lazy, rainy, cold day

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Today may have been the first full day where we had the full day together without school, work, etc.  To say that I'm getting a bit emotional as my days with these boys decrease is putting it mildly.  I've always loved a full house.  My favorite memories growing up were always those at my grandma and grandpa's house with all the aunts, uncles and cousins.  This house and my heart have never been so full.

We had a few woodworking kits that I thought the boys might enjoy putting together, and boy did they! So we spent the afternoon putting them together. Lots of pounding, measuring, nailing and lots of fun! 

We also decided to go and look at some puppies.  Because I recently had to put down my dog, my other dog has been pretty lonely and depressed.  I plan to get a rescue, like all my previous dogs. But I wanted to see the new pet store in the area.  We went and the kids were in heaven! They even got to play with one.  They kept asking to take one home.  I had absolutely no problem saying no them. Why?  The cheapest was $2,975 and the most expensive was $6,075! Sorry pups.  Ain't gonna happen 🤣

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