I wanted to thank everyone if I hadn't done so already for the many kind acts of love and friendship that you have shown my entire family during the past week. You all have been more supportive and helpful than I can ever express in words and I appreciated it greatly.

That being said, here I sit at work not wanting to be here in the least bit. Winter has finally arrived outside but I can't help to want to be somewhere other than my desk even if it is outside in the freezing cold.

Lisa and I are going to a wedding on Saturday; actually I am in the wedding so it will be a welcome change from the events of the past week. Our friends (Lance and Traci) are finally getting married after dating for 16 years (if that is what you still call it after that length of time). I am the best man so I am feverishly trying to come up with a witty toast. I'm not too good at the whole toast thing in front of large crowds but I think I can swing it. 16 years of dating gives me all kinds of ammunition for a roast/toast.

Lisa is ready for the baby to be born. She is extremely uncomfortable and just want the whole thing to be done. Unfortunately Lisa also forgets she is pregnant and overdoes it to the point that she exhausts herself; I am constantly telling her to relax and to sit down. Lisa's actual due date is February 7th. My money is on January 30th sometime in the AM. Do I have any other predictions? I just hope she can get through this Saturday (at least until the toast is over).

Shawn has discovered the Internet. I'm not sure many 5 year olds know what the net is let alone actually surf. EBay is the big draw for him now. Shawn gets to eBay and searches for anything that he has an interest in obtaining. Lately it is Hallmark train Christmas Ornaments. He has been successful in placing the winning bid for 2 ornaments with my help (read my money). Last night I went up to his room to find him watching a Simpson's clip that he found on U-Tube during a Google search for "Model train wrecks". I am afraid to walk into his room anymore. One day I will find him surfing Hispanic porn sites. I hope that day is a long time from now!

There's my rambling post for today. Peace out................