Big updates!

[AStew]

Ike can crawl!
It is really cold -24 degrees.
I hosted Talk of The Nation last week. It was fun.
I filled in for Rachel Maddow. That was fun.
I straightened my hair. Temporary but I am liking it, so who knows.
Thursday went for drinks with BPP crew---left at 9pm with half of 'em , half in the bag.
Received a completed baby gift from April love, she showed it to me originally at the BPP farewell last summer. Sooo nice. Baby Viking hat.
Hosting Weekend Edition December 21st.
In 7 hours going to a wedding of a producer on Countdown.

Hope all is well.

[Marc Naimark]

Thursday went for drinks with BPP crew---left at 9pm with half of 'em , half in the bag.

What does that mean? Half the BPP crew were in your handbag? I know Ian is small and wiry, but still...

Re next Weekend Edition gig: wouldn't it be lovely if Alison slipped in a secret message to BPP Diner? Just a code word. Can you do that Alison? I know it would make me feel absurdly warm and fuzzy.

[Sky Bluesky]

I'll be the doting dad. Yay, Ike!!! Crawling is a big step, so to speak.

IIRC, the standing-up phase begins very shortly after crawling. Now is the time when childproofing stops being theoretical and starts being OMG serious business. The nice thing about it - once you do the first sweep of childproofing, your kid will let you know which areas you missed, which cords are still dangling, what breakable things are still within reach, etc. Kids are handy that way.

[April Love]

Yay! You got the hat. I hope it fits Ike. I would love to see a pic... Well, if you have the time- sounds like you've been busy.

[Mary Ann Lewis]

Ike can crawl! Start gearing up for the baby chases! Have fun!
I couldn't believe it when I turned on the Rachel Maddox show
(I got control of the remote one night) and saw you and your straightened hair!
Well, people with curly have have straighteners and people with straight hair have
curling irons. Yes I know I am exaggerating. Good to hear you again.