I am feeling better and am realizing

that weakness is something that's very hard for me. I'm frustrated by myself when I'm tired. I get irritated with Mike if he's sick. But after this bout with the flu, I have learned my lesson. I realize that I'm not a person that gets "sick" often. That my sickness until now has been what some people would call the sniffles. I am sorry Mike for the times I didn't take care of you enough during your illness.

I'm coming out of it. Today I just stayed on the couch and worked on getting well. Emmett went to his friend Zach's house after school it was my final push into "getting back on the mend". So i did some thinking today and watched CNN for a long time:

1. I am officially an Obama fan.
2. I can't stand weakness. This is a serious problem.
3. It seems like my cat no longer feels the need to "get out of the way" if I'm walking up the steps.
4. I think one of the worst ways to die would be drowning.

I also talked to my friend Meredith today. She's one of my mom friends that doesn't live in South Philly, but I sometimes wish she did. She's so easy and accepting, yet brilliant and introspective. And I look at her and all the other moms I know and realize that I (somehow and despite myself) have managed to make friends with "the best" in the mom world.

I'm going to write about three of these women that I am appreciating right now. One of them doesn't read this blog, but I'm thinking of her fondly and want to include her. As for the other two...you guys are very special to my heart. Thank you for reaching out and being there for me.

In a stream of consciousness way, here are my thoughts on R*, S* and M*:

R*: Gentle. Peaceful. Always talks slowly. Nonjudgmental and can bond with you at a moment's notice. Emotionally in touch, but never frantic. Calm and collected. Laid back. Together. An excellent listener. Beautiful. Honest.

S*: Striking -- adorable when casual and magnificent dressed up. Genuinely sweet and good natured. Sincere. A very aware mother. Has an engaging laugh. Gentle. Kind. Thoughtful. Calm. A role model.

M*: Intelligent. Sophisticated. Quirky in a very cool way. Smart. Fashionable. Clever. Urban. Intellectual and diplomatic. Refined taste. Can get very deep. Can dwell on the positive side.


I am so, so lucky to know great kids with great moms.