Welcome, Emma Jane

I was so lucky to be at the birth of my newest niece this week, Emma Jane. Welcome to the world, baby! We love you!

(Claire's general reaction to the whole situation :)

how to stay thin

Here is a sure fire way to stay thin (it has worked for me!):

• Get a mysterious virus (no one else in your family contracts, which is nice, but mysterious) that completely "detoxes" your body
• Said virus will leave you nauseous and tired for days afterward, so your appetite will come back very slowly
• Lose 5 lbs in 2 days, guaranteed!
• Repeat in 4 months (necessary for maintenance)
• Other unnecessary but plausible circumstances that may accompany the virus: 
• husband has to stay home from work because you have locked yourself in the bathroom
• you may figure out new sleeping positions so that you can get some sleep on the cold bathroom floor
• you may get an allergic reaction to the virus that leaves you covered in hives and makes the urgent care doctor concerned about your airways swelling unless he acts quickly
• treatment for the allergic reaction may leave you drugged out of your mind. note to self: benedryl is not for sissys!
• you might be reminded how amazing and capable your husband is!