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We had Tom's family over for a BBQ last night, and told them that we can't afford/do not want to big wedding, which they received well, though as the night went on, we realized that hadn't really taken it to heart. Our max # is 60, but they kept throwing around much higher numbers. They are happy to have the wedding in their new back yard, and I think it will be wonderful, but we are meeting up for dinner with them again tonight (without all the kids) to discuss the knitty gritty - AKA, who is getting cut from the list. Pam told me today to "Bring a notepad, because we're going to figure all this out", so instead I am bringing my 10 pages of itemized spread sheets. I love Pam, but i think she takes my casual, nonchalant attitude as ineptitude sometimes. Just because I do not make a big deal out of something doesn't mean I havn't put a lot of time and effort into it. So, we get a night out at Applebee's while Tom's 18 year old bro watches Ella (lol, babysitting on Friday night is I'm sure his idea of fun).
I also hired a babysitter today, and she starts on Monday. I was impressed with her and how she interacted with Ella, so we will test run next week and if it doesn't work out we will start the process over. It will take a while for me to be relaxed about leaving her, but they will be here, where Ella is comfortable, So it will be fine. it will be fine, right? Yes. Fine.
Hmm.. what else? I am a master griller. Tom's parents (as is their habit) just gave us the grill that they left on the back patio, which we found the other day underneath moving boxes (4 months later). We did a happy dance, and have resolved to grill everything we ever eat again. Eggs? GRILL! Green beans? GRILL! lemonade? Drink while sitting in a chair, next to the GRILL. We *heart* the grill.