That dark cloud must be hovering over the whole country! Yesterday I could have ripped someone's ears off if they looked sideways at me. It was all I could do to remember the basic social graces. Today I'm just on a low simmer and trying to stay away from people.

d, just roll with it. If you try to fight it, it'll just get worse.

LUV, surely your daughter knows you're an involved parent and would find out eventually. She's just buying time. The suspense must be killing her and she'll probably be relieved once it's all out in the open.

We have a place called JaMokas that isn't Starbucks but is very yummy. It's a 15 minute drive and way worth it. go for the Starbucks, Silver. Grab a cranberry orange muffin while you're at it. Or some of their yummy banana bread!

Good news (and a good visual for you girls)! There's a hot, hot, hot new guy at the gym. He runs on the treadmill right in front of my crosstrainer so I get to watch him, and his broad shoulders and tight, um :o.... Anyway, it sure does keep my heart rate up and makes for an effective cardio session. Does it matter that he looks all of 25 years old? Any younger than that and I'd be old enough to be his mother.... Blonde hair, blue eyes, (sigh) Did I mention the tight ......

Silver, I think it would be a much needed and deserved reward. I say get in the car and get to Starbucks!

I've brought out the Dove chocolates. I was in a good mood, then I called my daughter's school to ask if they would be sending mid-quarter grades home or if would pick them up at conferences. Seems they went home last week. The secretary then looked up the grades for me. They aren't awful but they are below what I know she can do. Now those are calculations from 2 weeks ago, so they might have improved(according to daughter they are higher). Can't wait for tonight's discussion.

"Bad Mood" is in the air here also. I could blame it on the pollen in the air but I know better - at least in my case. Took the kids to school today and pretty much had to fake the smile and "HI!" to the secretary & teachers. I think it all started with not getting enough sleep the night before and waking up way late this morning. Now I have a conference call coming up and have abslutely no desire to participate. Do you think it would be over the top if I drove 20 minutes to the nearest Starbucks for a jolt?

I have those days sometimes too. Usually hormonal, but it does seem to bring out the worst in my entire family. I mean if you come to breakfast and when you complain there is nothing to eat and I tell you to "Get over it or you can do the shopping the next time." wouldn't you just pour your Cheerios and sit down? Oh no, they have to argue. My motto: Don't poke the sleeping bear.

Maybe you need some chocolate or how about pie for breakfast?!

Man I'm in a bad mood this morning. Not sure why but I am....looking to shake it off but those boys just keep driving me CRAZY...

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EWwwwww--well muffins with moms was just replaced as my last food memory for today. Thanks Shawn...