Glad you realized you couldn't do it all - and came home Kathy - I'm sure you can get someone else to help you out! You should be resting more! I think starting off slowly at work is a great idea!

Sandra - guess you will have to visit your cousin in Toronto - with a slight detour to Ottawa, right? (what's another four hours?). And congrats on those size 14's! You must be thrilled - almost time for a new wardrobe!

Vickie - congrats on the .2 and starting the downward trend! Good for you. How was the movie? Dh and I don't even want to go see that movie as we feel we will be too depressed!

Ds' brain is much better now I hear (since he is now clamoring to go biking!). Dh is in the yard doing the patio work but I just called and asked him to go in and start the brown rice for dinner.

I have been STARVING ALL AFTERNOON - went into this 1:30 mtg w/my water bottle and couldn't get out fast enuf as my tummy was starting to rumble (and yes I had four licorice sticks in the meeting). Luckily I had some farmboy lebanese moussaka stuff (chickpeas in a tomato/onion/eggplant sauce) in the fridge at work - just shovelled it in with some earl grey tea (it was freezing in the boardroom and I have to warm up!).

Looking forward to the coq au vin and brown rice - and should be leftovers for lunch tomorrow too!

Time to pack up!

P.S. Hope everyone has noticed the hopping (walking?) bunny???

Yes! Your bunny IS getting a workout -- which means you must be too! Congrats!

And you too, Vickie! I'm sure you're relieved to be down this week! Enjoy the movie -- Judd says he wants to go see it; it's supposed to be a life changing experience.

I just talked to Kate and asked what she wants for her BD next Monday. She wants a Chi straight iron ($140) so I told her I would just give her money and she could buy her own. I can probably find one for less anyway but it would be online and might not be here by her birthday. She said she's at work, has cramps, and wants to cry everytime she goes. I guess she still doesn't like it much but hopefully can hold on for a while and it'll get better.

Judd ate the last of the leftovers so thank goodness I don't have to cook dinner tonight. I just made my hair appointment for noon on Friday for highlights.

kathy, i'm glad you stopped running errands before you got too sore. i just got back from the store and my foot's hurting and swelling. won't you be glad when this is all over? i know i will. that's good of your boss to have you stay home till the 17th.

frouf, i was thinking you were in toronto. girl, i can't keep things straight, can i? i am thrilled about the 14 jeans. i don't think my top's any smaller, though. a new wardrobe sounds awesome. i will do that when i get to size 10. right now, my closet has all sizes down to that just waiting on me. i need to get in there now and toss the biggees. yippeeeeeeeeeeee i like you're hopping bunny. lots of exercise there all right.

kathy, what movie are you talking about? "da vinci code"? i just finished the book. curtis and i are going to see it about a week after it opens here. don't want to be in the rush of things.

we have meetings to attend tonight and tomorrow night. both archery related stuff. we've been talking about needing to socialize. now i just have to pry myself away from the tv and make myself go.

have a good evening, all.

No, I was talking about the 911 movie, United 93. I think Judd also wants to see DaVinci Code though. He read the book and gave it to me. I haven't read it yet because I have other books in front of it.

I think I'll go take a quiet bath and get back in the bed. I've already changed the sheets and put the old ones in the laundry room; maybe I can wash them tomorrow.

And yes, I'll be so glad when this is all over, and I'm sure you will be too. I hate not being able to walk, or bend my foot at all. The pain is getting old, the therapy doesn't seem to be loosening things up, and I'm sick of it. Any movement of it just shoots horrible pains all the way up to my thigh.

sure wish we could get together to heal. that would be fun.

i don't want to see 911. it's too close for me. i think i'd cry all the way through.

are you wearing one of those rubber thingees that seals off your leg/foot to keep water out? i'm still having to use mine since i reinjured the incision.

No, the screw hole and incision has healed except there's an internal stitch trying to work its way out. If that happens, it'll be reopened. Right now there's just a little knot on my heel that's either scar tissue or the stitch. I didn't have stitches on the outside, just staples. I hold my foot out of the water though because the water makes it hurt more since it's numb. It sorta feels like if you have a sunburn and get in the water -- you know how it burns and tingles and then gets hot and cold? Hard to describe but either way, it's very uncomfortable. And then it's locked inside at the joint, which is my next biggest complaint.

I'm still undecided about the movie. We'll see after I read Vickie's review of it.

i have the same problems when trying to sleep. i'm having to wear socks to keep my foot from hurting from the weight of the top sheet. don't know why that helps, but it does.

Back from the pediatricians and he changed ds medication, he believes it was the Zithromax that caused the rash, which is kind of strange since he has been on it numerous times before. I guess you can develop new allergies. Kiddies are fed & dd did not nap today so she should be in bed by 8:00. Monday night is my favorite tv night, 8:00 Prison Break & 9:00 24.


Kathy I hope your foot starts feeling better soon, I have a podiatrist appointment tomorrow because I get really bad pains in my heels, sometimes I can't even walk first thing in the Morning and I even get shooting pains when I am resting them, I don't know if I have spurs or what.


ontarget thanks ds is feeling better I gave him some childrens claritin and the rash seems to be going away. Let me know how Chicken little is, we haven't seen that one yet.

froufy you were right it is his medication that caused the rash. if he needs his tonsils out I will have them removed while he is young. I had them out at 21 and it was not fun. Glad to hear ds brain ache went away

Thanks, Niki. I guess I'm looking at a few more months before I'm back to normal and that makes me want to cry just thinking about it.

