First day of school. I have a second grader now! We’re still trying to get his transportation fixed (the school buses are screwed up beyond all belief!) but we made it out the door, across the river, and into his classroom this morning without a problem.

My grey buddy. My parents’ grey cat Homer has been hanging out with me this morning. My alarm didn’t go off so he came and woke me up and has been either on my desk looking out the window or on my lap any time I’ve been lying on my bed. Granted, he’s an equal opportunity attention hog but he’s also probably making up for the fact that my mom isn’t in her normal spot today.

In any case, I’m enjoying the cuddles.

Grey days. After having humid weather in the 80’s on and off for the last few weeks, I’m *LOVING* the temps today in the 60’s and the overcast skies.

These confessions from step-parents. Actor George Takei frequently posts stuff like this to his Twitter. This one just happens to have won my heart.

Happy kids returning from school. The kiddo had a wonderful day and his teacher/aides are smitten with him. (Not surprising — he *IS* pretty cute and a sweetheart at school.)

Go love up Bonnie, babystylista, and the others.