thanks brenda & windsparrow. That is a really good point!
Hil - so sorry for your loss
Joyce: You don't think it's too obvious? I think I look like I have a cat on my head. Buffy: But a very well groomed cat. Joyce: Well that's a comfort.
'Bring On The Night'
Spike's Bitches 42: Which question do you want me to answer first?
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
hippocampus - Sep 18, 2008 1:28:53 am PDT #5899 of 10001
not your mom's socks.
Barb - Sep 18, 2008 2:02:09 am PDT #5900 of 10001
“Not dead yet!”
Thanks for the commiserations, guys-- I basically had myself a really good, rail at the fates sort of cry (even the Hub was shocked because I rarely let go to that extent) had a cup of tea and proceeded to watch Food Network and HGTV the rest of the night. (Alton has a tat, who knew? And boy, that Carter Oosterhouse is one big, earnest, SOB, but it's offset by the goofy adorableness.)
I'm not really though because when the friend got home around 9pm, which is a lot more like 12 hours, I found out she'd also gone to the spa. Can I pack up and leave now?
She did this without telling anyone she was going to the spa? ::blows whistle and throws flag if this is the case:: I mean, I remember that feeling of desperation and utter relief to get away from the wee ones, because no matter how much you love 'em, they're a handful, but six hours is already taking quite a bit of time-- to stretch it to nearly twelve seems kind of inconsiderate. I'd definitely lobby for some pampering time.
Sparky1 - Sep 18, 2008 3:46:05 am PDT #5901 of 10001
Librarian Warlord
Sorry about the book, Barb.
Sox, I suspect that if you were to say, "I called the spa and they have an opening tomorrow at 2 p.m. Will you and him watch Iris while I go?" your friend would say she would. I don't think I'd let it grow into something bigger than that. While I think your friend took advantage, she might have also been thinking "I worked all day when I'm supposed to be on vacation while they got to play with the kids!" in the negotiations in her brain for the spa time.
Good luck to Tom! I second the notion of practicing a little and taking the time to think up good questions to ask them.
Toddson - Sep 18, 2008 3:54:45 am PDT #5902 of 10001
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
The universe really, really, owes the Buffistas some good stuff ... any hope it's saving it up and going to release it all at once?
... crickets ...
sigh ... we can hope, right?
Emily - Sep 18, 2008 4:18:49 am PDT #5903 of 10001
"In the equation E = mc⬧, c⬧ is a pretty big honking number." - Scola
I'm so sleepy, I think I just pledged allegiance to the clock.
vw, I SOOOO feel your pain. I wish I had any real suggestions, but I find it nearly impossible to deal with that when they're old enough to respond halfway rationally!
I wish it were Friday.
Nora Deirdre - Sep 18, 2008 4:21:51 am PDT #5904 of 10001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
I am pessimistic about the universe. There's a lot of crappy shit going down in it.
(apparently these days I am Eeyore)
sj - Sep 18, 2008 4:54:09 am PDT #5905 of 10001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Happy Birthday, erika!!!
lisah - Sep 18, 2008 5:04:25 am PDT #5906 of 10001
Punishingly Intricate
Happy birthday, erika!!!
SuziQ - Sep 18, 2008 5:07:07 am PDT #5907 of 10001
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
I think I just pledged allegiance to the clock.
Loves Emily.
I am full of gronk. I keep wanting to be optimistic about things, but it hasn't gotten me very far lately.
beth b - Sep 18, 2008 5:07:20 am PDT #5908 of 10001
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
Happy Birthday,erika!