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Happy Saturday!
So far so good with the kiddos. They ate dinner, watched a movie and went to bed easy. Boys slept until 7 and Charlie is still sleeping. I hope mom and dad had a nice night as well.
Rob will pick kids up by 11 so I can go to Church at 11:30.
I had a nice day at the pool yesterday weather was perfect. Today is is raining and tomorrow maybe more showers. But summer has begun with the pool being open.
Diane, sorry about your thumb, sounds very painful. Good luck with doctor. Also sorry about your thyroid issues as well. There is always something to worry about isn't there?
Jackie, sorry about your tooth, nothing worse than dental work. I guess I haven't watched the news in a while to know what's going on in England but politics are terrible all over the world.
Lin, hope your weather is getting better, this rain is just terrible. I know it's good for the flowers and plants but gets so depressing.
Have a great Saturday.
Sandy
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Hello, the thunderstorms did start around 1am this morning. Nothing severe but they kept me awake. The sun is out now but more rain expected later today. Rain is good and it is alleviating the severe drought but it is drowning things now. My friend’s vegetable garden has standing water in it that isn’t draining.
I plan to attend online church and then will attend several Zoom classes and tune in the French Open. Still sorting through card supplies as well.
Diane, I am sorry about the fingernail. I hope there is a pain free fix.
Sorry for everyone’s upcoming dental appointments. Barbie, Jackie, and Diane (hope it will just be a check-up).
Sandy, glad to hear you had a good time with the kids.
Must run along. Be safe.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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Happy Memorial Day/Sunday! Too chilly and too cloudy for pool unless things change. Will just stay in and relax, except for recumbent bike. Mondays and Tuesdays seem to be the only days I get to stay home so I don't mind at all. I hope you all enjoy your Monday as well.
Have a good day.
Sandy
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Hi! No rain here last night. Wahoo! There may be some later today. I am doing laundry, reading, setting up to do some stamping for 4th of July cards. And the French Open is on Peacock Streaming once again.
I just heard a friend is back in the hospital again. She had surgery and was released to a care center for recovery. She was home for a few hours Saturday and spiked a fever of 103 and was taken back to the hospital. I don’t think they ever totally cured the infection she had originally.
Sandy, sorry it is too cold to spend the day at the pool. An hour on the recumbent bike sounds like a lot of exercise to me. Enjoy your day.
Happy day Sneakers.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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Happy Tuesday! The suns is shining and temp is 73F but rain is expected once again. I don't think it will be a pool day but one never knows. Tomorrow I have a clinic trial appointment.
Lin, I am sorry about your friend and hope they cure her before sending her anywhere again. Yes, I guess my hour on the bike is good exercise but yours probably tones you more.
Jackie, hope all is well in England.
Have a good day all.
Sandy
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Hi! I will be off by a day for the rest of the week. Tuesday, Tuesday! 😄
I have been making calls just about all morning straightening things out. How do they get so messy. I just talked to my utility company and they informed me that they never got my personal information for their credit file!! Hello?? I have lived here since the mid 1990’s. I have been giving them the last 4 digits of my social security number for years and now they tell me they have never had it, the field in the records is blank. Now that was a huge surprise. Enough shocks for today thank you very much.
I have signed up for a block of Zoom classes this afternoon. Need to get a few things accomplished before then.
Sandy, I don’t think these classes are toning me at all but I enjoy them.
Take care everyone.
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Happy Wednesday! Sun is shining but only 68F. I have trial appointment later this morning and then should be good until September 11. I have many plans this summer so glad to have a little time off.
Lin, with how many cards you make you can expect some messiness. lol You did call the utility company from your bill and not from an email correct? There are so many scams going around we really have to be careful.
Jackie, how is the garden growing? Any exciting plans?
Hello to everyone else who pops in and make sure you drop a word or two.
Have a good day.
Sandy
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Hello, the lawn mowers were up and making noise early this morning. A day of sunshine is predicted so I think people and lawn care companies do not want to waste a bit of it.
I dug out some sprouting seed and expect edible broccoli sprouts in a few days. I used less seeds than usual as I would prefer to start a new batch more often. Keeps them fresher!
Sandy, yes, I was the one who called them about an overpayment so I had the legitimate number. Since they were going to return money to me they were very scrupulous in verifying it was indeed me although actually the check would be made out too me and sent to the address on file and my phone number matched. But I jumped all the hoops and someday I will receive a check. I don’t think they will be in a hurry though. 😁
I hope your appointment goes well. Yes, I believe you have lots of summer plans.
How’s everything going for the rest of our group?
Barbie, any dental appointments out of the way?
