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Hello all. It is currently 7:00 PM and it's the last night of nights. I am completely embarassed to say that I am currently watching Reba... I know!!! And this isn't the first time this week!!!

Today turned out to be a full day. I got up around 9:00, after the (expletive) phone rang off the (expletive) hook! I talked to Mom, managed a few things around the house and watched the clock... at 12:00 I went to the back and woke Tancy up, as bad as I hated to. I got in the shower and she got some coffee. Before too long it was time to leave for our appointment.

She told me all about her night. Security drew their weapon on her. Apparently she badged out of a room and the door didn't close behind her. That set off a security alarm and they came looking for her. She was not pleased AT ALL! They drug her down to security and she had to explain why the door didn't close behind her. Then she had to tell her boss about it and a PIP was written up. I can't remember what that stands for, but it's basically a report written on someones screw up. LOL. Her boss didn't seem to care, apparently it happens alot, this specific issue... the doors just don't work like they are suppose to. She doesn't like that it happened because now she's "famous", everyone knows who she is because of it... and she likes people not knowing her. But I think it is a good thing because it makes her one of them... they all ended up sharing stories of their silly screw ups and subsequent PIPs.

We barely made our doctors appointment in time because I turned down the wrong street, but did make it! Turns out I have lost 5 pounds since my last visit (who knows how much less I might weigh once things start moving). Not a big deal. I have always LOVED food and it shows. But since getting pregnant, the first trimester goes without saying, I really haven't had an appetite. Before I had some pretty intense aversions to food in general. Now I don't really have that as much, but nothing sounds good to me. Nothing tastes as good as I want it to. So I want less food in general. I also don't like anything overly sweet or salty at this point, so that cuts out the junk I am used to eating. The doctor isn't concerned about the weight loss. She said that some doctors will harp on you about weight, gain or loss... but ultimately you really don't have lot of control over it. Some women gain weight no matter how hard they try during pregnancy... and some women lose weight even though they eat really well. She said that I could very well not gain any weight and that would be perfectly ok. So I am not stressing about it. More good news is my glucose test came back good. So I don't have to take the three hour test! Yay!

We go back January 19th to have a "fetal body scan". We should be able to find out then if we are having a boy or a girl, if the little bugger cooperates. Tancy is really excited about this and I am sure will be giving the baby pep talks before it is all said and done. We got to hear the heart beat, between 155 and 160, normal. It was good to hear the heart beat again... I am kinda in this in between stage where I am not sick all the time any more, but I am not yet far enough along to feel the baby move... so its great to get that confirmation that everything is going well and the baby is still there. I know that sounds silly, lol, but that's really how I feel.

We met with their lactation consultant after we saw the doctor. Wow, she's really excited about her job and helping women breast feed sucessfully. I already feel more confident about breast feeding just knowing that she's there any time I need assistance, advice or just to cry to someone about how hard it is. She also talks to the patients about how much having a youngun is going to cost... all she said to us is "Wow! You have really great insurance! You have paid your $40 co-pay, you wont pay anything else." We just smiled because we already knew that and are very pleased with our insurance.... not to mention I would have been beside myself to have heard anything else! She talked for an hour!!!! We know about her three kids, the last one 13 years younger than her middle and that she had her tubes untied to have her. We also know how large her breasts got while breast feeding and the proper way to put the babe on the tit! LOL, her words. Oh! And that her youngest breast fed until she was 2 years old... on the way home from day care saying "Titi, pwease, pwease titi, pwease". Way too much information, but I know that I can talk to her about anything embarassing... I just know a little and embarassing as that might be, I am certain that isn't the worst of it! LOL.

We left there at 3:30 (our appointment was 1:40) and stopped to get Tancy something to eat. Then home. Kenny came by and we went over what we needed to with him for house/puppy sitting. He left when Tancy left for work. Then I headed to the grocery store to get the items that the doc told me to get for my constipation. Kashi Go Lean (specifically) and Colase stool softener. In addition to that I must drink as much water as I can hold. I have always been full of shit... but right now, I am LITERALLY full of shit!

I got home, fixed a bowl of cereal and chewed and chewed and chewed. My jaws hurt so bad from chewing so much... honestly its like eating sticks, bark and small hard clumps of clay. I've had a big cup of water and my Colase already. I need another cup of water and my fiber. My biggest fear is having the flying shits when we hit the WV mountains! So, I will try to have another bowl of cereal (Tylenol first) before bed and hope that things get going by noon tomorrow.

