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By: NOLA Notes » Blog Archive » 2008 Krewe du Vieux

NOLA Notes » Blog Archive » 2008 Krewe du Vieux — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:41:45 +0000

[...] The highlight for me was the homage to Lafcadio Hearn quoting the same thing for which I recently quoted him: [...]

By: NOLA Notes » Blog Archive » NOLA Braces for Serious Partying

NOLA Notes » Blog Archive » NOLA Braces for Serious Partying — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 04:23:55 +0000

[...] Yes, that is an Ohio State cheerleader outfit. Sun got it from her Nonna (my MIL) for Christmas. Today and tomorrow are the only days this outfit can get any play. It seems the least I can do to apologize for this post. [...]

By: mybayouvieux

mybayouvieux — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 02:50:03 +0000

Funny we both have a post about Ohio in the same week. ( http://mybayouvieux.blogspot.com/2007/12/you-might-be-from-ohio.html) Pete was right on with the ending a sentence with a preposition!

I will try not to take offense to your loathing of Ohio since I am an Ohio girl – cuz I like you NolaNotes. He He!

By: moosh in indy.

moosh in indy. — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 22:28:16 +0000

Of all the states in the union that have not dazzled me, Ohio is at the top of the list.
Sorry Ohio, I just don’t dig you.
And seven days with anyone would drive me batty.
Good luck.

By: lilalia

lilalia — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 21:53:12 +0000

If you are really realistic, the in-laws are coming to visit their son (or brother) and their grand-daughter (or niece). So use that to your advantage.

Years back, I was a upset because my husband was not looking forward to going with me to Grenada (where my parents and friends live). When I accused him of being a bit of a party-pooper (don’t think I actually used this term), he responded dryly, “You are going back into the warmth of your family. I’m going to visit my in-laws.” That really brought me down to earth.

All I am trying to say is, if your in-laws are really there to visit your husband and daughter, plan to do some stuff that you like. For instance you can, intermittently, throughout their visit set aside time to yourself or visit your favourite cafe with a good friend or ask them to take Sun out for the afternoon while you and your husband luxuriate in a long bath. Though it would be better say the two of you need the time to do your taxes together, on that later suggestion.

By: Mammaloves

Mammaloves — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 17:57:44 +0000

Did you delete that last post re: The Buzz? I just came over to comment and got an error message.

I wanted to say, UGH! I’m sorry.

I also wanted to suggest that the time post-partum is very stressful. Not to say you are suffering from any post-partum anxiety, but give yourself some room and consider the possibility. Medication can do wonderous things!!!

Feel free to vent all you need here (or at my place if you need a safe spot from prying eyes). I hope you survive!!

By: Moondance

Moondance — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 04:12:15 +0000

Ben Franklin said, in Poor Richard’s Almanack, “Fish and visitors stink after three days.”

By: Wendy

Wendy — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 18:20:12 +0000

I still vote for hotel.

By: Joanne

Joanne — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:00:43 +0000

I think my mom’s limit for houseguests is 4 days, too. Not that she ever explicitly states that. When guests overstay, she always feels relieved and less drained when they’re gone…no matter how lovable they are. Good luck!

By: lilalia

lilalia — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 06:26:58 +0000

If it was a group of high school friends you hadn’t seen in a while: if there were no children having to sleep, eat, or be paid attention to: if your liquor bar was stacked to the rim: if everyone was competing to do all the shopping and cooking… it just might work…

Years ago, my kids and I were driven by a Pakistani taxi driver taking us from a hotel to the airport after visiting my sister in Vancouver. He got very upset to find out that we stayed in a hotel instead of staying with my sister. “That is all of this new fangled Canadian stuff. When my family comes to visit they stay with us, no matter how many they are. We cook and clean and do everything for them and they better have fun!”