[Kathleen]

I don't know how successful I'll be at keeping away from the MIL physically. She dotes on attention and it's difficult to escape, if you know what I mean. They'll only be here for dinner tomorrow evening, then they'll be gone on Monday morning. Next weekend she arrives early Sunday for a few days and that will be the endurance test for me.

Hubby was very supportive of me when my Dad was sick. We used to drive up to CT to see him every 3 months for years before he passed away. Dad was a special, fun man who was one of a kind. My stepmother died 6 months after him, then my uncle 3 months after that, then my aunt 11 months later. Hubby never complained throughout all of my family issues, so I try keep that in mind when his mother shows up to torture us.

Hopefully they'll have wine with dinner tomorrow evening, that will help to take the edge off. :)

I'm off to the pool. Candy comes with me, you should see her. She digs a big hidey hole next to the pool and cozies up under her umbrella her for shade. She is too cute.

Thanks so much for your support. You are a sweetheart.

[palo verde]

that Candy is a love
and smart too
Happy too digs holes in yard for coolness
also he dug big hole next to lil pond bill made for him
so he can sit in his hole with his behind and tail in the pond
dogs are wonderful
Love, Palo

your hubby is sweetheart to help you out so kindly in your time of need

my experience was different, cause Bill had not seen his family for 20 years
they wanted a chance to dote on him
Bill prolly liked being the center of all that attention
there is something strangely wonderful bout being back in bosom of family
Love, Palo

[christine]

good luck, sweetie ;)