I am mainlining caffiene, and still taking meds, so if I a loopy, please forgive.

I fly to Allentown at 6:30 am the 21st. I am a little unhappy with this, since I scheduled all my flight times to be considerate to E, but spilt milk, and all that.

Is it petty that I am getting my new Xmas coat early from my mom and borrowing some of her diamonds for the trip? Because I am. I kind of want to be casual but gorgeous and gracious for the WHOLE DAMNED DAY and a half I have to spend alone with the ex. I know this is petty, but I can't help it. Anyone have a spare Valium?! Barring that, I hope she has wine.

I'm also kind of delighted I've lost 40 pounds since the last time she saw me. /petty

I just hope that the last of the ick is out of my system before I fly to Allentown. It really knocked me on my ass.

Now, to brush up on my Hebrew.

Just say "l'chaim!!" as you raise your glass of wine and turn 3/4 to show off your figure and diamonds.

The funny think is? I don't even love diamonds! But my mom is lending me her jewels and giving me my Xmas coat early. She gets it.

Dan was all "But what if she thinks we have money she thinks we've been hiding from her?"

Well, the bracelet with be a gift from an ex-doctor BF, and the earring were my grandmothers. I always fly with them, for luck.

Oh, god, I AM petty. But I feel the need to armor up.

Almost all the errands have been done. The only thing I didn't get done wasn't my fault.(I need to bring a specimen from the cats to the vet, and they didn't provide one since the litter box was cleaned last night.)

Dont know if it's petty, Erin, but I think it's unnecessary. You're more than enough awesome without bling. The only person you care about, when it gets down to it, is M, and he doesn't give a rat's ass about bling. He loves you for your effirts in being an awesome stepmom and pancake-making skills. Kids can pick up on adult politics very easily, and he might notice a "different" you. Be yourself, don't worry about sending messages to the ex. You don't need to.

(I mean, not that you asked. Sorry!!)

I think there's no problem in presenting yourself as awesome, Erin. Or, do whatever you like if it makes you happy.

As for me, I'm going to the bank and then off to do some shopping, and maybe pick up a Christmas tree. For once I don't have to be out with my folks this morning so I slept late and took the dog for a long walk.

Later I might make ginger snaps or decorate while I listen to the latest (and possibly last, sniff) Pratchett novel.

CJ passed his probationary test and his e-care test, so he is now officially an Advanced First Responder with the Arapahoe Rescue Patrol. I'm VERY proud of him. He has put in so much hard work.

Update on the kiddos - the elder has a huge pile of blankets/throws and I'm not sure what he is doing. Maybe a fort? The baby is so close to standing. When do kids start popping teeth? She is almost 11 months old and has nary a tooth.

Dough is chilling. My house smells lemon fresh! I'll probably be baking all damned morning tomorrow.

OK, time to tackle the upstairs.

Hooray on CJ.

In theory, I am tidying up the house. In reality, I am farting around on the internet and occasionally putting something where it belongs.

I say if wearing a little bling makes you feel awesome and confident, do it, Erin. If you are doing it to make her feel littler, less cool. But a little honest amour doesn't hurt.

As long as you don't set your heart on frames that Are Obviously Wrong for you AND try to argue your case? There probably wouldn't be any crying.

Well, I am thinking it's worth a shot. I like both pairs I own but they don't fit as well as they should.