[Marilyn]

Sorry I've been AOL, just been busy with one thing or another. We're at work all day and we've been getting back into the habit of going to the gym in the evenings. We're cooking more at home now rather than eating out so much. Gym, cooking, eating & cleaning up keeps us busy until about 9 pm. Karen is here visiting for a couple of weeks,and we are watching the Olympics together in the evenings. I've been spending too much time on the computer in the mornings and getting to work a little later than I should, so I've been limiting my time here in the the mornings.

My very dear Russian friend is having a scheduled C-section at 1:00 Thursday afternoon, on their wedding aniversary. Since her mom isn't here and her MIL is pretty elderly and not the hands-on type of mom, I've promised to help her out with things. She's really worried about feeding her family and caring for the baby when she comes home. Her hubby isn't much help at all in the kitchen. His family is one of those who is stuck in the 50's if you know what I mean. His mom looks like Mrs. Cleaver would in her elder years. She may wear high heels in the kitchen. I doubt it, but when you see them, you would wonder. Men do men's work and no more, that kind of family and everyone should endeavor to look like JFK and Jackie. Hopefully you are getting the picture. Anyway, I'll be helping Julia after she comes home, so perhaps in a week or so can get back on here some.

Miss you all!!