Here you go, my Sweet Violets! Another new home for our daily musings....

"Thus nature has no love for solitude, and always leans, as it were, on some support; and the sweetest support is found in the most intimate friendship."

- Cicero

Good afternoon,Violets.

Ethan just went home with daddy. Jen is home. The psychiatrist that talked to her today said she didn't need to be back in the mental ward. She put her on Celexa and said the drugs they tried to give her after her last episode were incorrect. Both Bob and I have been to this psychiatrist before and we really trust her. She did well by both of us. So my fingers are crossed. There will be ongoing counseling and follow up. Jen has tomorrow and Friday off and then will be back to work on Monday, so I won't have Ethan again until then.

So now it's off to choir and then home to watch Modern Family while I exercise.

Hope everyone is having a good day. Sure is quiet in here.

I'm getting a 12 yr old girl today. Her dad called DSS and asked them to take her. She's been in a shelter for 2 weeks. It's crazy.

Gia (the 12 yo) was living with her dad, an older brother @18 and an older sister @17. The dad has a GF with a son @19. The GF's son and the dad's daughter are sharing a bedroom, as are the dad and GF of course. The GF cut Gia's hair all off. Dad called DSS because 'if she doesn't leave she will get hurt (physically)'. Nice.

Her Grandma (dad's mom) will be contacted to see if she will take custody and as of yet doesn't know the situation. She was here for Christmas, but they had the daughter sleep elsewhere during that time. But Grandma lives in Arizona and arrangements can take 6+ months now that she is in the system and they have to approve the Grandma.

The social worker says Gia is a good kid but is left to her own devices too much because everyone else is self sufficient.

This will be an adjustment for us both -- I have never had kids and to jump in at 12. Yikes!!

Wow, Suzy! Purple power for you for sure!!

Am baking heath bit/choc chip cookies for FIL right now... it's funny how, when I bake when I'm being "good" w/eating, that the batter makes SO many more cookies than when I'm not! Interesting...

Already made him a batch of pumpkin muffins, too. & have a cinnamon bread in the freezer. I figure he can freeze it all and enjoy as he wishes. Something special, made w/love just for him.

Judy, love your new avatar pic! Hope things are calm for you now.

Good morning, Violets..

I'm up early for a flute rehearsal and to get things ready for the accountant who is coming today. I take care of all the financial stuff here and I have to be gone when the accountant arrives. I have everything in order for Bob to present. We'll see how good of a job he does!

Things are calm on the home front. Jen got home yesterday, Ethan went home and it's very quiet here today. I offered to take Ethan so Jen could rest today, but Joe said they were fine. I won't see Ethan again until Monday.

I think I'll spend some time in bed today. I have this hacking cough that calms down when I'm laying down. I have two concerts coming up in mid March and can't afford to have no voice or air to blow on the flute!!

I'm off to fix some breakfast even though I don't feel like eating at all.

Janie... hope your day today is better than yesterday!!! I read about your flat tires on Facebook.

Everyone have a great day..

Hey Girls~

We have a minimum day today then we have a big meeting this afternoon...on the budget. Should be depressing. Our neighbor district is laying off 188 teachers!!! Just bad news. Meanwhile, the kids are still there, we just now have 40+ in a class. Who the hell is running this state?

Klausy has a doctor apt this afternoon! Then we are going to Stef's for dinner! Tomorrow at 8:45 we have our meeting w/ the life ins girl, 10am our Quality Walk...then HOPEFULLY get our keys! Not sure yet!!! IF we "fund" today, we will get the keys tomorrow! IF we don't "fund" today, then they have to draw up more docs. sooo EVERYONE is working to get us funded today!!! Cross your fingers for us!

I'll pop in later...everyone have an outstanding day!!

Well, I made it through my first morning as a mom. Got Gia up, she got ready for school wearing the shorts (it's 26' outside) she loves, ate breakfast, played on the computer for a few minutes, asked me if it was time to leave for school, I said maybe we should take one pair of the jeans just in case the school says you cannot wear the shorts (she had told me last night that she cannot wear them to school). Ok, I think I'll just change clothes. Cool!!

The teachers were so happy to see her -- she hasn't been there at all the two weeks she was at the shelter. I spoke to a couple of them (teachers) and the principal and asst. principal.

On the way home, I stopped and got groceries we didn't have time to get yesterday. A few errands to run and then back to school at 2:30.

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Suzy, good for you, I would have also made a stop at the local pharmacy for some valium!!!!

Yesterday was an odd day. I did have two flat tires, I went to the Dr.s office and he was running late, I was getting panicked because I didn't have time to get to work, was going to fast and hit a curb and got a flat tire. (so much for work!) Called roadside assistance, they came got my tire changed with my spare. I called Charlie, said I was on my way. About two miles down the road on the highway I have a problem, but I am too scared to get out of my car, by this time rush hour has hit, and cars are speeding past me. So I call and say I don't know what the problem is, they send a tow truck, and sure enough, my spare is flat!!!!!!

I will tell you about Dr. later.

I hope everyone has a better day!! I just got a call from the shop and my car is done and passed inspection except for a tail light! With the new tires, light and inspection it is 150!! Hurray!!! I budgeted 200 for just the problems that might come from the inspection!! I am so glad!!!

Have a great day!!!