We aren't going to leave as soon as Tancy gets home... she was a bit crabby today after 5 hours of sleep and we both agree that she should rest some tomorrow before we head out. Plus I need to go pick up my prenatal vitamin and nexium refills before we leave. So, we will leave when she gets up. Not to mention I need to clean out the car and pack still. It'll be a leisure drive, can't complain about that.

I have some clothes to fold tonight... outside of that, I got nothing going on really. Dad's appointment is tomorrow morning at 8:15. I hope it goes well. They are already on "vacation". I am happy for them that they have the next two weeks off, I certainly hope they enjoy them.

I had a terrificaly funny email exchange with Aunt Jan today. So much so I could hardly read her response out loud to Tancy for laughing.... But hey, Aunt Jan, you didn't have any smart ass response to looking Tancy in the eye before noon OR addressing me as "Your Magesty"... I can't believe you let those slide. Must be the old age causing you to slip. LOL. At any rate, it made my day.

Alright kids, I got nothing else today. I hope you all have a great night tonight. Hopefully the weekend is very quickly approaching. I don't know if I will get a chance to blog tomorrow before we leave... which means I wont blog again until we get back from Ohio.... So, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas!

Love to all!

Good morning all. I hope this finds everyone doing well. I know that some are struggling now and my heart goes out to those people.

How's this for a shitty Christmas story? I talked to a woman yesterday, 4 kids, husband is having an affair. He wont leave the house, makes threats in front of the kids, punches the wall, etc. She's certain its because she's not thin or young anymore. She's planning to leave after the first of the year (the soonest she can leave with the kids), he doesn't know this. My heart just broke for her. I did my best to comfort her, remind her to spend more time building herself up than tearing them down (the woman he cheated with was a close personal friend of the wifes). What a terrible thing to be experiencing here at Christmas. Certainly reminds me to be so thankful for what I have.

I know that wasn't exactly full of joy and the holiday spirit, but I think it is important (like Aunt Jan's blog yesterday) that we remember how truly blessed we are. We have homes, we have food, we have loving families (immediate, extended or otherwise) and we are healthy. I have been searching for something to do to help the less fortunate, without alot of spare money right now, that's been a challenge... but I think my opportunity to help came yesterday, talking to this wife and mother whose world is currently spinning out of control. I hope the things I said sank in and helped her find a little peace about herself.

On to lighter things, last night I got the kitchen cleaned. I even started earlier than the deadline I had set for myself!! I was very pleased. I also managed to fold and put away two loads of clothes plus the ones that seem to have accumulated on the dresser (Tanc). So, I allowed myself to sleep in this morning. Good thing too because the puppies are so restless right now that they stirred all night long... thus keeping me awake as well. I was so frustrated. When Tancy got home I asked her to put them in their kennels so that we could both sleep for a bit in peace and quiet. They were waiting at the door for her anyway. She then got in bed and we both went to sleep.

I have got to start turning the phones off altogether I guess. The house phone and cell phone rang off the hook this morning. I have no idea why. I keep the house phone and my cell phone in the bedroom in case Tancy calls on her way home, or should something happen, someone could get in touch with me. But so far nothing has happened but to wake us right as she is drifting off to sleep.

Mom and Dad are on top of the world, they get to keep Marlie on Wednesday. I can only imagine that Mom could have cried. That means they will be there earlier than previously planned and have Marlie all to themselves for a whole day. I am so happy for them, I know how much they miss her and this gives them the chance to catch up on some time with her.

Tomorrow is Dads appointment with the pain specialist, keep your fngers crossed that they give him the injection while he is there and he's able to enjoy his Christmas vacation with his family pain free. That is what all of us are hoping for. I don't think I could bare to see him in the pain he was in at Thanksgiving again. I just wanted to take it away, make him feel better... but there was nothing to be done. It was heart breaking to say the least. So, fingers crossed.

It's about that time. Nothing more to really talk about today. Have a great day!

Love to all!

Well, it's 7:23 and the third night of nights. I have to say that tonight is a bit more challenging than the previous two. I have things to do in the house, but thus far, I don't really want to do them.

