Things that make you go..."say what?"

Despite the last few hours, I had a pretty great day on Friday. First day of Spring. Of course, the thermometer outside did not remind me of the Springs I grew up with. It's a bit disconcerting to look at pictures of your daughter frolicking on a beach in a bikini when you need a winter coat to check the mail.

Glenn and I are getting much closer and the past few hours have actually helped us to circle the wagons and realize what it is important. Our marriage. We've weathered A LOT of storms. Now entering our 11th year of marriage we are ready for some tropical, relaxing days.

Cameron spent a good part of his "vacation" day playing game system and watching TV. He's been very happy to have 2 extra days off of school due to PSSAs. I was proud that he finally finished them. I enjoyed not having to wake him up and get him moving. I've allowed him to fall asleep and awaken organically. It should be a difficult task getting him to bed on Sunday night. I'm hoping that the success we experienced during PSSAs getting him to bed on-time returns.

I've spend a great deal of the day on my big caboose playing backgammon, reading snarky websites and watching Fox News. The top stories today are astounding.

1. AIG is now suing the US for $306,000,000.00. This, after receiving billions of dollars from the US Treasury, making us 80% owners of AIG. They spent $165,000,000.00 on retention bonuses. I covered my feelings on the bonuses yesterday. Today it is about the ridiculous act of their quietly filing suit with the clerk of the Federal court for taxes they claim they overpaid. Let me get this straight, we own the majority of stock in the company, they are suing us, and we will have to pay attorneys to try to recover this money from US. It is beyond belief and words fail me. I'll get back to you later on this one.

2. Fortunately, the Republicans have temporarily blocked the passage of the tax bill. The bill wherein they place a 90% tax on the bonuses given to AIG employees. We all know this is temporary. I'm just hoping a Constitutional Law professor from GWU can stop in to Capitol Hill and give them a quick lesson on how this bill violates the Constitution. Passing this bill will only cause us to have to fight additional lawsuits in federal court. Yeah, we got money for that.

3. The budget deficit is projected to be so high that anyone reading this, and their children, will never see it balanced again.

4. Ramos and Compean. I'm so glad to see these men out of prison and off house arrest. I worry how they will survive as federal convicts. I hope some true patriots are willing to give them a job.

5. Obama is planning to meet with Iran. Can I say....bad move?

6. THIS IS THE BIG ONE....France and Russia recommend doing away with the dollar and creating a global currency. Let's read Revelations and see where this is headed!

I'm so scared for our country. I don't know what is going to happen and it scares me.

I'm going to try to get some sleep now. My eyes hurt. I've kissed my boys and tucked them in.

Tomorrow we are planning to go visit some friends for game night. We haven't had game night in months. I think it's mainly a winter thing as the spring and summer tend to bring more outside activities. I'm looking forward to visiting with these two special people. I hope I can keep my competitive nature in check. Foregoing DVD Scene It might be a good idea as it takes 3 people to come close to keeping me in check. Maybe some Rummikub if I can find the game. Our game boxes have been stored in the basement unopened since the move. Wish me luck.