I talked to Dad earlier and he is doing wonderfully! Unreal. All tubes are out and he is eating food, no mushy/liquid meals for him. I will be seeing him tomorrow afternoon. I have a Girl Scout event tomorrow at 830am :::groan:::

Just got back from the Depot and got my paint.. I love it! Ralph Lauren Majolica #GH23

Going to Home Depot in a little while... after Olivia finishs eating her bagel. She is watching "Dragon Tales" Ugh Ugh Ugh! There are good lessons in the show but the SONG drives me nuts! Arrrgghhh! I prefer Zoboomafoo. Actually, I prefer Chris and Martin Kratt - hubba hubba!

For everyone who needs Him in their lives

YAY! The kids are in bed... I have a bunch of projects to work on tonight. Plus, tomorrow I am going to Home Depot to buy some paint for my bedroom. "What color?" you ask. A very light lavender/grey-ish color. Paul even likes it! YAY! I can't wait!

I visited my Dad today and he looks GREAT! The man is amazing. I want to thank everyone who sent emails, commented or just had good thoughts for my Dad. They are SO appreciated. Thank You! ::::group hug:::::

Ex-Boston Priest Arrested for Child Rape Disgusting bastard - I hope he freakin rots

It's raining, it's pouring.. and pouring...and pouring...

I had fun at class tonight. I learned a valuable lesson - I have NO artistic ability whatsoever. I did create a teeny tiny 18 frame "movie". I think the kids will enjoy it.

Dad UPDATE - Just heard from Tim. The surgery went VERY smoothly. Textbook smooth. Thank God. I will be going up there tomorrow to see him.

It's the day from hell already. (warning - VERY strong language ahead) I was all set to go to the hospital 20 minutes ago. I was all packed and Mom was going to watch Olivia for me while I was there. Apparently, I BENT my freakin car key so I can't get INTO my fucking car. I try to re-bend it (a fricking joke). It doesn't work. SHIT! So I get my purse and Olivia and go back in the house to call a locksmith. The few that I call aren't even OPEN. I finally get one moron on the phone who tells me that it will cost me $100 to come out and give me a new key. Well - I don't have a spare $100 so I am freakin stuck at home. I turn the TV on for Olivia and go back outside to get the diaper bag (down off the front porch and 5 steps to my car).I was outside a total of 10 freakin seconds. I get back to the door and find out that Olivia has LOCKED me out. She flipped the latch on my screen door. I spent 10 minutes trying to get her to open the door. She KNEW she was in such deep shit that she didn't unlock the door. Finally, when she did open it, she caught HOLY hell and one helluva spank. I put her in her room before I killed her (not really). I can't get in touch with my StepMom or my brother. They are in the hospital. They aren't expecting me until noon. Paul is at a training class and is out of touch. SO - I can't call him either. Fuck. What a shitty day.

Got the call from my StepMom... Dad will be going in around 8am. Hopefully, finished by 11am.

Ok Guys - Good thoughts for my Dad. He is having a triple bypass tomorrow morning.

::deep breath:: The kids are in bed... and I am relaxing on the computer. I remember about 6 years ago, laughing at Paul for goofing around on the computer, calling him a puter geek, etc. Well, guess who is the bigger nerd now? ME! After I picked up Moira at the busstop, I got the fantastic idea to go food shopping. Duh. $168.44 later and I have a ton of food. You know, the basics, mustard, Wonder Bread (it IS fortified, more so than most white bread), bagels, hotdogs, and a TON of fresh produce. I love the spring - everything looks so much fresher. I have been getting Paul and Moira to eat salad almost every night. I have been sneaking in fresh spinach among the Iceberg and Romaine lettuce. Teehee!

A husband is advised by a psychiatrist to assert himself. "You don't have to let your wife henpeck you. Go home and show her you're the boss." The husband takes the doctor's advice. He rushes home, slams the door, shakes his fist in his wife's face, and growls, "From now on, you're taking orders from me. I want my supper right now, and when you get it on the table, go upstairs, and lay out my best clothes. Tonight, I'm going out with the boys, and you are going to stay at home where you belong. And another thing, guess who's going to comb my hair, give me a shave, and tie my necktie?" His wife calmly replies, "The undertaker." Bahahaha!

Whew! Just got back home about 20 minutes ago. Olivia and I visited my Dad, went shopping, stopped at a farm market to visit the animals and had lunch at McD's. While shopping, I bumped into a classmate from high school. She looked great. She had 2 adorable children with her. The oldest one was in school. Very very cute kids. We chatted briefly as we wandered around the store. I paid for my stuff and then said goodbye to Allison. We bumped into her again at the farm and I am hoping to hear from her via email. I am doing my hair now. I should be "cooked" in about 15 minutes. Hopefully, the color takes!

Goodbye Steve. I miss you already.
This link will help in dealing with the transition from Steve to Joe. AND - I will even admit to my eyes filling up when Steve said goodbye to the audience ::sniffle::

Is it me or is the Steve replacement a little too perky looking? This link will take you to Al Roker's blog. Scroll down and there is a picture of "Joe".

And - by the way.. if anyone new is reading this.. please comment! Let me know if YOU have a blog. I would like to "meet" you too! I have hits from Japan, Poland, Trinidad and several other foreign countries. How cool! KateSpot is international!! ::grin::

I was looking over my stats and I had a hit from the US Government! Should I worry? Naaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!