Day 246

I had a GREAT day today. My emotions were still high when I got up and went downstairs, but it wasn't anything too bad.

After taking the boys to school, I walked back to the house - the old men that saw me yesterday, commented on today's outfit - and I checked some e-mails/grabbed some juice when I got in the door. I made a trip to the bank, came back and hung some laundry outside, and couldn't deprive myself of the beautiful weather...so despite earlier thoughts I'd had...I went to Starbucks. And I couldn't be happier that I did.

I got my drink, spoke to the regular people, and was told that I'm not the customer that comes in the most. In fact they said they didn't think I was crazy, and that they completely understand what I mean when I say it's a little piece of home. I talked about when I was coming home for good, and then went to sit outside in the SUNSHINE!

I was out there writing, when the lady that always talks to me came out. She had to sit further away to smoke, but came over and asked if she could join me when she was finished. We had a nice conversation, and then she went back in to work. A while later, I was writing again, and she asked if I'd mind her joining me with her lunch. I said no, put my things away, and we talked a while longer. I told her I really should get going cuz I should be doing laundry, but when it's sunny out...for once...it was just too hard to even think about spending the day inside. She told me to do it when it got dark, and we sat longer haha. A while passed, and an older couple came and sat down. They go in weekly, and began talking to her, joining me in the conversation. Turns out they're Olly Murs grandparents! I don't know if you remember, but I went to see Olly perform in Chelmsford a while back, and got my picture taken. Anyways, his grandparents are the nicest people, and even after the Starbucks lady went inside, they spoke to me. She came back out to talk to them, and then we all decided we should get back to what we were supposed to be doing. As we each got up to leave, I told them about the picture, and how nice/down to earth Olly seems, and the grandma started telling me about when he and his family members got hold of karaoke microphones. Hehe they were too sweet. They went on their way, and so did I.

When I got back to the house, I did the rest of the laundry, watched the end of Desperate Housewives, and all of Glee. I'd say it was a pretty productive day after all.

I drove up to get Josh and Nathaniel (Zach was going to a friend's), and when we got back, I got the two of them to do their homework while I finished folding the laundry. When they'd done, it was time to walk Nathaniel to Beavers. We dropped him, walked back to the house, and I made dinner for Josh and I. I stood to eat, and as soon as my dish went in the dishwasher, we left for swimming. Heloise had gotten home, but we had decided earlier this morning, that I'd take Josh today, as I had yet to see him swim, and she'd do the Beaver pick up.

We got to swimming, and I watched in silence for the first three quarters. The last bit, 2 women began talking to me, which was nice. Josh is a great swimmer, and I wouldn't be surprised if he goes somewhere with it. I know he's great at a lot...but when he's working at it 3-5 times a week...I think that shows his perseverance in the sport.

We got back to the house, Zach told me he ate a sticker, and asked when I came upstairs, he knocked to ask if I'd play a game with him. I told him I'd be down in a minute, and I shut my door...but that's when Heloise called him down, as he wasn't doing what he was supposed to be doing. I went down, made them all a hot chocolate, and then came up with my green tea. Talking to my Mom now, and bed time very shortly. Good Night xx