countdown to four years...

OK, it's a little early, as the four year anniversary of this blog isn't until December, but that's what I'm thinking about tonight. Ironically, I am currently in the midst of one of the busiest times I've had at work in the last 18 months, burning evenings and even midnight oil each evening and over the weekend. Yet I find myself here. And I'm thinking about where we want this blog to go in its fifth year. Hmm...

I'll admit, there may be an element of displacement behaviour goin' on. (Think cowboy blogger and this-evening-aint-big-enough-for-both-of-us attitude to arch enemy the evil Lecture d'Preparation.) But it's about time that I contributed alongside my more-recently-active blogging partner here. So what's new?

My Stock photography is going well. It is rapidly moving through the stage of paying for the business itself, and looking towards starting to be a modest but real income stream. We're starting to talk about this being one thing that might provide us with some additional leverage into our next home. Eden needs some more play space, and should he ever acquire a little friend... (Ahem.) (No, this does not constitute subtle "news"!) Anyhow, it only seems fair to share some of that photography more actively with you. I'm planning on some renovation around here eventually, bringing back new and improved spam-proof comments, and implementing a more straightforward way for me to showcase some images. In the meantime, if you're interested, feel free to visit my iStockphoto portfolio directly.

Eden is growing so fast. We just love having him around. He is on the cusp of talking, of fully walking, of creating one huge bag of mischef. He was excited when I turned his car seat so it faced forwards... now he can see us, and a lot more, as we drive around. He's loving it. He often smiles as he mimics the growling noises I make when I chase him across the lounge. :)

I need a five year plan. I had one. (We have something to thank the Russian Revolution for.) Actually, I had two, one after another. I basically completed them successfully; that's how I ended up here. Somewhere along the line I forgot to set another one. Maybe I just need a vision... sounds a lot more exciting than a plan. Memo to self: requisition inspiration.