In the premiere, Lauri struggles with Josh and it is so painful to watch, I feel so bad for her. It is frustrating to not be able to help your child. Vicky is very hyper in this episode — she is like the energizer bunny. I was exhausted watching her. I hope she doesn't buy the boat — it is very expensive to maintain. But if she does, I hope I get to go on it. Tamra is as funny as ever — she has the best one-liners. Her daughter Sophia is my sweet sidekick.

I decided to redecorate my bedroom to give me a lift. I did love my old velvet set, but Between the Sheets has a great sales rep, Don, who convinced me to warm up to caramel and gold silk to match my new Amber metallic walls. Rankie and his faux-painter have been working there way through the house and the metallic amber makes me feel like I am in a jewelry box when I walk into the bedroom. The bedroom is my sanctuary — with a houseful for guests and kids, the bedroom is my place, and hopefully I won't be alone there too much longer! Slade also changed his new home to modern and he gave me his four-poster bed, which I love! My family room reminded me too much of Matt. He was always there watching three TV's at once, and I wanted a fresh look! My first impression of Gretchen was that she smiled a lot — a very contagious smile by the way. She has a really fun laugh, and she is a bright, sweet girl. She should be in scripted television I think. She has a special something - if I was managing, I would sign her up! I think she has a lot of potential. She is stunning and reminds me of my friend Dorothy Stratton, who is no longer with us. She is stunning and funny and I hope we will be friends. I am thrilled to have her, she and Kara share the same birthday!