Silver Linings

My compression stockings may make me look like an even bigger fashion reject than I already am (particularly since maternity clothes seem to only come in garish colors and prints and are not particularly attractive) and they may make my core body temperature rise 10 degrees now that it's warm out, however ...

SILVER LINING: I almost never have to shave my legs. And apparently leg hair requires oxygen (or blood circulation) to grow, because it grows much more S-L-O-W-L-Y underneath these fabulous socks.

The Frontier might not get 300 days of sunshine a year, have an ocean or Sea World nearby or boast fabulous seafood, sushi and baja-style Mexican food, however ...

SILVER LINING: Staying here means living in a state that isn't falling apart at the seams (yet), the cost of living is much less and there isn't a moving truck involved (yet).

Woodstock is getting her two top canine teeth (apparently she is unable to cut just one tooth at a time), making her as moody as a 13-year-old girl, however ...

SILVER LINING: it also makes her extra snuggly and extra appreciative when mom feeds her popsicles (a special treat) and soft mushy stuff like cold yogurt and warm oatmeal.

I love silver linings!