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Today took quite an unexpected turn.  I was looking forward to a day at home, I planned to get something done in this house and just have a quiet day.  Not to be.  Last night I got a call from the little imp’s therapist reminding me of his appointment today. I thought it was next week. 

This morning I tried to take a little bit of time to relax after a rotten night’s sleep so I wouldn’t be stressed out on the hour drive.  I decided to move my shawl to my lace needles.  I didn’t realize my lace needles were unoccupied.  Well, I knit a row and moved the shawl and managed to drop 2 stitches…but no worries, I’ll fix that when I knit the next row.  I’m excited because the next colors coming up are purple and lavender.  I love how Noro does their colors, the lavender pops.

Next time you’ll see a definite change.

Today was wildly rainy and windy.  It was a horrible drive up to therapy. 

Can you see the capital in the distance?  This picture didn’t really capture the weather but it was so wild out that I wanted to get a picture.

At least it’s a beautiful drive.

After therapy we ran several errands and the little imp really got a kick out of walking down the street under an umbrella together.  We had to park a block away from the shop we were going to only to watch ALL the parking places in front  open up as we walked up.  haha.  He thought it was great fun and while we were in the shop, it poured buckets and then there was a lull long enough for us to get to the car.

I tell you, the rest of the country is experiencing a horrible heat wave and we are mid-50s and never-ending rain and wind.  I did see on the news tonight that we’re supposed to be getting nice weather.  We already had 2 nice days this year.  lol  Seriously, I’d probably rather have this than the horrible heat and storms they are getting.

We did get to meet up with the mama and papa-to-be.  They both have horrible colds.  They were going to the mid-wife appointment and wanted to connect up for a little sit down visit at Barnes and Noble.  It was pleasant.  I love watching the little imp and his brother-in-law hanging out together. 

When we got home we had to finish cleaning out the RV as the owners are taking it tomorrow.  It’s funny, we had that great week away in it, trying to rest up from the wedding.  When we got home I wiped out unloading it in the pouring rain.  Then it’s just easy to let the last little bit go for weeks because we had time to do it…and the funny part is, I can never figure out the locks so I can’t get into it if the fancy struck me to get it cleaned.  It took us less than half an hour. I took all my handy dandy green cleaning supplies out there and scrubbed away to the sweet scent of rhubarb.

I love this stuff and I really don’t mind cleaning the RV…funny how that doesn’t transfer to the house!  :-s 

My mom called me today to tell me that a lady she knows sent to Michigan for some Finnish toast that I grew up on.  It’s hard to find in this area and my siblings and I LOVE it dunked in coffee.  I’m bummed that we have no coffee in the house but I did eat 2 pieces while taking a picture.

I was so happy that even though I got back to town too late to pick it up from her, it appeared here anyway.  Not sure how, but I’m happy to have it and plan to run to Starbucks in the morning! 

And last but not least…the matches are out for Secret Pal 12 and I’ve heard from mine and contacted the one I get to spoil.  I’m so excited, I have never done this before and am excited to participate.  My pal sent me a Hoops and Yoyo card…adorable!  She must have investigated enough to see that I love them.  I have a little friend (2nd grader) who visits me occasionally and that’s what we do together…we watch them at Hallmark.  I hadn’t seen this one so that was really fun!  Wooohoooo!  This is going to be great fun!