We had to take my car into the dealership early today, so we dropped it off and walked around Stratford Mall to kill some time before having lunch. The kids had money Joe’s parents had sent them, so they learned about tax and how it affects how much something cost. In the past if the kids had $10 they would buy toys that equaled $10 and we’d cover the tax, but they have to learn how the real world works so this was a lesson for them.
The boy is always sure what he wants, but the girl can drive you batty changing her mind 10 million times. Then she has to spend every possible cent like it’s burning a hole in her pocket. Plus no matter how much she likes something, if it’s going to eat all her money, she opts to get a bunch of little stuff instead. She’s all about the quantity versus the quality.
I was looking at skirts at one store in the mall and ended up buying two tank tops. I know, I know, like I need any more. But in my defense, they were in two colors I don’t own: white and pea green. I love pea green and I love tank tops, so what could be better? I also went back to the store and got the purple skirt after all. I am pressed for time to find something to wear for the wedding and it’s not so big I cannot wear it, so I’m going with it. I just have to find an appropriate shirt to go along with it.
Time is running out! I started a list of things that still need to be done before we leave and it’s freaking me out a bit. For someone as organized as myself, I’ve been quite the procrastinator for some things.
Anyway, we had lunch at this new place called Cheeseburger in Paradise. It was pretty good, if not very healthy. I had a ton of french fries with my cheeseburger! Good thing I didn’t have any breakfast! I’m going to have a light dinner too to compensate. I’m down to 120 lbs. and wouldn’t mind being 115 lbs. by the time we leave. I just might be able to do it too! I love being able to wear a smaller size. I didn’t mention it before, but I bought two new pairs of jeans last month that fit pretty well and last week I was able to pull a bunch of clothes out of storage that I had gotten too big for that now fit. It’s a great feeling! Plus people at work keep noticing the weight loss which is nice.