Hi Ladies,
Sorry to be MIA these past couple of days. Yes, I realize it's late. Haven't been able to sleep well these past couple of days either. :thinking this must be what it's like to live Amy's life minus the catch up sleep: Nothing major going on. Just the typical run of the mill drama.;-)
I didn't go to power yoga class tonight. The weather is rainy and dreary. Plus, my evening schedule is all messed up with having to teach Phil what and how to teach the twins.
Today is officially Friday. But, I'll let Tracy start Friday's check-in. That means today is L&B plus ARX. I can't wait for recovery week!!!
Traci-X: If you're checking in... Sorry I missed you before you left! I'll just have to wait until you return to chat as much as possible before it's my turn to leave. Have a great vacation!!! LOL about the sleeping arrangements. I hope you made sure to wash off your mascara before you go to bed.;-)
Laurie-XX: My Fair Lady is a great musical!!! Hope you all had a fun girls night out! I've only had time to preview the Total Body video of BBC. I wasn't impressed. But, things always look easier in bed!!! Not that it looked easy. It looked boring and too much of the same move for a minute or two. What's your thoughts on that one? LOL on keeping your dog under control with a hot dog. OH! Did you watch Top Chef this season? I'm so glad Hung won!!!! No, it's not because he's my brother from another mother. LOL I really liked him and totally understood where he was coming from. Did you read Anthony Bourdain's blog covering it. OMW! That man is so freaking funny and spot on!
Debra-X: What all did you do at Chapel Hill? Dish... How many guys hit on you during your after lunch cat walk?}( :+ I've been thinking about your future career. I realized this week that I've only got 6-7 years to save up enough money (~ $30,000)for dd's dental implants. Perhaps, I'll learn how to do Thail massage while I'm in Thailand and make my fortune when I return. Wanna join me?

It's a thought.
Carol: I must have missed something. This happens when I'm not posting every hour! LOL Why is your husband being a wonderful man waking up earlier? Whatever the reason, it was nice to hear a husband be complimented. Oh, I love your son's photo blog and art pictures. It's amazing what modern medical science and technology can accomplish! Nathan looks great! We are doing earth science this year. I had originally wanted to do it last year along with Apologia Astronomy. But, we got burnt out with science every day. So, it's on this year's agenda. We're using A Child's Geography: Explore His Earth by Ann Voskamp. The girls and I have enjoyed it so far. It's very Charlotte Masony. We read, they narrate, make little postcards to home, and do the crafts and activities. We haven't bought or borrowed related books yet. I'll let grandmom do that with the twins.
Jeanette-X: Are you ready for Saturday's big party? How sweet of you all to celebrate the end of his apprenticeship. We didn't do that for Phil. His dad retired the same day when Phil became a journeyman. Come to think of it. We didn't have a retirement party for his dad either. We just went to the local bar and they had a few drinks. I was pregnant at the time. (What's new!) I have no idea why I'm feeling so stressed. At first I thought it was TTOM. I think it's just a combination of everything, lack of sleep, and not feeling 100%. I'm noticing that I'm coming off very short and blunt. I'll snap out of it soon! I hope that bug is gone by now! I can't believe you missed golf! Well, good! You made it to last Oct. 10th's class. LOL
Nicole-X: Having faith in God is such a comfort in times like these! Her dancing with her dh is a beautiful thought!!! How's your back feeling? Oh HUGS!!!!!!!! How about a nice Thai massage when I return?
Amy: What are parallettes? If I spelled it correctly, it's only because I copied and pasted it from your post! Can't be getting things mixed up. (platemates and playmates) How'd your stomach handle pizza and wine? Hope you had a nice time with dh. OoooLaaaLaaa
Sandra-X: Puleeze! Barry doesn't hold a candle to
my Tony.}( Drats! I'm caught! Nothing gets by you! No problem... I'll do it right after your finished doing your set of 45 push ups, 20 terminators, and 4 minutes of Dreya rolls.

Don't worry. I haven't subbed yet! Paitently awaiting my new Cathes!!! How's the protein increase going? My neighbor had the same problem getting enough protein in his diet when he went vegan. He ended up going back to meats when he found himself in a crying, hormonal mess at work over run of the mill drama. Hey! Maybe, that's my problem? Not enough protein.
Okay, it's after 3:30. I better will myself to sleep. See you all later! Friday (today) is going to be a long day! Dd is getting her shots, homeschool, then off to a fall party for Bible club. Candy hunt in a pile of leaves, games, races, hay ride, damp, cold, junk food, singing (I can't sing!) Oh joy! Yes, you detect sarcasm. Hopefully, I'll be able to put on my best game face come tomorrow evening!!!!
Hi to all the ladies I missed!!!! Tracy, Lea, Swifty (miss you!), TG, and ???? I think that's everyone.
Ballistic Hugs to ALL!
Wendy