Okay - sun can shine if it wants to - maybe after 10 am? I doubt I will really sleep in anyways (altho dh is pretty good at shutting out the world!).

I think everything is closed tomorrow anyways (are the stores open Saundra?). I know Starbucks is. :) Need to get to the library today after work as I know it is closed tomorrow and god forbid a frouf does not have a good book to read!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad you had fluffy matzo balls! Those are the best! Did your little ones get to hunt down the affikomen? My 7 yr old was the only one 'searching' and was thrilled to not only find it - but got $10 from the host! He is of course thrilled!

Need to make some calls to get our winter tires off of both cars - probably sat am (unless someplace is open tomorrow?). Big kids off to their dad's tonight so I am looking forward to a VERY QUIET evening and a nice dinner w/dh and little ds.

Frouf

Oh yes, they found the affikomen. They each got a kite, a chocolate lollypop and a neat wooden toy. They had a blast. The two young families are talking about going camping this summer.

I don't think the stores are open, but Bernie has to have his jog, and darn, I just like sunshine. Ds has a removeable wooden cover on their bedroom window to block all light. :)

angela, ya'll go to the airport and greet her with signs and balloons.

frouf, sounds like a good night had. i'm really glad your kids went with you. wish my feet were fixed. that's the problem. but on a better note i read up on the "f" word and don't think i have the symptoms for it. whew!

saundra, i am glad you are fixable. life is good. i am anxious for wi tomorrow. that should keep me on track today with the mexican food.

it's time for me to go hop in the shower and get to the archery center. have a good day, all.

Hi Everyone
What a beautiful day we are having. I should be outside instead of in here on the beast. But I wanted to check in with you.
Boy is the grass getting green. and growing. And I see the trees are starting to get leaves on them.
VICKIE Have you and hubby in my prayers. How is Cassie doing.

ONTARGET Hows the foot doing. Hoping it is healing nicely.

KATPO How are you doing. Are you still having alot of pain. Hope you are getting along well.

FROUFY How are you doing. Did you get to sleep in today. Hope so. Have a great day.

SEPTEMBERSGOAL How is it coming with the house. Are you getting all packed up. How's Murphy doing. Has he got to see the new place yet. I bet he will love the yard.

SAUNIEMAY How are you doing. How the job with WW going. I guess they are trying to find a place here to put the WW center. But so far havent found anything. Says the rent is to high. So maybe one of these days we will have one.

Well I guess I better get off here. Maybe I can go and read some of the post and see what is going on. I sure miss it when I cant get on here.
I am thinking of all of you.
Everyone have a great day.
Coco

Hey gals, I only have a minute but wanted to say hi. I hope that everyone is doing well today! It's sunny and beautiful here, too bad I'm at work! I do get to make about an hour drive today though, so at least I'll be out in it. :sunny:

Vickie, hope all has gone well with the doctor today. I hope that you all are now enjoying the day!

Frouf and Saundra, sounds like you both had great nights. Sounds like a lot of fun!

And I'm so jealous of everyone that doesn't have to work tomorrow. We don't get the day off here, for some reason. Pout, pout. Oh well, I don't plan on doing much anyway. :lol:
Tonight we are going to a Maundy Thursday service and then tomorrow night a musical that FIL is in at their church. Should be fun but I'm looking forward to a plain old night at home (when I'm well!).

Sandra, you are in such good spirits. In case I forget, ;) for w/i tomorrow!

Angela, I agree, I think everyone should go with bells on. Signs, balloons, everything. How exciting! Unless she's easily embarrassed of course. :o Even then it might be a nice surprise.

Well I better run. Hoping the afternoon goes by quickly...

Kathy, I hope you're doing okay today!

Here I am. I woke up at 12:40 when Kate opened the door to check on me. I haven't eaten yet but she brought me a Coke Blak. I wish one of you others would try one so I can see if I'm the weird one in the bunch. I really like it. It's a small (8 oz.) bottle and tastes just like coke and coffee combined. Stop that rolling your eyes and gagging.

So Frouf and Saundra, tell me what the thing is with no sunlight. And Frouf, I'm glad you're going to have four days off! We have no such thing here; in fact, I've never worked for a company where I got Good Friday as a day off. And you're saying the stores are closed? That is just odd to me.

I'll be back in a minute. I have to take care of a few things.

Okay, I think I get it now. I went back and re-read. I was beginning to think that sunshine was supposed to be avoided on Good Friday. But still, how can they close the stores? Not everyone observes Easter. Oh well, I'm sure you'll fill me in.

