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I was just on the phone with Dave and he insisted that I update the website so here I am. Henry and I arrived in Salem last week Friday, via Cambridge where we picked up my mom. Dave and my dad arrived later that day. We unloaded on Saturday morning and by Saturday afternoon we were done unpacking. We'd also managed, by that time, to pay an exorbitant amount of money for a new mattress. Nothing makes you feel more inclined to splurge on a great mattress than eight (in Dave's case) or fifteen (in my case) months of not getting a full night's sleep. It's scheduled to be delivered tomorrow. I've been enjoying the anticipation of getting it. It better live up to all of my expectations. The apartment is nice. Everything is painted taupe and the kitchen/dining/living rooms are basically one big room. We didn't bring much furniture so it's somewhat bare which is perfect for the stage Henry's at. He gets free reign to roam around wherever he wants and I don't have to worry much about him getting into anything. Right now my biggest fear is that he'll throw up a big green or red puddle onto the off-white carpet. I have a can of Resolve within arms reach so I'm hoping that'll help manage whatever may happen on the floor. Right now the greatest thing in Henry's life are the springs that are installed behind the doors to keep them from slamming against the wall when you open them. They make a satisfying "sproing"-ing noise.

We stopped by Target last Saturday to pick up a few essential items, one of which was a book for me. I have a few books that I brought with me but I was interested in something a little lighter than what I had packed. I ended up buying "The Devil Wears Prada" (non-movie-related cover, thank you very much). I started it that night and finished it sometime Monday. I couldn't put it down. It was like an addiction. When Megan arrived on Tuesday I told her she *had* to read it. She started it Tuesday night and finished it Thursday. It's got to be some sort of chick lit bible or something. Very satisfying read.

Other than all of the aforementioned excitement I've been busy being utterly, thoroughly, and dramatically exhausted. Megan and I have seen some sights, but right now I just want to crash out on the couch with an Archie Double Digest and maybe some cookies. I'll regale you with tales of our adventures a little later...