I still think of her as little. Like when I look at clothes for her, I’ll pick something up that’s 3-6 months or something and think it looks about right, until I hold it up to her. She’s just not a baby anymore. 
And she’s looking more and more like Chris everyday.
Chris has been out of town so we’re doing all kinds of things to take our minds off the fact that he’s gone. We went to lunch with Ma and Da at Olive Garden yesterday, and then had shrimp on the barbie with Grandmommy and Grandpa for dinner. In between eating, we strolled the mall. Gracie collected some neat things, including mints from Mont Blanc, 2 Clinique lip glosses, a sample bottle of Curve perfume, and three lollipops from Lancome. I don’t know why, but people are just drawn to her and feel like they need to give her something. Of course, she is happy to oblige.
Today we took all the tokens we’ve been saving and cashed them in at Chuck E Cheese. We didn’t eat there, we just spent an hour and a half playing games and winning tickets. Then we came home for grilled cheese. I’m cheap. But it was super fun.
Tomorrow we’ll be having a tea party with Ma at a tea room. Gracie’s already excited about picking out a pretty dress to wear. I love, love, love the fact that she’s so girly. And Thursday night I’m going to the SPA with my young breast cancer survivor group! Aaaaah, I’ve been waiting FOREVER for Thursday to get here! Massage, wine, snacks, facials, etc for $5! I’m so excited!
OH– I forgot to tell you all! Chris got a new job! He starts next week at Dell! So hopefully he will just absolutely love it and make better money too. Which is good, because we’re going to have to start digging ourselves out of this medical-debt mess my cancer left for us. But…I’m alive. We can’t forget how fortunate I am, because some people are not so lucky.
Well, that’s it for today. See ya!
Anonymous says:
Your spa day sounds excellent!!!!
July 24th, 2007 at 3:29 pm
Anonymous says:
Hey!!! I remember you posting about Chris’s job situation awhile back, I’m so glad that he’s moving on into something better for you all!!! Praise the Lord! If you can say ANYTHING through the past 3 years, it’s that God has definitley been watching over you guys!!!! His plans are perfect!!! Any news on the magazine article yet?
July 24th, 2007 at 3:30 pm
Anonymous says:
I am so glad to hear about the new job! That sounds awesome. I hope you have a blast at the spa, you can’t beat the price!
July 24th, 2007 at 3:45 pm
Anonymous says:
oh my goodness, she is SUCH a doll. Absolutely precious. Absolutely. Awesome about Chris’s new job! Fantastic! I hope you have a great time at your spa day. while I’m jealous, I think it’s great and you deserve it! enjoy your pampering!! all of you!
July 24th, 2007 at 4:41 pm
Anonymous says:
Wow! Trin is really getting big fast! I haven’t seen her in almost a month! Awww! Work needs to stop being so selfish and let me have some days off to spend with you guys!
It sounds like you are having a great week so far!! That’s awesome about the spa, you really deserve it!
And congrats to Chris on the new job at Dell! I hope he likes it better there! Bart was going to apply there recently, but all the positions were full-time and he can’t do that during school… Booo.
Love you and missing you!
July 24th, 2007 at 4:59 pm
Anonymous says:
Awwww… she is soooo cute!!! Why do they grow up so fast???
July 25th, 2007 at 10:00 am
Anonymous says:
Trinity does look all grown up now! When did that happen!?
Sounds like you’re having a blast. Wish we lived near each other so we could do fun stuff together.
And yes–you are ALIVE! Praise God
July 25th, 2007 at 6:56 pm