The Elsas really *do* find me ! And they bring siblings !

Beloved Hubby had some errands to run in CapitolCity, and Dearest Son wasn’t interested in going, so he opted for a visit to his grandparents’. I tagged along with Beloved, and we had a splendid time. Found three PlayStation 2 games for Dearest, including one on his wish list, for just $2. each ! For us, we got both seasons of Dead Like Me for $5. each, a great score. We also got a new doorbell and a spotlight ceiling light for my sewing arena from a reclaim store, cheep. I found a doll I sort-of wanted at a thrift, and Beloved found two Hawaiian-style shirts that look great on him. When we got home, we had the shirts, but no doll. A check of the receipt shows they didn’t charge us, but it was still a bit of a disappointment.

Dearest had a great time with the ILs, and immediately took a nap once we were all home again. Wasn’t long before Beloved and Junior-kitty were snoozing, too. I was a bit too drowsy to go with them to Mal-Wart for Dearest’s new boots – he’s gonna start working with Beloved tomorrow – and I figured this was prime guy time, so I crashed on the sofa for a bit. And my guys surprised me with a new doll ! Jakks Pacific’s Frozen Fever Elsa ! I was thinking about her when Snow Glow came my way, so now I have a decision. Which one do I keep ! I’m claiming the clothes and shoes from both, of course, but can only keep one actual doll. Luckily, they’re the same size.

If I keep Snow Glow, I have that big necklace to contend with whenever I sew her something new. If I keep Fever, her SG dress won’t ever light up again. Which would you go with ?

Lottie loves crescent moons, too !

My new vinyl photo backdrops arrived today. I got one of their many sample packs, four 12x12” images for $14.50 with Swanky Prints’ 30% off TRUELOVE sale. They’re kinda small for dolls, but very nice, so I’ll probably order their larger (2ftx2ft)  Night Sky image, the one without the cat, in April. I can use magnets to hold them up in my Room With A View set, or just pin ‘em to a wall. Or the patio doors, they look great held up to light, too !

Here’s my favorite – you’ll probably see it often !

Barely awake. . .

Got the best rest I’ve had in weeks last night. Beloved Hubby let me sleep in, so I woke at my own leisure, which was wonderful. Although I’m a night owl by nature, and I’ll miss the quiet peace of 2am, I can’t keep on staying up so late and getting up so early. Turned in an hour earlier than usual last night, so that’s my new bedtime for the next week, then I’ll move it a little earlier than that. Abrupt changes never work for me.

Midge eyes the latest Chez Insanity acquisition. . .

Pretty happy today. Meant to get to bed early last night, in hopes of making up all my missing sleep, but then I got stupid. I thought, ‘Wonder if there’s new Star Wars fanfiction out’, and there went an hour and a half. Dropped right off once I shambled upstairs, though, so at least I got some rest. Beloved Hubby made us coffee, perfectly warm and sweet – just like him ! - but I was still a bit over-tired. I’d have gone back to bed, but I had to make up for everything I didn’t get done yesterday. Starting with a nice, cozy shower.

Got bills paid, old library books returned and new ones checked out, and took Dearest Son to Mal-Wart for his prescription. Ours has most of the new Barbie body dolls, but none of the ‘curvy’ or ‘petite’ ones, they’re either very shortpacked or simply picked clean. I did snag a free leaflet-style catalog of them, and cracked the color code, checked again, still none of the rare ones were in evidence. Now I know what packaging color to look for ! Remembered to snag that poppy-print dress I liked last time, but that was it for toys. Dearest is saving up for video games, and didn’t find anything either, but we had a nice leisurely morning looking around. Got a markdown ‘four flavors’ cake and some other necessaries.

You know I’m tired when I’d rather sleep than eat, especially when there’s fresh treats in Chez Insanity, but that’s exactly what happened. Beloved was home in time to wake me for a late lunch, and I munched on leftover steak. Not sure what he had – Dearest had the frozen pizza we bought today – because I fell asleep again. Seriously, after our errand run, about the only time I was awake today was when it was time to take my prescriptions. I feel pretty good now. Just four more hours ‘til bedtime - and there’s a thunderstorm ! I’m gonna sleep gooood tonight !

Happy March ! White Rabbit !

Inadvertently took some meds too late last night, so, sleep was not for me. I did get to lie down for a few – Dearest Son took pity on me and cancelled Game Day – and woke up an hour later with screaming leg cramps. They raged in my right calf for twenty minutes, just as one faded, another started, and all I could do was ride the tides. Stretching or contracting didn’t help, neither did raising or lowering the leg. Touching it was out of the question. It was fifteen minutes after that before I could stand. Evidently my potassium’s low again, or my delayed furosemide drained it, either way, the cramps have never been this bad or lengthy before. Maybe I should start keeping some Gatorade and a potato on my nightstand. . .

Made sure to drink plenty of water and replenished my potassium and calcium. But everything I had planned for today has been postponed. I mostly just relaxed and made sure my meds were back on schedule. Can’t put m’self through that again !

Ordered the Dragon boots for the Star Wars guys. They’re due to arrive next Friday, but we’ll see. Let’cha know if they fit !