Karen: Those parties kept me sane during an insane time. Something to focus on. I think it was that way for most of us.

Yes, Ryan is nearly 3 years older than Brandon. He will be 29 in July. YIKES - My dad and I were talking about that a couple of days ago. Amazing that I could be mom to a 30 year old next year!

This morning in the paper there was a photo of a one year old baby. It said "Happy Birthday Brandon from your big brother Ryan" I must cut that out and put it in the card Ryan is giving Brandon. Funny, I knew another couple who had a Ryan and a Brandon after me. I asked them if they were going to have an Ashley. I think they told me they had a Joshua. YIKES - glad that didn't happen to me. I had a birth announcement ready when I was due with my 3rd. "MY THREE SONS". I was going to call the baby Justin and Casey was the middle name. I figured I had to have a name ready despite the fact I wanted a girl so badly. So it was Justin Casey (Just In Case He's a boy). Silly Stuff!

Yep Silly Stuff. I think it is the fumes. They have been noticeable for 2 days in the house. Worse yesterday and this morning I've wakened with a scratchy throat and general YUCK. I went out and told they guys. Yep - it coincided with the moving of a duct. They're venting all the stuff into the house at present. THey promised to cover it up.

So, this girl is kinda high this morning. Gonna clean a bit before the cleaning woman comes. Yep - still needs more tidying. Then I'm going to go shopping. No point in working all the time and not reaping the rewards.

Off to the shower.

Barb