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Got up early Saturday morning, packed and headed out of state.  Friday night I stayed up until one in the morning washing new blue jeans that I found after an evening of shopping for them.  There are no clothing stores in the little village I live in.  All clothing shopping must be done elsewhere which means late night shopping trips can be the norm.  Not always productive.  I've been looking for jeans and Winter shoes for a few weeks and still had not purchased any.  

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Sweet husband and I went to Topeka to Kohls and Walmart.  Walmart won out as I purchased a new pair of blue jeans and a pair of Spring sandals.  I do not look at myself for very long in the dressing room mirror.  Being realistic.  

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I will eat my salads and drink my protein drinks for three months in hopes of taking some poundage off my frame before my June Thyroid Appointment arrives.  I truly would like to have lost some weight before stepping on the scales and being discouraged about the weight that keeps hanging around.  THANKFUL TO BE ALIVE but unhappy about my weight.  Not having a thyroid has challenges.  Challenges.  Challenges.  

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Week-end went very well.  Made a whirl wind trip to Oklahoma in my daughter's auto to visit family and celebrate a Grandson's 6th Birthday.  The sky was blue and the temps pleasant.  A beautiful day for a trip to Oklahoma.  6 hours in the car and I begin to wobble when I get out to walk.    

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We didn't take any wrong turns and ate blueberry yogurt on the way.  Arriving before the Party started, we waited for the other guest.  It's a blessing to sing to my Grandson, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!"  and wish him well in person.  A hug.  A kiss on his cheek.  Take a few pictures, open gifts and eat refreshments.  

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As the day progressed, we visited and ate Supper, watched the movie Cast Away, and visited.  My 11 year old Granddaughter painted my toenails PURPLE.  Love them and I love her.  

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When the movie Cast Away was first on the Movie Screen in Manhattan, Kansas in 2000, I said that I would have prayed for help if stranded on an island.  Tom.  Hanks.  I loved him in Forrest Gump.  There's something about him that reminds me of my younger brother, Danny.  I think it's the NOSE.  Okay.

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The next morning, I slept in.  Woke up and drank lots of coffee.  My precious daughter-in-law Shell, fixed a wonderful breakfast and lunch for us.  We loaded up in the car and ventured back home.  Trip takes 6 hours.  

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We had a nice visit and I always enjoy my time in their HOME.  

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Today, the traveling catches up with me while I'm eating a Green Salad for my Lunch.  The washing machine and dryer are running.  I have bills to write out, things to put away.  Papers to file and towels to fold.  I already picked up the mail and took a short drive in my town.  The temps are chilly, but I rolled the car window down anyways.  It must be an alright thing to do, because another Lady I saw out driving had her window down as well.

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I'd love to take a nap, but won't.  I'll have to pick Lil Miss up from school in an hour and a half.  I might oversleep and miss my opportunity to be a Granny Nanny in the now.  

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Life is good and I'm thanking God that He is setting me free from some fears that I have had.

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I did my homework this morning and watched some youtube videos about Victorian Houses.  I daydreamed as I looked at jewelry from THE VICTORIAN TRADING POST.  I believe that I will relax and call it good.

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I did my day planning.  This week, I hope to get the laundry caught up, the Family room completely cleaned, stitch a curtain, file papers, shuffle some furniture and paint in the guest room.  Hunt for some Easter items for the Grandchildren's Easter treats.  Somewhere in here I will breathe deeply and sigh.  Wish it were Spring like weather.  SPRING is in 16 days.  That's not too long.  As I sit here typing, I can hear the coos of a pigeon.  LOVE this gentle sound. They must think it is already Spring.  The birds around here have been singing.  They must be ready as well. 

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The Storage Unit will get cleared out in March and I will rejoice.  REJOICE.  Hubby has made plans to texture our bedroom ceiling.  While it is drying, he is going to tear out the rest of the Kitchen and make headway on this very important task.  I will have to rearrange the Dining room to make it a storage area for the Kitchen overflow.  Pics for sure.  Our Easter Dinner will have to be tweaked.  May have to make a Picnic out of it.  This could be a interesting Spring!  Let's HOPE so.  

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SPRING.  That's enough to make a person smile really big.  Huge.

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Easter will be here before I know it.  Pastel Colors.  Fresh starts and new beginnings.  

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The chandies will get cleaned in April.  There are 5 of them in this old house.  Two in the Formal Parlour, one in the Dining room, one in the Master Bedroom and one in the Guest Bedroom.

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Then the front flower beds will need all the old growth cleaned out of it in April.  Start the yard work.  Flower bed will get the attention she needs and I will make way for the Daffodils and Tulips to make their appearances.  Lilacs next and Irises.  

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It will a treat to see what colors the mysterious Irises will be that were planted last year.  A gift from a friend that hand dug Irises from the Lindsborg, Kansas area.  Hubby made Iris beds around a few of our trees.

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God bless and may you be well,
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