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Old 06-18-2012, 11:23 AM   #586
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singel digit dance - woohoo.

Try Doans for your back. they are a nice muscle relaxer and I find work nice when you are just tnese or soar - not in full bend over pain. Also some light stretching after a day in the parks - or a good swim to relax the back muscles.

And I haven't ironed in years. just toss the clothes in the dryer for like 10 minutes of heat and then remove while still warm and fold or hang up as usually. Works wonders on most fabrics and you dan toss in about 5-10 things at once.
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Just read your PTR; Can't wait for more & to hear all the details of your adventures in your TR when you return!
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singel digit dance - woohoo.

Try Doans for your back. they are a nice muscle relaxer and I find work nice when you are just tnese or soar - not in full bend over pain. Also some light stretching after a day in the parks - or a good swim to relax the back muscles.

And I haven't ironed in years. just toss the clothes in the dryer for like 10 minutes of heat and then remove while still warm and fold or hang up as usually. Works wonders on most fabrics and you dan toss in about 5-10 things at once.
I've never heard of those pills, I'll check and see if I can find them. And thanks for the dryer idea, I hadn't thought of that. Much better than ironing.

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The suitcases are officially out! But before you get all excited for me, there’s nothing in them yet. The plan is to start filling them today. First I’ll clean AJ’s room which is travel central now. AJ’s been bunking with his brothers. After I’m done with the room I’ll start putting in the clothes.

This week will be busy, busy. I have to clean the house entirely, do all the laundry, empty out the fridge and pack. We’ll also having a small birthday celebration for Abniel on Friday night with our family. I won’t be doing anything at all as I plan on ordering some pizzas and I’m buying the cake. But it’s still something on my to-do list for this week.

One week from now, we’ll be celebrating my second baby’s birthday at his favorite place on earth. Pure magic!



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So what happens to me before every trip? Yes, I’m sick. Started feeling bad last night. Sore throat, stuffy nose, headache. Told Arben to buy me some multi-symptom something, since he works at Walgreens and all, but he forgot. Oh, men! Hopefully tomorrow I can start treating this cold.

Nothing trip wise happened today, I was too tired. That means double work tomorrow.



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Oh no! Well better to get it out of your system now and not during the trip! I hope you can get Nyquil or something like that...it works wonders for me! Don't try to push yourself too hard today or tomorrow...just get rested!
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