Vickie, I agree with the others. That's what I thought too -- that the lady must have thought you were of child-bearing age. I still think she was incredibly rude but it's a nice thought to think you don't look nearly 50! I certainly don't look 50 (okay, nowadays I probably do!) and don't intend to for quite a while. I'm sending good thoughts for Jim's appointment today.

My scale was 147.0 this morning. I'm hungry but feel sick. Next kid who checks on me will get to make me a frozen Healthy Choice dinner.

Melissa, are you feeling better?

Oh and Angela, I would think it would easier for everyone to go, greet her in a big way, then let her go home and visit individual houses over the next few days. She's going to be overwhelmed and quite tired when she first gets here. There are a lot of people involved in preparation for her arrival and keeping them away from the greeting will minimize their contribution, IMO. Maybe your FIL doesn't realize that. More importantly though, why is it up to him? It should be your BIL's decision, and only his. Maybe you should talk to him directly.

Okay, I have to rest now. I wasn't hurting when I woke up but am now, so it's time to hit the pills.

Yes - the life of a government worker - ha ha ha. Most schools, banks and gov offices closed on FRIDAY AND MONDAY - tomorrow I believe is a statutory holiday so most stores closed - possibly easter sunday too?

I seem to have the gagging under control but please try not to mention that 'blak' stuff again for fear of an encore! I can't even imagine the taste? What will they think of next? (I vote for coke and chocolate - ha ha ha).

Melissa - if you don't get Good Friday off - do you get Easter Monday off? Anything?

Just checked kids' school calendars to make sure and both younger ones are off for both days (big ds is doing exams for next 2 weeks). Bad news is school calender is up for next year and I noticed good Friday is on April 6 - you know what that means don't know - the dreaded worse thing in the world for froufs - looks like my birthday may actually fall DURING PASSOVER next year - not good! Will have to investigate further! UGH

I am started to go thru my desk drawers (how many packets of splenda, equal, salt and pepper does a girl need? as well as emergency TOM supplies?) in prep for packing and moving offices next week. I am feeling pressured cuz everyone else is packing like crazy!

Moving day is the 21st and I actually won't even be here (taking dd to dance competition in Toronto). I have blocked off next thursday as a packing day - but will start next week if time permits. I am starting to take some of my more personal/valuable items home (e.g. framed university degrees, glass carafe, glass candy/jellybean dish, plants, framed pictures, first prize cruisehip trophy) for safekeeping and will bring them back to my new office once we have moved. Did I ever mention how much I HATE MOVING????

Counting the minutes til the 4 day weekend begins!

Frouf:)

There is actually a bit of a chocolate taste in the blak drink. I like it, so there! It's only got 45 calories in the whole bottle and is a nice change.

Judd is really getting on my nerves with his guilt. He feels so horrible about the accident and is in such a funk (STILL!!) that it's beginning to affect us negatively. I told him we have got to get over it!

I hope everybody's having a good day.

Hey Chicks! Great News.....the CT scan was clear. The laser resurfacing and removal of the tumor is still necessary and will be done on April 19th. Meantime I am trying to make pre-op appointments and still try to get the TV and Entertainment Center delivered. I'm trying to have faith that everything will work out. On top of everything else, we have to squeeze in an emergency dental appointment to get Jim fitted for a night guard and to get his molar filed down/smoothed. ENT thinks his molar is what aggravated the situation to begin with. The Doctor showed me today and there is no doubt that the big part of the sore is right over the edge of the molar that looks all cratery. I just wish the hospital would call me back so I can make the bloodwork appointment since we started out being out of time! What kind of customer service will only let you go to voice mail? I tried the Doctor and the hospital and evidently, I just have to wait for them to call me back. I'm SO not good at waiting. Ugh!

Thanks for all your prayers and good thoughts. They meant the world to me! Ok....I'm blubbering a bit now. It's a good release for me. I'm quite the cryer when emotional or hormonal. I think it helps to get rid of those toxins.

Kathy, tell Judd that you'll forgive him if he'll just make sure that you get fed and watered! You know I think if he really felt guilty he would be making sure you were taken care of and not be leaving you for 3 days. I know that sounds mean AND I know you don't like to be smothered, but there is a lot of territory between not smothering and not FEEDING!!!! I know you didn't ask for my opinion so I hope you're not offended. Sorry I can't help you out with the Coke Blak since I don't do caffeine. I bet my GF would like it.

