Deb-

so sorry for all you're going through!

Glad to hear Chris doesn't need surgery. Hope Hunter continues to improve! Sorry he wasn't 100% for his birthday. Still thinking of Nick too.
Vicki/Terry-I'm sure you'll love the GF!

Sounds like quite a few of us will be there for marathon weekend. I'll be at Pop 1/4 to 1/9.
Debbie-Hope you're feeling better for your trip! I don't what we'll be doing what days. I'll be at BWI 11/10 to 11/15-would love to see you.
Glynis-

what a nice way to honor your Mom.
Anne Marie-Good luck with Minnie! My SIL gets her dog I think the weekend after next. I think the dog has been in a foster home from birth so I hope she's OK.
The meething with Lizzy's teachers is this Wednesday-I thought it was last week but it is this week. I am reluctant to push this woman too much as I'm sure she'll just take it out more on Lizzy. Other Mom's have told me if you go in nice her behavior towards the kids improves. I think we'll try that way first. Lizzy will have her not matter what so I don't want to make her mad. Then Joe & Emma will likely have her too as she's too young to retire.
I was hoping Lizzy's glasses would be in by now. We ordered them the same day and mine came in Thursday. Hopefully hers will come soon.
Work still stinks! Last week they let 2 more people go. One was there 15 years. She's in her mid 50s and has MS. She will find it very difficult to find a new job. This wasn't a layoff. They will hire someone new. There is a new VP in that department and she wants her own people. It is just so very sad what is going on.
Budget review with the president is Tuesday. Still SO much to do before the board of directors meeting on 11/11. I'll be mroe than ready for my trip-just not sure when I'm going to pack.

And who told the kids they could grow so much? I was sure Emma's vet costume from last year would still fit but the pants are way too short and I thought I made them a bit too big last year.