I was hoping to have dinner with friends tonight, but that didn't work out... I think that's part of my problem tonight. I was so looking forward to some human interaction, a nice dinner and to just be out of the house. I have tried a couple of different things for dinner. Corn sounded good, so I had a couple of bites... not so good. Then I was craving a frito pie, but the chili didn't taste good to me, had a couple of bites... threw the rest out. Nothing satisfactory at this point, but I can't just keep eating. Food really isn't going to make me feel better, but it would be nice to have something for dinner that tasted good.

I have given myself an 8:00 deadline, then I HAVE to get off my ass and clean the kitchen. If I get the kitchen done I will be happy. I figure I have been up till nearly midnight the last three nights, I can at least be productive for an hour or two of that additional awake time.

When things are sucking with the whole night shift thing, I just try to remind myself that I am not the first woman to endure nights. My Mom lived shift work for many, many years. Aunt Jan managed it as well for years. I know there are more women, in my life alone, who have managed living through their spouses odd shifts. I know I can do it... I just have to work really hard at maintaining my schedule and not adapting to hers. This will certainly not be such a struggle when there's a baby who is on a feeding schedule whether I like it or not. Tancy told me to enjoy being able to sleep in and stay up late right now because eventually I will be up late and up early and sleeping when I can. She's so right, I just don't feel productive enough when I don't stick to a routine. Plus I just have to remember this (shift work) is a sacrifice we both agreed to make in order to allow us to have me be home... I can't complain about that... and more than anything I have to remember it is Tancy giving up the most, there will be times when she wont even see the baby because it will be time for sleep when she finally gets home. I truly love her for the things she does for our family.

The puppies have been full of energy, and therefore making me fairly irritable, its been raining for so long now and they haven't had enough time outside. They are into everything and when they aren't they are either in your face or up your ass. And let me just say that keeping them quiet, in the house, during the day while Tancy is sleeping is quiet a task. Especially since presently they will bark at absolutely nothing... even if they are in their kennels, they can be heard whining or barking throughout the house. Even outside they can't be trusted because they get right by the bedroom window and bark at the neighbors dog, the same dog thats always outside for three years now! LOL. Poor pups.

I have watched so much reality TV in the last three days that I am beginning to feel dumber! Seriously, I try to get on the computer, play puzzle games or cards, something that challenges my brain (more than TV at least) or research this and that. Even to just read up on baby stuff. But so much TV really does kill brain cells... I am sure of it. Haha! I am sure Fox, ABC, NBC, Lifetime, etc. would love for more people to feel that way!

Tomorrow is our check up with the OB. Gonna talk to her about what I can do for constipation. I managed a little relief last night. Let me just say that I have never been one for public flatulence, or private for that matter. Not to say that I don't at all, just not typically in front of people. But last night, I would have farted in a room full of people! I was so glad to have the ability to do it again and felt so much better, honestly I wouldn't have cared who was in the room with me, I would have just smiled and said "Excuse me" or "Oh, I feel so much better". No one really prepares you for the fact that your intestines feel as if they have been tied in knots. Not only do you not poop, nothing moves! And then everything hurts because of that! I am sure you wanted to know all that... but I am apparently venting tonight, about everything.

Tomorrow the guy who is house sitting for us is coming over to go over everything for while we are gone. How much and when the puppies eat (their portions have been cut back) and the fish. Also what needs to happen on the off chance that someone wants to look at the house. Shouldn't take long, just good to go over everything before we hit the road.

Ok, nothing else to rant about... I've had a headache for most of the day (yes I took Tylenol) and its starting to get pretty intense again. I have about 15 minutes before my self imposed deadline kicks in... think I will go take another round of Tylenol and reward myself (didn't do it last night) with a nice soak in the tub when I am done.

I hope you all have a great night tonight. The week is almost over and alot of vacations start soon!! Not to mention the holiday kicking off with travel to see loved ones. It's gonna be nice. I am hoping for a white Christmas (good thing we will be in Ohio since its suppose to be in the 70's here on Friday!)!! I know, I am sick!!

Love to all!

Good morning all. I hope this finds you all doing every well on this "hump" day.

