Returning

Well, we're back. As of a couple days ago, we are in Menomonie and resting in pools of our own sweat at night. Did I mention it's hotter than hades up here?

I've posted some pictures from our trip south, and if I get permission from relatives, you might see some photos of Penny and Grandma and Grandpa and others.

Another time I'll post details of what we did and stuff, but so much of visiting southern Illinois is about surviving toxic exposure: acres and acres of monocropped agriculture, chemical-sprayed lawns and gardens, hotel rooms, pools, bad restaurant food, our own impatience. Perhaps needless to say, we are glad to be back in our safe home.

And did you know Pearl is almost 1? On July 18 , she'll turn one. My little baby... I don't miss being pregnant in this weather, but I do have longings for others' home birth stories. Thankfully the Mothering forums have plenty to get my fix.