Thanks guys. It's sort of a sucky birthday in the midst of a sucky period (which is why I haven't been around a lot and have been a generally flaky mess).

But I'm not getting my bus stop bombed, or dealing with the aftermath of an earthquake/tsunami, so I'm gonna try to engage again.

I'm sorry to hear it, Raq. But we do miss you, so I'm glad to be able to wish you good wishes on your birthday.

Oh Raq, I'm sorry for the suck. I wish you the glorious you deserve. And a Happy Birthday.

Shir, I'm glad you and yours are safe.

I wish you the glorious you deserve.

Raq, I share Beverly's wish for you.

May this be your best year yet...and may this sucky period pass quickly.

{{{Shir}}} I'm so glad you're safe.

{{{Raq}}} I'm sorry to hear about the suck. I hope you're birthday and things in general improve dramatically for you.

I went to PT today and it was re-evaluation time because it has been a month, and the PT noted a great deal of improvement in my strength in certain areas! There is still so much work to be done, but it feels so good to know that all the hard work is doing something.

Shir, I'm glad you and your family are safe. Safe~ma for your friends.

((((Raq)))) Do what you need to do, whether that means engaging, not engaging, or lurking.

Happy Birthday, Raq. Come back whenever you can.

Happy birthday, Raq!! I hope your day goes as you want, which is always a good thing. And that things get better soon.

I am watching the twin girls of a friend who teaches kindergarten at my school today and tomorrow since we have conferences and her older kids have school til 3. Emeline loves them, but it's interesting watching her try to navigate not only with having to compromise her play ideas when she's so used to running the show, but also trying to understand the girls' as they do their twin thing.

Also? I think the girls must be going through a growth spurt because wow can they eat!! They're lots of fun, though. At one point, the four of us were snuggling on the couch watching iCarly and Looney Tunes.