Diane, any progress on the thyroid issue?
Jeri, where are you?
Joy, I hope you join us again one of these days.
Jackie, happy growing days!
Anne, waving hello…..
Be safe everyone.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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Here I am! I’ve been having all sorts of problems with my iPad since updating overnight Monday. Messages from a couple of friends on WhatsApp were being archived for some reason and the App disappeared off my AppleMac altogether! When I tried to log into MFP I was getting an unable to make a connection. Please try later message. I never know if it’s my end or theirs! My iPhone has never been the same since I got locked out so all a bit frustrating.
This morning I bought a few groceries then took George and Betty for a short stroll on a lower level path of the moors, then decided it was time to clear the mess of rain, mud and stones from my garage, washed in by that hefty storm. I began at 11am sweeping, digging and wheelbarrowing back and forth and didn’t finish until 2pm. The garage floor is still wet so I left my car outside overnight to give it a chance to dry. After all that I had to sit down and rest and promptly fell asleep for an hour! Rain held off all day and late afternoon the sun arrived so I pottered in my greenhouse. Slugs have destroyed one potato plant in the raised bed but those in grow bags are doing fine.
I was going to meet up with Sheila tomorrow but she left a message while I was clearing my garage to say she was about to attend an emergency dental appointment because when she chewed her breakfast cereal a front tooth bit into what felt like a piece of metal that split her tooth in half down into the root. She was in a lot of pain so hopefully the dentist has repaired the damage but she asked I don’t phone until I hear from her in case she is sleeping.
I phoned my dental practitioner yesterday to make a check up appointment but was told he is extremely busy and trying to sort out an overload of appointments so could I phone again at the end of June. No have chipped enamel off a back tooth but am not in any pain so will wait as asked.
I’m going to get myself to bed as it’s 11pm. Take care everyone.
Jackie 🥰
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Happy Thursday! Sunny but cool. Meeting today and then I am going to the hospital to reschedule an appointment I had for a heart scan next week. It is just a routine follow up and the clinic trial wants me back on the same day. It seems the hospitals affiliated with mine all got hacked for ransom so it is impossible to get through on a phone call and I can't change it online either. What a nightmare. It's possible they couldn't do the test anyway but I have no way of knowing unless I go there in person.
I also have a dental cleaning on Monday so joining those of you that have to go to dentist.
Jackie, please be careful with all that lifting, we don't need you in the hospital. Was the piece of metal in the cereal Shelia was eating? I hope she saved it and will get some compensation for her tooth.
Lin, glad you called them. I get so many spam emails as I did today telling me that my package will be returned for UPS if I don't reschedule. I always check the email it is coming from and can tell when it is spam so it goes into my spam folder.
Running out of time as usual, have a good day.
Sandy
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Yes Sandy, Sheila kept hold of whatever broke her tooth so I'm sure she will complain to the cereal maker if that is where it came from. Every afternoon around 3pm I am receiving calls from scammers with every kind of trick in the book but I soon hang up. Yesterday it was the old Amazon report that I've been charged for Prime registration and a purchase they need to query. Today it was an offer of a grant for a new boiler. These days, when asked is that so-and-so (my name) I respond who's asking? I don't on my iPhone and wouldn't normally pick up on my landline if I don't recognise the number but at the moment think it could be Sheila wanting to be given a car ride from somewhere.
My garage floor is still very wet so another night outside for my car. I wouldn't if it wasn't off-road by 400 meters so out of the way, because insurance cover is for locked away at night.
Time for a cuppa!
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Hello, I did my errands first thing this morning. Just a trip to the post office and made a deposit at my bank.
I am signed up for so many online things today. Two card making classes and four Zoom exercise classes. I am not sure I can fit everything in. 😄
I am working on my cards in between these things. Coming along quite slowly.
Jackie, definitely would want to keep your car locked up if your insurance is strict about that. Glad you’re not in a busy location. I am sorry you were unable to get a dental appointment. Hate the call-backs trying to get an appointment.
Sandy, we have phone outages around here, seems to be centered in municipal buildings. And I heard a while ago that a water main broke downtown and it has taken out Internet service for one of the major carriers. What a day! I hope you are able to get your appointment scheduled.
Wow, tomorrow is Friday already. I think I will put off grocery shopping until next week. Not any critical needs.
Be safe everyone.
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Happy Friday! I am going to help Rob with the kiddos this morning so he can work in his home office.
They are off today and he can't much done when they are home all day. I was able to go to the hospital and change my appointments so that all worked out well.
Have a great day.
