Just two things

First, I think this pretty much sums up a mother's love.

Second, I got a call this afternoon that made me laugh. I'm in a local marketing research company's database and they called to see if I qualified for an upcoming focus group about weight management.

(For those who don't know me, I'd like you to picture me with a tan, skinny ankles and perfectly-arched eyebrows. Those who do know me are probably laughing hysterically right now.)

Here was part of the conversation:

Woman: Are you actively trying to lose weight at the moment?
Me: I had a baby 14 months ago.
Woman: Does that mean yes?
Me: Yes.
Woman: How much do you weigh?
Me: Seriously?
Woman: It's necessary to see if you qualify.
Me: OK, XXX.
Woman: And how tall are you?
Me: 5' 8"
Woman: OK, let's see. (pause) Oh. (sounding surprised) You're still on the chart.
(loooooooong pause as I realized she thought my weight would disqualify me and she realized what she just said)
Woman: I mean, I didn't... it's OK if you're off the charts...not that you're close... it's not a medical chart... (nervous laugh) your weight is normal!
Me: I had a baby 14 months ago.

After confessing my weight to a stranger, I still didn't qualify. Sheesh.

Now I'm off to make blueberry muffins for a road-trip. Yup, I'm real serious about weight management.