Monday, December 19, 2011

[12/19/11]

1) Letting Bridget on the bed
2) Wrapping Christmas gifts
3) Killing her with kindness
4) Trying a new recipe off TV
5) Kristin Chenoweth's humor

Sunday, December 18, 2011

[12/18/11]

1) Cuddles with Bridget
2) Creating my timeline
3) CZ Pres. Vaclav Havel
4) Crying for all of 2011
5) Creating short stories

[12/17/11]

1) Pushing through allergies
2) Sending a Christmas card
3) Wrapping Xmas presents
4) Kwajalein's 50th birthday
5) Painting of a masterpiece

[12/16/11]

1) A Hummer Limo for 10
2) The Grand Spa package
3) Nap time with Carrie D.
4) Stacy's dress vs appetite
5) The irreverent Jenny TB

[12/15/11]

1) Caffeine assistance
2) Auto mechanic help
3) Nadia's organization
4) Packing sandwiches
5) Willow Bend lights

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

[12/14/11]

1) Ridding of old mattress
2) Doggy steps for a couch
3) Peanuts Xmas ornament
4) A willingness to network
5) Walking old school halls

[12/13/11]

1) Scrubs/Peanuts show
2) Spinach/artichoke dip
3) Condolences a padres
4) Goodbyes to Berenice
5) Sleep before midnight

Monday, December 12, 2011

[12/12/11]

1) Christian & Berenice
2) James Avery jewelry
3) Loading Flickr shots
4) Flowers from my dh
5) Grilled Cheesus care

Sunday, December 11, 2011

[12/11/11]

1) FUCD old school
2) Carrie and Chris
3) Nathan's return
4) Breakfast dinner
5) Brittany S. Pierce

[12/10/11]

1) Sleeping in (for a long time)
2) Phone Sex vs. Crotch Punch
3) The Seminar Class Reception
4) Private celebration at Carrie's
5) 'Laughter through tears' toasts

Friday, December 9, 2011

[12/9/11]

1) Disheveled Tresses
2) Lunch with Grover
3) Catering a funeral
4) Kristin Chenoweth
5) A bed all to myself

[12/8/11]

1) Lennon: 31 years later
2) Wrapping, with carols
3) Tickles at chiropractor
4) Last-minute shopping
5) Wearing the Santa hat

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

[12/7/11]

1) Being believed
2) Making sense
3) Former student
4) Dusted rooms
5) Plans for sleep

[12/6/11]

1) Long overdue hug for Carrie D
2) Copy of photo for an obituary
3) Van, not needing any  stitches
4) Retelling of Simpsons episode
5) Conception after 20 years TTC

Monday, December 5, 2011

[12/5/11]

1) A second chance at sleep
2) Running needed errands
3) Planning for a funeral :(
4) Healing texts with Carrie
5) Hot chocolate for winter

[12/4/11]

1) The end of Bob's suffering
2) Sunday morning in Hockley
3) Kiddie grilled cheese lunch
4) Reunions with Baby Bridget
5) Being back in our own bed

[12/3/11]

1) Florida billboards/drinking
2) Decision to go "all the way"
3) Godot talk with a 'WAITER'
4) Uhaul anti-coverage at DQ
5) Reunion with Rony at 1am

[12/2/11]

1) Respect for postcard stamps
2) 2nd day at Legoland, Florida
3) Garden frogs for Ann Smith
4) "Breaking Dawn" transitions
5) Early to bed... Early to rise...

Thursday, December 1, 2011

[12/1/11]

1) Legoland Florida, day one
2) Stocking stuffer plethora
3) My solo roller coaster ride
4) Gilmore family postcards
5) My own 'Big Bang' theory

[11/30/11]

1) Granddaddy's approval
2) Orange groves all over
3) Kissimmee instructions
4) A really good salad bar
5) Maintenance man calls

[11/29/11]

1) Waking up in Patsy's house
2) Free breakfasts at Rooster's
3) Granddaddy's grave flowers
4) Copies of old family photos
5) Haven and the puzzle piece

[11/28/11]

1) Paula's tears of goodbye
2) Miles of GA countryside
3) Introducing my husband
4) Familiar, yet different too
5) Sleeping in Patsy's house

Sunday, November 27, 2011

[11/27/11]

1) Holly as our waitress
2) Savannah UU Church
3) Good talks with Paula
4) Pearle's Elegant Pelican
5) How I Met Your Mother

Saturday, November 26, 2011

[11/26/11]

1) Vows to maintain contact
2) Mossy trees by the ocean
3) Buying houses with Paula
4) A room just above Janie's
5) Walks through Savannah

Friday, November 25, 2011

[11/25/11]

1) Checking off two more states
2) River house in Richmond Hill
3) Reunion with extended family
4) Putting up the Christmas tree
5) Talking with M'ynne and Bob

Thursday, November 24, 2011

[11/24/11]

1) A day for giving thanks
2) First Sudoku attempt
3) Texts to loved ones
4) Our holiday dinner
5) Old photo albums

[11/23/11]

1) The Cryptoquote puzzle
2) Intro to Ollie's shopping
3) Spiritual talk with Nancy
4) Calls with my Aunt Paula
5) 3-hour massage to relax

[11/22/11]

1) Birth mom with adoption plan
2) Uncle Bob McAlister's birthday
3) Feeling at home at Dad's house
4) Study of Love Cards with Alyssa
5) Remembering John F. Kennedy

[11/21/11]

1) Free continental breakfast
2) Our hours-long discussion
3) Share of fries and a shake
4) Driving through Tennessee
5) Shout out to Matt "Animal"

Sunday, November 20, 2011

[11/20/11]

1) Dropping Bridget off at Sarah's
2) Navigating a cross-country trip
3) "Son of a Witch" read by author
4) Not bothering to learn #68's ID
5) A room with hot water upgrade

[11/19/11]

1) A niece who can hit 'snooze'
2) Cards to bring Cousin Isaac
3) Missing Rony, 1 minute away
4) Grammar lessons on... LOL
5) Bridget's "help" with packing

Friday, November 18, 2011

[11/18/11]

1) Packing for dog
2) Avoiding ticket
3) Cinderella tales
4) Toe nail polish
5) Twilight movies

[11/17/11]

1) Tire upgrading
2) Online contact
3) Jeopardy time
4) Indian dinners
5) Tip/Reward jar

Thursday, November 17, 2011

[11/16/11]

1) Rony with "Dorothy" bows
2) Catch up lunch with Nadia
3) Lie-downs (if not naptime)
4) A vacation... Not guilt trips
5) Rolling with my guys again

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

[11/15/11]

1) Driving him to work
2) An available boarder
3) Katniss, at 15th level
4) Reservations for visit
5) Separation blankets

Monday, November 14, 2011

[11/14/11]

1) Dreams about George Michael ;)
2) 1980's music station on Pandora
3) Being back in original D&D group
4) Cinnamon Apple Quinoa Porridge
5) Enjoying our quality time together

Sunday, November 13, 2011

[11/13/11]