Sandy
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Hi. The ‘class’ I signed up for is not a class at all. It is a bunch of tips and ideas for making a card in less than an hour. Not really digging it but I will listen in on the daily Zoom. Just 3 days and each presentation is under 15 minutes. The main point, I believe, is to sell her Patreon subscription. Lots of info on what is included but much too expensive to consider. Plus a couple of months ago, I signed up for a 4-day online workshop which is being held in late September. I decided that is my birthday present to me! 😁😁 If I had known I would have to spend so much on furnace/air conditioning system I wouldn’t have done that either.
Sandy, I hope you had a good time with the kids today. Always ready to help your son out. ❤️❤️
Jackie, I hope your technology is working better. I hate it when things are messed up. I am never sure what to do. I hardly ever answer my former landline or mobile phone. I don’t think I miss lots of important calls.
Back to cutting paper. And I might read for awhile.
Wishing everyone the best.
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Good morning. I didn’t manage to post yesterday because my day and most of last night was taken up with getting Sheila to emergency appointments. When her cleaner arrived in the morning she told Sheila she thought she didn’t look well so phoned the GP practice who weren’t particularly helpful but she finally got a 3pm appointment if I could take her. It was all downhill after that because the doctor called me in after examining her to tell me he felt she needed to go to A&E because he thought she had developed a form of arthritis in her face that was putting pressure on the nerve next to her eye so she could go blind. He emailed the hospital and told us they would be expecting us, but it turned out that made no difference! A quick trip home to make sure George and Betty had all they needed, then drove to Plymouth, checked into A&E where we sat for over 3 hours waiting for bloods to be taken. By the time Sheila finally saw a doctor it was way past midnight. We were exhausted sitting in a crowded waiting room on hard seats so when the doctor wanted us to wait a couple more hours for her to see an optometrist Sheila said she couldn’t and anyway, I had 2 dogs at home that had already been left alone for over 8 hours! The doctor was very sympathetic so went off to get Sheila steroids to take this morning and book a phone call with the optometrist. We finally got home around 3am and I found George had slipped through the cat flap at some point so was in the garden cold and damp and Betty had pee’d on the carpet, but we were very pleased to see each other! I’ve phoned Sheila this morning and she’s spoken to the optometrist and is hoping for an appointment tomorrow so looks like I’ll be driving her back but hopefully for a timed appointment and in a different building to the main hospital.
All my plans for a weekend of gardening in the sunshine have gone to pot but poor Sheila was so upset last night she was saying she didn’t want to return but I’ve hopefully persuaded her that would mean that long wait would have been pointless and going blind would be awful if the doctors can help her.
George and Betty are snoozing but at some point I will take them for a stroll then perhaps catch up with some sleep!
Sorry, a long boring story! Have a good weekend but more importantly, enjoy every day doing what you love.
Jackie 🥰
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Happy Saturday! Oh Jackie what a nightmare. Poor Shelia, she has been through so much lately.
There is nothing worse than waiting in a waiting room at the ER. I was told with Babe the best thing is to have him come in by ambulance then they take you right away. Of course once they find out it is not life and death they put you back in the waiting room but not for as long. I do hope she follows through on the optometrist and get the help she needs. Poor George and Betty but these things can't be helped sometimes can they? I hope you get some rest today and take care of you for a change.
Rainy day so no pool, doing laundry today since I sat all day yesterday. I will have our family zoom call and then later Church followed by a return at Kohl's. Nothing exciting.
Lin, so many classes how do you fit them all in? If it's what you enjoy more power to you.
Have a great day and keep staying healthy.
Sandy
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Oh dear, what a terrible day Jackie. A terrible day for you and Sheila. I hope she does get further medical attention. If she can keep her sight it will be worth it. Nerve wracking for everyone. I hope George stays well. Being out in the damp can be difficult for older animals and people.
Sandy, I did some laundry this morning too. Once again, running out of clean socks. 😂 Maybe you have nothing exciting on your schedule but it sounds like a very productive day. I always think getting a return out of the way is a victory!
I am doing the same stuff, online classes, some messing about with card supplies, reading a bit of a book and watching the French Open.
Be safe everyone.
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Oh Jackie, how awful. Big hugs to you
I haven’t posted for a while that’s for sure but I’m hanging in there and doing OK. I’ve been having a lot of problems with my glutes and my hamstrings and now my Achilles tendon but I’m able to start walking a little bit again this last week. Hooray
You can see that the dandelions are out in full bloom. It’s a park, so obviously the city hasn’t been doing too good and it’s maintenance.
