I'm sure it is the same reason my parents had children... to do the dishes. He actually loves to do this - I'm sure it won't last for very long and he makes a much bigger mess than he cleans up. He just likes to be 'helpful'.
So I haven't blogged in awhile and there has been a bit of news. Most of you know that I am a recovering alcoholic and drug addict and if you didn't, well you do now. The good news is that on Friday the 14th, I celebrated 8 years of continuous sobriety. I think that is noteworthy, or blog worthy! I'm very grateful, it's been a hell of a ride and my life is so great these days... it's hard to imagine that I was ever the person I used to be. The ironic part is that a couple of years ago someone pointed out that 3.14 is pi day! Sorta portentous that a future engineer would choose to get sober on pi day. If you aren't a geek, and have no idea what I am talking about, don't worry, your social standing is not in jeopardy for not knowing what pi day is! More likely the opposite is true.
The other news of note is that a couple of months from now, Aaron and I will be celebrating our fifth wedding anniversary. My gift to him is that I changed my name to Elizabeth Anne Stek - officially, and I should probably add, finally. I don't know, I guess his probationary period is up and I decided to stick around and make a commitment to the relationship... With the upcoming move to Chicago it seemed like a good time to make the change, it saves having to explain to everyone that I just wasn't quite ready to jump in with both feet on our wedding day. This way, I can just start going by Elizabeth Stek when we make the move. It was a big surprise to Aaron - I stunned him. I had previously told him that I had no intention of ever changing my name. I didn't tell him I was going to do it . I think I made him very happy and that made my day.
I think that's all the news. Life is continuing on. I have four more weeks of classes left and then one (should be) pretty easy exam to take and I am a free woman!! That feels good.
If I don't see you in GR - have a happy Easter!!
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
The reason I had a child...
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3 comments:
congratulations - on both counts :)
for the record, my class figured out that it was pi day - and they are far from budding engineers - but it sure impressed me that they made the connection! i must be doing something right after all . . .
see ya soon
nice! they have earned my respect :-) My professor stopped class at 1:59 on 3.14 for a moment to respect that it was 3.14159... and on the not so high side the college of engineering also had a pub crawl to celebrate
Congrats on the 8 years! I had no idea.
I know I felt both honored and humbled when Ruth took my name. I think the fact that it is really a decision these days instead of just "assumed that you will change it" is what makes it so meaningful.
Little Keith is also volunteering to do dishes and vacuum the floor. It is so sweet to watch him try very hard to do a good job. I'm waiting for him to come to his senses...
If I'm available on the weekend of your move I'll happily volunteer to help unload the truck. I owe Aaron big-time after he helped me move to Chicago back in '93 (our TV still sits on what was his "seat" on the ride down).
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