Troubles McSteans

Happy early Mother's Day to both my mom, Judy, and my mother-in-law, Karebear (and to any and all other mothers out there). I really couldn't be more blessed to have two moms who would do anything for me and who are both such fun to be around. I love you both very much! Unfortunately Karebear won't be in town this weekend, but I'm taking my mom (and dad) out in style tomorrow to go see Star Trek at the Alamo. A very young League wants you to live long and prosper

Well, I stepped on a rock this morning while walking Lucy and twisted my foot. Yay. I'm sure nothing's broken, but having learned my lesson last time*, I flopped on the couch with an ice pack as soon as we got home. *Last time being when I kicked the wall while playing with Lucy indoors (we now have a ball outside only rule), then proceeded to spend all day walking around at Eeyore's Birthday making it 10 times worse and ending up in the ER that night. So here I am, not doing all the things I need to get done on a dialysis-free day. Not mowing the yard. Not ironing clothes. Not helping my mom clean. (What? She wanted to come! Really!) I need to let it go. The world will not end. Anyone catch Lost last night? As the season's penultimate episode, I thought it was pretty good, but inferior to last season's next to last episode masterpiece. I'll have to watch it again, but it just seemed underwhelming to me - from the lack of epic musical themes to the ...

Happy Birthday to my awesome friend Rebecca, who turns 35 today! We have officially now known each other for 30 years, which means she has more embarrassing dirt on me than any other of my friends. Exhibit A: Our band, 'Skunk Junk', circa 1982. Rebecca was like a sister to me growing up and we still have a blast every time we're together. She's the most fun loving person I know and deserves a fantastic birthday. Love you, Rebecca!