Seems like the first thing I do when I post in this thing is note how long it's been since my last post. But it's been a while. Kaia's in 3rd grade, not just starting Kindergarten. It would be hopeless to try to play catch up at this point. So, what are the most notable things about our lives now? Well, I've changed jobs twice. . .once briefly, to Saatchi & Saatchi. Worst professional experience of my life. Made some good friends and worked with some talented people, but was pretty miserable for the entire year I was there. Publicis and I just didn't mix well. Landed at ZS associates about 2 years ago, and what a difference. It appeals to the propeller hat wearing geek in me - someplace where it's good to be smart! Jason quit his job at the Bardavon about the same time I took the job at ZS and became our "primary parent" to Kaia. We had long since left the world of au pairs and full time help behind so it was a huge relief for me to have someone who could manage the kid's calendar when I was traveling. And I do travel quite a bit. He just had knee surgery and is laid up on the couch. Doesn't make him very happy. But he'll be back to soccer in no time, I am sure. Kaia is funny, clever, and generally a happy kid. She's involved in a lot of things - horseback riding, karate, zumba, wild earth, tutoring. . .and occasionally will rock climb (she comes with me a lot but has lately been less interested in participating, which makes me a bit sad but I don't want to push her too hard). She has her own motorcycle and needs a bigger one desperately - the one she's got now is way too small, probably was from the start. We discovered in Montana this year that getting her a bigger bike, one that actually fit her, made all the difference in her riding ability. So it's likely a bigger motorcycle would mean a step up in skill too. She and I go to Bollywood dance classes Sundays, occasionally interrupted by her asking me to take her to church (!) But I don't think she's really found her passion yet. She's got a boy "friend" at school but isn't boy crazy either, or at least not yet. She's stunning, but hopefully doesn't realize it yet either. I'm creeping up on 50 with all of the fun stuff that comes with that. Creaky and cranky. Quit drinking 4 years ago May. Run pretty much every day since then. Replaced one habit with another, although one that's much healthier. New friends too. . .some of which I like and some of which bothers me. Well, off to put the kid to bed. Perhaps I'll come back to this blog, maybe not. We'll see, won't we?