Hec, it's so gorgeous - congrats all around! Can't wait to see the "making it their own" photos, which I am very presumptuously assuming we will be privy to.

Tep -- all the surgery ~ma. Monday! Wow, that came up fast.

-t, continued take it easy, phew, and smooth recovery vibes to your mom. Yeah, T-shirt and jeans definitely extend to two days. Even in non-emergency situations!

askye, it is a tough row to hoe, aging parents, and everything you feel is legit, which I'm sure you understand, but is still nice to hear sometimes. Sending good vibes your way.

I was not able to consider HRT because the reason I went into menopause (early!) was hysterectomy due to uterine cancer. BUT I was extremely lucky with a barely noticeable transition. My mom had a really easy menopause, too, so it had to be in the genes. Nice inheritance, that.

Going to spend the weekend with my aunt at the beach this weekend. I hope I age as gracefully as she has. Getting my ass to yoga, the pool, and Fit for Life classes at the Y would surely help with that. Ahem.