Sometimes, the ice wins.

Kevin took the truck to work today.  Quite a treacherous decision, but he made it.  They didn't ask him to leave. No blood was shed.  Good thing.

I dropped the girls off much later than I'd prefer, but we got there.  Leaving was another matter.  I slid sideways down most of Dad's driveway, until my back bumper had a close-up meeting with the grass bank, which threw me back to almost straight.  I lived, the car lived, I got the hell out of Dodge!

Work was crazy busy, but a lot got accomplished.  We have several CSR's out at convention, and two were supposed to head home today.  Apparently, Texas is having it's own problems, and due to ice falling from the sky, the flight was cancelled.  They are to try again at 11 tomorrow morning.  I hope they make it.  I hate that they're stranded, because they're friends.  Also, I need them!  Everyone I work with is so important.  I don't want to "get by" without them.  Travel safe, my friends.

I promise to take pictures tomorrow.  So far, my focus has been on surviving the commute.  Tomorrow, I say "To HELL with safety!"  Just kidding, but I'll get as many pics as I can any time I stop, OK?

I hope Dad's driveway doesn't put too many dents in my car.  So far, so good, but...one more hit like I took this morning, and I may have to call my friend Jimmy for some body work. 

Body work?  Yeah, my ass is growing again.  I'm going to put a ban on chips.  I'll see if I can head off the nonsense without "dieting."  God, I love chips.

Time for bed.  I love you, Mom.  Thanks for giving me a safe and happy place to drop off my babies each morning.  I love you, Dad.  Thanks for keeping the girls off Mom for a bit each day.  I love you Kevin.  Thanks for putting up with my weirdness, and for getting the same look at "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" that I get.  We're meant for each other, I swear.  Wanna sing "Paradise by the Dashboard Lights" later?  LOL

I love you Monica.  I know you're getting some pre-teen problems, but skin-care products have come a long way since I was your age.  We'll get through this, and you'll be an awesome adult some day.  Probably president.  I love you Natalie.  You are mamma's baby, and cuddle every chance you get, while trying to become your own person.  Just be the baby for a while.  There's no shame in that, and it'd make your mamma happy.

Brett...ahh, Brett.  You've made some mistakes lately.  Choose your friends wisely, and choose your path more carefully than anything you've ever done.  Thanks for cleaning the aquarium today.  Thanks for being nice to me in front of your friends.  Thanks for trying to change things before we had to do something ugly.  You've been my buddy since your Dad and I divorced when you were 2, over 16 years ago.  I love you.  Let's get through this as friends, with very few scars, shall we?

Jim, OH Jim:  Yeah, I love you, too.  I sometimes think, "he's such a cool guy, why was he an ass when we lived under the same roof?"  Now I know.  I was an ass, too.  I'm glad we get along, now.  I'm glad I miss you.  I'm glad that I consider you an important part of my life.  I love you, but get over it.  I'll be mad at you soon, I'm sure.  LOL

Linda, my favorite Mother In Law. I love you.  You're an awesome mother and grandmother, and you really like me.  I get that, now.  We butted heads for a few years, but you needed to make sure Kevin was my first priority.  He is.  You know that now, and we're on the same team, and you baby me quite well.  Thanks for being you.  You rock.

Finally, thanks to my readers.  I hate to name any, since some will get left out and I'll feel like a heel, but here goes:  Russ, I love you for your manic days, and for your depressed days.  You always have something to say, and that's important.  You offer advice that I appreciate, and advice that I'd never take, but I love you, you democrat dork.  Keep drawing.  Celeste:  I love your caring nature, and your love of animals, and your love of family.  You go above and beyond, and that's rare these days.

Astaryth:  You have a love for animals that exceeds even mine.  I envy what you've done.  I want to experience that, but am probably too chicken...or too lazy.  You're great.  Hug a tiger for me, while I hide behind some big rock, OK?

Remo, you keep me laughing.  I would love to watch a day in your life, but your journal is the next best thing.

Amy:  Sheesh, Amy.  You keep me laughing, while maintaining a wonderful family life.  You're great with your kids, and even though you may be in your 70's, you look great.  I love ya.

I love you all.  A few links I would have left weren't mentioned, because the journals haven't been updated for a long time, so I suspect they're gone.  That's how it is with friends. I'll see you again soon.  You're all awesome, and I wish you would all post an entry every day, and comment on mine 6 times a day...Just kidding.  I love you, even if you lurk.

Good night.