So she's observant as well?

Well, that's my impression. Hey, she calls me Penguin. Not a critter known for its land speed records. Though she assures me she will fully support me should I start scooching around on my belly. Indeed, I think she's encouraging it.

Wally report!

I think that woman likes you, BT. You should get her to go on a date with you or something.

Awww, it's the Wallybee!

I think that woman likes you, BT. You should get her to go on a date with you or something.

Seconded, or something.

birthday Happies to beth!

Sorry for those who have work rants. Although I ranted at Not!Anymore!Boss the entire time I was fixing lunch, so I guess I'm in the same boat. Except, ya know, for the whole talking to myself thing.

Actually - it's grampa's wallet. He forgot to put it up when he was taking a shower and my mom said, "Let her trash it. It's the only way he'll learn.

How much do I love this? Sooooo much.

Happy Beth Birthday!!!

-ma to sj

So we're pretending we don't have to get up. We're in a hotel in Vegas and have to get heading home, but we don't wanna.

William! That's a mighty pretty Wallybee you have there. And honestly? I don't think I've ever seen such a smile on your face. Also, I'd like to live in the gazebo where the two of you are sitting. What a gorgeous, lush background!

Felicitations, Beth, on the Anniversary of your Natal Day! May there be many happy returns!

I am only mostly ded from the Bean and Punk and Stripy Mal photos. Hooray for Owen and Livia being kinder to Mama, and poor Kara, trying to untangle and understand Buffista (and adult) living situations.

(((Cass))) You got good advice here. I'm just going to nod. And offer more hugs. I do think your brother *should* agree, once he's recovered from his fit of apoplexy, that you've abided by his (stupid and harmful) rules, and should therefore be allowed to communicate with your niece. But there's no accounting for the mental states of Other People. But I'll keep all fingers crossed that he's capable of at least this much reason. You and the niecelet, meanwhile, are in my thoughts.

ETA: sj, vibing for the outcome you want, and less drama for you.

Hey, she calls me Penguin. Not a critter known for its land speed records. Though she assures me she will fully support me should I start scooching around on my belly.

She justs prepping you for caring for the egg while she goes galavanting off.

You two are lovely together!

waves to Kristin and Drew

We're in a hotel in Vegas and have to get heading home, but we don't wanna.

Well, I don't see why you should have to. If there is any place in the world you can get a job that entails just being fabulous, Vegas is that place.

Suzie, would it do any good in future conversations with TPTB for you to keep track on a calendar of times you asked for help, and the times they chose not to? To show why you have to have all that overtime.

Though she assures me she will fully support me should I start scooching around on my belly. Indeed, I think she's encouraging it.

t raises one eyebrow

If the next shot we see of this "encouraging" involves thigh-high boots and a whip it had better be the LAST shot we see.

Oh, Suzi, I have so been there, and I'm with Windsparrow in suggesting that (I know, it's more time spent on *not* getting the job done. Still) you document everything. Get a cheap hour-by-hour daily planner, and keep it assiduously. The next time someone attempts to scold you for not delegating or for working OT to get your work done, haul out the calendar and show them the times you asked, when you got the help you asked for, and when you didn't, and when you had to work OT. They won't like it, but them seeing it in black and white may prove your point.