I remembered something yesterday. February is the time every year when I get bummed out. So going into it already on the edge does not bode well. However this February brings good things too. I have a trip to my fake sorority reunion/baby showers (the reunion is real but the sorority is fake), the impending birth of my nephew Sammy and tickets to a matinee of the touring company of Les Miserables. That should help keep me from sinking until March rolls around. Usually I plant and grow some seedlings in preparation for my garden and that helps me anticipate Spring. I don't have a garden this year but I can do some container gardening. So maybe we'll plant some seeds and see how they do in Keegan's window.

Alisa. 37. New Hampshire. Married for almost three years to this wonderful, funny, smart guy. Previously married. Went through in-vitro fertilization to have my five year old magical son Keegan. Stepmother to the charming Isabelle (6). Gushingly in love with our baby boy Harper(1). Policy Wonk and dreaded bureaucrat. Lover of fine cuisine, honeybees, truly romantic moments and the underdog.

Curried Beef Short Ribs
Note: I found this was more realistically four servings.
Finishing this dish with lime zest and juice brightens its rich flavors.
Yield 6 servings (serving size: about 3 ounces ribs, 2/3 cup rice, and about 2 1/2 tablespoons sauce)
2 teaspoons canola oil
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Across The Universe
With Each Goodbye, You Learn
Harper Stats
Happy Birthday Gorgeous!
Oh God, Book One
Peep Peep
Kissiversary 2009
The Puzzle
Curried Beef Short Ribs
Black Bean-Taco Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
With Each Goodbye, You Learn
Harper Stats
Happy Birthday Gorgeous!
Oh God, Book One
Peep Peep
Kissiversary 2009
The Puzzle
Curried Beef Short Ribs
Black Bean-Taco Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

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February has always been the month where I kind of hit bottom...but Sammy's arrival should perk us up. Today we celebrate the 5 year anniversary of my father in law's brain surgery to remove a tumor. He's doing amazingly well, and so we're being positive today...even though we have a family funeral to attend tomorrow and my best friend is STILL in the hospital from her car accident last week (she's ok, they just keep forgetting about her). The month can only get better from here!
February is usually such a long long month...depressive. I am hoping things pick up and the weather stays as mild as it has been.
You've got great things coming up. A lot to be excited and grateful for! ;)