What a hectic weekend, and boy did it end with a bang!  We got everything done that we wanted to, and even a few things that I didn't want to.  The tux's are taken care of, the flowers are ordered, the music has been selected and the cake is all but in the oven.   The only thing we didn't get taken care of was lodging, but we're still working on that.  I got to hang with Mingos and his folks for a bit (roughly 20 minutes), but it was still good to see them.  The shower was a huge success, everyone had a wonderful time from what I heard and our car was packed to the brim with great stuff!  Too much to list even, but all stuff that we wanted!  We have to get started on thank you notes which will be a treat, as I have no way of getting out of this...but it's worth it knowing that everyone enjoyed themselves. 
    I didn't get to see my mother this weekend though, not that I didn't try (although she thinks I didn't) which is why the weekend ended with a bang.  We had a knock down, drag out, screaming and cursing argument over the phone last night.  She pointed the finger at me, I pointed it right back at her (although I'm sure I was pointing a different finger at her!).  When all was said and done we had sorted out roughly 6 years worth of pent up frustrations with each other and went right back to being mother and son.  I see a little more clearly now her points and I believe that she sees mine too.  We've moved on and will both make an effort to be more considerate of the other. 
    Finally, the invitations will be hitting the mail today...watch your mailboxes and please RSVP asap (unless of course you don't get one...at which point, your probably not invited).  Admiral, Sputnick, Anne and Josh, yours will be slightly later as we don't have your addresses yet (but are working on it).