Anyway, I want everybody to have a really special day and nice to catch up for a bit. I’m gonna buzz through the previous messages and see what’s been going on and everyone’s lives bye for now Jeri1 -
Happy Sunday! It is chilly right now but it is supposed to get into the 70's with some sun so I am hoping for a pool day. I just wish it would get sunny and stay sunny, rain is so depressing.
Jeri, so good to hear from you, sorry about all your pain and hope you feel better soon. Pretty picture even with the dandelions. Keep in touch.
Lin, I did mange to go to Church in the rain, stop at Walmart for a few things and go to Kohl's for my Amazon return. At least today I should be able to just relax, hopefully at the pool.
Jackie, I do hope all is well with Shelia and with you. You do so much for others but please take care of yourself as well.
Have a great Sunday.
Sandy
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It is a beautiful day, sunny and warm with a slight breeze so I washed a load in the washing machine to hang out before walking and we were in the moors by 8am. Bumped into David who looks uncomfortable and now uses a stick all the time. He has been x-rayed but told by a GP who was so rude to Sheila when she phoned Friday, he will receive a phone call from another doctor to discuss his options mid July! He was worried about cancer but I assured him if it was, he would get an immediate appointment. Seems we are all falling apart!
I phoned Sheila yesterday afternoon but she had heard nothing from the eye infirmary and since she hasn’t called me today, I assume nothing today either. I’ve pottered in my garden pruning Spring shrubs, then gave both pooches a shampoo and shower because it is warm enough for them to dry quickly. George hopped up on the chair next to me to snooze while his coat dries!
Sandy, I do remember your awful, upsetting and tiring time in the hospital with Babe. Don’t worry, I am taking it easy and if I do take Sheila for another appointment I will ask for a proper estimate of how long it will take and if anything over an hour, will do some shopping while Sheila waits. I hope you get a pool day so you can relax in sunshine.
Jeri, if a friend of mine saw your picture of the field of dandelions she would freak out! Even one lone plant gets pulled up on her land and I’m told off if she spots any in my garden. I have told her that there are recipes online for dandelion wine, butter and jams if she wants to put them to good use! Enjoy what walking you can do.
Battery about to die so I’ll finish.
Happy Sunday everyone. Like Lin, I’m confused about the day of the week after a Bank holiday and was convinced yesterday was Sunday! 🤪
Jackie
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Love, Love, Love that picture of George.
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Hi, storms later so I will post a note now.
Last short card class this morning. She promoted her lifetime membership today…….🙃 She is offering $9 off. Ummmm, pass.
I watch the French Open until coverage ended last night. What a match! I cannot believe the match wasn’t stopped for the night when they hit midnight. I was glad to see Novak Djokovic prevail. I seem to support the old guys who I know. I have the broadcast on again today but have no favorites playing at the moment.
Zoom classes church, cards, and reading. I may have to put things down if a storm arrives. A line is expected to come through this afternoon and another one overnight the estimate was 3am. 🙁 I usually am sleeping then.
Jeri, so wonderful to hear from you. I am sorry for the pain and problems but still great to get an update from you and a photo of dandelions!
Sandy, relax at the pool. If you have a day of sunshine, grab it!
Jackie, a busy day for you. Sorry to hear David is dejected. I would be unhappy too if it took until July to hear from a doctor. You are such a good friend. Sheila is very fortunate. ❤️❤️ And wow, what a productive day and I love the photo of George looking quite comfortable. He is a daring.
Be safe everyone.
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Good morning! Overcast skies so my plan was to spend my day cutting the grass from top to bottom but haha, the best laid plans of mice and men!! Sheila has phoned to ask if I can take her to the eye infirmary today, appointment 2pm so there goes most of my day! Hopefully this appointment will be to find out exactly what is happening to her face and eye and I’ve suggested we find out approximately how long it will take. If over the hour, I will ask the receptionist to phone me to let me know she is ready to go home so I can do some window shopping!
We’ve enjoyed a quiet stroll on the moors and once I’ve finished my coffee I will do some housework.
Lin, I do hope those storms yesterday afternoon and last night missed you.
Did you manage that pool day Sandy?
I’m sending Anne copies of my posts but if I figure out how, I can hopefully send everyone’s.
Stay safe and well everyone.
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Happy Monday! I did enjoy the pool yesterday, it turned into a beautiful day. Today I am going for a dental cleaning but might be able to still get some rays before the rain.
Jackie, I can probably highlight and copy better from my desktop than you can from your phone to send to Anne if you want me too. I will just wait until we all post before doing so. Good luck at Sheila's appointment, I do hope they find some answers for her.
Lin, I hope the storms missed you, you have been having too many of them. Busy days for you with all those cards.
