Unless you weren’t reading my scheduled posts (if not, why not?!) on the weekend, you know that it was our wedding anniversary and I was whisked away for a night, no children, just us!
We rarely get a chance to spend time together alone. Date nights happen so rarely, so this opportunity was seized with both hands!
The day started with lovely flowers and gifts, including a new charm for my Pandora bracelet! and a romantic breakfast!
So we disposed of dropped off the children to their grandparents, and headed off into London.
It was a grey day, the Shard was even swamped in low cloud! I was kinda glad we hadn’t booked dinner there, wouldn’t have been much of a view, would it!?
But we arrived at our hotel, The Grange, Tower Bridge in good time and checked in. Ironically the room number we were assigned was 1118 – and our anniversary is 18th November… 11/18! A good sign?
Hubby Dearest still tried to wangle an upgrade… but a suite, even at a discounted rate, would have been £250 extra… no thanks!
Inside the room, there was a surprise. Towel swans in a heart, and an anniversary brownie! The view showed the Shard and the Gherkin too. The room was lovely though, the bathroom beautiful, and the bed, oh so comfy!
But we weren’t in there long… my stomach was trying to get my attention, and we needed to eat, so we popped to the Wetherspoons next door, and grabbed a late lunch, and bubbles, obviously!
Back to the hotel, we pondered over whether to stay in, and use the spa facilities, or to go out… but before that Hubby needed to have another try and getting a better room! (He does like to try!) We were moved to the 14th floor for an even higher, clearer view, but a similar room. Dumping our stuff there, we decided to head off into the West End and see what we could do.
And it was so pretty in Leicester Square! There was a Christmas market on, the lights twinkling, and everyone wrapped up in hats and scarves as it was a cold night!
After popping into a last minute theatre ticket booth, we ended up with tickets to see 42nd Street, starring Sheena Easton, and a voucher for a free hot drink and cake at the Theatre Cafe!
Drink and cake consumed, we sauntered over to the theatre, taking in some of the shops around, including some beautiful old book stores…
Then we arrived at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in Covent Garden.
The show was sold out. The theatre packed. We propped up to the bar and more bubbles consumed, (glasses 5-6 of the day) along with a random half an hour conversation with an older couple from Somerset! (You know me and random conversations, but this one was started by Hubby Dearest for a change!)
The show itself was magnificent! I clapped until my hands were red, and sang along to songs I knew, grinning from ear to ear at the ones I didn’t and harking back to the days I wished I could have learned how to tap dance!
Hubby Dearest wasn’t as enamoured of the production but he’s not your musical theatre sort to be honest. Still he had beer. He was hapy!
After the show, we pondered over whether to grab dinner, but having a late lunch and then cake before the show meant that we were still not hungry, so we walked around a little before heading back to the hotel.
More bubbles…
We chatted and people watched… and giggled at a John Malcovich lookalike who was falling asleep on the barstool, and ended up having to be escorted to his room. By this time it was nearing midnight, and I was getting hungry and tired too…
The room beckoned, as did the room service menu!
A club sandwich, and a portion of nachos later, we were ready to go to bed…
I shall not report back on the night hours!
And in the morning we were able to enjoy a complimentary breakfast and a late checkout.
There was so much food, I wasn’t able to eat the rest of the day (maybe that was a good thing!)
We travelled back home, stopping to grab some groceries on the way, before being reunited with our babies.
It was a wonderful weekend, which ended up with me and Lil Princess at the Walk-In Drs… She has an infected bite which has developed into impetigo – eek! And I have the start of a throat virus… wonderful!
Still, the memories are made, the time we spent, precious. I can’t complain!
Thanks for all the congratulations and wishes Peeps! Your words mean a whole lot to me! ❤
But I Smile Anyway... 
Nov 26, 2017 @ 17:59:33
Wow lots of anniversary type activity in your neck of the woods recently! Congrats, both on the marriage AND for getting a room number that matched your anniversary!
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Nov 26, 2017 @ 18:39:16
Ha! Thank you so much Gabe!!!
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Nov 26, 2017 @ 15:14:09
So glad you enjoyed your weekend! You were missed in the blogosphere and we’re glad you’re back!
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Nov 26, 2017 @ 18:37:34
Aw thanks Lisa! I missed you all!!!
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Nov 26, 2017 @ 13:39:39
Happy anniversary! Ok, first of all, your hubby needs to read my blog post entitled the sandwich trick. It’s what I use to get an upgrade and it has had a 99% success rate, I kid you not. I’ve gotten hotel rooms in NYC with wrap around balconies as well as 2 room suites, all for the price of a $20 bill. Second, that is so weird your room was 1118. Are you sure he didn’t book the room and request room 1118? That is so sweet! I love all the little gifts you got!
