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Today’s did NOT begin as I would have liked……we woke up at 7:15am and the boys were supposed t be at thier dentist appointment at 8:15am…..way WAY  across town! I wanted to just cancel, but, Claire said she would take the day off and go with me. She has 4 weeks of vacation here, so she is taking one day a week during the summer to use up one of the weeks. It REALLY breaks up the week for me and the boys just LOVE IT! I have a feeling that Claire may also like it SOOOOO…we rushed and rushed and got to the VACINITY of the dentist office….only to find that there were BUILDINGS AND BUILDINGS of dentists in this area….like “dentistville”!! So….of COURSE I did not remember the name of the dentist, only what showed up on my caller ID (an Anne moment!) sooo…after roaming one WRONG building, we found the CORRECT pediatric dentist!!!! The  appointment was smooth, and the kids were perfect. Andrew has a cavity, but, he agreed to put in a white filling…so I am happy about that.

We left there and had some breakfast…..(parent of the year). Then headed over to Toys R US that was right across from the dentist’s office. I wanted some sidewalk chalk for the kids. I found a TON of stuff …TON!! on sale….but, refrained….we got a few things….but, my GOODNESS…..my spending habits have really changed! I really was proud of myself for just getting things that I knew the boys would play with and that were ON SALE! Prices here are NUTS…so, sale items are VERY important!

The next exciting venture of the day was a stop at the Men’s big and tall store. My shorts are pretty much FALLING off of me and I can’t even wear my jeans without holding the waist. SOOO..I left the boys in the car with Claire watching a movie and I went in to try on pants. I was SOOOOOO excited to find that I have moved down to a 52 (I was a 58/60)!!!!! It is done in inches. I got two pairs of shorts and two pairs of JEANS! My legs are dwarf-like (28 inches)!! …so, I am having them hem the jeans for me! I am so excited I can’t even STAND IT! I was really discouraged by my weight lately because I have sort of plateaued…but, my God…if I think about it…..I have never even KNOWN what I have weighed….and the fact that I fit into smaller clothes is SUCH a motivation for me!! I did fit into clothes at a women’s store a few weeks ago, but I did not know what size they were compared to what size I was in before….(does that make sense)?

After leaving my MEN’s (gag) store….we came home and had a little lunch, worked on the swingset with Karen’s husband Grant, and Graham came over to play with the boys. He has been sick and in swimming lessons for the last few weeks. The boys were missing him TERRIBLY. They played and played. Andrew said at dinner….so grown up…..”I am so thankful that Graham is healthy again, I missed him”….I love when he reflects on his day!

I made dinner and it tasted GOOD! Karen showed me how to make my own sauce and I AM IN LOVE with it! So, lasagna, salad, and cookies…..made for a happy family and a really nice way to end a great day. Nothing but good stuff today…..I love those days….

Anne

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Adam….my little “baby”….it growing up WAY WAY too fast! His baby fat…chunky legs….and toddler habits are giving way to a “big boy” that I am REALLY not ready for! He will be 6 years old in two weeks….and I honestly do NOT know where the time has gone.

Francine is an adorable fairy art doll handmade by me, Paula. From head to toe, she is about 14 inches tall. She is made from muslin, her wings are made from two different cotton fabrics and stiff interfacing. Her pretty plaid dress is made from recycled bermuda shorts. Her face and legs are painted with acrylic paints. As you can see from the pictures, she also has a "tatoo" of Planet Love-a-Lot in a very discreet place! She is not for young children, but mainly for show and enjoyment!