Hi! M typing on my phone @ the barn. Have been on the go all day today. Met a friend for coffee @ panera @ 8am (we see each other once a month), then hurried home to take dh to the rest stop north of Baltimore to meet his bro who drove up from Richmond & they drove up to Philly to see their mom... it's about a 1.5hr drive one way. So 3 hrs doing that. Then picked up dd @ school & now we're here... then ds has soccer@ 8:30 tonight. Phew!

I re-started mil's prayer shawl last night, because I didn't like the other yarn... I knit from 6 - 12:30 last night, then this morn & in the car on the way to the rest stop... I finished it w/ 7 miles to go!! I took a couple really quick pics of it in the parking lot... will post a pic from home later if any turn out. The shawl is lovely & I hope she likes it.

M almost scaring myself w/ my resolve w/ eating... talk about controlling the only thing I can! M down 6 for march so far!!

Enjoy the day!_

M almost scaring myself w/ my resolve w/ eating... talk about controlling the only thing I can! M down 6 for march so far!!

Enjoy the day!_

AWESOME, Roomie!!! I'm proud of you!!!!! -6# and it's only March 4th!!! Wish I could see results from all my good behaviors.....But I'm keeping on, keeping on! Maybe one of these days a pound will come off again.

AWESOME, Roomie!!! I'm proud of you!!!!! -6# and it's only March 4th!!! Wish I could see results from all my good behaviors.....But I'm keeping on, keeping on! Maybe one of these days a pound will come off again.

Yeah, but you're so close to goal, and I'm miles and miles and miles away, so it's easier... + this is the same weight I keep losing & gaining... down & up & down & UP... I have 34 to go to get to my lowest in the last 3 years, which was last May in Cali... but it's one day at a time, right? Right. Sigh.

Yay Suzie! Sounds like you had a good start :smile2:)

And JANE! 9lb is great, that's 9lb in the right direction, ya know??

Ok I've been crazy busy, and tomorrow night Russ & I are going to Tunica for the weekend.. his parents are coming down to babysit, so I'm hoping they get some good quality time with Carson, and if they have any problems my mom is right down the road.

My poor friend, her mom was released today, which we all thought was weird, they have mandatory psych for these things, so I'm curious what happened.. her husband says she was discharged.. I think he just took her out.

In any event, she got out, he took her home, went to work... friend's sister stopped by with her baby to cheer momma up, and she's in the tub again all messed up. So friend said sounds like she did same thing again, and she called me and was freaking out and then she started cryin when paramedics got there. It's so sad, I can't imagine doing this with your MOM.. So keep her in your prayers still :w00t:

Hi Girls~

Wow...-9 and -6...you go girls! I am proud of you both and so proud of Judy's resolve and dedication. It is harder when you are closer to goal...but your eating is wonderful. For me these days, if it is not nailed down...it is mine!!!

WE CLOSED ESCROW AT 11AM THIS MORNING!!! OMG, what a whirlwind! Tomorrow is the quality walks and then we get the keys later in the day! Susanne packed a TON of stuff today.

I finished writing all four entries of the National Boards!!! what a JOB! I will spend the next couple of weeks (most done next week) cleaning it up then gathering all my docs etc. ALL WILL BE FINISHED BY MARCH 24!!!! Then we go on spring break on the 26th, and I can float in the pool!!

So sad about your friends mom Laura. Michelle how is the MIL? Judy...how is Jen doing w/ the Ethan? Is Steven in the house? Jane...I think you are a good driver:wink:! Susie, soooo UPDATE...how did it go w/ Gia at school? Is she settling in? Heather, how are things w/ you? HAYDEE...WHERE ARE YOU??? Jeez, it is not like you are getting married in 2 months and are busy! Laura....I LOVE the vids of the man child! He is too cute and funny. What are the plans for his first bday? When is the next one coming?:smile2:

OK...off to grade Walden! Pop in tomorrow!!! love you guys...AND THE NEXT (after TX in May) VIOLETS VACATION HOME IS NOW OPEN...come on in!!!!!

oh laura, that's so sad. praying for her...

juan's aunt and uncle are both doing well. we all prayed so much that everything would go smoothly and so far it has. she's not in the clear yet. She won't be discharged until next week. But at least for now her body is doing great with her new kidney...

i'm very happy to hear about jenn, judy. I really really hope the new medicine helps along with the counseling...

pammy - any news on your MIL's mass? I pray that it's nothing serious. I hope you got your keys today!

michelle - can't wait to see a pic of the shawl you made for your MIL... I'm sure it's gorgeous... I am so happy for your steady weight loss... You are working hard too just like judy! I continue to keep your MIL in my prayers...

Suzy! Congrats on being a foster parent! I'm sure you'll do great! how was your first night with her?

Janie - sucks about your car but glad that you had emergency funds set aside for it... and OH so happy about your 9 pound weight loss! You are doing awesome. Just keep doing what you're doing. It'll come off slowly but surely...

ohmylordy i've been super busy... it always happens on this month though. we get swamped with calls and i'm seeing clients almost every night... We have a wedding this saturday, then one next friday, then one next saturday. I'm trying to leave everything set and ready since I'm not going to be here. this one bride who is just having her 15 min ceremony on thursday afternoon is driving me bonkers. she's already come to the house 3 times to practice walking. WTF? I'm usually there with clients and I see her driving up. Then she emails me every night wanting to ask me a million questions. HELLO. 15 min ceremony. not complicated... At the beginning she said she wanted something very simple, it was just her and her fiancee and their parents, blah blah... So I practically gave her the time for free. And i've regretted it ever since. i'm ready for thursday. i just want to get on a plane and fly far far away...