I don't have a whole bunch to report. This morning I am rethinking my current schedule. I think maybe, instead of sleeping until I can't sleep any more, that I should get up when Tancy gets in (closer to my normal schedule). Currently I am very sluggish after I get up and don't feel like I am accomplishing as much as I would like to be accomplishing. I have to find a way to maintain my normal day when Tancy's on nights. I am prone to wait for her to get up and then just spend time with her... which is great because I get more time with her that way... but I get nothing done in the day.

So, today I need to clean the kitchen and get the laundry finished (it's probably about 50% done). I need to just pick up around the house and put things back in their place. I also need to get things together for packing and the trip. I am planning on making a pallet in the car for Tancy to sleep on during the drive up. She will just be coming off of nights and we will leave Friday morning when she gets in from work.

I am excited about the trip. To spend Christmas with Tancy's whole family will be fun, we have spent the last two years with my family. And then there's the bonus trip to see Jan-E-Poo and DJ. Two trips for the price of one. Who could really want more?! Then Mom and Dad will be here after we get back from Ohio, they will stay a few days. That will be nice too, like getting to see nearly everyone at Christmas. I wish we were able to see Casie, Chuck & Marlie... but like she said in her blog, we all make our own choices with regard to holiday plans and have to appreciate that others need to make different choices. I miss Maw-Maw. I am hoping to be able to go home sometime after the first of the year. I would really like to have enough time to spend some time with Larisa and Daniele while I am there. A visit to see Uncle Paul would be great too. I don't usually have enough time to see everyone, but I do the best I can. It will really just depend on when I go and for how long. I may just have to keep it simple, which means I don't get alot of time with anyone except Mom & Dad and Maw-Maw. Hopefully, while I am there, at the very least, I will have a day with Pops... we've both worked hard to make that happen when I am there. I cant speak for him, but I really enjoy it when we have a day just for the two of us. I also like to take a day for Maw-Maw. Since I see her so infrequently, I feel better if I can give her a whole day. Then Mom, we always manage to fit some time in for the two of us... I cherish that time as much as the time with Pops. It's really great, to be a grown child (hopefully that makes sense to ya'll) and be able to have quality time with your parents and get to know them more as people (because as a child we only know them as our parents... perfect and untouchable.... at least that is how I felt about my parents). I don't know if that makes any sense to anyone but me, but I really enjoy getting to know my parents as people.

Anyway, I should probably finish my apple juice and get to work on the things that absolutely have to be done in the next two days. I hope that everyone has a great day today. The weekend is nearly here... and so is Christmas. I think it is a going to be a great holiday season after all. I have been financially stressed about it all, but it really comes down to the human connection, time together with lots of love and laughter... I expect there will be an abundance of those, so it will be a truly wonderful holiday season.

Oh! I wanted to say, Tancy got run off the road on her way home this morning. She's fine and so is the car. There was a guy passing 4 cars in a line, never saw her. She left the road (all 4 tires on grass) and got back on the road after he passed, she said he never even hit his brakes. I am so thankful she has the reflexes that she does... I don't know what I might have done. So, if you are out there.... slow your ass down, pay attention to your surroundings and how about leave 10 minutes earlier?!  I think we can all remember those three points. With the holidays coming people get a little lazy and pay less attention to what is around them. Lets all be safe this Christmas and New Year holiday.

Love to all!

Hello all. It is currently 7:50 and although I don't want to do anything or go anywhere, I am not ready for bed yet.

I don't have much to report from today. I managed to get the jambalaya cooked and cooled in time for Tancy to take it to work. It wasn't my usually pretty brown color... I guess I didn't brown my sausage and chicken enough. The rice was a bit stickier than usual as well, must have been just a little off on my water/rice measuring. Oh well, it was still pretty delicious.

We spent a fair amount of time catching up today. I think we were both missing each other. Tancy didn't sleep late enough, but she couldn't sleep any later than noon... But she said that she slept like a rock.

After she left for work I ran out to Wal-Mart to get some fiber and some apple juice. I am having some issues with things not "moving" they way they need to. Which means I am fairly uncomfortable recently and its time to do something about it. I have been eating craisins by the handfulls and drinking apple juice now that I have it and water. Hopefully things willl improve by this time tomorrow. One way or the other I am going to talk to my doctor about my options. Having IBS in addition to pregnancy constipation complicates things just a bit. I don't want to take anything that wouldn't be healthy, but I certainly need something.

