last night it rained so hard shelby was scared. lucas and i however slept like babies. I stayed up late watching a bbc drama-- as I often do when david leaves town--- he is in portland and I spent the evening hours lost in the early 20th century with the Crawley's. It was more fun than I care to admit. and at least I multitasked... I made some progress on one new year's resolution-- knitting. I took my first class and started and finished my first project... that is as far as I can finish it. I have to go back for a second class to learn how to "bind off." Or I guess I could youtube it. it's a dish rag.

lucas has been completely darling. He's 5 months now and is doing so many new things. He's getting more agile. he's sitting up for more than a few seconds, balancing his stocky self with the occasional steadying hand of mama. 

we have been enjoying him at this age. he is so perfect. I love it.