1) Sharing joy at church
2) Breakfast at any time
3) Social network friend
4) Playmates for Bridget
5) "Your Highness" cast

[11/12/11]

1) A simple, new haircut
2) Grocery store partner
3) Spinach artichoke dip
4) "Memphis Belle" cast
5) Advil PM for bedtime

Friday, November 11, 2011

[11/11/11]

1) Ancient Incan calendar
2) Brista's wedding day!!!
3) Twitterverse to vent to
4) Brushing off the ashes
5) "Puss In Boots" movie

[11/10/11]

1) Seriousness of soap operas
2) Reservation for Legoland FL
3) Pints of TCBY frozen yogurt
4) Lessons on doggy discipline
5) Crying at end of good book

[11/9/11]

1) The Dixie House in Lakewood
2) Standing ground with mom :S
3) Asking for help, and getting it
4) "The Big Bang Theory" humor
5) Invite to holiday with heretics

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

[11/8/11]

1) Waking, ready to face day
2) A Dr who mutters "Fuck!"
3) Getting over 140-pill toss
4) A proper welcome home
5) My self-imposed bedtime

Monday, November 7, 2011

[11/7/11]

1) Carpool hugs goodbye
2) Getting it all out (puke)
3) Crazy English teachers
4) Open eyes on highway
5) Being in our bed again

Sunday, November 6, 2011

[11/6/11]

1) An extra hour from falling back
2) Kevin, at church, in his element
3) Walks (and talks) with Savannah
4) Fashion advice from 2nd grader
5) Late TV viewings with little sister

Saturday, November 5, 2011

[11/5/11]

1) Ear plugs that do work
2) Gilmore family photos
3) Get well/don't die card
4) Outside alphabet game
5) The art of compromise

Friday, November 4, 2011

[11/4/11]

1) A miracle awakening
2) "Aunt Marta" cheers
3) Great sister discussion
4) Buddy the Elf's belch
5) My own private show

[11/3/11]

1) Fiber One bowl
2) Sir's graduates
3) Bridget cuddle
4) Migraine relief
5) My guest room

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

[11/2/11]

1) Adjustments that last a day
2) Being a Jones, not Kennedy
3) Getting up and getting out
4) Someone who understands
5) Voice messages from Patsy

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

[11/1/11]

1) Creating Cages and Wings
2) 5 and a 1/2 years birthday
3) Memories of Uncle Frankie
4) New teacher jobs in Alaska
5) Phone calls with my sister

Monday, October 31, 2011

[10/31/11]

1) Halloween/Samhain Day
2) 21 lbs of weight dropped
3) This year costumes ideas
4) Last-minute decorations
5) Self-permission to RIP :'(

Sunday, October 30, 2011

[10/30/11]

1) Sleeping in late (again)
2) Sharing similar dreams
3) Wicked Day anniversary
4) 1,000 Zombie Mud Pile
5) Grace under pressure

[10/29/11]

1) Sleeping in until 7, then 1
2) Mustering a sunny shower
3) Being too full for an apple
4) Toy shopping with Tiffany
5) Creating a new character

Saturday, October 29, 2011

[10/28/11]

1) Enjoying some "Fame"
2) Confirming my beliefs
3) Getting into character
4) Two guys "spooning"
5) The better team's win

Friday, October 28, 2011

[10/27/11]

1) Completing a "to-do" list
2) Brief lunch with Bobby B
3) "In the Heights" car jams
4) Digging in a packed mine
5) The stresses of Game Six

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

[10/26/11]

1) Barenaked Ladies songs
2) Solution to travel jigsaw
3) Another jaw adjustment
4) An exterminated house
5) A Hump Day Date Night

[10/25/11]

1) Paula's voice (in 3 very brief calls)
2) Realization that enemy is yourself
3) Plan to see the south with Nathan
4) 'Dancing with the Broadway Stars'
5) Falling asleep with a book in hand

Monday, October 24, 2011

[10/24/11]

1) Serving breakfast in bed
2) 39/63 months together
3) A sequel, 'Catching Fire'
4) Dr. Watson and Holmes
5) Finding lost little sisters

[10/22/11]

1) Serendipity sleeping
2) Grizzly bear studies
3) Sidney Poitier roles
4) Harry Potter Legos
5) Caroline catch-up

[10/23/11]

1) Sleeping for almost 12 hours
2) Last-minute reminder to play
3) Upgrading character to Lvl 5
4) Winning 1st Ebay bidding war
5) Becoming HAGs (godparents)

Friday, October 21, 2011

[10/21/11]

1) My jaw, put back in place
2) Puppy talking in its sleep
3) Holding Bev accountable
4) Filling in arch of my back
5) The Simpsons, Season 11

Thursday, October 20, 2011

[10/20/11]

1) Celebrating Paula and Mandy
2) Trading contact info with ANJ
3) Attempts to reclaim my voice
4) Gloria's famous black beans
5) You bet "Jurassic Park" jokes

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

[10/19/11]

1) A cold rather than flu(?)
2) The Sherwins' back yard
3) Ordering flowers online
4) Jay and Silent Bob films
5) Leaving a porch light on

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

[10/18/11]

1) A substitute a for Diet Coke
2) Working on the Chain Gang
3) Salty warm H2O in Neti-pot
4) Phone repairs (by husband)
5) Attempts to remain positive

Monday, October 17, 2011

[10/17/11]

1) Enough stamps for mail
2) Catch-up with Carrie D
3) Reese's avocado cups
4) Texts with my sisters
5) The Hunger Games

Sunday, October 16, 2011

[10/16/11]

1) Fixing Kirby's collar
2) Basmati rice recipe
3) Cleaning for guests
4) DnD, after 4 weeks
5) Braum's ice cream

[10/15/11]

1) Recognition of babies
2) Curry aroma in house
3) The best cliffhangers
4) 3 complete Lego sets
5) The hour-long spoon

Friday, October 14, 2011

[10/14/11]

1) My first tweet from Savannah
2) Comfort through Angie's loss
3) Lego architecture and design
4) Personalized Thank You cards
5) "Inception" for less than $100

[10/13/11]

1) TCB with my animals' health
2) Another "Psyche"d season :)
3) Sharing MG's abandonment
4) Not being as drunk as I feel
5) A night with old Serendipity

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

[10/12/11]

1) Cheesy bowl of grits
2) My day/night alone
3) Making nice with LC
4) Lego Gringott's Bank
5) 2 late night showers

[10/11/11]

1) A good night's sleep
2) Dreams that inspire
3) Super healthy lunch
4) A brand new journal
5) An aroma of cookies

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

[10/10/11]

1) A ride to my Drs. appointments
2) Plans to wean me off narcotics
3) Throwing up (when it's needed)
4) News that I'm endo/cancer free
5) Strawberry Twizzlers as a straw

Sunday, October 9, 2011

[10/9/11]

1) Making nice, then letting go
2) John Lennon's 71st birthday
3) Paul McCartney's marriages
4) Extra episodes of 'Lie To Me'
5) Self-comfort on a hard day

[10/7/11]