But enough about all of that! I just ate some more jambalaya, not as sticky since it has cooled. Still yummy. But now I am really full. Mandy and Lauren stopped by on their way home from Hickory. It was nice to see them. Lauren was really excited about our shark egg. Mandy looked tired and dreading her 16 hour day tomorrow. They left just a few minutes ago to head home and get ready for their respective days ahead.

I think I will watch TV for a bit and then possibly run a nice bath and soak for a while. I don't really know what the rest of the evening holds for me... probably not sleep right away though. I have too much on my mind to go to sleep right now. Maybe I will read.

Anyway, I think that's all I got for now. Anything beyond this will just be rambling! I hope you all have a great night.

Loveto ll!

Good morning all. I hope this finds everyone doing well, healthy and happy.

Today is another nasty day... I don't know how long this is suppose to last. But this makes day three of grey, wet and nasty. Makes it easy to sit inside all day, that's for sure. However, I know at this point that I just can't do that. Well, let me rephrase that, I can be inside all day... but I can't be inside and do nothing all day. Which means my energy level back up again and that makes me happy. Now I just need activity, it helps with so many things, mood being at the top of the list! LOL.

I did really well last night. I left for Mandy's when Tancy left for work. We had dinner, decorated Christmas cookies and just cut up and laughed and had a great time. It was just Mandy, Lauren and me. Really, it was a good night. It is so great to laugh and cut up, truly is a wonderful thing for the mind, body and soul. I left there at 10:00, after watching the new season opener of Intervention.

I got home around 10:45. Let the puppies out to potty, let them back in and then we went to bed. I watched TV for a bit and by 11:30, 12:00 I was dozing with the TV on. I slept with the TV on for a while, I think till about 4:00 maybe. I woke up every few hours to pee and just didn't turn off the TV before going back to sleep. I don't know, guess it made me feel less alone. Though I have to give the dogs credit, they certainly make me feel safe and accompanied. I should give them baths and let them sleep in bed with me, but I don't want to get in that habit either.

Tancy got in at 7:00 and we spoke a bit to each other, then I went back to sleep until just before 9:00. Then it was the usual routine of letting the pups out, feeding them breakfast, making coffee, checking emails and blogging. I need to get some house work done today. I also agreed to cook a jambalaya for Tancy to take to work tonight, so I have to get started on that before too long.

I can feel the start of a hard little ball just above my pelvic bone. If I were thinner, I might have felt it sooner... but I am not. LOL. I normally don't like anything to be under my belly, but most recently, that's where my "draws" get tucked, feels more comfortable than them sitting in the middle of my belly. Strange, I know... but whatcha gonna do?! I can tell that things are beginning to stretch to make room for baby, I get what feels alot like cramps in my lower belly (same place as that hard little ball). Nothing scary, feels natural to my body even before I read what it was. But I certainly know that things are changing in my body.

Today, if I can, I will probably take Christmas presents to some friends of ours. More specifically, their little girl. I don't want it to be after Christmas before I get them to her. Which means a fairly early night for me tonight... that will be nice. We will see if their schedule permitts.

I think that's all I got today. I hope everyone has a terrific Tuesday!

Love to all!

See the big picture

How your baby's growing:

This week's big developments: Your baby can now squint, frown, grimace, pee, and possibly suck his thumb! Thanks to brain impulses, his facial muscles are getting a workout as his tiny features form one expression after another. His kidneys are producing urine, which he releases into the amniotic fluid around him — a process he'll keep up until birth. He can grasp, too, and if you're having an ultrasound now, you may even catch him sucking his thumb.

In other news: Your baby's stretching out. From head to bottom, he measures 3 1/2 inches — about the size of a lemon — and he weighs 1 1/2 ounces. His body's growing faster than his head, which now sits upon a more distinct neck. By the end of this week, his arms will have grown to a length that's in proportion to the rest of his body. (His legs still have some lengthening to do.) He's starting to develop an ultra-fine, downy covering of hair, called lanugo, all over his body. Your baby's liver starts making bile this week — a sign that it's doing its job right — and his spleen starts helping in the production of red blood cells. Though you can't feel his tiny punches and kicks yet, your little pugilist's hands and feet (which now measure about 1/2 inch long) are more flexible and active.

