[H-ko]

Hello all!

Well, DH and DS let me sleep until nearly 10 am (finally got to sleep around 1:30 or so) - so I guess I met my "goal" of sleeping 8 hours in a row!

DS injured himself last night - he fell off of my toolbox (which he uses like a bench - we are perpetually remodelling, so it "lives" in a corner of the living room) and onto some Duplos. He got a nasty cut on his nose RIGHT next to his eye! He was screaming, DH was trying to hold him still, and I was trying to stop the bleeding and get some Neosporin and a Bandaid on it. What an ordeal! It's the first time he's really hurt himself beyond bumps and bruises, so it was a little shocking to him. It's not really a stichable wound, either, although it's at least a little one. I'm worried it might scar though. Poor li'l fella!

Marianna - Glad you were up to your walk!

Mamacita - Good luck at the luncheon! Maybe try telling them you are vegetarian? It always surprises me when functions don't have that option. Maybe it's just because there are so many vegetarians/vegans in the Seattle area. I don't know how strict you have to be about the beverages - could you spritz a little onto your tongue now and then for the taste?

Artemis - It's nice to meet you, too! Are you a native of England, or a transplant? My best friend in high school was a Brit, and she moved back after graduation (our schools go on 2 years longer than British secondary schools). She from the IOW. I miss her terribly, as I haven't seen her since graduation. I know what you mean about the kitchen. We started to remodel ours last summer, and we were supposed to finish this summer except DH lost his job at the end of February. He finally just found a new job, but they pay is drastically reduced, so no remodeling for a while! I hate having the kitchen half done!

Schatzi - You're welcome ! Moving is extremely stressful, isn't it? I HATE moving! Lucky for me, DH moved a lot as a kid, so he's very good at it! I'm almost superfluous, which is just fine by me! Hope things settle down soon!

Ruthxxx - Why the semi-funk? Is anything the matter?

Ellis - Whooo - heavy day tomorrow! Get a lot of relaxation in today! Enjoy!

mamadragon - love your sig! That's me to a "T"! I doubt I'd've ever bothered with SBD if I didn't want so much to be healthy for and set a good example for DS!

pearshape - Actually, I'm a habitual insomniac so sleeping isn't normal for me! But I'm pretty used to it; I really don't need much sleep most of the time. I'm sorry you're working; still, any job where you have to tramp around woods can't be all bad! It beats sitting in a stuffy, overheated, city office all day long!

Schatzi (again) - sounds like your DH is one in a million!

Sweet Tea - good luck with the cleaning and crib! DS slept with us for just over a year, so it took him a while to adjust to being alone. He still likes to come into bed with us in the morning, if we let him! If we have another, I wouldn't choose to do the sleep thing that way again; we just started having him sleep with us because I had a c-section, and our bed was too high for me to get in and out of easily while the wound healed. By the time I could get in and out easily, it had become a habit. It was terribly convenient for nursing, I have to say!

beachbum - you sound busy! Have a great day!

Bye for now - have a great day!

[Artemis__]

Well Chicks, its nearly time to say goodnight.

Heather, yes I'm a native Brit - and sometimes that makes a few challenges here on the boards. I feel like we talk very different versions of the English language. For example, Ruth said "semi-funk". I wasnt sure if that was something good or bad, so I filed it away to find out later. From your question to her, I guess its something not too good.

You'll soon find out that I also have a problem with some of your cooking ingredients - but I usually ask for a description and figure it out sooner or later!

Schatzi - you do make me laugh. But that is so true about the shoemakers daughter going without shoes!

Beach bum - my DH still messes up and we have to call in someone else !

Ok to all you other chicks, have a lovely evening and a great Saturday night.
I'm just off to read a few more threads and then its bed time.

[Mamacita]

Good Sunday morning, Chicks~~

I slept in. For a good reason. At midnight I awakened to the dogs barking up a storm and my "mommy radar" went off. I got out of bed, looked out the window and the fire truck and paramedics were parked at the bottom of our driveway I also noticed that our dd's car was there (she'd gone to a wedding reception and wasn't supposed to be back til late). Our "cue" that she's home is that Sunni is in our bedroom. Sunni was NOT in our bedroom.

