World News Tonight and a Hometown Day

Spent the day in LS to celebrate my niece's Confirmation. Rowdy N and I had a great time, though sad D couldn't join us due to work.

Got the news on my drive home about Osama bin Laden...sat in my car, lights off, in the driveway to hear President Obama and a bit of the afterspeech.  Not quite sure what to make of it, other than stung by the old hurt of September 11.  Proud of America, I guess you could say, inasmuch as one can be proud for extinguishing a life.  As someone who generally doesn't support the death penalty, he's as guilty as anyone could be found, yet I'm a little put-off by the idea of celebrating someone's assassination.  At some point in his life, he did have a mom...even if he is the symbolic face of the scariest terrorist organization/ideology of our times.  Again, not sure how to react to this so I guess we'll leave it there.

Had a great time in LS with the Neal-Hank crew.  N absolutely loved playing with her Con-man, and hugged her Uncle J for a full minute.  We've been talking about them lots, so no surprise that she loved every minute and wouldn't nap if her life depended on it.  Another piggy-tailed day for N, she rocked a dress over her shirt/pants, and at one point layered two additional skirts over her ensemble.  Quite the fashion statement.  She trusted/loved/wanted to play with all the adults there, was a little nervous over Lady (Bama's teacup-sized cockapoo pup), and pretty much only wanted to eat cake.  Carried her noodle-y bod in from the car and successfully transferred her into a bed - a feat usually only accomplished by D! Proud moment. Mkay, that moment has passed.
As always, left Ash's house w/more stuff than I came with.  New to our house: second bike trailer, baby stroller, more books, clothes, and a tricycle (one pedal needed). Good haul!

At least three big things are happening tomorrow:
1) I'm washing dish mountain.  Don't even bother asking for a calculation of days this mountain has taken to appear.  The facts ain't pretty.
2) I'm going on a wog...probably with baby and dogs.  No idea what weather I'm in for, but research shows I'm 110% happier when I get some physical activity in my day.
3) I'm going to spend at least 20 minutes crocheting.  Probably the same 20 minutes I spend watching the news before bed?  Likely.

There. Committed. Now you know my plan.
Also, I will make something totally easy and moderately nutritious for dinner. No idea what that is yet...Clearly, something with bacon. ;)

Okay, past my bedtime and then some. Get out there, push buttons, and save the world.