<p>My friend just adopted an infant. Her other kids are 9 and 12. There was a shower for her last night…guests were all ladies, ranging in age from mid-30s to mid 60s…passing the baby around all night…severe baby lust by everyone (my “baby” just turned 13)…such a delicate and happy little guy…I’m going to be thinking about him all day…</p>
<p>My good news - some one emailed me today and a friend of hers wants to buy some of my art. I’ve been doing mosaics with dream of being an artist “when I grow up”. Yikes, I know its good news that someone is interested - but why am I so nervous?</p>
<p>Other good news, a friend just had a baby, her second. Here’s a quote from her blog on how big brother who is three is doing:</p>
<p>" Don’t get me wrong, Finn’s still three. But he’s been absolutely kind and loving to his baby brother, which is beautiful to see. In fact, last night, he said, “Mommy? Daddy? I looooove baby brother. Can he stay? Forever and ever?” Yes, he can."</p>
<p>No one has anything scheduled tonight. Woohoo!</p>
<p>Son asked his teacher about the 84 he got on his report card in APUSH, and the teacher found two mistakes on the gradesheet and now he was a 92!</p>
<p>I have an amazing circle of friends.</p>
<p>My dh just found out his mentee got her National Board certification. I’m so happy for her.</p>
<p>I went to the dr. yesterday to head off what could turn into a larger problem. The larger problem still might develop, but at least I’ve done everything I can to stave it off.</p>
<p>the stars have lined up so that D2 is off for a week from school, no homework this weekend…sooo, we are escaping to the beach for tomorrow night!! (with her, of course)…but still nice to get away!!</p>
<p>My six-year-old remembered all his lines in the Thanksgiving Play (Pilgrim #11, I think :D). My h.s. senior remembered his train fare this morning. And I remembered to get out our passports: We’re all flying off to the UK this afternoon to see D!
Happy Thanksgiving to you all.</p>
<p>I go for a run every morning, there are two trees in a yard that are bursting bright orange at the moment. Always makes me smile.</p>
<p>Harriet, enjoy your trip!! We were in London once over Thanksgiving, it was fun because it’s decorated already but not so crowded yet.</p>
<p>Thanks, HighlandMom! We’re landing in London but driving up to Edinburgh, where D’s doing her semester abroad.</p>
<p>DH and S2 are off today on a College Football Weekend and I will be gloriously alone for 2-1/2 days! My choice of wine, dinner when I want, some shopping and bedcovers just where I want them.</p>
<p>And I’m preparing for my absolutely most favorite holiday celebration: Thanksgiving Dinner for 20 at our house!</p>
<p>Harriet - have a great trip! {{{{{Hugs}}}}} to all!</p>
<p>To everyone else - thanks for sharing your happy news. </p>
<p>My happy news - 7th grade S went to school early so his English teacher could help him get himself organized - and he realized that he left his English paper (due today) at home - he was able to call me and I was able to get it to him before his first period English class. He worked hard on his paper, so I didn’t want him to get penalized for handing it in late. Yay for having a teacher who is a) willing to help, and b) understanding and let him violate the school rules and call me so he could get his work in on time.</p>
<p>Montana and Wyoming are still running a surplus in state funds :)</p>
<p>My friend’s kid attends Vanderbilt. Yesterday, the kid received a letter from the university saying all students needing loans next year will instead receive grants because the university wants to “insure their students’ futures” in these very difficult times. Vandy has earmarked $1.75 billion for this program. Way to go, Vandy!</p>
<p>My friend said other universities are planning similar moves.</p>
<p>Oh that’s right. Enjoy the drive AND Edinburgh. I bet it’s decorated as well 
My d is very jealous, she’s been to Edinburgh but not since she started Highland dance.</p>
<p>This excerpt from D’s blog still makes me smile: “We all couldnt get over just how this weekend had made us feel. Running/finishing the race was an amazing experience. Being honored for being a part of it, spending the time with M, being welcomed by his family, and feeling truly loved and appreciated by his parents gave us one of the most unexpected but most treasured experiences of all our times here in Ecuador. It was very possibly one of the most fulfilling weekends of my time in any country in my last 20 years of life.”
Go study abroad!</p>
<p>I had a routine test which the radiologist read as metastised (I hate the word so much I can’t spell it correctly) breast cancer. After a bone scan…no!! I am ok!</p>
<p>Today is my last day at work. I’m retiring! Whoo-Hoo!</p>
<p>ellebud - Way to Go!</p>
<p>Wow, lots of good news! Congrats NR4P and ellebud!!!</p>
<p>HOORRAAYYYY ellebud!!!</p>
<p>D gets the cast off of her broken foot today, yay!</p>
<p>Great trips, kids coming home, good news on the medical front and a retirement !
My package ,that I thought was lost finally made it to my daughter…brownies and other goodies.</p>