That's a lot to deal with, Pix and ND. Best wishes for as much smooth sailing as possible. And kitty~ma for them that needs it.

msbelle, I'm sorry things are so tough at home.

Kat, I hope the new nurse continues to work out for Grace and you.

sarameg, I hope your work situation figures itself out in your favor.

That's the one who was just looking for a friend, meara? Maybe that word doesn't mean what she thinks it means.

Come From Aeay

I'm trying to translate that into Newfinese, and I can't? Aeay=Away?

Pix, Have you guys had yourselves checked out? I am glad kitty is on the mend.

msbelle, hang in there. I hope mac gets hit with the cluestick soon.

I have recovered from the stomach flu, and will feel safe in Xmas indulging because I lost about 6-7lbs in 48 hours. I just had a bagel, which was the first thing I ate without fearing it.

Timelies all!

I'm so sorry Pix and ND. That's awful.

Ugh, msbelle, I am sending love and support to you, and gentle clue vibes to mac. It's so hard and I don't have any advice as I know you are doing the kinds of things I'd be doing in that situation. Franny's grades are going to be okay, but her grade in math took a nose dive right at the end, when it counts. Oh well. I watched her beat herself up and decided not to join in, but I will be meeting with her teacher next year.

And Pix and ND, lots of sympathy there. Sounds like a mess, I am so sorry you have to deal with it.

lisah, that sounds delicious. I'd love the recipe.

Glad you have the right man, Burrell! :) now get your celebrating on! Is Franny old enough to babysit? Plan a nice dinner tomorrow or a movie! Or both!

We are going to a nice brunch today when the kids are at the art conservatory. Haven't decided where yet, and I need to go make pancakes for the kids

We had pancakes also this AM. It seems like the first day of vacation is a perfect time for pancakes.

I should go to the post office, but I'm filled with can't this morning. I just can't. At all. And I kinda don't want to. I suck at Christmas for my parents which is making this worse. I think my malaise is related to my cold. I've tried netty pot, mucinex, a hot toddy. Nothing is making me feel better.

I have to do my performance review today. I feel like I'm writhing a legal brief.

I napped. I'm mostly packed. Just have to figure out which jeans I'm wearing and which I'm packing. But first, I think I'll go swim.

Ugh Kat, I hate the Christmas don't wannas. I am trying to at least fake a bit of happy for the break and the holidays. I have actual happy for the thought of delicious brunch, happy enough that I skipped the pancakes for myself, but not the coffee. Drank all the coffee.

That's the one who was just looking for a friend, meara? Maybe that word doesn't mean what she thinks it means.

If this is so, I recommend taking her at her word and acting as a disinterested platonic friend, no matter how oblivious that requires you to be. She'll clearly find that infuriating.