I am writing this in the evening of July first knowing it will be seen on July 2nd and my heart feels heavy missing my mother…Happy Birthday, Mom you are loved and missed every day! 

July 2 1939 was her birthday…. Seems like this year is hitting me harder with my daughter having just graduated from college and my mother being gone for 4 years now..I miss having the role of daughter and the unconditional love only a parent can provide.  

I was lucky that before heading out to go grocery shopping that the rain took a break!  I bought these pants and the kimono style sheer jacket at Steinmart last December on a super clearance sale with extra 50% off.  I paid just $7.00 combined for both pieces..

I actually needed the sunglasses… on this rainy day… wait, no the sun made an appearance, disappeared , reappered all day long..

Not the best hair day… I did like how this outfit came together and the neutral shoes and purse to balance the cobalt.  

Dear Readers,  I am not looking forward to weigh in day today… I woke up Monday morning and had unexplicably gained over 2lbs.  I really think this is due to hormonal menopause stuff,but doesn’t matter, still stings… Not one to sit and pout about things,, I look for solutions and I have one… Going to sign back up for the Y again… more details on that with my Weigh In post tomorrow! 

Gratitude

I am grateful for the company of my niece today as I went grocery shopping at three stores today! (exhausting)

I am grateful to my daughter for washing pots and pans.

I am grateful to my husband for saying, “I like your outfit! ” as soon as he saw me.(Nice surprise that he was home when I brought the BJ’s stuff home),

I am grateful to the employee at Kroger who complimented my niece’s maxi dress and the smile it brought to her face. 

I am grateful that BJ’s had a clearance sale on scarves and I was able to pick up the leopard one my niece mentioned earlier that she wanted , for just $5!   Privilege of being an Aunt!