Tuesday Tidbits

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From Rory: "Daddy, I know how to write a 10 in sign language." 

Not only did I do 5 loads of laundry yesterday, but I made homemade granola, used that homemade granola to make sugar-free granola bars, made ice cream out of bananas, served homemade spaghetti sauce with spaghetti squash instead of pasta, took advantage of the major Gymboree sale, scrapped a page, finished my Week 10 Project Life pages, and walked 2.5 miles. It seems a couple of months without chemo (and a few nights of sleep) turns me into a very productive girl.

A couple of weeks ago, I decided to take matters into my own hands and pencil in my non-existent eyebrows. I only did it once, but they apparently just needed a little prompting, because they have finally started to grow back in after disappearing last July when I started chemo.

While I may not be a huge fan of this season of American Idol, I have to say that Keith Urban is winning me over a little more every time he utters "baby" in that accent of his. My favorite contestant right now is Kree Harrison, in case you were wondering. ;)

Remember my problem last week of too much laundry? Apparently Rory took all that folding and putting away to heart because this week after emptying all baskets and washing/drying everything I found, there was somehow only 1 pair of underwear and 1 pair of school pants for her. Considering I dress her every morning, I *know* she wore clean clothes every day. I'm guessing I'll find them behind her dresser or under the bed.

Week 10
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Comments

Vicky said…
So I'm loving all the photos and your super cute layouts, but am totally focused on - YOUR HAIR! I love the shine, the style and love seeing all the color in your face and how healthy you really look- oh yeah and feel- cause that was a super long list of things you got done!
10:57 AM
Karen said…
CUTE pages!! I am feeling the EXACT same way about Idol! I could listen to him talk all day, especially when he calls everyone "baby." And Kree is totally my fave, too!
5:45 PM
X said…
You look,amazing. Love the pages. Hugs!
7:41 PM
Christine @ 12,450miles said…
Holy cow... I am amazed at how much you got done! I'm bowing down to you right now.
3:05 PM
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