I just read a quote in the newspaper that really stopped me in my tracks. Struck a really deep chord.

"A mother is always only as happy as her least happy child."

Yep, the squeaky door theory.

Dang! I better make sure DDs are always happy.

*tkrik calling dds to make sure they are truly happy."

But, seriously, that's really thought provoking, B2Y. I can't make my kids happy, it has to come from within them. I can only hope I gave them the tools they need to seek happiness.

What really is "freezing unknown precipitation?"

A very cold dog next to a fire hydrant

*tkrik cleaning up computer screen*

B2Y - That's so funny! I wasn't expecting that. I saw Barb's random thought and started getting all scientific like thinking of moisture and molecules and here you had a simple solution.

Hi tkrik,

The lesson everyone should learn from watching cats, dogs, children and any other form of life except human beings, is to "live in the moment." Other than humans do you know of any other form of life on earth that is upset by what happened in the news yesterday? Worried about where their next meal is coming from? If they are rearing their offspring according to Dr. Phil's instructions? Let me answer this in complete truthful details so all will understand. "NO!"

Life is short! I am personally living life on my own terms in spite of adversity and primarily by living in the current moment. Recognize this principle and be grateful in return.

My 17 yr old son is headed to Detroit today with his Auto Tech class to see the Auto-Rama show. He is super pumped - Chip Foose will be there and they are suppose to meet him. He watches every Foose show on TV, and has me send in an entry form practically begging to have his 1950 Kaiser picked for an overhaul. He's super shy, but told me last night that if he gets a chance, he is going to show Chip Foose his iPod pics of his car and ask for his help (a 1950 Kaiser is not too common of a car, especially one that still ones with the original motor and tranny in it).

My 16 yr old daughter managed to beg and convince hubby and me to allow her to go to the show as well. So, she took the day off school (she's a straight A student) and hopefully, hubby will take her providing I'm not whining. It will be the first time since Sept (when I had first SCS surgery) that I will have the house to myself - can you say N-A-P? I told them both that I should be all right - I know how to call 9-1-1 and I also have a friend that will come ASAP should I need help.

I'm only 41, yet I feel like I'm a kid that needs a baby-sitter at times. Ah, the random thoughts of mine....