Visual Proof [sprog] - also an update on all major issues at hand

[meta note]: OK- going off the opt-in filter for a moment. Cuts will be used to hide nattering about shopping n' stuff.

Today was the first day someone identified my state without being told. It was someone I know, at least. I think I may have hit the tipping point. Also, I realize I'd not posted any pictures to date and I don't see some of you very often.

So, here, at 21 1/2 weeks (aka, almost 5 months along):

This also gives my mum a chance to see the new clothes she sent this week. She keeps doing this shopping thing for me, for which I heartily approve.

Matters of shopping- ( necessary evil )

Matters of health- ( all's well )

Matters of house- We had a nasty dry spell with no new listings for almost 2 weeks, then things picked up over the weekend. I also got a lead from one of my commuter friends who knows someone (with a small kid, even) who is leaving their rental on Lake St in Arlington (my ideal neighborhood). I would really like to sign paper work by the end of the month, thanks. Fingers crossed.
ETA: BTW- our neighbors (the ones with the dog, not the ones with the million cats) are moving! Augh! I have this fun fantasy, a total pipe dream of them saying that they'd love to be landlords, that we should move in, that they'd confirm the water levels in the basement are wholly controlled by their excellent sump pump. Not only will they arrange for a 2 car garage with attic storage to be built to q_e's specs, but they'll leave their fantastic appliances in the kitchen. Also, they'll support us finishing the attic to be more useful.
Great dream. Not going to happen. I did get to check out the house top to bottom at the open house yesterday.

Matters of work- We're still putting the word out for my junior associate. I have acquired a replacement for the student position, though. One of our best volunteers of all time is joining the program this fall. She is an absolute darling of a young lady who is universally adored by the staff here. She will pick up where my current-soon-to-be-graduating assistant left off. Having that decided is a huge relief

quiet_elegance  is starting his second week of work in Needham. It's dusty and dealing with drywall and insulation, but it's good work and that's one less thing to be worried about. He even gets paid this Thursday, a real paycheck, zomg!

Matters of LJ meta- They finally figured out how to make rich text come back for updates. It's the little things sometimes. Happy.