American Idol/lil update

March 2, 2008

Hey Gang,

I've been a VERY neglectful Co-moderator (sorry Joan....but then Joan

gets to hear all my woes on a daily basis, OFF list...lucky her). Anyway,

things are going as well as can be expected on the homefront. I'm feeling

equipped, happy and peaceful lately, in spite of not everything being

perfect....Um, that would be heaven, right???? ;-) Maddie is doing well,

and

was cute as a button last night at G-mom's. I was nervous because the last

couple times she's been around *those more frail than her* (um, that would be

pretty much everyone in the world), she's been too rough. I had a family

dinner last Sunday, and there were little toddlers and babies crying all over

from rough *Aunt Maddie*. Something we have to work on! Oh, BTW, I

can't remember if I shared or not, but we did finally get her teeth done at

St. Chris. Remember I was denied coverage (because we dont' have dental)

even though they considered it a medical procedure because of anesthesia.

Anyway, they approved and we did it before xmas. They filled a couple teeth,

took some xrays, and put sealant on all her teeth. We were there probably a

total of 5 to 6 hours. We just got an itemization of the cost.....TWENTY

TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS!!!!!! They're saying we have to pay a $300

deductible, and I got a phone call from her MA insurance saying they won't pay

it.

UH, SORRY guys, but they must have forgotten that they already called me

BEFORE the procedure with an authorization pre/cert number. WHAT? Are

they

trying to make me feel guilty for fighting over the $300 now, after doling

out $22,000? Sheesh.

I am going to see Jon Bon Jovi tonight. There's 8 of us *ladies*

going...my two girls, my sister, my DIL, a niece and a couple SIL's thrown in.

FUN FUN FUN!!!!! But the opening act is Daughtry. You AI fans

remember him? The year he was on was probably the ONLY time I ever

watched the show. I'll let you know how he was.

I have been reading off and on. Hope you guys are all doing well, and

welcome to all newbies!!!!

Donna

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March 3, 2008

Hey Donna,

So good to hear from you. Don't worry we won't fire you as Co-Moderator, who

would make the Madeleine's when we finally get together again?! LOL!

I'm glad to hear things are on the upswing on the home front, how's that

adorable grandson? Pictures???

Can SO relate to the fragile little and old people in harm's way when they

share space with Maddie - becomes quite the un-provoked bully! He seems

to seek out a victim when around other children and that person is at risk for

being attacked for our entire time together. The last time we were around kids

was at one of Emma's b-ball tourney's, he sought out another sibling and was

beaming him with a ball. I was quick to pick up on J's bully of the day and

warned the boy. I told him he had to have his radar on because he was at risk

for being beamed by the ball and also being grabbed around the neck and wrestled

to the ground. The kid did beautifully and no one was in tears, except of

course for no reason other than he never upset his victim! LOL!

Jayne

duffey48@... wrote:

Hey Gang,

I've been a VERY neglectful Co-moderator (sorry Joan....but then Joan

gets to hear all my woes on a daily basis, OFF list...lucky her). Anyway,

things are going as well as can be expected on the homefront. I'm feeling

equipped, happy and peaceful lately, in spite of not everything being

perfect....Um, that would be heaven, right???? ;-) Maddie is doing well, and