Random Summer Bullets

• The surprise retirement party for my mother-in-law went off without a hitch. Food was wonderful (if your ever in NE Ohio check out Vaccaro's). All I can say is, yum. And she was, I'm pretty sure, genuinely surprised. Plus, one of the guest's husbands works as a professional event planner, so if this whole PhD thing doesn't work out, I've got a contact
• I still don't have my syllabus done, even though classes start Monday.
  
• Little Man has been sick for a few days, and when he's sick, he turns into a whiny little snuggle monkey who has to be attached to my leg or hip at all times. I know I'll miss this phase when he's older, but did I mention my syllabus isn't done yet?
• I have a book review due Tuesday. Oh- and I'm giving a conference presentation in a week that I haven't exactly written yet.
• I have too much to do to even think about doing anything, so if you don't hear from me in a while, don't be surprised.