1) One last morning with Dad
2) An uninterrupted Jeopardy
3) Making progress in reading
4) Therapy through literature
5) Nathan home for weekend

[10/8/11]

1) Hosting Second Saturday Sisters
2) Compare/Contrast on literature
3) Just lying there while he sleeps
4) Introducing Nathan to America
5) Harry Potter and The Knight Bus

Friday, October 7, 2011

[10/6/11]

1) Dad's not too watery oatmeal
2) Getting out to see the flowers
3) Obedient dogs and good girls
4) Knowing him better than that
5) Love between a man and wife

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

[10/5/11]

1) Early morning tweets
2) Two naps with Bridget
3) Field trip to pharmacy
4) Sleeping through pain
5) Night alone with Dad

[10/4/11]

1) Calling a bitch what she is
2) Dad's agreement on issues
3) Catching the manipulator
4) Reading past difficult topic
5) Tuesday with Meggy calls

Monday, October 3, 2011

[10/3/11]

1) Getting dressed barely in time
2) Peter's distinct pronunciation
3) Laughter (in place of loathing)
4) More lasagna than we can eat
5) Gathering around a television

[10/2/11]

1) Anticipation of Dad's arrival
2) Sarah Palin's stitch-snapper
3) Stephen Sondheim musicals
4) LD's laundry basket delivery
5) "Prohibition" series on PBS

Saturday, October 1, 2011

[10/1/11]

1) Nathan's 30% Lego discount
2) Housekeeping and yard work
3) Katy's company (and carbs!)
4) Cari's adventure/ride to DFW
5) Brother Bob's care packages

Friday, September 30, 2011

[9/30/11]

1) Tortellini for breakfast
2) A Poodle Lady reunion
3) Avoiding agoraphobia
4) Mrs. Roper caftan garb
5) Renee Zellweger films

Thursday, September 29, 2011

[9/29/11]

1) Giving in to more sleep time
2) A property like Gosford Park
3) Ice packs AND heating pads
4) Recognition of mood swings
5) Giving thanks early this year

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

[9/28/11]

1) "Hot In Cleveland" marathon
2) Ridding last of the anesthesia
3) Cari's quick Clara Barton skills
4) Toughness despite great pain
5) Girls Night In while boys play

[9/27/11]

1) The smell of blueberry muffins
2) Swapping stories with Stacy W
3) Capt. Hammer vs. Dr. Horrible
4) Discussion of hunting/ fishing
5) 30 minutes of quiet alone time

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

[9/26/11]

1) Rev Kev's birthday
2) Sister Cari's arrival
3) Responses to Love
4) Really getting along
5) Going to sleep first

Sunday, September 25, 2011

[9/25/11]

1) Dr's release to go home
2) WR Girls annual reunion
3) No more knife throwing
4) MIL and LIL sis as guests
5) Letting go of my Bricks

[9/24/11]

1) Dr. Bertrand's frankness
2) "Runaway Bride" on TV
3) 6 hospital visitors today
4) Shake + broccoli = farts
5) Hanging out with Natalie

Friday, September 23, 2011

[9/23/11

1) The Autumnal Equinox
2) Doctors who joke back
3) Taking a "leap of faith"
4) Bobby's hospital visits
5) Attempt at 8-hour rest

Thursday, September 22, 2011

[9/22/11]

1) House call for fluids
2) Hanging with my MIL
3) Broccoli rice casserole
4) Prayers with Rev Kev
5) Surgery preparation

[9/21/11]

1) Crossing off list
2) Helping a friend
3) Stomaching Joe's
4) 'Modern Family'
5) good, long talks

[9/20/11]

1) I
2) totally
3) forgot
4) to
5) blog

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

[9/19/11]

1) Rev Kev as a brother-in-law
2) Getting dog samples for lab
3) Unexpected call from Libby
4) A $4 sell to Half Price Books
5) Seeing Dr. after 2-hour wait

Monday, September 19, 2011

[9/18/11]

1) "The Kite Runner" with K
2) A week (or 3) off of DnD
3) Some-day clothes stacks
4) Dusting with extensions
5) Much-needed rain storm

Sunday, September 18, 2011

[9/17/11]

1) 90-min phone chat with Katrina
2) Yet another Bobboo CHECK off
3) A frienemy's invitation to lunch
4) Thorough cleaning of the office
5) Long-term planning grocery list

Saturday, September 17, 2011

[9/16/11]

1) Cake-style chocolate doughnuts
2) Mom modeling her bday t-shirt
3) GrandpappyN's twitter surprise
4) Wheel of Fortune genius/spoiler
5) An extra "Twilight" finale novella

Friday, September 16, 2011

[9/15/11]

1) Making amends for mistake
2) Lesson on principle/escrow
3) Permission to eat whatever
4) My young dog earning trust
5) Nursing via Cream of Wheat

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

[9/14/11]

1) Getting up with 7:00am alarm
2) Giving the benefit of the doubt
3) A receipt that makes me smile
4) Dr. who keeps my best interest
5) Braums, DQ and Sonic option

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

[9/13/11]

1) Appreciation for those who get me
2) Tolerance for those who just don't
3) Tears that come from love and joy
4) Bargain shopping for pet supplies
5) Big Cat Diary with our cats nearby

[9/12/11]

1) The #9 with potato
2) Surprising my doctor
3) Chili's with Chucky
4) Making people think
5) Sushi from Kroger

Monday, September 12, 2011

[9/11/11]

1) Remembering the lives lost, by name
2) Separation of church and extremists
3) Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church
4)  Foil sword fighting by Freebirds boys
5) Leaving the room, not speaking mind

Sunday, September 11, 2011

[9/10/11]

1) The Kite Runner objective
2) Kwajalein's new job offer
3) Displaying family photos
4) Stacy's honeymoon news
5) Tolerance of village idiot

Saturday, September 10, 2011

[9/9/11]

1) Small talk at Donanne's desk
2) Love Letters to the Gilmores
3) Leila's new "Art is Life" shirt
4) 'Butter crust' Picasso's pizza
5) Hitting the pillow exhausted

Thursday, September 8, 2011

[9/8/11]

1) Preparing guest room
2) Recognition of an ulcer
3) Bridget Jones' admirers
4) Online mansions realty
5) Veggie chili Olé potato

[9/7/11]

1) An advocate on my side
2) Cari's tickets to visit me
3) Dad keeping aunt aware
4) Wicked little references
5) Getting a little less sleep

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

[9/6/11]

1) Safety in Natalie's neighborhood
2) Doctors who return phone calls
3) Hallmark cards and ornaments
4) A best friend who accepts me
5) Weighing the pros and cons

Sunday, September 4, 2011

[9/4/11]

1) Moment of Nature
2) Groceries for week
3) Colorful new shirts
4) Assortment of soda
5) Getting 2nd chance

Saturday, September 3, 2011

[9/3/11]

1) 3-hour conversation before bed
2) Help through near fainting spell
3) Lego block design groom's cake
4) My courageous Oz companions
5) Finding my little sisters ('93-'95)

