Last Day

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Our weekend was both eventful and uneventful all at the same time. Brian was very busy with yard work, church meetings and church-related work. While he was super busy, I was not so busy, but not in a good way.

I started off my Saturday morning sick with similar pain to my gallbladder issues last year. The kind of pain that shoots you straight off the couch and then immediately makes you vomit because it's so strong. Not quite my idea of a relaxing Saturday morning. My doctor was able to call in some pain medicine for me so I could avoid the ER, but I had to miss a meeting with a friend and fellow adoptive parent that I've been looking forward to for weeks. Not to mention I was supposed to be the pianist at church yesterday; something I don't get to do very often these days.

Thankfully, I am feeling much better today, which is a good thing because my doctor can't see me until Friday morning. I'm more than happy to put it off as long as possible.

Today is Rory's last day of school (it's FUN day), and she could not be more excited. In fact, she was outside 20 minutes early today waiting for her ride. I snapped this picture through the front door window.
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And before she headed out the door. Yes, I did curl her hair again. Just for a ponytail. I can't help it.
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Since this is Rory's last day of school (Camden's last day is tomorrow), it means this is my last kid-free day until mid-August. I decided to keep my Monday morning laundry tradition, but skip getting the house back in order and enjoy the quiet morning. I have a hair appointment later on, then it will be the start of a family-filled summer break.

Happy Monday, friends.

Comments

Krista said…
Praying your pain doesn't last all summer long! Enjoy your morning - and then your summer making precious family memories!
10:30 AM
Noneofyour... said…
Rory looks so cute! My daughter is Chinese. Did you use a special flat iron? I have one to straighten her hair, but can't figure out how to curl with it..???

I know my identity is noneofyour...

But I'm Tracee and I'm real...and nice. Promise.
5:22 AM
Amy said…
So sorry you had such a painful weekend. Praying it is not anything serious and that you are feeling better. Hope you've enjoyed and savored your last kid-free day!
12:54 PM
Lori! said…
I'm so very sad that you missed the meeting with your friend. :) Maybe it will work out better next time!!!
5:02 PM
KrisJ said…
LOVE her pony tail!!! She has the prettiest skin!
5:58 PM
Christine @ 12,450miles said…
I'm clearly way behind... I'm sorry you were so sick/in pain! BOO!!!
6:52 PM
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