We stopped at B&N after lunch and I picked up some mags and a new book. Photo Insider features photographers Jim Brandenberg whom I'd seen years ago at a talk at National Geographic, and Anne Geddes, who has built a mini-empire out of taking baby photos. The latest issue of Cinefex deconstructs the special effects behind Terminator 3, Matrix Revolutions, and Seabiscuit--great issue. And I came upon the latest book of graphics esoterica/ephemera from Princeton Architectural Press. Katerine Harmon's You Are here: Personal Geographies and Other Maps of the Imagination presents an eclectic collection of non-traditional map drawings and illustrations.

After B&N, we dove into our second 3-hour Infant Care class. Highlights included: a showing of Dr. Harvey Karp's Happiest Baby on the Block video where we learned about some innovative techniques for calming a screaming baby. We also practiced the "DUDU" or down-up-down-up swaddling technique wrap and learned about the concept of the fourth trimester. A pediatrician came in for the last hour and reviewed, among other things, the AAP immunization schedule. This was all great information, but I feel like we're preparing for more of a space mission than birth and child rearing.

Upon return home, my Color Sidekick recall replacement unit was at the front door. I need to remember to zero out the old unit.

- mike lee -