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

Wow, I miss having my eyebrows done. Sue used to do them, but since she left the shop I am too cheap to pay to have them done, so I pluck them myself.

Now, my printer broke for a second time so I got a new printer, but the only thing is I can't figure out how to get the cartridges in. I am taking it to work, and somebody I sure will be able to figure it out. We have lots of people come in. I just thought of something, maybe in needs to be plugged in for the right things to pop up? Maybe I will try that tonight before I tote the printer into work.

Oh well off to work.....................

Heather, I know you mentioned Augmentin so I wanted to find out what you ended up doing to get her to take it?? Carson is on Augmentin ES, and he's been on it 9 days now (tomorrow is last thank goodness), but it'd be nice to know for future reference. Everything I find online is for 'kids' that you can trick them with treats and chocolate...

In the evening we mix it into his fruit, and he doesn't notice, but in the mornings... He doesn't finish a bottle, so can't mix it into that (plus it's like gold as you know, they run out!!) I'd hate to even try a smaller bottle, him taste it, and refuse it then trying to force an ounce of milk into him. And he doesn't care for more than a bite or two of solids in the morning, so we can't mix it in his food.

One trick I read online, is you can ask for a higher concentrated dose so that you have to give less liquid. Do you remember what Ayla's dose was? I'm curious if that's something you can do with Augmentin. We have to give him 3.5ml, 2x a day. 3.5ml is a LOT to force... for our mornings I am able to get .5ml before he freaks out, then its a fight, and most of the time he gags and spits up more than I'd like to see (as I scramble with my fingers to push it back in, as well as I can!!!).

Here are ds's "before" and "after" shots:

He has a top & bottom retainer that he has to wear constantly for a year, then every other day for another year or so...

And now the news I'm nervous to type... the plant exchange is complete... and the new one is a gorgeous -- really gorgeous -- hydrangea plant -- which is one of my all-time fav flowering plants and I don't have any! -- but... ack... you'll see it anyway in the pic... but... it's ever so very slightly pink-ish! There, I said it! But I LOVE IT so please let's leave it be, k??

Flowers are very pretty!! Pink..................

We will have to give it some violet food!!

Well on the other side of news Michelle, I think Judy has the name of a florist in your area NOT to use :frown:

Good evening, Violets..

Michelle.... DS looks great!! Bet he's glad to be rid of the metal in his mouth.

As for the flowers. Yup.. they're very pretty and more of what I wanted for you from us, but I will be calling my florist tomorrow just to let them know. I told them to tell the florist, it HAD to be violet. (not to worry.. no more exchanges!) But I am happy that they are pretty and one of your favorite plants. I hope it grows well in your garden and that it will be a reminder of our love for you.

It was a gorgeous day here today. Unbelievable 74 degrees!!!! I spent a lot of time trying to balance our checking accounts after having to uninstall and reinstall the Microsoft Money program. Finally got it within a penny, so I'm happy.

I went to the resale shop and got a few cute shirts for spring.

Had choir rehearsal and then dinner with the Bobster. Now I'm home and in my jammies. The next few days will be very busy. Tomorrow Ethan comes at 8-4, then I head to Bob's church to participate in the Maundy Thursday service, then Friday is the three hour Good Friday service when I'll be playing in a flute duet and singing a solo. Kris is coming with Grady to color eggs with Ethan while I'm gone for the 3 hours.

She was here with Grady today and we went out to lunch and then to the park for some playtime.

Now it's time to settle in and watch Modern Family and then Man VS food. It's all good.

Everyone have a good evening. Sleep well!

Well on the other side of news Michelle, I think Judy has the name of a florist in your area NOT to use :frown:

HAHA!! you got that right!

Was it something I said??

Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful day.

DRIVE BY POST...hope everyone is ok

here, just a super busy day today...

I had to go pick up my wedding dress, then take it the the alteration lady, who then told me I had to lose 10 lbs so that it fits right :/

soooo, I told her I was in the process. but then that means that they can't get started with the bewbage area because my bews might shrink more... so double sigh... i waited too long to bring it in, I waited to long to try to lose 10 lbs... can i lose 10 lbs in two days???? LOL

michelle - what a handsome boy! i was supposed to wear my retainer forever! when i stopped wearing it my teeth shifted...

your hydrangea is beautiful! those are one of my favorite flowers! I wanted lots of hydrangeas at the wedding until juan one day shared with me that he hated them, LOL. he hates poufy flowers! whaaaaa! he likes sleek ones, example, calla lilies. which i hate! LOL...

but anyway, the flowers are gorgeous and i'm glad you loved them!

i'm exhausted and headed to bed. waking up at 430 is killing me!

You could do it, Haydee... do pro shakes for a week & voila, 10 lbs gone!

I love hydrangeas and lilacs and daffodils and tulips and redbud trees and dogwood trees... yay Spring!

I'm happy to announce that I have some actual GOOD news to type for once in a long while!! --

Ready for it?

Really?

Are you sure??

:frown:

I AM going to WDW w/my mom & sis!! :thumbup:

It was finally decided last night. I still feel a bit odd about it, but have decided to let that go and allow myself to feel excited and happy about it!

Plus, it'll be a completely different experience than what I'm used to... instead of a kid focus, it'll be an adult focus... + w/my mom enjoying the Flower & Garden show (this is where my kids' eyes glaze over and say "Go, Mom. Go." lol) at a leisurely gardener's pace, etc... It'll be good.

Plus we're going to ask FIL to come down that weekend, so the kids are excited about that.

Ok, off to Sam's Club to purchase sub sandwich ingredients for a soccer party w/ 50 teens tonight -- then bring it all home and MAKE all the subs!! Ay yai yai -- how do I get myself into these things?? :cursing:

Everyone make it a great day!

Oh yeah, Ev is annoyed that I posted that "before" pic because he had literally JUST woken up and was all groggy and out of it... it does kinda look like he had a rough night, lol! :thumbup:

Did I forget to post yesterday?

Today is world autism day, everyone should wear blue, I hope I have blue, I know that sounds silly, but I may not have it. (top wise)

Haydee, my nephew is 21 and in ROTC and every semester when he has to weigh in he has to lose about 10 pounds in a few days. He doesn't eat much and drinks all water. He also exercises to beat the band. Once again though, he is 21..................

Okay off to find a blue shirt and then shower!!

Happy Friday Girls~

We went to see Melissa Etheridge last night...she was AMAZING! She has a new album coming out in April, and it is great!!! We saw her last year, and if she comes next yr. I'll see her again!!

MIL comes today w/ our German company! It will be nice to see them again...makes it a bit hard since I don't understand what they are saying. MIL's boyfriend (of 25 years) speaks a little German so it is really just me "out of the loop"...I am reading a great book, so I guess I'll log some hours in this weekend. Plus the 30 papers trickling in.

My back is still messed up...kinda worried. My hips ACHE so bad, shooting pains down my legs...blahblahblah. Tired of hearing myself complain.

Everyone have a great day! xooxxoox

Janie, I'm wearing blue today!

Michelle! I'm so happy you decided to go. You will have so much fun and you won't regret doing this for yourself.

Pam - good luck with your house guests! I think uts a perfect time to lounge and relax.

Judy - I'm sure you will sound beautiful at the good Friday service today. Have fun this weekend!

Laura - share pics of carsons easter when you can!

Everyone have a great easter weekend. I'm working half a day today. Have service at 3pm. Then a wedding rehearsal at 430. Then a meeting with another bride at 530. Then tomorrow I have two weddings and Sunday my engagement pics. Phew! I'm exhausted just typing it out, lol.

Love y'all!