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Home alone

A warm cream cheese and strawberry Toaster Strudel with some Bing cherries and an HEB drinkable mango yogurt is what I served Kelly this morning before he headed off to work today. Last week was intense for him and I'm so thankful for how hard he works for our family. Now with the kids still in Colorado, I'm home alone and have GOT to get the sewing projects and painting done by next week. I'll pretend it's my job and see if that will help. It has been very quiet around here and I'm rather enjoy it.

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The Roberts said…
As I was reading, I thought that I could send over a few kids but then I saw that you were enjoying the quiet. Not even sure what that word means anymore.
Lisa said…
Good luck - and enjoy!
tom said…
ah, to be home alone.....
tom said…
oops, the last comment is not from Tom, but Julie. So is this one :)
valerie said…
I try to catch up on a few "chick flicks" when I am home alone. Then I don't get made fun of when I am the only one crying!
Callisto said…
Spending a little alone time is always nice. Hopefully you won't miss the kids too much in the next few weeks; we're all really excited for Lindsey to come visit.
~ Tina said…
Kelly! Love your new blog design - and that breakfast for Kelly was just too sweet!

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