Have a good day and keep staying safe.
Sandy
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Rats, I swear I posted my reply and then it disappeared.
Sorry.
I will try again tomorrow. Busy with taking things out for spring clean-up. They collect stuff tomorrow.
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Hello everyone. I didn’t get back yesterday because another hospital appointment with Sheila dragged on for hours so I wasn’t home until early evening. I won’t go through the whole experience except to confirm she has the arthritic condition with a long name and that means another appointment, different department, tomorrow. During her eye tests she was also diagnosed with cataracts that will need to be removed if she wishes to retain her driving licence so more appointments! I will help when I can but have suggested she look into a volunteer driving scheme to help out too because it is journey I don’t enjoy and find tiring, plus I had a call from the hospital this morning to book one of my own cancer checks in a few weeks. Poor George and Betty were shut in for over 5 hours and because I locked the cat flap to stop George slipping out, I found Brady sitting in a garden chair patiently waiting to be let in! These pets know how to make us feel guilty!
My grass didn’t get cut and today it’s raining but only a pedicure appointment in my local town to drive to. I will phone Sheila this evening in the hope she’s found other drivers to help lighten the load
Sandy, I will try again to copy and paste our posts on my iPad, which is what I’ve sometimes done with just mine but find when it’s a longer section to copy the page moves about at the tip of my finger rather than turning blue!
Sorry you lost your post Lin. Annoying!
Happy Tuesday.
Jackie 🥰
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Happy Tuesday! Warm but cloudy day. If the sun does come out I my try to go to pool for a couple of hours before going to my friends house this afternoon. It is her and her husband's 69th wedding anniversary and because of his health they are just having game afternoon. We will play games, eat and drink and celebrate this loving couple. His niece and her husband are in from Arizona so it should be a fun afternoon.
Jackie, just let me know if you need me to copy and paste to Anne. It's harder to do with your finger than with a mouse. Oh my, Shelia does have so many things going on, I do hope she can find other drivers to share the rides. Those are long days in waiting rooms and poor George and Betty and of course Brady who wanted to come in. Enjoy that pedicure, hopefully it relaxes you a little.
Lin, sorry you lost your post. Please fill us in when you can.
Have a good day,
Sandy
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All is the same here. No parties and social gatherings like Sandi, no education online like Lin, and no trips to doctors or emergency like Jackie, too drizzly to do yard work, but lots of time spent with dogs. Annie is the classic puppy requiring a lot of attention and play time. Right now she is on a leash (the "naughty chair") because she has been playing too rough with Bessie. The leash calms her and when I let her off she'll go back to playing with her toys or napping on the couch. My dental work begins later this month--fillings on the 17th and consultation with oral surgeon on the 25th. Jake's daughter and one grandson come for a visit at the end of the month. They'll stay at an Air bnb and have theri own car so they won't be too dependent on us. Our current tv favorites are highlights of the Seattle Mariners baseball games, Jeopardy, and Death in Paradise. Barbie 1
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Hello, the app on my phone isn’t working properly this morning so I am on my iPad. Things look quite different.
Sandy, we had sunshine for a little while but now on and off drizzle. Mid-70’s rather than the really hot sunny weather with dripping humidity yesterday. Enjoy the game afternoon!
Jackie, I hope Sheila has found some alternate transportation. That is a huge problem here. I have asked my doctor if they know of any driving services for appointments. They said, no, you need to find a friend or neighbor to provide transportation. If you are poor, there may be a van service but if it isn’t available at your appointment time, you are also out of luck. I hope you did your pedicure. Wahoo….
Yesterday was the spring clean-up day for our neighborhood. I spent the day sorting, taking things to the curb, and the handyman and his helper got my old exercise bike from the basement and out to the curb. I ended up very sweaty and tired! Early this morning, I heard a truck and when I went downstairs everything had disappeared. It was magic! I wonder if the overnight folks who drive through the neighbors picking up things took everything? Interesting. That’s it until next year.
Still attending exercise classes, working on cards and reading books. Nothing new and exciting. Need to get some cooking accomplished today as I am out of leftovers.
Take care everyone.
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We’ve been so busy too. Ed is going to watch two grandkids playing soccer tonight, Mary and Sam. Sarah, a younger sister, plays tonight too but it’s hard to be in more than one place at a time. Tomorrow I think we’ll go out to Airdrie, a community north of us, to watch Lukas. Melissa’s son. Thursday we are going to the zoo with Melanie and a bunch of her kids. Then probably a 2 night sleepover with Sarah and Maggie. Are you exhausted reading this. I am. LOL. Jeri0