[9/2/11]

1) Taking my dogs for a 2 windows drive-thru
2) Sami calling me one of the coolest humans
3) Double winners of a Showcase Showdown
4) Hearing Patsy's love flow from 4 states away
4) Pregnancy success for my dear tweep Angie

Thursday, September 1, 2011

[9/1/11]

1) Last serving of a syrup bottle
2) Nadia and Maddy's company
3) Elimination of all advertisers
4) The many wives of Henry VIII
5) Memories of Cari (and Dylan)

[8/31/11]

1) Making future plans
2) Free text messaging
3) A prioritized patient
4) Double doggy kisses
5) Phone calls to Patsy

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

[8/30/11]

1) Early calls to Dr's office
2) Spacing out prescription
3) Double veggie spring rolls
4) maps.google.com routes
5) Back to the Future films

[8/29/11]

1) Sounds of rain on the roof
2) Nodding through rambling
3) Kicking ass at Kids Jeopardy
4) Heating pad, flanking dogs
5) Veggie bacon sausage pizza

Sunday, August 28, 2011

[8/28/11]

1) Sunday morning television
2) New cat nip and chew stick
3) Nursing a hungover puppy
4) Defending my portion size
5) Sleeping thru a DnD attack

Saturday, August 27, 2011

[8/27/11]

1) Remembering Ramona
2) Stacy's wedding, finally
3) Oven-baked corn dogs
4) Leveling up characters
5) Jeff's non-narcotic help

Friday, August 26, 2011

[8/26/11]

1) Attempts to get enough sleep
2) Engagement in rising action
3) Correspondence with friends
4) Making multiple travel plans
5) Iron Man 2 (with distractions)

[8/25/11]

1) Syrupy edges of plate
2) Dollhouse furnishings
3) Get Well Card surprise
4) Freebirds celebrations
5) Fixing scratched DVDs

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

[8/24/11]

1) The Bark and Purr
2) Whataburger meals
3) Bumping up appts
4) Percocet, as needed
5) Political comedy :)

[8/23/11]

1) Bridget Jones's First Birthday
2) Company while stuck in bed
3) A "Get Well" card from Sara
4) Sicilianos personal delivery
5) Holding hands all night long

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

[8/22/11]

1) The first day of school
2) Nadia, sorting my mail
3) Maddie and DnD dice
4) 'Survivors' on the BBC
5) Marking my calendars

Sunday, August 21, 2011

[8/21/11]

1) Recovering from a night out
2) Phone call to my Aunt Paula
3) Wikipedia bios on 80s stars
4) Hydrocodon, as prescribed
5) Sounds of laughter in house

Saturday, August 20, 2011

[8/20/11]

1) Broadway star dreams
2) Sweet Caroline wishes
3) Mom, a giddy groupie
4) Noel Stookey concert
5) The Hugworks charity

Friday, August 19, 2011

[8/19/11]

1) Permitting a caretaker to care for herself
2) Dad, encouraging me to rise, for Jeopardy
3) A day to sleep through the suffering
4) Real connections with old and new friends
5) "Knight & Day" out in the living room

Thursday, August 18, 2011

[8/18/11]

1) Sleeping in, through Jeopardy
2) Nadia and Maddie's hospitality
3) Eating a real meal after 3 days
4) Revisions/additions to my will
5) Theo's tough love life lessons

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

[8/17/11]

1) Nathan, dressed up for clients
2) Sounds of Carrie and my dogs
3) Mom, stepping in to help out
4) Facebook and Twitter support
5) Much needed steamy showers

[8/16/11]

1) Waking to hospital bracelets
2) Nathan, using 1 last sick day
3) Trashcan within arm's reach
4) On-call Dr and 24 hour CVS
5) An anti-nausea medication

[8/15/11]

1) Feeling productive
2) A 'just in case' pad
3) Dust-free bedroom
4) The Beatles' "Help!"
5) Emergency surgery

Sunday, August 14, 2011

[8/14/11]

1) An early Sunday morning nap
2) Grocery shopping thru pains
3) Oven-baked veggie corn dogs
4) Rolling with a new DnD group
5) Reminder to pay student loan

[8/13/11]

1) Rain after months without
2) Anti-Diarrhea medications
3) Jozlynn and her Granny K
4) Bobby's old/new floorplan
5) An "Adult" comedy routine

Friday, August 12, 2011

[8/12/11]

1) 11 years of Kevin "STEEL"ing
2) Trading cars with my hubby
3) Seeing "The Help" with Mom
4) Forgiveness for door ignore
5) Not being "Black Swan" mad

Thursday, August 11, 2011

[8/11/11]

1) Starting Metformin medication
2) Naps, or (Why not?!) two naps
3) Twisted Cysters' Twitter group
4) I Like Big Bots! Think Geek tee
5) Looking forward to Date Night

[8/10/11]

1) An extra blanket
2) Emailing my Dad
3) Friendly dreams
4) 2 Bean burritos
5) My bendy straw

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

[8/9/11]

1) Block of cheese in red wax
2) My husband on front page
3) Really listening to a friend
4) Honest talk about children
5) Crosswords and Bill Cosby

Monday, August 8, 2011

[8/8/11]

1) Weighing in at 2.6 lbs less
2) Tricking dogs to sneak out
3) Sorting baby clothes piles
4) Manning up refridgerator
5) Glee and Broadway songs

[8/7/11]

1) Waking up early to help pack
2) Lulu's Half Price Book's finds
3) Goodbye group family photo
4) Rockin' out on the new Roku
5) A new DnD group on Sunday

Saturday, August 6, 2011

[8/6/11]

1) Book bonding with Sarah
2) Frozen yogurt on hot day
3) Ponyo (with commentary)
4) Luisa's visit to Casa Jones
5) Serenading G-pa on Skype

[8/5/11]

1) Hubby bringing meds to bed
2) An adjustment (chiropractic)
3) Dogs enjoying AC on joyride
4) Friday soap opera cliffhanger
5) Hearing pal's concern as love

Thursday, August 4, 2011

[8/4/11]

1) When he works from home
2) My really yummy sandwich
3) Newly reorganized magnets
4) Very frank medical opinion
5) "10 Items or Less" in bed ;-)

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

[8/3/11]

1) Waking, an employed woman
2) ESL Newcomers memories <3
3) Vampire vs. Werewolf quizzes
4) Lunches with Leela and Anjaly
5) Staying home and out of heat

[8/2/11]

1) Dad's "actual" birthday
2) AISD's Sub Orientation
3) Standing in my right(s)
4) Proud friends & family
5) "Coupling" before bed

[8/1/11]

1) Crossword puzzles at 4am
2) Two dogs sleeping on me
3) Weight loss commitments
4) Program writing husband
5) Rony, sleeping in her bed

Monday, August 1, 2011

[7/31/11]

1) Forgiving a puppy's bladder
2) Final Whataburger taquitos
3) Celebrating Stacy's love life
4) Fox's Sunday Nite cartoons
5) Rooms for family & friends

Saturday, July 30, 2011

[7/30/11]

