UM. WHAT.

Calling it early, but Jon Gosselin's vasectomy is the best news of the year, possibly the century.

I would disagree with the outward-facing carrier bit. As a caregiver, I've learned a lot about how children's bodies develop and most (if not all) physical therapists and early childhood educators agree that outward-facing carriers are not good for babies. They can lead to hip and balance problems once baby is…

Wait, she's the same age as my husband. And younger than several of my friends. BUT she's older than me by a solid two years. So that means Jon Stewart has two years to discover my hilarity and offer me a contract.

So of course I had to do it. I'm glad that there are more people who aren't saying "welcome home" than are though.

Inexcusable omission!

Mentioned this on GT last night, but I got a book about the JFK assassination from my dad. Normal, because I'm totally fascinated by it. The author? Bill O'Reilly. UGH. Thanks, Daddy.

Add in the people who don't usually have to drive in snow (Southerners who make the trip) and the drunks (everyone), and you have potential for a helluva pileup. I'm from upstate NY by way of New Hampshire and even places that get a significant amount of snow the drivers immediately turn into 15 year olds all over…

Prince Harry looks like a college hockey player with that beard. I like it.

My eyes eye him, as eyes do.

OH! And both families are getting homemade vanilla extract too! I knew I forgot something important.

I'm making my mom (and dad, and MIL, and SIL) a pair of these convertible gloves. The crochet pattern for the women's is here. Mine have been taking about a day per pair, with my MIL and SIL's needing to be done by Thanksgiving since we won't be seeing them for Christmas. Which reminds me that I should be finishing a…