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2003-06-24 - 6:31 p.m. So, apparently the city doesn't like to pick up yard waste. And I only have 3 full trash cans full plus a pile about 10 feet long on the curb. Called landlord. He's calling the city. I took Monday off - and was supposed to transfer my son into my parents' custody on Monday night (meeting halfway between where I live and the shore house). But since Monday was so nice, I decided to go down the shore and spend some time with my son, my parents and a few aunts and uncles from New England whose company I always enjoy (everyone should have at least one "cool" aunt or uncle). In fact, I decided to take off today as well. Spent some quality Ocean time. Took a deep breath, donned a bathing suit, and soaked up some sun - a few hours late yesterday and 5 hours today. Yes, sunscreen, so no burns ... but some color - yay! My son pronounces it "sun scream" or is it "sun's cream"? Anyway, it's not a word I thought he even knew (but they always put it on before they go out to the playground at daycare - so I know where he picked it up). Yesterday he didn't even want to go near the water, but I brought him anyway, and we let the water gently come up to our feet - he cried the whole time. Today, he went without a problem and didn't cry at all. I'm not really a mean evil Mama - I just know that there are times when my little scardey-boy needs a little push (while holding his hand and reassuring constantly). Today I carried him and we went in the ocean - out past where the waves were breaking. Again, he cried most of the time, but next time it will be much easier. Saw an ad for a karioke night at a nearby bar (9pm). Though fleetingly about going. But I don't know really. Part of me would love to go and sing - especially because I would know a soul and I'd never have to see any of them again. It's been so long since I got to perform. And I really enjoy doing so. The other thought was to spend some time out on the boardwalk before heading home. I'd love to pick up a jingl-y anklet, maybe another dolphin ring. And if I'm really bad, some Carmel Popcorn - it's the best! But those things are all bonuses. I already took care of the deep spiritual cleansing, and meditation. I also managed to write some - get some stuff out of my head and onto paper. It was really good.
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