Heat, Kittens, Pregnancy...AND a Little Hockey

Damn but is it hot! This is the third day we have had temps in the 80s and I am not a happy camper. I am hot--in more ways than one. K came home from work early yesterday to put in at least one of the a/c units--we have three--and I will give you three guesses as to how many he took care of. And your first two guesses don't count. You got it, he didn't put in any. We are well on the way to a record temp for the day--something that thrills me to no end. At least I have tomorrow to look forward to: temps are supposed to be in the 60s and continue that way for the next week! Happy days for me.

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Youngest daughter called last night and she is caring for a foster kitten. She CLAIMS she is only babysitting for a friend who is a foster 'mother' and I hope she is telling the truth. She has three cats and two dogs already--she doesn't need any more animals. The two older cats ignore the kitten, as does the male dog. The female dog thinks the kitten is her baby--wants to constantly be cleaning and taking care of and protecting it. Which is a little disquieting as the dog weighs at least 60 pounds and the kitten is only the size of a normal cat's head! And the youngest cat can't even be within eyesight of the kitten and she is hissing. Not surprising as she is IS the baby of the household and now this CREATURE has come in and usurped her territory. Well, at least my youngest now has a taste of what sibling rivalry is like for when she has kids.

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Well, the youngest is officially trying to get pregnant. This MAY be a hard battle for her as she suffers from polycystic ovarian syndrome. Yup, her sister is able to get pregnant just by thinking about it and now youngest will have to go through all of the tests, etc, in order to have kids. Life can be so cruel.

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Oldest gets to see her doctor on Friday for her first OB visit of this pregnancy. I hope he has nothing but good news for her.

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Last night was the season finale of Lost--I have watched the finales of 24, Veronica Mars, Heroes, and Supernatural. What else...can't think as they all start running together after awhile. Right now, I'm kind of TV'd out, so I don't have much to say about the finales. I am on the fence as to if I will be watching some of them come fall. Have to wait and see.

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I just finished reading all of the books in the Hannibal Lecter series. After reading four books of his exploits, I am definitely in the need of some light summertime books. I think first on my list will be Hitchhiker's Guide to the Universe and all of the sequels. The stories just make me laugh. And Janet Evanovich has the next book in the Stephanie Plum series coming out in a month or so, so I will be happy to get my hands on that one. Might be a good summer of reading.

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Just got an email from Barnes & Noble with a 15% coupon good on the highest priced item in my shopping cart. Hmmm, might HAVE to get the third season of Farscape. I wish they would put the series on sale once in awhile--it probably is the highest priced series I have ever seen at over $100 per season! Well, that overtime money has to go SOMEWHERE, might as well be B&N! :)

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Two days after the last game the Wings played and all of the 'experts' are out talking about next year. Granted, Ken Holland has it on his mind all of the time, but geez. And I can only add my two cents worth.

--I do believe I have to get on the bandwagon and say: get rid of Lang! They pay him way too much for what he does--or doesn't do--on the ice. At $3.8mil a year, he should be producing MUCH more. His time has passed, let him go.

--Hasek. What the hell can you say about a 42-year-old goalie? Especially one who plays as well as he does? This year he was healthy, but last year he only played 43 games. How long can his groin hold out? A VERY tough call. Maybe it's time for the Wings to get a 'young'un' up to speed in the net--but if they want another good run at the Cup next year, they might need to keep Hasek. Hmmm.

--Thank goodness they locked up Datsyuk and Holmstrom and Zetterberg won't be up for renewal for another year or two. I still think Lidstrom will retire as a Wing, so they don't have to worry about him for a couple of more years. But at 37-years-old, he might not be around much longer. After all, EVERYONE can't be playing at the level Chelios is at 45!

--Bertuzzi is another question mark. I would say, if he doesn't want too much, sign him. He wasn't back 100% after his back surgery and I think he could be a big asset next year. It all depends on what he might want--and if he can fully heal. $5mil is way too much, though.

--Then there is Schneider. Is he worth a substantial increase in his current +$3mil? Hard to say. I think a lot depends on who else they might want to pick up.

--At least I don't have to worry about my 'baby boy' for a while. He won't be a free agent for a few years, at least. He showed some of what he is made of during the season and especially during the playoffs, so I think the Wings will do all in their power to keep him on the roster when the time comes. I still think people will definitely have to learn how to pronounce the name Valterri Filppula in the years to come. He WILL be a star. And, hopefully, a star for the Red Wings!