Mariel Cornell

[ quick aside: sorry for the long pause in posts… spent as much time away from the computer as I could during Christmas and when I got back there was a back log of many things that pay for diapers and formula to take care of first. Now that the logjam has broken - once more into the breech dear friends ]

Was anyone else buys during the week before Christmas? No? Human condition told me that I was the only one running around crazy.

First up is (at least and probably more then) a cute plush toy and  some diapers from Dan and Carrie Lopano. I think it’s Lamaze or something. Thanks Dan and Carrie.

To be honest all the descriptions for this days presents are going to be fuzzy at best because it’s just what I can remember. Hopefully Mariel did a much better job in the thank you notes. There is video coverage too - so if anyone is offended or needs more credit just drop me a line and I’ll do a video replay and review the ruling on the field.

Quick note… these next two are from the Demore clan progeny and they are special gifts because: a) it’s been ages since I’ve seen them and it’s great to know they remember me   and b) I know they’ve had a couple kids and we haven’t contributed yet to their “moving expenses” so we’ll try to send some retaliatory gifts in the future to balance up the karma. Thanks Kris and Bill.
On to the merchandise - Next up is a thermometer from Kristin (Demore)  Jospeh. This unit is choice.  Four years ago we got the previous generation of these for Dexter. It was really handy but unfortunately it would require 4-5 readings before we had the good sample. I had no idea why that was until I saw some of the new features on this bad boy of technology. It warms up the tip of plastic guard on the end to closer to body temp so that the readings are more accurate. Score one for science!

Thanks Kristin

Bill and Gretchen Demore’s gift showed up on the same day (good timing) and it was one of my favorite tips of material possessions: Books.  When Dexter was a baby he would sit and turn pages all the time. We did (and do) nightly readings to him to try and prevent him inheriting too much stupid from Matt and try and nurture all those brains he got from Mariel.

Thanks Bill and Gretchen.