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Hot and Steamy

Hot and steamy--that's the weather forecast for the next few days. The trick is to move slowly through the daily tasks, but I have a hard time remembering to do that. I do love this time of year, though.
Iced tea, real brewed tea, tastes so good on days like this. I pour mine into a frosted glass from the freezer and add a touch of lemon and sweetener. I was drinking iced tea all day yesterday, then remembered at bedtime about caffeine. Between staying up late and having to get up early for a trip to the bathroom, I certainly didn't get in my usual eight hours of sleep. I did however, finish up sewing projects--a top for Kristen, pj's and a robe for Dane.

I plan a trip to take the kids to see Circus Smirkus on Friday. Sitting in a circus tent with the weather like this...hmm. We'll see how that goes. It could be cool again by then. Kristen has been at day camp, but Dane is ready for some vacation time with Grandma. Momma and Dad are ready for a kid break, too, I think.

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  1. LindaJuly 6, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    Oh you are a wonderful grandmother. Bless you.

    It's supposed to be in the 90s here all week.

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  2. Arkansas PattiJuly 7, 2010 at 6:23 AM

    Aren't you just too cool. You really do good work. Bet they love their new frocks.
    We have the heat back also after a picture perfect week. Had 6 inches of rain yesterday, that is 6 inches between the drops. Whee.

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  3. marciamayoJuly 7, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    love your sewing projects. You are a great seamster! I just made that word up since seamstress is no longer politically correct I think.

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  4. OlgaJuly 7, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    Yeah, and "sewer" just doesn't work!
    Thanks, all.

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