Carole - you were much missed! Sounds like the race was a nice diversion for you. You must be so proud of your son. Cannot imagine the work involved with attaining that degree, kudos to him!
Shaking head as to where the years have gone, today's my eldest DS's BD. He has work obligations, working 2 jobs. Will be the first time I haven't seen him on his BD. Having a party/pool party for him this Sunday tho.
TD not having daughters, it came as quite a surprise for me to discover how much dance class cost for GD the last few years. She switched over to gymnastics after Xmas this year. It's a little pricier, but the gym closer to her home and it's well-ranked. Turns out she has a knack for it and was moved up to the pre-competition team that just travels locally - phew. Gulp, I cannot believe how pricey it is now vs dance (ballet/hip-hop). Perhaps, it's due to the number of hours a week she's there. When I picked her up last week, had to look at the invoice twice for her new track suit/leotard to process it, far more $$$ than the dance costumes.
You'd think they'd call their insurance agent and let them process the the claim lol. Unless one is a maniac, weilding a chain saw in the dark on wet ground is questionable judgment at best.
Youngest DS has been bemoaning fact we live in boonies and on dead-end street, said he has to go into the city for any action...as in RL lol.
I'm starting slow today, slept in until 8 am woohoo.
Never easy, but life does go on, and memories in your heart are all ways there. And a big WAHOOO, to DS. What a great accomplishment. Proud parents for sure. Lastly, of course you need to find an outfit. Purple? 
I am sure you will look perfect. 
Hope your afternoon has as nice, pleasant day as we have. Sun is so bright, not a cloud in the sky. Less humidity too, so refreshing for sure. Then, of course, we'll have a heat wave to finish the week. 
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