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Nov 26, 2017 @ 13:41:29
I shall check your post out!!!! And bless him, he hadn’t even realised the significance of the room number Lol!!!
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Nov 26, 2017 @ 14:17:14
That is so sweet!
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Nov 26, 2017 @ 18:35:39
Oh he has his moments!!!
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Nov 26, 2017 @ 12:07:47
Oh how lovely I loved those towel swans in a shape of a heart. 🙂 xx
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Nov 26, 2017 @ 12:16:47
They were lovely 💜
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Nov 26, 2017 @ 09:19:07
How many anniblogiversarys are you having!? 😀
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Nov 26, 2017 @ 09:25:21
Lol! This was last week… and why I wasn’t being a socially mediaing person!!!!
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Nov 26, 2017 @ 09:08:08
Sounds like an amazing timr, Ritu. And I love the fact your room number matched your anniversary date! I hope you and your daughter are feeling better.
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Nov 26, 2017 @ 09:12:28
Thank you! It was lovely 😍
And thankfully we are both on the mend now!
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Nov 26, 2017 @ 09:05:01
What a fab experience! Great post – loved your pics
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Nov 26, 2017 @ 09:05:35
Thanks Lucy 😊
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Nov 26, 2017 @ 08:36:25
Sounds like a lovely weekend! And I can’t quite believe the coincidence of the room number! Also, I’m kinda drooling over that breakfast (always my favourite bit of a weekend away!).
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Nov 26, 2017 @ 09:05:10
There was spook much food!!! I packed the pastries to be honest!!! 😁
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Nov 26, 2017 @ 09:19:02
That’s where I’d be at too x
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Nov 26, 2017 @ 08:36:08
happy anniversary lovely lady
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Nov 26, 2017 @ 09:04:20
Thank you xxx
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Nov 21, 2017 @ 15:59:19
Loved the bit where you substituted dropped off for disposed of…totally remember how that feels 🙂
Glad your weekend away worked out well 🙂
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Nov 21, 2017 @ 17:22:03
Thanks Aimer! I do.like a bit of non mummy time! I love my kids but I’m Ritu as well as mummy… if you know what I mean!
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Nov 21, 2017 @ 18:25:52
I do 🙂
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 23:55:43
Congratulations sis! May you have many more years together! Can you believe in all these years me and Gunu have never had a night away from the kids! I say one day!
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Nov 21, 2017 @ 06:50:45
Thanks sis! You know what, as much as we love our kids, it is great to have that time just as a couple. Now they are older, maybe you should try and do something! ❤
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 23:36:46
Reblogged this on The Militant Negro™.
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 18:53:43
Lovely! Thanks for sharing the experience!
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 18:54:51
Thanks Charli! It was lovely to be child free for a while! Shame we had to get back and get caught up in impetigo-gate!
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 18:56:46
I remember one of my kids getting impetigo. It does pass! But this escape, will linger a long time! Hope everyone is well in your household!
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 19:13:07
Wonderful! Fighting a throat infection and Lil lady’s impetigo but other than that all have and hearty! Hope you’re well!!!
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 19:20:02
All three of my grown children will be with us this week. That’s good! 🙂
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 19:27:46
Isn’t it funny how things change! I know my parents are over the moon when my brother and I are with them together but the opportunities are few and far between. He lives in Finland with his wife and son… and we are 3 hours away from my parents, though all in England.
Right now my two are 9 and 12, and hard work… at that tween age… So a little away time is good for us All!
Hope you have a wonderful thanksgiving with your family 💜
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 19:37:24
The greatest gift for parents is time with their children…though toddlers and tweens can tempt that recognition! Thank you, we will! ❤
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 20:01:09
💜💜💜
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 16:48:13
Thank you for sharing your fabulous anniversary with us, Ritu. Everything was elegant and fun. Wonderful memories, I’m sure! ❤️
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 16:53:06
It was lovely Jennie! 💜
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 17:38:36
😀❤️
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 16:36:40
What a lovely anniversary! 🙂
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 16:52:38
It was Pam 💜
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 15:53:16
So glad you had a wonderful time Ritu❤️
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 15:58:37
Thanks Shivangi 💜
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 15:48:25
Wonderful! 😀
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 15:58:24
It was Joey! 😍
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 13:54:44
You made wonderful new memories. My favorite line, though, was the crossout…you “disposed of” the children…lol.
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 14:03:05
Lol! Politely put don’t you think? I love my kids but some time without them is needed too!!!