So we are finally in the second trimester! Yay! I have been feeling good compared to the first trimester for certain. I am back to wanting to cook more like I've always been. I am not so sick from smells, but still have some aversions to food in general. I just try to stick with eating what tastes good to me... Oranges, corn, potatoes, roast, bagels (only if they are crispy)... these are my most recent likes. I really dug the orange and corn that I had at Mandy's last night, No not at the same time!

My energy level is much higher than it has been in previous weeks. I want to do things and can usually manage to complete them as well. It feels good to walk around and get some physical activity as well. That also makes me happy to get moving. I would like to get back into a routine of walking every day. I just need to work out schedule. With Tancy being on nights, it makes me really want to be home when she's awake. Strange I know... but that's just the way I am.

I am not ready to set up a baby room yet... that's something I haven't wanted to do so far. I know I will, but for some reason, in my mind, its just too early for me to do that. But I am starting to be able to envision the way I want it to look. I have moved everything baby into the front bedroom (this will be the baby's room if we are still in this house when the time comes), but the bed is still broken down and everything else is in the closet for now.

I have had some discomfort low in my belly, from what I understand its just everything making room. Nothing has been scary thus far, all to be expected. Constipation has been an issue recently... I've never been what you might call regular, but that's been taken to a new level for me. I try to add water and activity, sometimes that actually helps. LOL. My boobs are still sore, but nothing like they were in the beginning and now it comes and goes instead of being there all the time.

I've started wearing my maternity pants more often. Not for the reasons you might think either. You see, I obviously haven't gained any weight, I more than likely have lost more weight... so my prepregnancy pants will not stay on my ass! Literally, I am constantly fighting them to keep them up. I don't want to wear a belt for so many reasons, so the maternity pants are easier. Trouble with them is that I probably should have gotten a size smaller and they too want to creep down. Not only do I not look any where near pregnant, I look like I crapped in my pants (droopy butt). It's really frustrating. I'm not going to buy clothes right now, so I just do my best to make do. What else can I do? Aside from my boobs being bigger, and probably needing more bras, nothing has changed physically so far. I know that is to come, but at this point, thats where we are.

**Warning: Sexual content in the paragraph to follow, read at your own risk.**
I had read that during the second trimester libido returns. But during the first trimester, not only was that the furthest thing from my mind, I could hardly believe that was even possible. Well, let me say that near the end of week 13 it certainly returned. I am thankful for that because 9 months without intimacy isn't a pleasant thought, especially when it can be such a roller coaster ride as it is. The thing that I didn't anticipate is, not only does it return, its like the beginning of the relationship all over again, or being a teenager when all those hormones are raging. In addition to all of that, there are all of these thoughts in your head that were never there before (there is a baby in there). I will certainly take all of this over the opposite issues in the first trimester, just one more adjustment to make in your thinking.
**Ok, you are safe now.**

Well, that's my first day of my second trimester update.

Love to all!

Good morning everyone. I hope this finds you all healthy and happy on this funky Monday morning.

Today we both slept in... I stayed up later than normal with Tancy, trying to help her stay up some. I went to bed at midnight and she followed at 2:00. I could have gotten up at 7:00... but why?! I ended up sleeping till 9:15 or so. With a few interruptions. I need to remember to turn off the ringer in the back when she's on nights (the reason for being awake at 7:00).

Today I don't have much planned. Tancy is already up... so I imagine we will hang out some and then I will encourage her to try to take a nap around noon, or just after. We probably both should have gotten up at 7:00 and then she would be plenty tired to go back to sleep at noon. Oh well. Tonight will certainly ensure she sleeps tomorrow.

I think I must be a little anxious about our first night. The last two nights I have been busy, busy, busy in my dreams. Unpacking, putting away, cleaning, etc. So much so that in the mornings I feel as if I have ben working all night... and can be a bit confused when I wake to find I've done nothing. Its very strange to me. It also leaves me feeling like there's something urgent I need to accomplish, but I don't know what that is... also very frustrating.

Well, we didn't get to watch Dexter yesterday and she's waiting on me so we can watch the season finale! So, I hope you all have a great day today. Think about me tonight, adjusting to being home while she's at work, at night. I know I will be fine, just another adjustment to make in life... this is going to be the way it is from here on out, so I really have no choice but to adjust and be well with it. At least she's home every day, it could be much harder for me. But why dwell on that?!

Ok kids! Go forth and prosper!! Haha. Seriously, have a fantastic day.

Love to all!