I think that we may have a drooler.

Can babies snore while still in the womb? I haven't been able to tell by sticking my ear up to K's belly, but this picture suggests that she'll be able to really saw some logs if she sticks to this sleeping position after her arrival.

Would have been good to learn this 9 months ago.

"I just can't get over how much babies cry. I really had no idea what I was getting into. To tell you the truth, I thought it would be more like getting a cat."

--Anne Lamott in Operating Instructions

Hopefully the fact that the baby has been insouciantly ignoring our admonitions and pleadings to arrive since her due date (last Wednesday) means that she is already in touch with her feline side...

A list of British towns.

For those of you who are thinking about moving to the U.K., here's a list of towns that should be on your list for possible domiciles.

Should this be on a public service message regarding the risks of long sojurns in pubs and the like? Quite possibly...