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| Sat, 05-31-2003 - 4:03pm |
Had a lot of fun, but didn't get around to the waxing!! My friend is recovering from a reaction to poison ivy so we didn't think hot wax would do her any good...She works in an art/gift sort of shop, and says she's felt a bit awkward showing pieces of fine jewelry and hoping the customers will ignore her oozing arms...yucky. It's going away now though. We did so much talking as always. She has 2 DDs about the ages of mine, and she's been married about the same length of time, although her marriage ended about 4 years ago. We have experienced so many of the same things, but also so many differences, kinda like all of us on this board. Let's face it, who's got more to offer in the way of humor, tolerance, ahhhh wisdom!..gooood conversation than women/wives/mothers of a "certain age"? We just amuse each other endlessly! What we say to each other would shock our daughters, nothing wild or scandalous, but, you know, outrageous. We were talking about Oprah's Gratitude List, and people who make lists of the 100 things they want to accomplish in life, and so on. And, well, we came up with the lists of things *we* are more likely to make. Oprah won't be booking us...to say the least. LOL and how our kids feel so much better after they've *dumped* all their problems onto Mom. We wonder at what point we get to turn the tables, huh? and at what point did their lives, their needs and worries become more important to us than our own?? I remember the exact time it happened for me. The doctor told me I was 3 centimeters dilated with my first baby. That's the moment I ceased to be an independent spontaneous woman, and became well, what I am now! LOL Maybe you had to be there, and have downed a glass of wine, but we had a great time, and laughed til we cried. I still have the wax therapy kit waiting though. So much to do, so little time.
Oh I heard from the family this morning. They're all safely back in London. DD2 is at her dorm, haven't heard from her, but I think her boyfriend had probably come in. DD1 and DH are going to see the Shakespeare comedy thingie, forget the title. They couldn't get seats at the Globe, so they may go by to look at the Theater tomorrow. They will have lunch and spend the afternoon with DD2 and meet her boyfriend tomorrow. Then DH flies home, will be here by late afternoon Monday. DD1 flies on to Florence, where a boy she dated there is meeting her at the airport with his car, which is wonderful as she always travels with way too much luggage. DD2 and a girlfriend are joining DD1 for a couple of days next week, and then spending a few more days somewhere in Italy. Then DD2 will be coming home. I *cannot wait* to give her a huge hug! Then it has to be strictly hands off, as she doesn't like to be fussed over...kids. DD1 loves to be the center of my attention; you can't give her *too* much attention. DD2 is more reserved, doesn't like to be the main attraction. Hey, she doesn't need to worry: with 3 cats and a dog in this house, no human is ever more than a servant to animals..LOL
Well better go. Need to run by the office, check mail there, see that all is in order. Oh, my very dear MiL called this morning to see how I was managing! I do love her. She's so sweet to think about me, wondering if I was OK. I told her my girlfriend came over last night, but I didn't mention the red wine...I have to maintain a good image with her!
Everybody be good....Seren

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Poof!!! I'm gone!!
KaCee
Bye for now! Back to my work!....BB
Glad you have the J Mayer concert coming up! I can just imagine a Sting concert in a great setting like that would be wonderful (the word that came to mind was *awesome*, but I'm not that generation!). My DH has a birthday on 27 June. I need to get on the ball and think up something good for him. Maybe I could send him off to his high school reunion!! We'll see. Ciao! Seren
Is Homie still in the ahem...doghouse??? Seren
Poor Homie G. I can tell he's still itching because he is rubbing his face on things, and scratching himself. Sure hope this medicine kicks in soon. No, he's out of the dog house now. Or should that be cat house....no, that doesn't sound right...LOL!......BB
Take care. Thanks for sharing a delightful evening. A good read. Later. Just Judy
I told DH today in the parking lot of Target that women have more fun because we can laugh more at ourselves. I think a lot of it is because we laugh "with" each other without criticism or judgment. Woman to woman friendships are so important and I cherish each and every one for different reasons.
Smoosh that daughter with a hug! Feels so good.
Lanie
All you said about girlfriends is oh so true. My girlfriends add so much needed joy, support, and love to my life. You are going to love Savannah soooooo much, can hardly wait to meet you. We Bugs are the bestest gabbers of the universe and we do it oh so well..LOL!!
It was a bit confusing reading about your family crossing over from here to there and on to wherever next. Glad all's well with them and I'm sure they'll all be happy to get settled back their homes again too.
Sleep well dear friend, see you tomorrow...Susie
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The biggest cat, Big Doc Kitty, or DC3, finally went after old Maggie! It was great! I've been waiting for that. Now they can relax and things should settle down. Old Doc spitted and spat and charged out from under the table at Maggie, and wow! Maggie was so taken aback. She hasn't even let out a little barklet since! I anticipate a good night's sleep tonight! O I have an idea!!!!! Why don't we all bring our pets to BugFest 2003??? Pleeeeeeeese??!! LOLOLOL Off to bed with me! See you all tomorrow. Seren
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