1) Sleeping almost 11 hours
2) Mi Cocina enchiladas
3) Sharing my Bucket List
4) Real-life superheroes
5) Coloring my own designs

Friday, July 29, 2011

[7/29/11]

1) Getting up early
2) Greeting card(s)
3) Thinking games
4) Taking my book
5) Survival skills :O

[7/28/11]

1) Waking from a horrible assault
2) Hanging artwork in guest room
3) Collecting friends on facebook
4) One more Thursday date night
5) Being able to reach the remote

Thursday, July 28, 2011

[7/27/11]

1) Errands run with two dogs in car
2) Plans for fulfilling my Bucket List
3) Making our house a home for two
4) 2 years of dreaming coming true
5) Getting past an unintended upset

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

[7/26/11]

1) Causing a commotion (in dream)
2) Finding Fawkes the Phoenix Lego
3) Numerous attempts to rid fatigue
4) Sharing last serving of ice cream
5) Going to bed with Ally McBeal :)

Monday, July 25, 2011

[7/25/11]

1) Surprise of yummy leftovers
2) Getting groceries in 104 temp
3) Doctor who does her research
4) Broadway by way of Pandora
5) Fresh, clean sheets on a bed

[7/24/11]

1) Celebrating 3 years of marriage
2) Sharing a joy with congregation
3) Balloon animals, cars, and kids
4) Have You Met Miss Jones? song
5) Sharing day with GLAD couples

[7/23/11]

1) Indiana Jones at the leather store
2) "Who's Seducing Whom?" framed
3) Hedda Gabler as Norway heroine
4) Blithe Spirit for a laugh (at color)
5) Celebrating 30 mins before 12:00

Saturday, July 23, 2011

[7/22/11]

1) Little Jairy Seinfeld's humor
2) Receptionist's reminder call
3) Suze Orman's own Showcase
4) Leftovers as good as original
5) Game Night with McInnises

Thursday, July 21, 2011

[7/21/11]

1) Victorian Sesame Street dreams
2) Fixing my internet issues myself
3) The very last Harry Potter movie
4) A dog's devotion to her mistress
5) Kindness from my ol' pall Bhyllx

[7/20/11]

1) Medicine that (eventually) works
2) Giving myself a day for grieving
3) Making a reasonable Bucket List
4) A big ol' bowl of salad for dinner
5) Naughty messages to my husbby

[7/19/11]

1) Christian's last year as minor
2) Christi as friend & confidant
3) Remembering Robert Jones
4) Not saying Goodbye to Meg
5) Getting a good night's sleep

Monday, July 18, 2011

[7/18/11]

1) A kiss that lasts all morning
2) A cute ball of fur loving me
3) Natural frame and matting
4) A lot of leather suggestions
5) Self-enforced early bedtime

[7/17/11]

1) Somebody's new-mowed lawn
2) Relaxation, if not enough sleep
3) New inspiration for architecture
4) Old and new faves on Pandora
5) The true Watson family tartan

Saturday, July 16, 2011

[7/16/11]

1) Legos Score at a Garage Sale
2) Sleeping for 14 whole hours
3) Friends who reach out to me
4) Recognition of lame excuses
5) Being married to best friend

Friday, July 15, 2011

[7/15/11]

1) Not needing medicine
2) Responding to Lexi :P
3) Mary's advice/support
4) Humor in painful time
5) Family Guy Star Wars

Thursday, July 14, 2011

[7/14/11]

1) The purr of a quite content kitty
2) Meg driving me to my Dr's appt
3) Aggies vs. Longhorns opposition
4) Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake :)
5) Dark and Mysterious or Chiseled

[7/13/11]

1) A husband who cares for me
2) Ability to sleep through pain
3) My trusted circle of support
4) Heating pad under a cool fan
5) A non-narcotic pain solution

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

[7/12/11]

1) A date with The Dallas Morning News
2) Giving a quiz to an excited quiz taker
3) Dramatic Interpretations reader Meg
4) The easy, breezy talks I have with Dad
5) Two grown men reliving their youth

Monday, July 11, 2011

[7/11/11]

1) Franco Zefferelli's "Romeo & Juliet"
2) Relating to Carrie D's relationships
3) Free (albeit, small) Slurpee on 7/11
4) Advice from knowledgeable source
5) Being in position to laugh at CRAZY

Sunday, July 10, 2011

[7/10/11]

1) The drier side of the pillow
2) Dozens who share my name
3) Helping out a fellow female
4) Making it when friends flake
5) Unitarian Universaliam folk

[7/9/11]

1) Bridget Jones's facebook account
2) Meg's last Second Saturday Sisters
3) Half Price Books offering me $1.50
4) Margaret Cho having a new show
5) Serendipity finding hiding places

Friday, July 8, 2011

[7/8/11]

1) Matthew's birthday and wedding day
2) Nathan singing of Friday celebrations
3) Bridget's 1st chiropractic appointment
4) Soaker hoses, box fans, and plungers
5) Making a pint (of ice cream) last 3 days

[7/7/11]

1) Challenges of Kids Week
2) Ally McBeal as a mentor
3) Clean bedroom project
4) Happy Tracks ice cream
5) Bridget's new bed/crate

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

[7/6/11]

1) Dog and cat dietary discipline
2) Lotion wraps on my scaly feet
3) Vampires versus Werewolves
4) Unitarian Universalist women
5) Craig Ferguson monologuing

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

[7/5/11]

1) Waking up in Sue Sue's old bed
2) Looking past an expiration date
3) Resolving unfinished business
4) A puppy that didn't get car-sick
5) Returning to our Tempurpedic

[7/4/11]

1) (Becky and) America's birthday
2) Schoolhouse Rock on You Tube
3) Brennan's safe arrival in the US
4) Reuniting with Rony & Bridget
5) Family, friends, and freedom :)

Sunday, July 3, 2011

[7/3/11]

1) Twiggy Hippy (Lisa's) birthday
2) Sister Celebration with Chuck
3) 1st Place award at Brick Fiesta
4) Wine and strawberry daiquiri
5) Combo indoor/outdoor pool

Saturday, July 2, 2011

[7/2/11]

1) The life of my Gama
2) Lindsay's fab family
3) Females for Phoebe
4) Convention success
5) Dirty Brickster trade

Friday, July 1, 2011

[7/1/11]

1) Double blueberry pancakes
2) Two fun rounds of Heroica
3) Pippi Longstocking minifig
4) Field trip to the Lego store
5) Biography & History shows

[6/30/11]

1) Yesenia & LeeLee's birthday
2) "Two of Us"... on a roadtrip
3) Parents being grandparents
4) A posh room for us Legolots
5) Batman, completely in Lego

Thursday, June 30, 2011

[6/29/11]

1) New shirts for him (thus, her)
2) Parker Posey movie marathon
3) Walking away from spending
4) Favorite music in a travel case
5) Unknown psychological tests

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

[6/28/11]

1) Luisa's return to the USA!
2) Legos packed for traveling
3) My conflict with Lexi's visit
4) Reunion plans with Chuck
5) Letting go of flaky friends

