Day Five . . .

Today began the search for a new dress.  Not the "perfect dress,"  just. . . a dress.  You see, I am 6'2", so shopping is not something easy.  I have a 37" inseam. Ultra talls at most stores. . . 34."  Really? Anyway, today was also the surprising end to my dress search.  I not only found a dress that fit, IT WAS ON SALE!!!  When does that happen?  NEVER!!!  It's very 50's, conservative and dark gray, I love it.  It should go nicely with my black wool pea coat.  :-)

The ants have been very busy.

 I have to admit, I think my mom and I are enjoying them just as much as the girls.  We sometimes find ourselves standing silent for minutes at a time watching which ant is going to come up from the depths of the farm with the biggest piece of gel.  It's pretty entertaining.  Who knew.  (apparently the brilliant boyfriend)

I have just finished the pajama pants I made for his family.  It was fun to pick sewing back up again.  It's sad how we forget about our childhood hobbies.  Whether it be sewing, ant farms, or going rollerskating (note to self: go rollerskating) we all tend to grow up and forget.  I think my girls are giving me a reason to remember.

I'm finishing up the packing I have to do for tomorrow.  This weekend, I get to meet more of  . . . (let's call him "Michael" after our favorite author Michael Crichton) Michael's family.  His brother and sister, and their sig. others.  I couldn't be more excited.  Family is so important to me. . . Michael seems to feel the same way.

How I feel today:  Calm, fulfilled, and almost giddy.  I can't wait to hug him.

Till then. . .