we’re back home
The four year old did really well, and the doctors are all very happy with the way her Titanium Rib Rods are helping her spine and lungs. So thanks so much for all the thoughts and prayers - they’re so appreciated! We got home late last night and my parents have been spoiling her appropriately. And me too, because there were peanut butter cup chocolate chip cookies waiting for me.
On the construction front, the husband reports that the den and kitchen and bathroom are entirely gutted - ceiling beams exposed, etc. The foundation slabs have been poured and framing starts this week. I think they’re also supposed to start moving the inside walls too. Which means I guess I have to get off my ass and do the little things, like decide on countertops and tile and stuff. Because why not do that in a last minute, stress-induced rush?
Like Scarlett, I’ll think about that tomorrow. Or better yet, Monday, even. Or when the peanut butter cup chocolate chip cookies are gone.
After I get a little more organized, I’ve got to get some writing done today. I did manage to write about 10 pages or so over the past five days, and I still have to type in some of what I wrote longhand on vacation. I’m hoping to be solidly over 60K by the end of the weekend on this ST. I’m also hoping Jake stops trying to insert himself into every single scene in this book, claiming rights since the book’s about his best friend.
I’m dealing with 5 or 6 alpha males in this one, all SEALs and only one can be the main hero. And their heroines keep eyeing me and rolling their eyes like, we’re going to have to rush in and save these guys, aren’t we? And the heroes keep brushing the sand and grit off them and smiling every time I make something detonate and grumbling every time I mention things like love and commitment.
I might have to send Jake out visiting for the weekend to preserve my sanity. Of course, I can’t promise that he won’t drag the rest of his SEAL team with him. Except for Nick. Nick’s staying here and learning to play nice with Kaylee. Or else.
Steph T.
August 20th, 2005 at 12:42 pm
*waving hand madly* I’ve got nothing going this weekend. Send Jake and the guys here! Please? I could use the inspiration. :)
I’m glad your little girl’s procedure went well. Hugs to you both! And I’m glad you’re both getting spoiled by your parents.
August 20th, 2005 at 1:18 pm
So glad the surgery went well. What a trooper.
You’re making me hungry with those Reese peanut butter cups. Yum!
WTG on those pages, too!
August 20th, 2005 at 2:04 pm
Oh Jaaaakkkeeeee. I have a nice shiny stainless steel .308 with a leupold vari X 3 stainless scope. I’ll let you pet it and play with it if you come out to play
August 20th, 2005 at 6:00 pm
Glad all went well for the four-year-old.
August 20th, 2005 at 6:09 pm
Will Jake (or one of his team) help me get rid of houseguests?
Glad the 4yo is doing well!
August 20th, 2005 at 6:14 pm
Welcome home babe!!!! Glad the little one is okay! You can alwasy send jake my way–I’ve got new pictures to hang!
August 20th, 2005 at 10:01 pm
Yay!! The four year old is one tough Kid. SO happy to hear she did well.
August 21st, 2005 at 10:08 am
I am so glad your daughter did well!!!! Sending hugs to her mom, too.
August 21st, 2005 at 10:30 am
Terrific news on your little girl’s surgery, sounds like she is a trouper.
Can’t you send the SEALs over to the construction project and make them do an honest days work? They will be too tired to give you much trouble after a day of labor.
August 21st, 2005 at 10:45 am
You’re back! So glad the four year old’s doing so well.
August 21st, 2005 at 1:51 pm
glad the surgery went well and she’s home being spoiled. You too
August 21st, 2005 at 2:40 pm
Hugs!! I’m so glad everything went well!
August 21st, 2005 at 3:38 pm
I’m so glad things went well, Steph!!
August 21st, 2005 at 4:08 pm
Thanks again, guys! She’s feeling better and better :)
*passes some cookies to Michelle*
For Emma S., Cece, Sharon & Tori - be careful. Soon I’m going to have 4 bored SEALs on my hands - wait, actually, they’re going to be on YOUR hands if all goes well…and they’re going to Sharon’s first to pick up that nice, shiny new plaything…
Rene - I did think about that, but when Jake mentioned dynamites and grenades and said something like, ‘let’s just blow the crap out of this wall,’ I got a little nervous….