[6/27/11]

1) The Second City list of alum
2) Getting errands done early
3) "This is who I am!" T-shirts
4) Shedding clothes snake-like
5) Cold hands becoming warm

Sunday, June 26, 2011

[6/26/11]

1) Surviving a night of extreme pain
2) Richland Theatre "Friends" dream
3) Dennis and Natalie back in pulpit
4) Icy Hot and a 3-hour nap remedy
5) Madly loving the runt of the litter

[6/25/11]

1) Kirby in any box
2) Ending a chapter
3) Foot technology
4) Lego sturdiness
5) UU friendships :)

Saturday, June 25, 2011

[6/24/11]

1) Loving a sleep-kicker
2) Tie-dye vs. A&M keys
3) Fat-Free Brownies :-)
4) Catching up with Jeff
5) 1st Bad Movie Night

Thursday, June 23, 2011

[6/23/11]

1) Sharing See Ya Later kisses
2) Recycling twenty Lego boxes
3) Comforting ghosts of the past
4) Getting dressed up to go out
5) Catapulting cows on stage

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

[6/22/11]

1) Taking care of my sick kitty
2) Claire Danes' So Called Life
3) Treasure found in couches
4) Curly locks in any girl's hair
5) A newborn's intro to ocean

[6/21/11]

1) The first official day of summer
2) A Nature Walk at Watters Creek
3) CK passing the Pedagogy exam
4) A matching bra and underwear
5) Extending vacation another day

Monday, June 20, 2011

[6/20/11]

1) Taking care of his car + him
2) Transition into "New Moon"
3) Avoiding weasely salesmen
4) The rescue of a fair maiden
5) The last day of a bad Spring

[6/19/11]

1) Our day to celebrate dad
2) Opting for a lazy Sunday
3) Team grocery shopping
4) Pandora mix on my iPad
5) Strawberry banana bread

Saturday, June 18, 2011

[6/18/11]

1) Liking the swish in my skirt ;)
2) Bingo at the company picnic
3) Olive Garden's new lasagna!
4) "Serenity" and her survivors
5) Newly designed architecture

Friday, June 17, 2011

[6/17/11]

1) Morning lounges with the dogs
2) Surviving another appointment
3) The biggest burrito in the west
4) Information to make a decision
5) Rony's SnortFest '11 soundtrack

Thursday, June 16, 2011

[6/16/11]

1) Catching up with my dad
2) Filling Nadia in on family
3) Chuck, Ned, Emerson &Olive
4) Relating to my sis-in-law
5) Mediterranean Date Nite

[6/15/11]

1) Sleeping late with Serendipity
2) Twilight book with bloodwork
3) Book of Mormon soundtrack
4) Women's Friendship In Growth
5) Sleeping in my own bed again

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

[6/14/11]

1) An extremely productive morning
2) Yellow toe nails for summertime
3) Golden brown blueberry muffins
4) Active search for medical answers
5) Conscientious communication }-)

Monday, June 13, 2011

[6/13/11]

1) Morning privacy respect
2) Stamped Hallmark cards
3) 6 washed laundry loads
4) Cold H2O in 100 degrees
5) Opting for civil response

Sunday, June 12, 2011

[6/12/11]

1) A quick trip to a grocery store
2) Making new friends at church
3) $60 pizza lunch (at Picasso's)
4) Friends who support feelings
5) The 65th annual TONY Awards

[6/11/11]

1) Sleeping in until 9:30 am
2) Second Saturday quartet
3) Girl date for Hangover 2
4) Firm vs respectful orders
5) Bridget's "skinny haircut"

Friday, June 10, 2011

[6/10/11]

1) Asking for help
2) Felix the kitten
3) Calls from Dad
4) Starting gentle
5) "Firefly" series

Thursday, June 9, 2011

[6/9/11]

1) Finding humor at 6:30am
2) Catching up on cleaning
3) Summer Vacation plans
4) A healthy Date Night out
5) His & Hers Banana Bread

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

[6/8/11]

1) A day without any plans
2) Hot shower and Icy Hot
3) Baby dust for Sis-in-law
4) The battle cry: Tawanda
5) His 2nd Guys Night Out

[6/7/11]

1) Happiness in Dora's dollhouse
2) Jr. Hi crush at Academy Sports
3) Frozen Yogurt in 100 degrees
4) New blue Vera Bradley wristlet
5) Nathan & Neil's guys night out

Monday, June 6, 2011

[6/6/11]

1) A blooming sunflower
2) Purple Cow lunch date
3) Seeing Kung Fu Panda 2
4) The medicine of nieces
5) My sister's love for me

Sunday, June 5, 2011

[6/5/11]

1) "Gone With the Wind" quotes
2) Community at our UU Church
3) Indian food lunch at Roti Grill
4) Finally dusting the living room
5) Being encouraged to speak up

Saturday, June 4, 2011

[6/4/11]

1) Attending TEXLUG with the boys
2) American malls food court food
3) Privileged access at a Lego store
4) Another MARVELous Xmen film
5) The Gilmore Girls plans to come

Friday, June 3, 2011

[6/3/11]

1) Being there for each other
2) Friends & family support
3) Escaping in Carrie fashion
4) Twilight in its movie form
5) The end of the hardest day

[6/2/11]

1) Being ready for an answer
2) Playing babies with Maddie
3) A Boggle tie against Nadia
4) My surprising iPad present
5) Peanuts puzzle distraction

Thursday, June 2, 2011

[6/1/11]

1) Communications with Katy
2) My Mama Carrie's embrace
3) Prayers of a faithful friend
4) Cold compresses on my eye
5) Scrubs Med School attempt

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

[5/31/11]

1) A brief break from migraine
2) Panda Express with Bobby
3) Easy banana bread recipes
4) Making decision as a team
5) Joe's Eggplant Parmesan sub

Monday, May 30, 2011

[5/30/11]

1) Changing morals "for the baby"
2) Talking it out in a disagreement
3) Naps to soothe 2-day migraine
4) Measuring living room furniture
5) Really enjoying my current book

Sunday, May 29, 2011

[5/29/11]

1) "Patience and faith" at 4am
2) A handyman when I'm down
3) Wonder Woman and Cheetah on the Prowl
4) A Gay Volleyball Association
5) Knowing my own Superman

[5/28/11]

1) Birthday posts to Lexi and Peaches
2) A vegetarian shopping for leather
3) Peanut butter cup cookies' aroma
4) Rallying the troops for extra help
5) Happy Gilmore for stress reduction

Friday, May 27, 2011

[5/27/11]

1) Finding the strength to let go
2) An unexpected compliment
3) A newly remodeled Hallmark
4) Tyler making work a half-day
5) Turning down meat salesman

Thursday, May 26, 2011

[5/26/11]

1) Another day of hubby at home
2) Giving Rony some cuddle time
3) Long texting session with Lexi
4) Pineapple and cinnamon in IVF
5) Framed picture of our embryos

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

[5/25/11]