I put on my robe, peeked in her room and called her name. No answer. Uh-oh. I grabbed my cell phone, went downstairs and looked in her car. No DD. I dialed her #. No answer. By this time, my mouth is so dry I can hardly talk. The EMT's are so busy across the street they don't have time to talk to me. I call DD again and this time she answers. She'd been asleep the whole time in her room! Scare me to death!

But I survived my first day of detox.

Today is chores for me. Hope you all have a great day on the Beach!

[beach bum]

Good Sunday Morning Ladies

I'm going to relax after Saturdays busy activities. After church I going to meet with my friends for a Sunday brunch. SB friendly of course.We couldn't meet last weekend count of the town road race so we have a lot of catching up to do.

Have to go and get ready for Church,but will return and see what you guys are up to. Hugs BB

[pearshape]

Mornin' Chicks! I think I'm finally freeing myself from the grip of coffee withdrawal. I feel somewhat like myself this morning and I haven't even had a sip of my green tea yet. I made a southwest egg scramble with blackbeans, peppers, onions, and tofu for b'fast. Had a few bites and am not too crazy about my most recent concoction. Maybe it'll be better tomorrow. Well, have a great day, ladies!!

[Schatzi]

GADZOOKS! It's gonna be a SCORCHER again today! The heat index will be 105-110 the afternoon!
H-KO: Hope DS boo-boo is better... He's young, I'm sure any scarring will fade and disappear over time.

Mamacita: OH MY WHAT A SCARE! You musta aged 10 years! So glad that DD was home snug as a bug in a rug..

BB: Ah Sunday Brunches.. I just love to go out for breakfast.. Enjoy your visit with friends.

Artemis: Oh you make me laugh too! A Funk is like bring in a melancholy mood or rut.. Funky means a few things..like Funky Feet, are a bit smelly or nasty.. Pretty Funky is like a little unusual in a cool kinda way.
I am intrigued by all things English! A bit of an Anglophile I guess.. and my interest really peaked with watching BBC America.. Love just about all BBC programming..must say watching your parliment in action is quite a kick..our "congressional/senate" hearings are quite a snore fest in comparison One day I hope to visit your lovely country.
hmmm: Why are there no bedroom closets in the homes there? Seems you all get "wardrobes" to house your clothes??

Me: I think the butterflies are blind here... No less than 3 times yesterday I had one DOINK me in the head! I'm taking today off, really did alot yesterday and very sore.. Today I'll lounge about and read.. I just finished reading Dark Tower IV: Wizards and Glass, and started the Harry Potter book this morning..

Later Taters! Have a great day!

[Ruthxxx]

Geez, Schatzi, maybe you have a concussion! That would explain her - sort of!

Gorgeous day here today. I've done the Church thing, the dog thing and the change the clothes thing and am going to tackle a bit of my front perennial bed. I need to break gardening tasks into small bits because my knee really *****es if I overdo it!

Some reading and iced tea on the front porch will be the plan for later this afternoon - unless a nap intervenes. (I had dinner with Bob and Ron last night and didn't get to bed until after one.)

Happy Sunday, Chickies

[ellis]

Good afternoon, girls!

Just got back from breakfast with my friend. I did NOT eat the **** *****, I'm happy to say.
AND I'm very proud to say that I walked there and back, so I got a good hour walk in. That's the best I've done in a long time. (thought my legs were going to seize up at one point. Fortunately there wasn't a cab in sight)

Pearshape, that breakfast sounds MOST unappetizing! Please do not bother sharing the recipe with us.

Mamacita, I know EXACTLY how you felt when you were looking for your daughter. shudder. That's so frightening, hon.

Heather, thank God your DS didn't damage his eye! Poor love... that's such a horrible experience for a little one.
Nursing... I had two c-sections, and we did the same with our babies. Unfortunately our DS got a little TOO used to it, and up until the age of five, would wake in the night and climb into bed with us. (needless to say, I wasn't still breastfeeding him at that age) Lordy, I didn't sleep well for YEARS!

Schatzi, always thought that was a fetus. But if you want it to be the StayPuff man, that's okay, too.
We have stainless steel appliances to go with the red kitchen. They're a real bugger to keep clean. I don't know WHY children and husbands feel obliged to place their handprints all over them!
The butterflies think you're sweet. That's why they're attracted to you, darling.

My friend and his boyfriend are arriving soon... I suppose I should do a quick tidy in here and light some incense. It's a wee bit stuffy...