Is everyone as happy as I am that this week is almost over?
I think I might have a relaxing weekend coming up. If all goes as planned, I might be going up to PA, just with my parents! My mom is going to get me on Saturday, after the Autumn Lights Festival. Then she is going to bring me back on Monday. So I will have a couple of days to decompress, read, relax in front of the fireplace with a glass of wine in my hand!
*happy sigh*
I hope that each and every one of you has a chance to relax this weekend too!!
ME- how was your lunch? And I was thinking of your dad, too. I guess Linda S's mom made me think of him... how is he doing? Hope he is feeling well.
Dawn- rainy autumn days are the pits- I like the warm sunny ones LOL
But the trees by me are really changing and driving home the other day-- it makes me happy that I live where I do!
Clara-- mmm mmmm! Your dinner sounded great- (love cornbread!) I have never had black eyes peas... how do you cook them? On their own, or like a chili? II (usually) love to cook this time of year. I am big on soups and Crock pot stuff.... so can you share your recipe too?
Oktoberfest sounds like a blast! Have fun!! And have a beer for me!!
Not sure about Addie, once my kids got out of the baby-stage they were pretty good sleepers as toddlers/little kids.
Cait is 11 and still needs a night light.
IIRC The Ferber book discusses what to do about keeping kids in their beds. But I think it was more directed to getting them to sleep in the bed, not necessarily staying in it.
Dawn- Yum! How was your dinner? I love our local Chinese buffet- my mom and I go there for lunch on occasion. They have sushi too!
*eye roll* Thanks for LOL at the dare.... So stupid!!Where do boys gets these ideas????
Clara- Thanks for the good wishes re: Scott/therapy. We are finding that the "heavy" discipline is working against us. All it does it set him into a rage and then he becomes fixated on whatever it is he lost (phone/computer/etc) What we are working on now is to keep him grounded- that he cannot go out, but that he can still have his phone. This seems to keep him calm enough that we can actually talk to him.
Whether it works or not... I don't know yet!
Has anyone else tried this??
Yes, life is so short- and I love that song/soundtrack- it is a great reminder of what is important in life.
Hugs Linda W!!! Hope that you are feeling better today. Have you tried garlic pills??? Do you think you need to get to the dr?
Sending you some garlic and some chicken soup!
Sandra! Great job shopping!
And congrats on the new gig! How is the regular job going?
Linda S- glad you were able to take a day to recuperate, even with the "good" news re: your mom, it still must be incredibly stressful. Sending lots of hugs to you too.
Thanks for your prayers- they really mean a lot.
I know I don't discuss it much b/c I don't want to offend anyone, but in my belief- I think that all Gods all eventually take you to the same place, the same Higher Power- so if you pray to God, Jesus, Allah, Demeter, and soon... they all end up where they need to be.
So even though I might not be Christian, I respect your God as part of my own.
I hope that doesn't insult or offend anyone, but I just want to explain, I guess. And to let you know that your prayers mean so much to me.
Happy Friday!!!
I think I might have a relaxing weekend coming up. If all goes as planned, I might be going up to PA, just with my parents! My mom is going to get me on Saturday, after the Autumn Lights Festival. Then she is going to bring me back on Monday. So I will have a couple of days to decompress, read, relax in front of the fireplace with a glass of wine in my hand!
*happy sigh*
I hope that each and every one of you has a chance to relax this weekend too!!
ME- how was your lunch? And I was thinking of your dad, too. I guess Linda S's mom made me think of him... how is he doing? Hope he is feeling well.
Dawn- rainy autumn days are the pits- I like the warm sunny ones LOL
But the trees by me are really changing and driving home the other day-- it makes me happy that I live where I do!
Clara-- mmm mmmm! Your dinner sounded great- (love cornbread!) I have never had black eyes peas... how do you cook them? On their own, or like a chili? II (usually) love to cook this time of year. I am big on soups and Crock pot stuff.... so can you share your recipe too?
Oktoberfest sounds like a blast! Have fun!! And have a beer for me!!
Not sure about Addie, once my kids got out of the baby-stage they were pretty good sleepers as toddlers/little kids.
Cait is 11 and still needs a night light.
IIRC The Ferber book discusses what to do about keeping kids in their beds. But I think it was more directed to getting them to sleep in the bed, not necessarily staying in it.
Dawn- Yum! How was your dinner? I love our local Chinese buffet- my mom and I go there for lunch on occasion. They have sushi too!
*eye roll* Thanks for LOL at the dare.... So stupid!!Where do boys gets these ideas????
Clara- Thanks for the good wishes re: Scott/therapy. We are finding that the "heavy" discipline is working against us. All it does it set him into a rage and then he becomes fixated on whatever it is he lost (phone/computer/etc) What we are working on now is to keep him grounded- that he cannot go out, but that he can still have his phone. This seems to keep him calm enough that we can actually talk to him.
Whether it works or not... I don't know yet!
Has anyone else tried this??
Yes, life is so short- and I love that song/soundtrack- it is a great reminder of what is important in life.
Hugs Linda W!!! Hope that you are feeling better today. Have you tried garlic pills??? Do you think you need to get to the dr?
Sending you some garlic and some chicken soup!
Sandra! Great job shopping!
And congrats on the new gig! How is the regular job going?
Linda S- glad you were able to take a day to recuperate, even with the "good" news re: your mom, it still must be incredibly stressful. Sending lots of hugs to you too.
Thanks for your prayers- they really mean a lot.
I know I don't discuss it much b/c I don't want to offend anyone, but in my belief- I think that all Gods all eventually take you to the same place, the same Higher Power- so if you pray to God, Jesus, Allah, Demeter, and soon... they all end up where they need to be.
So even though I might not be Christian, I respect your God as part of my own.
I hope that doesn't insult or offend anyone, but I just want to explain, I guess. And to let you know that your prayers mean so much to me.
Happy Friday!!!