what's up with everyone?

it's 12:16 my time and everyone is still sleeping.....another one of those I can't sleep nights for me....ugh....

It's 2:57 here and still trying to sleep.  I have to get up at 6 am.  Last night it was the same things I finally got to sleep around 3:30. Last night when I couldn't sleep I watched 3 different episodes of Big Medicine. I had a meeting right after work then we went for a walk then went to K-Mart and Wal-Mart so I know I got plenty of exercise walking around those stores.  We bought an umbrella thing for our outside table. Hope everyone else is sleeping. Barb

is this the thread for today or what????? it is 0521 and i am up. i have to be at work at 9 to open well actually before so ill get there at 0810. but starbucks first. Not much going on today but work and then home at around 5pm. i got some good news. My nephew that lives in Michigan proposed to his girlfriend over the weekend. theres going to be a wedding in Augest of 09. Maybe my daughter will get a hint????? Carla

Good morning Darlene! I must say that I slept all night for a change. I think I have just run myself ragged lately. It felt good to wake up this morning and realize that I had slept through the entire night.  I haven't been able to post much lately. If I have had a free moment, a baby has demanded my attention. N is still in the hospital so I am doing my time helping my son with LP. I have enjoyed every moent having LP, but I must admit I am tired. This weekend he and I will travel to celebrate my mother's 80th birthday. My mother has seen the baby only recently. No one else in my family has seen him yet. I am a little wary of the family gathering, but this is about my mother. I am staying focused on that.  I hope everyone has a warm and dry Tuesday. It is cold and rainy here. Smooches!!!!

LP and Grandma Aime on a roadtrip! Have a great time.

pictures, we want pictures......

i didn't sleep well either-bummer! last nite was DAR mtg- food was lousy but the company was interesting! the registrar and i will meet friday afternoon to finalize my application.that is exciting!and that was the last official mtg of the spring.i took minutes again and have informally been asked to take over the job of recording secretary- i said yes...so remind me later if i start grumping!!!! i don't think i know anything new yet today so i'll check back in later---and i def feel a nap coming on after work today!!!!! hugs and prayers from ohio!

Wow, it must have been the night for it. I didn't get to sleep until after 11, then woke up at 3:30 to pee and couldn't get back to sleep again until about 5. Then my alarm goes off at 5:30. To top it off I can't have any coffee yet because I have to get a fasting blood test on my way to work!! I can feel an early night coming on tonight.

Hey Darlene,

You are not alone! I've been up for hours. Too much going on in my head: sold the house, picked out cabinets, wood will be hickory with a Sienna (light) stain. Picked out appliances, made decisions about plumbing and electrical. House is framed and sided, roofing starts tomorrow. Picked out roofing color today too.

And in the midst of this two more families have looked at our house that already has a contract pending. . . Me thinks perhaps we listed it a bit low? Oh well, hopefully it is sold. Inspection should be tomorrow. We'll get the "to do" list after that. Hope nothing really expensive shows up on this over 50 year old house.

Packed two bags this am: one for Hannah and Clara's for the next three days. Then a big one for the cruise with an empty stowed inside for goodies that I know I'll find to bring home! Packed rain gear, boots, camera, way too many clothes, fancy stuff (thank you Janet!), a book in case I have any down time. . . did I say way too many clothes? The great thing about a cruise is once you unpack that's it. No hauling that suitcase around again until we get off in a week. When we took the cruise 5 years ago I grazed from one end of the ship to the other and still lost 6 lbs. I am so geographically challenged that I always took the wrong direction and ended up walking miles and miles to get anywhere on the ship! Hope it works this time. I'm going to concentrate on those hikes and shore excursions that I could only wistfully dream about last time. eing 180 lbs lighter will make an incredible difference. May I never forget and always make the most of each day of this new, renewed life! I'm taking a Mendenhall River float trip out of Juneau and a wildlife boat trip out of Sitka. Hope to do lots of hiking, walking, taking pictures, . . . .

I pick up my college roomie from Dallas (also about a 4th cousin, long story) and her 90 yr old mom on Friday at SeaTac airport. We'll celebrate that 90th birthday with dinner at the Space Needle Friday evening early. Then on board about 1pm on Saturday, setting sail at 4pm. 

I'll miss stopping in here even tho I haven't been here much the past few months. I'll try to catch a few at Hannah and Clara's but those wee ones keep everyone hopping!

Darlene, Is there a tall, dark Armenian in your future(or present)? Curious about the request for delicious dishes. Wondered if you're trying to catch one with your culinary skills, beauty, wit, and charm! You know, catch and release is a pretty good thing for the catcher. Not sure how good it is for the "releasee."  Am I talking fish or Armenians? I think I need to try to get some more sleep, but I think I'll just make some coffee instead. Hugs,

Hi Karen! Have fun on your visit and adventure. I used to live in Fairbanks when my son was small. Was a whole different world. Your house sounds exciting! What with work and just keeping up with "have to" chores, I don't get to do too many fun things. Too much laying on my bed...I haven't scrapbooked since the weekend I went with my sis. About 3 weeks ago. I did plant a bunch of plants in pots Sunday. Anywho, have a great time, Adventure away! Cheryl