March 1
- The LL Cool J episode of “30 Rock.” I’m living every week like it’s shark week.
- The sound of rain on the roof.
- Garlic bread.
- Rockford telling me we were holding hands when he woke up.
- Marsha cuddling up to me as closely as possible.
March 2
- Macho nachoes.
- Justin’s job interview.
- Poppy saying “Thank you.”
- The river rushing by.
- Poppy saying “Fun! Play!” when she saw we were at the park.
- Poppy eating almost all of her sweet potato by herself.
- Singing along to “Sara Smiles” while making dinner.
- Poppy snuggling in the recliner with Rockford.
March 3
- Poppy’s goodnight kisses through the bars of her crib.
- Turniphead on “Howl’s Moving Castle.”
- Getting a remote for the camera.
March 4
- Rockfordia garlic fries, steak and fruit salad, all prepared by Rockford.
- Poppy’s first sentence: “Have fun!”
- Dad finally painting his kitchen.
- Boston Rob being back on TV.
- Rockford loving me so very much.
March 5
- Seeing Justin and Carrie.
- Playing the Wii; Carrie’s Tae-Bo boxing technique.
- A good photo session.
- Lasagna.
- Poppy falling asleep in Rockford’s lap at dinner.
March 8
- Going to a My Morning Jacket show with Rockford.
- The opening act playing “She’s Like the Wind.” The girl next to me asking, “What movie is this from?” Thus making me feel old. But it still made me laugh.
- The guy in the Joy Division t-shirt and bright blue sports coat.
March 9
- Turkey pot pie.
- Mom and Andy loving the Asian noodle recipe.
- Talking to Andy’s science teacher.
- Justin got the job!! Which means he’ll be living an hour away from us this summer!!
March 10
- Barbecue.
- Giant ice cream sundaes.
- Watching “Monk.”
