I thought maybe it was just some random allergy thing, but in the end, I think I got some cold virus. It hasn't amounted to much more than a lot of sneezing, but today the throat is feeling scratchy and I could use a nap! Oh well, this is extremely mild - it's just annoying.

Along the same vein, thought we live in wasp central, I somehow managed a decade without getting stung. What's ironic is they have been less visible than usual (cooler weather - they really like our HOT summers). BUT, I have managed to get stung twice in the past month or so. I was wearing flip flops and stepped on one in the grass. Was NOT fun - the bottom of the foot is a sensitive and oft used area, I guess. Ironically, I had only been stung once before, and it was when I was a teenager, running my hand through my hair. I don't remember if I was swatting something or just randomly running my fingers through my hair. I think it was random finger running. But anyway, last night we were walking home from the park, we walked under a tree, and I thought I felt some leaves touching my hair. I kind of reached up to make sure there were no leaves in my hair, and felt a sting.

IT wasn't so bad, and so I thought maybe a hand sting was much better than a bottom of the foot sting, but today my finger is all swollen and red. Just trying to keep it iced.

I think I've had enough wasp stings for a while. Apparently they are only dangerous when you can not see them? I'll have to remember not to touch my hair when I feel something. More like I should ask if there is a wasp on my head?

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I did some retail therapy at Kohls. I had $10-off Kohls cash + $22 left on my gift card balance. I bought a really nice shirt (like one I already have) which works well for work and casual and I will wear all the time (score!).

I tried on a pile of clearance stuff, but nothing worked.

But, I did find a beautiful sweater. I LOVE it! Since it's like the hottest day of the year today, I skipped it, but maybe I can wear with the inside AC at work next week (you know - it's always freezing there).

Spent about $5 out of pocket for those clothes.

I really like the shirt because it is flattering, nice enough for work, and very light weight. So, have been wearing a lot in the summer. Though the longer sleeves kind of help with the chill in the office.

So, I decided to search their website for more shirts like it. I found one with great colors, and another one that was a little different but might work. I just paid $30 cash for those. These should be shirts that get a LOT of wear. I decided to save my $100 gift card for later (plus I didn't have it on me!). I essentially spent $35 for 4 GREAT tops, so I am pleased. Good retail therapy.

In the mail I am expecting a watch for LM, a pretty table cloth, wheels for my roller skates, a few years' supply of razors, etc. Thanks to Amazon.

I've still got some gift cards, but this should do for this round!

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Dh already got his new (2nd) roku (ordered Tuesday??). We will try a free subscription of hulu plus, this weekend. I am not sure the exact day our cable contract ends, but think it is around 9/15. Very close!

I have got a LOT of stuff to watch this weekend. Realizing all my DVR shows will be lost, otherwise. Well, I will have to prioritize.

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P.S. Oh yeah - dentist was not bad. Nothing new. Will spend $800-ish for some preventative work for BM (pulled teeth/retainer), but we have just been waiting for some permanent molars to move forward with that - was not a surprise! Phew! BM is cavity prone and both kids will be an orthodontia mess (as was I). So, I hold my breath every time. It sounds like it is possible BM is outgrowing his cavity-prone toddlerhood (just as dh had - terrible teeth as a small child - never has had a cavity since - that kind of thing). I don't think BM's hygiene has been stellar, but in the past if we brushed/flossed 3 times a day he would still get cavities, so it seems to be getting better. (Oh yeah - dh did buy him an electric toothbrush - forgot about that. Maybe that is the magic. DH has always used one of those - LM and I don't seem to need the extra help).