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08/24/2004 Archived Entry: "back from nature"

Well, I survived camping, though just barely. The combination of being pregnant at a high altitude and constant walking up hill just about did me in. I could barely breathe, my lungs just weren't working, and my hands were numb from the lack of circulation. Chris and I had to check into the village hotel on our second night so I could recuperate. Tabitha could have come with us, but she elected to spend the night with my in-laws in their RV. Sunday had me waking feeling 100% better and back to normal. I spent the rest of the day taking it easy and I stayed just fine through our departure. I must say though, the Sequoias were gorgeous and on Sunday when most campers were gone, it was heavenly to sit there with the silence and just drink it all in. That being said, I'm glad to be home.

Tabitha and I hit the mall today as I was desperately in need of a stop at the Clinique counter. Then I decided to search the clearance racks for shorts for Tabitha because she could really use two or three more pairs. I went in every single store that carries kids' clothes and came up empty. We're going to the other mall and Target tomorrow, I think. I'm aware that the stores are stocked with school clothes right now, but it's hard for me to want to buy long sleeves when I'm still running the a/c everyday. Lots of the fall stuff was adorable though. I need to clean out last year's cold weather clothes first and see what exactly Tabitha needs before I start shopping. Hopefully we'll find shorts tomorrow.