it really does

Yes, yes it does.

to agree on the adulthood issue and would occasionally like to return to the carefree days of youth...

it does, but you make it look fun and easy!

darn privates won't let me plurk you Amber. Was going to offer burning music to CD, if you're interested.

votes for mandatory siesta's

second that AKK

oooh heck yeah with the siesta thing.

Thanks Laura, but I actually put your suggestions in a queue for my iTunes browsing. I had some of them, but def. found new stuff to try!

Deb, you're far too kind. If you could see me with my unwashed hair, flannel jammies and chipped wine glass, you might think otherwise.

That it does Amber! Gotta stay on the grind sometimes to get that nice payoff We know you can do it though

agrees, it does.

you've been at it hard lately, Amber - hang in there!

I wouldn't want to be young again! I like being past all the drama & uncertainty. Of course, I avoid all mirrors now.

I'll drink to the adulthood sentiment.

Pfft! Tell me...

I don't know how those of you with kids do it. You have my admiration.

mine too- I can barely handle the dog!

Kid? I have a...SHOOT! *scampers off to let the kid out of her box*

(KIDDING, please don't call DCFS.)

she's why I do it all, though.

AC- Amen doll. Amen.

TJ, I know you know it too. Hellish day and one "Hi mommy!" just turns it all around.

Well, that, and Abby knows how to say "Football" and "go Bears!" now. Helps.

have you got her to say "Bad call ref" and throw things atthe TV?

Not yet, but she will yell "riley DOWN" when the dog barks and jumps on the sofa.

It's really hilarious. She's SO chatty these days. My favorite is that she'll fake a sneeze, and then say "ess you" to herself LOL

aww! That's so cute. My friend's son is about to turn 3 and he just rambles on and on about stuff- totally unintelligible to the rest of us

but, to him, he's communicating!

LOL that sneezing thing is cute. too funny