Frouf, I didn't know you were moving. Will you have a real big girl office with a door and window? I'm guessing your 4 day weekend has started by now. Have fun! I always worked for the US Government and we never got Good Friday or Good Monday off. They said those were religious holidays but then turn around and give us Christmas off. Not a lot of rhyme or reason.

Well, I'm not Jewish, but I LOVE the food! When Jim and I were first married we lived in a predominantly Jewish neigborhood. I LOVE matzo ball soup (the fluffier the better), the wonderful dark pumpernickel rye (no seeds for me!), bagels, bialys, etc. Yum, Yum and Yum!

Melissa, you sound SO much better. Have a great evening!

Sandra, I hope you're having fun at archery right now.

Saundra, I'm so relieved to hear that your foot is fixable and that you are making progress with your exercises.

Coco, it's always good to hear from you. Thanks so much for your good thoughts and prayers. Cassie is hanging in there. We need to be doing follow up on her but Jim's situation seems more critical right now.

Well, I need to go scrounge up some dinner for both of us. I didn't plan so I'm not sure what it will be. Jim will have to eat soft foods/fluids for 2-3 weeks. I'm not sure how I'm going to accomplish that since he's not a big soft food guy. Sigh.

Vickie, I'm so glad that the CT scan result was good. I sure can't wait when the procedure is done and you guys will be back to normal. I know that ineffecient medical offices are miserable to deal with, but remember, soon it will all be behind you.

Kathy, I agree, tell Judd to get rid of the guilt and start being responsible. Just having someone to make sure that you are not starving would be a good start.

Frouf, I remember when I cleaned out my office before retiring. Everything that you have in your drawers, I had in mine. Of course there were all the personal photos too.

Melissa, sounds like your getting back to your sweet self. I know you don't get Good Friday, but you Yanks have lots of holidays that we don't. I guess it all comes out in the wash. Btw, only the chosen few get Easter Monday (on my tax dollars). Ds is civil servant too.:)

Coco, glad that you're enjoying the sunshine. I had my first official WW day today, and it went pretty well. I really enjoy talking to the customers.

Sandra, glad that you are back on the range. It must feel good. Looking forward to your results tomorrow.

Angela, have you guys made a decision on who's going to the airport? I'm sure it will be exciting.

I just spoke to oldest ds and am so happy that they're coming tomorrow. They are looking at ten houses on Saturday. Barbeque tomorrow night and dinner out Saturday. I better get used to having all my kids here, LIFE IS GOOD!

Vickie, what a relief about Jim's report! I know you're both so thankful you could just cry!

Judd feels like the accident is 100% his fault. I think that's what comes from being in a military family ... no matter what the circumstances, they have to assign blame as a part of "solving" things. I don't get it, but then I'm not like that (thank goodness). As for me eating, he also feels like leaving me with three adults while he goes to work should do the trick, and I agree! He leaves me with water which is all I need in the morning. Shaun is the one who should be taking care of me because he has ABSOLUTELY nothing else to do. He was better today though after I told him yesterday that I am totally dependent on other people, and insisted that he check on me. I think that they all think they're bothering me.

I'm back. Judd had walked in and was trying to give me the list of my choices for dinner. I decided on the Lean Cuisine margherita pizza.

Okay, here's the total extent of my exposure to Jewish-ness. You'll understand why I'm so ignorant. Back in the late 70s I worked for Lerner Stores in the Texas distribution center and was secretary to the branch manager. When we had meetings for store managers, etc. and had lots of people in, I would have to order food. Lunches were usually normal catered food but for breakfast, they wanted bagels and cream cheese. I had never in my life heard of a bagel. This thing looks like a donut but tastes like bread? Freaky! :lol: Then when I heard they wanted lox too, I was totally creeped out. They're going to put cream cheese on their "donut bread" and then put fish on top? I probably had nightmares for months. Oh I wasn't even allowed to have any so I had no idea what it tasted like.

Well, I must say that was the best pizza I think I've ever had. I could eat it every day!

Tee Hee....I'm sure Frouf and Saundra will get a great chuckle from your "exposure" to Jewish food. I never did the fish either. Oh yeah...but I did have the great potato pancakes at the ballpark in Baltimore. I can't remember what they were called....kreplach?

I'm glad Shaun knows he's the guy now. Maybe it will help.

I'm off for the evening. I'll be back tomorrow.