Praying for it to be passed soon and a wonderful safe pain-free/kidney stone-free trip.

They are the very best! Mine is under the covers snuggled up to my hip/leg as I type this.

Well he is even cuter than I imagined! What an adorable little monster. I hope your nap was wonderful with him.

I would love to see a picture of the orange fleece monster. It sounds adorable.

I sleep with a stuffie and my real live dog only (estranged spouse sleeps elsewhere).

At my store the rooster crows every hour on the hour. We also have the model train running above the dairy section. I don't know why it's there but it is fun and I have noticed little kids absolutely thrilled with it when they spot it.

Praying for him and all of you. What a wonderful update!

Thank you for the update MercyA. I have been thinking about her. She is so well spoken and really puts things in perspective. Hugs to her.

Wegmans is awesome! As Knitgirl said, they treat their staff very well. The "to-go" and prepared foods are super expensive. However, the rest of the store is very well priced. For a splurge, get their chocolate chip cookies (15.00 for 15 cookies and worth every penny), they are the best cookies I have ever had. Their store brand items are as good, if not better, than name brand items. Their produce is fresh and typically in good shape. They have a wide variety as well. Wegmans has spoiled me for other stores and I do most of my weekly shopping there now. Congratulations on getting one near you!

I loved the episode and cried. I thought it was beautiful. Edit: I am referring to "The Sign" episode

Stomach sleeper. Several pillows under my head and one on each side of me. TV MUST be on and on shows that I like. TV stays on all night long. If, for some reason, it stops or a show comes on that I don't like, I will immediately wake up. My dog sleeps with me, and he needs the TV on too now!

Christ is risen indeed, Alleluia!

I just read this after I posted. I agree with you fully on all points.

Many many hugs. I am very sorry. Our sweet furry family members simply do not live long enough. I have had to make the choice to let 2 of ours go and I always say that it is the last loving and kind thing I can do for them. It hurt like hell, but I have never regretted my decisions (made, of course, with the guidance of our vet).

Thank you for these kind words and affirmation that holidays can be hard and even harder when they are not at all like we hoped/dreamed/thought they would be. I dread holidays now, just bloody dread them. Please know that I see you and am also holding you in my thoughts as well.