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 13:48:26
Glad you two had a wonderful getaway and I hope Lil princess is better soon and don’t you go getting sick and all!
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 14:02:25
Thanks Brother .I think she’s sharing the germs… I have an itchy spot on my neck!
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 14:06:02
You’re welcome Sister… yikes! 😨
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 14:21:43
I know!
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 14:43:20
Take care Sister!
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 14:55:07
Will do Brother!
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 15:07:00
🙏🏽😊💜
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 13:25:23
So glad you enjoyed your special weekend! Hope you and Lil Princess are feeling better soon!
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 13:33:05
Thank you Tonya xxx
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 13:43:55
🙂
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 12:20:24
Sounds wonderful! Well done! Think a new story is born “Ritu on the 14th floor”. LOL
Have a good week. 😉 Michael
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 12:23:02
Ha ha!!! Thanks Michael!
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 12:19:24
Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 12:09:27
Sounds like a wonderful time 🙂
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 12:22:22
Oh it was Dan 😍
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 11:54:55
Great fun you had on your anniversary….:)….lovely food….:)…
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 12:22:07
Thanks Anindya 😊
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 11:35:11
Sounds like a great time. Glad you were able to celebrate it properly – kids are great, but they don’t half interrupt your life!
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 11:37:32
Oh man! You’re telling me! Thanks Graeme!
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 11:00:09
Happy anniversary!!! What a great way to spend it. 🙂
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 11:04:09
Thank you Victo 😍
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 09:52:29
Happy Anniversary Ritu..I wish you many many more beautiful and happy moments!! 🙂 It looks like you had a wonderful time :0 Huge hugs
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 10:04:42
Thank you so much Sophie 💜
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 11:06:58
Your most welcome 🙂
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 08:41:01
So glad a rare bout of blog reading delivered this post. Congratulations on your anniversary and best wishes. X
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 09:44:31
Thank you Yvonne! 💜
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 08:14:47
It is so good to read about your wonderful weekend together, Ritu 😀
Wish you both will heal fast.
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 08:19:25
Thank you so much Irene. We’re both tucked up in bed today…
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 09:12:12
Rest as much, as you can Ritu, then you will soon be ready to work again.
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 09:44:41
Will do Irene xxx
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 07:51:21
You’re never too old to learn to tap. I started classes in September and I’m not the oldest person in the class.
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 08:20:51
If I can find the time April who knows!
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 08:22:57
Time is the problem. I tried to learn while I was still at work, but it was always a rush to get to the class and there was always a chance that something would come up that meant I couldn’t leave the office. when I was supposed to.
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 09:43:42
Maybe when I retire then Lol!
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 10:50:59
Try and give it a go before. I can’t keep up by the end of the lesson.
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 10:52:20
Ill try!
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 07:48:33
Wow!! Sounds like a fabulous time was had by all! xxx
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 08:20:29
Shelley it was great! Shame about the medical issues at the end. Means we are both at home in bed today 😧
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 08:31:37
Oh no!! Although don’t most wedding anniversaries end up that way? 😉 Hope you both feel better soon xx
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 09:44:10
Thanks lovely xxx
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 06:45:15
I am so happy for you two, sis! That sounds like just the perfect anniversary. The room number is just too cool. So glad you had this time yesterday and how fitting that it was exactly a Saturday 💖
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 06:56:46
I know! Now to get rid of the virus and Lil Princess’s Impetigo!
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 19:28:54
Get better soon, sis! The throat is your week point when it comes to stress… Hope Lil Princess is doing better soon too!
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 19:29:29
She’s fine in herself but a little itchy. At least the antibiotics are kicking in xxx
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 19:41:18
Oh, that’s good to hear!! I will be over at your blog soon! 💖
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 20:01:21
💜💜💜
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 20:20:47
💖💖💖
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 06:40:54
Sounds like you and hubby had an amazing time!! I am so happy for you both!!
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 06:56:20
It was lovely Trish!
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 06:03:55
How fun Ritu! Happy (belated) Anniversary! 🍾🍻 Feel better soon! Hope your baby is ok!
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 06:56:08
Thanks Lisa! We are both having a duvet day today…
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 05:51:16
Looks fancy! Greetings from India 😀
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 06:55:54
Thanks Saloni!
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 05:45:39
So glad you guys had a great time together. As you said Ritu, these occasions are very rare, so, it’s so memorable and special when they do occur. Congrats again guys. X
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 06:55:41
Thank you so much! Just got do deal with the virus and impetigo now!
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 08:09:39
😢
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Nov 20, 2017 @ 08:19:40
I know..
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