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[steelymaam]

Well, thank god the last 2 weeks are over. I won't go into the sordid details but I will say this: stress + tiredness = bad mommy. I was SO happy when my friend Tina called on Thursday (after a particularly bad mommy day) and said, "Let's leave the kids with the dads and go out to eat!" We strolled through a funky shop downtown and got several

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[mervnet]

That price range is also debatable-- anything you bring will be appreciated greatly, and you might luck out with the silver diamond earrings we bought for the exchange!!

[caywood]

Or the 250 year old ruby/amethyst/gold broach I am giving away! who needs it?

[caywood]

I'm excited about the white elephant gift exchange. I love fondue. Maybe we could have a fondue party when you come into town! Brandy and I have been wanting to have fondue party for a while now. I'm glad your 2 weeks of stress are over. Seems like you feel relieved! How do you expect your new year to be different?

[steelymaam]

Hell, yeah! Let's fondue it! We had some steamed veggies dipped in gruyere (sp) cheese, and I must say, "What a pleasant pleasant way to eat steamed veggies." I have decided that I'm going to bring fondue to the people... MY people. Why is it reserved for schmancy social events and the like? I think the fondue pot should be on the table right next to the meat and potatoes, or lentils and barley

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[caywood]

I THINK I have a fonue pot... but I'd have to check. I might have donated it. My mom has one, though. I think we should have a fondue party. That would be tons of fun. And are we still planning on getting together on the 29th? I just found out today that I have that day off and I didn't even ask for it! pretty great. I can really relate to the feeling out-of-place when being rushed. Like if you don't get at least three days from the week where you don't already have plans, your whole week feels like drudgery. As far as being around a lot of laid back people when you are not feeling laid back yourself, I can see how that would also make you feel out-of-place, almost resentful... You said you were feeling impatient? Do you know what you felt impatient for? When you feel impatient, do you recognise it?

[goatfarmer2b]

i'll be in DC to ring in the new year, so i will not be there to take part in white elephants. if folks get together before that, i'll be around until the 30th and would love to see people.

[steelymaam]

Great! We're having another get-together at the Merva residence on the 29th. Late afternoon to evening. The Elliots won't be in town for New Years so we decided to go for two events. Please come.

[goatfarmer2b]

That sounds great.

[barley_grass]

knit knit knit knit

[steelymaam]

Yeah, bring it on!

You go girl!

[caywood]

dont' forget to include brandy and ellen. Brandy loves to knit and ellen just learned. If you are knitting in lansing, definitely give those girls a call, even if you don't know them very well. :)