Aiieeefuck. Friend's stepson is spiraling. Her heart is breaking. I want to grab him by the neck and shake some sense into him. Arrested for pot possession. Told her she wasn't his mom (she's been the only motherly figure in his life for the past 8 years, and before that, his biomother essentially abandoned him. And she's been a goddamned good mom, he's just been making atrocious choices.) Kids? Know where to cut.

I really want to knock some sense into him. He's got so much potential, and yet so much hurt. I just want... Hope is a bitch.

Kids? Know where to cut.

Yes. Humans are awful that way. It really makes you wonder how much you can do, if it's worth keeping trying, how engaged you can usefully be.

Of course I know I won't bother to get off my ass and get the spa treatment. Inertia plus that whole upcoming joblessness thing.

Today was just a waste. Dragged myself to therapy and could barely stay awake, and from there to massage, and definitely didn't stay awake there. God, I'm spent.

Hey Kat, may I ask that you take a look at that spa week site and let me know what is available in WA?

Muah-ha-ha! We have converted Kristin to the good tea! (Which reminds me, I need to order some more.)

So, do toddlers just have the concept of "WHEEEE NAKED TIME!" always lurking in the back of their heads? 'Cos damn, Princess Tickybox was determined not to wear her clothes at Auntie Jilli's house.

I have artwork on my walls by a friend and I'm reminded that the artist at 2-3 had a prolonged, determined naked phase. She was a regular stripper. It's a Thing.

there's a David Spade routine about naked night. iirc the pizza guy hates naked night.

When my cousin's daughter was potty training they had a deal: If C kept her pull-up dry all day she could have naked time for ten minutes before bed.

My cousin would pull off the clothes, the kid would run around the house like a maniac, vaulting over the couch (and my head) and have an all around great naked kid time before her bath and jammas.

have an all around great naked kid time before her bath and jammas.

Meanwhile, us adults expend huge amounts of time and effort to have great naked times....

So, do toddlers just have the concept of "WHEEEE NAKED TIME!" always lurking in the back of their heads?

YES. It is their true mission in life. To get naked, be naked and stay naked. The more naked the better. The longer the naked, the better.

What's the big deal with naked? Something primordial?

Jilli, I wasn't sure where to look. These are the metro seattle listings:

Advanced Skin & Body Solutions in Bellevue offering 60 Min Infrared Body Wrap for Cellulite Slimming and Toning, 60 Min Microdermabrasion with Photo Rejuvenation and Partial Set of Eyelash Extensions

All Star Lake Spa in Bellevue offers 45 Min Signature Facial with Aromatic Oil Scalp Massage, 50 Min Luscious Lower Leg And Foot Treatment, and 60 Min Luxurious Foot Soak with Body Massage and Parifin Hand and Foot Dip

Beehive Salon & Spa [link] Available Treatments, 45 Min Back Is Beautiful Back Facial, 75 Min Pure Man Facial, and Brazilian Bikini Wax

Body Evolution Spa [link] Available Treatments 90 Min Computerized Muscle Stimulation, 90 Min Organic, Enzymatic Aloe Vera Full Body Wrap, and 90 Min Far Infrared Sauna

Calidora Skin Clinic [link] Available Treatments Ultra Customized Peel, Illuminator Intensive Peel, and L aser Hair Removal for Underarms, Upperlip, Glabellas or Between Eye Brows

Cassie's Place Skin Care [link] Available Treatments 75 Min Ultimate Bliss Facial with Lymphobiology Eye Treatment, 75 Min All Natural Herbal Peel and Lymphobiology Facial Treatment, and 75 Min Cosmedix Benefit Medical Peel and Lymphobiology Facial Treatment

Derby Salon [link] Available Treatments 60 Min Derby's Signature Facial, 60 Min Papaya Nectar Pedicure, and 60 Min Hot Stone Body Massage or 60 Min Aroma Lomi Body Massage

Herban Therapies Spa [link] Available Treatments 60 Min Lavender Pariffin Cocoon Body Wrap, 60 Min HTS Nature's Best All-Natural Facial, and 50 Min Aromatherapy Relaxation Massage with Organic Essential Oils

London House Salon & Spa [link] Available Treatments: 60 Min Aromatic Lavender Body and Scalp Massage, 60 Min Calming Botanical Facial and Tropical Paraffin Hand Treatment, 60 Min Mojito Manicure and Whirlpool Jet Pedicure

Oasis Spa and Salon [link] Available Treatments: 60 Min Oasis Island Wrap, 60 Min Island Bliss Massage, an 60 Min Tropical Paradise Pedicure

Oriental Retreat & Spa [link] Available Treatments

* 75 Min Chinese ChiGong Tuina Healing Massage with Paraffin Hand Treatment and Herbal Foot Soak * 75 Min Stress Reducing Chinese Foot Reflexology with Paraffin Hand Treatment and Herbal Foot Soak * 75 Min Calming Herbal Facial with Paraffin Hand Treatment and Herbal Foot Soak

Seattle Art of Wellness-An Organic Day Spa [link]

Available Treatments

* 60 Minute Hot Stone Back and Neck Treatment * 60 Min Organic Facial With Bright Eyes Eye Treatment And Citrus 3 Step Lip Treatment * 60 Minute Hungarian Spice Back Facial

Soul Ease Holistic Yoga Spa [link] Available Treatments * 60 Min Detox Foot Spa * 55 Min Austrian Moor Organic Body Wrap * 60 Min Sugar Scrub with Babassu Oil, Light Massage and Infrared Sauna

Spaahh at Hotel 1000 [link] Available Treatments

* 75 Min Detox Enrapture Body Therapy * 75 Min Distinctive Relaxation Facial * 75 Min Sunrise Body Exfoliation with Self Tanner Application