I went ahead and made dinner for the folks; jambalaya with smoked sausage in it. It smells good so I hope they eat it. I can make a salad later if anyone wants it. I'm not going to have anything except for pain medicine and a whole bunch of water. I had some McDonald's at lunch while I was out but only ate half of the burger and 5-6 fries. I guess I can't eat that sort of stuff anymore. I should have gone to Subway or somewhere healthier but there's no drivethru at those places, and if I had gotten a salad it's pretty hard to eat it in the car while doing my errands. Oh well ...

I just found out Judd won't be home until late Friday afternoon. I thought for some reason that he would be home Thursday, so I'll bet he has arranged to play golf with some of the Air Force people on Friday. That stinker!

Melissa, come give us a report when you can!

nikki, we stopped watching chicken little after a couple of minutes. if the grands had been here, it would have been perfect.

kathy, enjoy your week.

Hey there! I'm finally back from class. I think my paper turned out really great and he said we were all getting A's. DH's test and paper also came out good, so there is much relief in our house!

Kathy, I didn't even realize that you were driving yet. I'm glad that you decided to rest, even though you are frustrated with being limited.

I don't want to see that 9/11 movie either. I know there are plenty of movies based on reality, but few of them are events that I remember so vividly.

Sandra, you take care of yourself too!

Frouf, way to go, getting that bunny hopping!

Niki, hi there! We're glad to have you. I've been sort of MIA lately with moving and school, but I'm usually a "regular." I'm glad to hear that everything worked out with your son today. And I'm glad to see another "24" fan! We're thoroughly addicted.

Speaking of that, I'm sure we'll be watching it as soon as DH gets our LR blinds hung. We've been exposed to the neighbors since we moved in, but we're finally putting up the blinds.

If you all haven't been here, you need to go
http://www.freewebs.com/hwc1973/index.htm

Hey! Welcome!!! How does Murphy feel about the house? Is he confused?

I started driving last Thursday after seeing the doctor on Wednesday. I have never felt so free and so worn out at the same time!

Well, Kate just called back and I was talking to her about the Chi. She was on break so got on the internet and we looked together. We found her a pink one, 1" new in the box, for $69 and only $10 shipping -- so happy birthday, girlie! I bought it and the seller says it will be shipped tomorrow. I should have it by her birthday, and then I can give her money to make up the difference since I ordinarily give them $100. What a deal!

Now Judd's birthday is the 17th and he already got 1/2 set of golf clubs (his parents paid the other half), a new bag, and a new driver. His birthday haul was substantially more, like about $400, but at least it was stuff he wanted. Since he got it a month early, I'll probably get him a few other little things and make him a nice dinner so it won't go uncelebrated.

Thank goodness my pain med is starting to take effect; today has been a real bad one. Tomorrow I have to go to the store though. I need new deodorant because like a dummy, I got vanilla scented the other day and it is awful. I think I'd rather have b.o. than smell like the deodorant. YUCK!

Well I lost my whole long and detailed post and too tired to recreate it - here is a synopsis:

-those w/foot problems - stop walking and keep resting - otherwise the rolling pin will reappear!

-niki - glad you got new meds - I as the Queen of Allergies - found a few new ones in recent years (amoxicillin and nuts/peanuts).

Melissa - congrats on the good marks and finishing classes! That recipe site is great! thanks.

-little ds update - what a liar - told me his dad gave him meds after I took his temp and noticed fever (100.6) - did not like the tylenol it seems - found some berry flavored liquid motrin which he took

-big ds - was having some 'friends' over to watch hockey game playoffs (ottawa senators lose game 2 against the Buffalo sabres - NOT GOOD). Sure I say - leave to take dd to dance class and he is in the family room surrounded by 3 very lovely young ladies! - when I return one young lady has left only to be replaced by another one - and thankfully one more guy in the room! Lots of bellowing and excitement while we lose the game but alll quiet now (which is a good thing cuz Mr. party pooper dh was VERY CONCERNED about all this partying and messes, etc).

-the hopping bunny: nothing strenous took place - just a 'gentle' walk at lunchtime - but at least I was moving.

-dinner: ate too much: had a small nibble of cheese pizza - cut down dinner to 1 coq au vin drumstick, pile of brown rice, baby carrots and lf/sf skinny cow ice cream sandwich for dessert!

-shopping: dd sends me on a shopping scavenger hunt for a black/hot pink t-shirt needed for tap costume - ya right - go thru all the racks hunting this down and of course can't find anything suitable - the brainstorm hits as they announce store closing in 10 minutes - LAYERING. Find an adorable, black slinky tank w/satin bow on front - fairly low cut - and find regular hot pink tank to go underneath - very cool looking and dd actually likes it!

-da vinci code: can't wait for the movie - try and find illustrated versions of code and "angels and demons" (also by dan brown) at library or bookstore - much more interesting read.

-I think that's it? tired and yawning now - time for bed!

melissa, it's great to see you here. congratulations on your A. i'm not surprised. i was betting on your getting one. thanks for the website. i bookmarked it. i'll bet you and aaron are ready to do some celebrating. so much finalizing going on this week for you two. i am very very happy for both of you.

kathy, sounds like you got some good deals on bday gifts. about the deodorant. how's the weather there? are you having a lot of thunder boomers? i talked with my son the other night and he was driving in some nasty weather. scares me that he talks while driving up 35 from austin. that highway is always busy.

frouf, i could almost feel your typing super fast. you certainly covered a lot of posts in a hurry. amazing. the pink tanks sound cute. the party sounds like fun. the illustrated da vinci code sounds neat. i doubt i'd reread it, though. i am wanting to see the movie, though. i don't have a clue what coq au vin is. i used to be all beans and potatoes type cooking. i'm slowly branching out in new directions. is the recipe posted here?

we just got home from the meeting. i'm starved. just had a banana and am about to have 2 oranges. we'll watch our shows on the vcr. thank goodness for those!!

have a good evening, all.