All in all, a great day!

Today started with the little man being in a GREAT mood!  He's off to a two-night visit with his Mom, back on Wednesday afternoon.  It's always nice to be able to say goodbye with a happy hug and kiss (and an "okay love you bye").  We played "red light, green light" outside this morning while waiting for his social worker.  It's a game his occupational therapist introduced to him, to help him learn how to regulate his feelings and emotions.  The yellow (or "lello") light trips him up sometimes....hard for a three-year-old to handle going slow!

Went for a 2.5 mile walk by myself after he left.  Walked past a woman walking two dogs at the 1 mile marker.  Had never met her before.  But since she had a huge black Newfoundland in one hand and a huger English Mastiff in the other, I had to ask if I could pet them.  I ended up in the nearby soccer field, with Ted and Frank, in my lap!

Went to the dentist this afternoon.  A new dentist has taken over for our retired dentist.  I like him.  He's a Democrat.  Our old dentist, who I will miss, was a Republican.  He used to make some really right-wing statements to me, always when I had some dental instrument in my mouth.  We had some good conversations.  I had no cavities!  Love when my teeth are clean.  Got an extra fluoride treatment today because of all the throwing up I've been doing since the surgery.  I guess it helps save the enamel?

Discovered that the protein bars we've been eating have fake sweetener in them.  Have been wondering for the last few weeks why I have a headache.....there ya go.  Need to find some with Stevia as a sweetener now.

SO excited to go back to Vermont.  Booked our new flights.  Booked our rental car.  Booked our hotel for two nights in Chester.  Ordered some new clothes, ordered some travel supplies.

Sad about Robin Williams.  Death always hits me hard.  If any of my friends are ever feeling depressed, please talk to someone.  Get on some medication.  It doesn't mean you're weak, it means that you're strong enough to know that you need help. And please make sure that you always tell the people that you love that you love them!!

Have a great night everyone!!