Belated Happy Birthday to ...

... singular_girl!!! Aaak! Late! Movie/dinner/something?

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Spent July 4th through today w/mom & sis.

The best part was being with them. Did our usual talking & reminiscing, especially keeping dad in our thoughts as the 4th marked two years since his passing. Mom was upbeat. We were happy to be together even though we had "family business" to take care of. Had a couple of mom-related appointments, but they were okay.

Not so fun was noticing mom often asking the same question again and again within several minutes' time. I think she started recognizing the expressions of sis and me when it happened, and it made us all kind of sad. We didn't talk about it much, though.

Also, at mom's house where we were the five days we found ants starting to invade. Bleah. And evidence of mice/rats in the corners and along the walls. Ick.

Still, I'm so glad I'm able to take work time off to be w/family.