I rapped with my booking officer about the Russian Revolution and El Cid.

Pbb bbSStt Pbb Pbb bbSStt My Name is Erin, and I'm here to say I got me all arested today huhuhuhuhuhuhu Me and the BO kicked a few back while we yappin bout the Red Army and that!

(sorry, I'm not much of a rapper... and how the hell do you transcribe human beat box sounds?!?! Do they still do that human beat box stuff? Gad can ya tell I don't listen to rap?)

{{{Erin}}}

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Oh, Erin! I'm glad you're ok, but sorry you had to go through that. Here's to hoping that that was the worst of it. Hope you're sleeping soundly now and feel better in the morning.

omnis, I have an idea for a present. When my mom had surgery a few months ago, a friend of my parents sent frozen prepared meals from Dine Wise: [link] They are REALLY amazingly good, and they have a lot of choices and packages. I think that would be a really nice Christmas gift. I don't know how much you can spend, but if you did like a week's worth of meals for them, they could probably spread them out (by doing some of their own cooking when they feel up to it) for several weeks.

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vw- wow! cool idea. That could work for a bunch of folks... me included! A romantic dinner (at home with baby). If you can't bring them to a restaurant, bring the restaurant to them. Thanks! :)

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It will be okay, although I know it doesn't seem that way now.

Erin, Ginger is wise. But oh sweetie, I'm so sorry. I'm glad you're okay. {{{{Erin}}}}

Omnis, I think vw's idea is an excellent one. And what are you still doing up at 5AM? Insomnia?

{{{{{JZ}}}}} All the other wise moms have already said it better (I've actually marked Aimee's response since I think it captures this thread and its support perfectly), but I do believe that this is normal. Every mom I've known has to slog through those first six months, but it does get better. Just keep thinking how much more wonderful it will be when she gets big enough to start really interacting with you. Think about the first time she will say, "I love you" to you. Hang in there, love, and whine and bitch as much as you need to. We're here.

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{{{{{{{all da Bitches}}}}}}}

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{{erin}} I'm glad you're ok. I know you're probably beating yourself up but you also need to go into handling mode. Please get a lawyer. Even if you have to borrow the money somewhere--the legalities will go a lot smoother if you're being represented. Most likely, you're going to face some fines and possibly a suspended license. The worst of this is the accident and lack of insurance. I hope the other driver has coverage for uninsured motorists. If they do, there will be a lawsuit and a lawyer will also be able to help you there.

Teachers are human, too, and people realize this. Nobody was hurt, thankfully. You'll get through this.

omnis audis, a friend of mine brought us over Chinese food the first few weeks when we had our kids and I love her forever for it. The other suggestions of household services also rock.

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{{Erin}} Not a fun way to end an evening, but I'm glad to hear you are alright.

Timelies. I've done the dishes, made breakfast and coffee (yay, coffee!) and now I'm balancing my check book. Send someone with a defibrilator, stat.

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Oh, Poor Erin. I hope things look better this morning. Cashmere is wise, and a lawyer sounds like a good idea.

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Old News item:

The Havering town council in Romford, England, prepared a 300-page report in October, which was the result of a 12-month investigation, to find out who had heckled a speaker at a zoning meeting by making "baaa" noises. The authors said they had narrowed the list of suspects.

So "We've narrowed it down to people in the room at the time. We may have to spend more money to do this right."?

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Oh, good! I'm glad I could help, omnis.

Erin, hope you're feeling a little better today.

Hey, everyone! I just made a big pot of turkey soup. I can't wait till it's simmered long enough so I can eat some. It looks really yummy.

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