the weather’s held up today and we’re taking full advantage of the warmth and bit of sun. there’ve been some crazy birds bustin around which are quite entertaining. the ice cream trucks are making their rounds. ah, summer. also had a long walk and some errands this morning. everywhere we go folks comment on the bursting-forth-ness of ali and it is kind of nice to tell people "yesterday" to the ubiquitous "when are you due" question. anyways, tightening and backaches here and there but no definite action, yet.