1) My husband working from home
2) Permission to lounge all day long
3) Eating healthy for me (or three?)
4) Oprah Winfrey show: 25 seasons
5) 'Science of Babies' documentary

[5/24/11]

1) Positivity in difficult odds
2) Photos of our 2 embryos
3) Image for manifestation
4) Surviving torture (again)
5) The feast(s) of my choice

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

[5/23/11]

1) Waking free from back pain
2) Controlled response to SIL
3) Comfort from my Daddy
4) Forgiving a friend and self
5) Bridget coming home again

Sunday, May 22, 2011

[5/22/11]

1) A doctor's emergency service
2) Reasons that answer my pain
3) Report from an embryologist
4) Recovery via guest room nap
5) Watching 'The King's Speech'

[5/21/11]

1) Bridget's attempt to attack a squirrel through the window
2) Laughter in spite of a relapse with my herniated discs
3) Watching "The Langoliers" on the day of the Rapture
4) Rev Kev's graduation to become Dr. Kevin Gilmore
5) Living to see another day (and continue path of IVF)

Friday, May 20, 2011

[5/20/11]

1) The birthday of Alex & Alexandra
2) 14 of 15 eggs fertilized overnight
3) Lunch plans & leather with Mom
4) Charlie's Angels before a Rapture
5) IM from Lisa (aka Twiggy Hippie)

[5/19/11]

1) Blessings for wellness
2) 4:00 alarms, triple-set
3) 15 good eggs retrieved
4) Nachos con queso  :-)
5) Bath from two doggies

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

[5/18/11]

1) Doctor's orders to rest today
2) Community for good energy
3) Getting the last apple fritter
4) Chiropractor who truly cares
5) 8:00 bedtime before surgery

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

[5/17/11]

1) Good results during sonogram
2) Blue Bell Mint Chocolate Chip
3) My Date with Drew Barrymore
4) Finally receiving my hCG shot
5) Tuesday with (Meg's sis) Devon

Monday, May 16, 2011

[5/16/11]

1) Puppy cuddles in the morning
2) Whataburger for 2nd breakfast
3) Humor to get through difficulty
4) Deep breaths before injections
5) Having a couple of extra days

Sunday, May 15, 2011

[5/15/11]

1) A doctor in his Sunday clothes
2) Finding a peace in separation
3) D&D, after a two month break
4) Bobby and Katy, friends for life
5) Finally getting back to Eastside

Saturday, May 14, 2011

[5/14/11]

1) Cutting to the head of the line
2) Baby dust via kitchen magnets
3) Dramatic Interpretation of Lexi
4) A chick-flick with a best friend
5) Making friends along the way

Friday, May 13, 2011

[5/13/11]

1) A celebration of the greatest sister
2) Friday the 13th and the all its luck
3) Free samples of my $700 medicine
4) Feeding a mama and her ducklings
5) A "leap on faith", despite the odds

[5/12/11]

1) Wishes down wishing wells
2) Voice-over of dog emotions
3) Upset at Nazi being released
4) Salvadoran Tex-Mex cuisine
5) Being married to my hubby

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

[5/11/11]

1) Being on time to an early cross-town appointment
2) Adding to Michael's collection of colorful socks
3) Finally not being a part of Lexi's self-centered drama
4) Positivity when the odds are stacked against me
5) Endless thunder rolling us all to our Dreamland

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

[5/10/11]

1) Clothes hung in rainbow order
2) Not beating myself up when others do
3) Making a meeting and picking up
4) Bob & Jillian making contestants cry
5) My husband's style of sexy talk

Monday, May 9, 2011

[5/9/11]

1) Losing a fear of needles
2) Alternative ways to relax
3) Daily horoscope posts
4) Chastity becoming Chaz
5) Arugula with Rapunzel

Sunday, May 8, 2011

[5/8/11]

1) Waking rested and without pain
2) A nap in Starbucks as he shops
3) Celebrating motherhood in IVF
4) Texting Bobby regarding TCBY
5) Scrubs marathon to aid cramps

[5/7/11]

1) A birthday of Carrie D.
2) Being pain-free
3) The warmth of a puppy
4) Making iced tea
5) My Lego man and me

Friday, May 6, 2011

[5/6/11]

1) Braving a new 2-step injection
2) Muscle relaxers & pain meds
3) Make-up Date Night on Friday
4) Playing with puppies at PETCO
5) A full weekly vitamin dispenser

Thursday, May 5, 2011

[5/5/11]

1) The relief of Milk of Magnesia
2) Surviving my practice transfer
3) A Disney movie to escape with
4) Access to Rx as directed by Dr.
5) Collin Patrick Glanton's arrival

[5/4/11]

1) Star Wars Day... May the fourth be with you!
2) Printing like a typewriter on the white board
3) A checklist of errands, all checked off
4) Joking with Dad about Jeopardy and priorities
5) The kindness of strangers and paying it forward

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

[5/3/11]

1) Nathan in his new shirt... Mmm.
2) Sunshine and doggies outside :)
3) Ignoring ignorance on facebook
4) Princess Makeover show on TBL
5) Singing Chicago (shyly) with Meg

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

[5/2/11]

1) The end of Osama Bin Laden
2) Very "supportive" classmates
3) Request for a bucket o' lovin'
4) Homemade artichoke pizzas
5) Folding socks and underwear

Sunday, May 1, 2011

[5/1/11]

1) Winning the National Infertility Awareness Week bracelet
2) 5 years clean and serene (no small success)
3) Dancing around a Maypole (or any pole, for that matter)
4) A cat curled at your feet under the blanket
5) Celebratory pint of Blue Bell Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream

Saturday, April 30, 2011

[4/30/11]

1) A Brazilian for my kitty (my actual cat)
2) A well exercised, worn out puppy
3) Wedding planning (and support) for Meg
4) Teasing one sister about the other
5) Knowing my last use was my last use

[4/29/11]

1) Early rising to watch the Royal Wedding
2) Feeling connected to a larger community
3) 35 years of wedded bliss for my in-laws
4) Multiple naps after a sort-of all-nighter
5) The ending of a really good book/series

Friday, April 29, 2011

[4/28/11]

1) 30 minutes of browsing with an iPad
2) Newly cleaned and inspected jewelry
3) Teasing him with a Justin Beiber shirt
4) Date Night with my very best friend
5) Setting my alarm for 3am festivities

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

[4/27/11]

1) Waking from a nightmare
2) A husband who loves me
3) Tweeps who really relate
4) Food that is ready quickly
5) A reason behind suffering

[4/26/11]

1) Being awake to see Dad off
2) Not having to deal with TAKS
3) Running into Tom everywhere
4) Celebratory dinner with Meg
5) Laughter that makes you cry

Monday, April 25, 2011

[4/25/11]

1) One last day to spend with Dad
2) Victorian England Mannerisms
3) One Up Me, Jeopardy, & Boggle
4) Advocate of childless Lego fans
5) A 'Field Day' for meteorologists

Sunday, April 24, 2011

[4/24/11]

