but unexpected.

Work is looking up for some reason or another. As much as I enjoy writing, the fact that I am writing a “white paper” is making me think that in some small way, the terrorists have won. Still, it’s refreshing for a change, especially if I get back to writing code soon.

I’ve been finishing up some of the baby portraits from last week, and I’m really happy with them. Another hour or so of retouching any they’ll be ready to go, then I can get started on my own kid.