1) Flashlights during a blackout
2) Family Easter Sunfries Service
3) Braving injection #1 for IVF
4) All the girls napping together
5) Zombie Day themed movies

Saturday, April 23, 2011

[4/23/11]

1) Blazing Saddles quotes from friends 24 hours later
2) Video footage of Savannah getting her ears pierced
3) Protests over Legoland's 1-Child Minimum policy
4) Twilight Zone's "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"
5) Joe's, yogurt, and great conversation into the next day

Friday, April 22, 2011

[4/22/11]

1) Mom in her Shiz University shirt
2) Dad coming for a long weekend
3) Avoiding undesirable phone call
4) Our misguided Frisco adventure
5) Blazing Saddles humor (in 1974)

[4/21/11]

1) The highest compliment from my mentor
2) Lunch with Connie & Lily (an IVF success)
3) A visit from "my friend", after 6 months
4) Correspondence with my difficult sister
5) Gerbera daisies and sushi from my man

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

[4/20/11]

1) Being drug-free on 4/20
2) Spanish 4.5 (review) Class
3) Babymaking by calendar
4) A non-poisoned Angel cat
5) Images of sprinkler spray

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

[4/19/11]

1) Being considered a work of art
2) Compassion, in place of advice
3) Eating healthy in hopes of baby
4) British Royalty look-alike spoof
5) Meg ending this day ENGAGED

Monday, April 18, 2011

[4/18/11]

1) A map to pregnancy
2) Brits at the dog park
3) Ice-cold glass of H2O
4) Make-your-own pizza
5) Not being in that long-ass line at the post office just to have today's date stamped on my taxes' envelope

Sunday, April 17, 2011

[4/17/11]

1) The ending of a really good book
2) A nice warm shower and a shave
3) Friends who understand or don't
4) John Lithgow... in any acting role
5) Blueberry pancakes (for dinner!)

Saturday, April 16, 2011

[4/16/11]

1) Parents who choose not to raise kids in a fundamentalist church
2) Letting go of plans and accepting the hand you've been dealt
3) Memories of a childhood second-home and second-family
4) Lifting weights and curling puppies (well, one, in particular)
5) To-Go Pei Wei order and Netflix for a Date Night at home

Friday, April 15, 2011

[4/15/11]

1) Distractions (treats) for doggies
2) A 3-hour nap with a heating pad
3) Twisting a shirt into a bikini/bra
4) My endosister support on twitter
5) Stolen art, returned to its owner

Thursday, April 14, 2011

[4/14/11]

1) Waking up feeling well-rested
2) Rony's communication skills
3) A big ol' bowl of creamy pasta
4) Cow jumping over the moon
5) Perry Mason as your attorney

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

[4/13/11]

1) Wearing his robe to take dog out at 4:00am
2) Healthy choices when I don't feel well
3) Celebrating 9 years of Serendipity (my cat)
4) A haircut for my very handsome husband
5) Indian food experimentations (and tea)

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

[4/12/11]

1) Boggle with Nadia
2) Washable markers
3) EMT at local crash
4) Meg and Root beer
5) Gasping as a group

Monday, April 11, 2011

[4/11/11]

1) Late-night catch-up calls with Cari
2) Soothing a puppy through a storm
3) Inclusion in class Facebook group
4) Preparing menu for my girls' lunch
5) 25+ years of Madonna's "starlight"

Sunday, April 10, 2011

[4/10/11]

1) A multiple-nap kind of Sunday
2) Grocery shopping as a couple
3) Diving into an engaging novel
4) Squeaky toys put to good use
5) A really great salad for dinner

Saturday, April 9, 2011

[4/9/11]

1) Bridget staying in bed all night
2) Second Saturday Sisters lunch
3) A daily photo journal on Flickr
4) Waffles in my new toaster oven
5) Choosing quality over quantity

[4/8/11]

1) No Spanish word known for "nerd"
2) Buying $120 in books for only $35
3) Advance completion of homework
4) Confidence when you need it most
5) Being whisked away by your prince

Thursday, April 7, 2011

[4/7/11]

1) Setting boundaries
2) Little Orphan Annie
3) Opening your eyes
4) Spanish immersion
5) Longing for his kiss

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

[4/6/11]

1) In-laws that love me as their own
2) A teacher who really teaches well
3) A "rolling massage" therapy table
4) Resisting passive-aggressiveness
5) Dog Whisperer's lessons in action

[4/5/11]

1) Bare feet on TOMS' No Shoes Day!
2) A migraine-proof shower curtain
3) "Sweet Caroline" by Neil Diamond
4) A UPS bday delivery from my dad
5) Having the in-laws stay the night

Monday, April 4, 2011

[4/4/11]

1) A very, merry welcome
2) Mexican food Mondays
3) Good news from doctor
4) Preparing for company
5) Singing in the Glee Club

Sunday, April 3, 2011

[4/3/11]

1) CBS's Sunday Morning show
2) Kaci's short, but wonderful life
3) Allowing two naps in one day
4) Reconnecting with Jeni Morgan
5) Dreams, no matter how wild

Saturday, April 2, 2011

[4/2/11]

1) A puppy in the shower
2) Getting a big tax refund
3) Popcorn with a movie
4) A virtual tour of homes
5) Lego building in your 30s

Friday, April 1, 2011

[4/1/11]

1) A great religious discussion (in Spanish!)
2) Bluebonnets all over Texas
3) Opening Day for the Rangers
4) Removal of Rony's leg cast
5) Not being fooled about what's important

Thursday, March 31, 2011

[3/31/11]

1) Getting a full night's sleep
2) A beautiful sunshiney day
3) Four-food-groups recipes
4) Books in alphabetic order
5) Saying "YES" to Date Night

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

[3/30/11]

1) A tiny, but crowding bed-hog
2) Chiropractic adjustments
3) Minimizing clutter (and dust)
4) Phone calls from Panama
5) Fresh, clean sheets on the bed

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

[3/29/11]

1) A kiss that leaves music playing in my head
2) Dogs napping on my left foot and my right arm
3) Books and bookstore gift cards
4) Having dinner ready when he comes home
5) Thank You cards to express my gratitude

Monday, March 28, 2011

[3/28/11]

1) Support in getting out the door
2) Peers unafraid to drop "class"
3) Enduring medical setbacks :(
4) Recreating our "first real date"
5) A sister who also survives Mom

Sunday, March 27, 2011

[3/27/11]

1) My puppy's companionship
2) Migraine relief... finally! ¦-)
3) Putting away new groceries
4) Relating (& being related) to
5) D&D in our own dining room

Saturday, March 26, 2011

[3/26/11]

1) Pizza & Roseanne from 3-7am
2) Sleeping in, and then napping
3) A manly Housewarming plant
4) Hanging [pictures] with Bobby
5) "Check"ing in with our gal Katy

[3/25/11]

1) My husband's presence/presents
2) Lunch with my "Old Newcomers"
3) Circus reunion with Zach & Lisa
4) Dinner for 8 at Picasso's Pizza
5) Random TCBY run-in with Bobby