Yesterday I was feeling pretty crummy still. Drug us all to AWANA last night and got home totally exhausted. I decided to use my inhaler every 4 hours like I'm supposed to for 24 hours and see if it made a difference....it did. I woke up this morning feeling pretty good and think I have enough energy to actually get something done around here in preparation for our company on Friday. I also have my Dr's appt today and wanted to be able to tell her that my inhaler was not working. I put off using it because about 5 minutes after I use it, I feel all jittery and nervous inside from it. I really don't like that feeling and was willing to put up with a cough to avoid it. I'm thinking though, that I was oxygen depleted or something hence my lack of energy. So lesson learned, I'll use that silly inhaler when I need it.
I better go to get some housework done today and I have my appt later this afternoon. Oh boy, another "lashing" about my weight, can't wait:) I think I've *only* gained about 3 lbs. this month, not 7 like last month, so maybe she'll take it easy???
Jen
12.20.2006
12.18.2006
Nothing too interesting happened today. That's good sometimes, right? I slept in a little again, as I'm just so tired and worn out feeling. After lunch we worked on school and I spent a great deal of time today reading to the kids with barely any voice. We're in the middle of a book called "Santa Paws Saves the Day" and I'm hoping to finish it by the end of the week. It's about a dog named Santa Paws who's basically like a Lassie and saves people in distress. It's pretty much a "twaddle" book, but I'm using it as training to get my kids used to sitting down and listening to me read for longer periods. It's working so far:)
Poor Hannah. Yesterday we talked about how I was pushing to get school done by the beginning of May because the baby was coming. I asked her to make sure and do a chapter of her math every week if she could so we could accomplish that, she misunderstood me and thought I meant a chapter a DAY. Poor girl spent all evening working on her math, I finally caught on to what she was doing when she was on her last page of the chapter. She had a good attitude about though! I think I'll let her take a break from math the rest of the week.
Brandon started reading "3-letter words" today and he is so excited. I know it sounds like a relatively minor milestone to most, but this is HUGE for him (and me!). He has some sortof "auditory processing disorder" and we've really struggled with patience with each other. He's also very defeatest in his attitude about what he can do, his first response to everything has always been "I can't". Well, I finally put my foot down one day and told him he was not allowed to say "I can't" anymore, that he COULD do it, and that it might take a little more work but that he COULD. It's finally "clicked" and we're on a roll now:) He's also finished learning to count to 100 and actually knowing what the numbers look like and mean. That's another huge thing for us and has to do with that whole attitude thing....
I made an interesting chicken/vegetable soup for dinner. I'm basically trying to clear out my freezer of stuff that's been in there forever. Hubby was not too thrilled to see purple cabbage in there, but ended up telling me that it was not "too bad". He even had me put some in a bowl for him to take to work tomorrow. I'll take that as somewhat of a compliment...
Got my Christmas cards done tonight. I have a couple of addresses still to track down but they're done. I'll try and get them out tomorrow of the next day.
Jen
Poor Hannah. Yesterday we talked about how I was pushing to get school done by the beginning of May because the baby was coming. I asked her to make sure and do a chapter of her math every week if she could so we could accomplish that, she misunderstood me and thought I meant a chapter a DAY. Poor girl spent all evening working on her math, I finally caught on to what she was doing when she was on her last page of the chapter. She had a good attitude about though! I think I'll let her take a break from math the rest of the week.
Brandon started reading "3-letter words" today and he is so excited. I know it sounds like a relatively minor milestone to most, but this is HUGE for him (and me!). He has some sortof "auditory processing disorder" and we've really struggled with patience with each other. He's also very defeatest in his attitude about what he can do, his first response to everything has always been "I can't". Well, I finally put my foot down one day and told him he was not allowed to say "I can't" anymore, that he COULD do it, and that it might take a little more work but that he COULD. It's finally "clicked" and we're on a roll now:) He's also finished learning to count to 100 and actually knowing what the numbers look like and mean. That's another huge thing for us and has to do with that whole attitude thing....
I made an interesting chicken/vegetable soup for dinner. I'm basically trying to clear out my freezer of stuff that's been in there forever. Hubby was not too thrilled to see purple cabbage in there, but ended up telling me that it was not "too bad". He even had me put some in a bowl for him to take to work tomorrow. I'll take that as somewhat of a compliment...
Got my Christmas cards done tonight. I have a couple of addresses still to track down but they're done. I'll try and get them out tomorrow of the next day.
Jen
Oh, a piece of exciting news, well at least for ME. I was taking a bath tonight and "saw" the baby kick for the first time. I've been feeling that little person, but actually seeing your stomach move is different. It brought back memories of me taking baths when I was pg with Jake, and just sitting there watching my stomach move around and wondering just "who" it was doing that in there! What was he/she gonna be like? With Jake, we didn't know what we were having until he was actually born. At the u/s he had his legs crossed and moved everytime that tech tried to see. Just a little foretelling of what my stubborn and hard-headed little guy was gonna be like:)
Anyways, just had to share!
Jen
Anyways, just had to share!
Jen
I'm going to shoot this out there and see if anyone has any suggestions for me. I'm looking to do a doctrinal study this next year. I want to basically prove and study out what I believe as far as doctrine. Does anyone know of a good resource or guide for this that is non-denominational? Besides the Bible that is, that's a given. Is there such a thing?? I'm lookin for a guide that maybe will present two sides of a belief, be it salvation, eternal security, baptism, etc. I know what I believe as far as those and I could get a copy of our church's belief statement to support it, but I'm looking for a more unbiased source I guess. I'm not questioning my beliefs or anything, I'm simply looking to proof-text them and cement them in my mind, oh, and maybe grow a bit in the process ;) Any ideas for me?
Thanks,
Jen
Thanks,
Jen
Let's see. Yesterday was spent cleaning house and hubby doing yardwork. Then, last night we went to hubby's office "Holiday" party. The place that they had reserved ended up putting together a MUCH fancier spread than they were expecting. Hubby was thankful that I convinced him to wear a tie, no one else did so he wouldn't have been out of place without one but he's "Assistant DM" and needs to set the standard. Anyways, we're talking folded cloth napkins, chocolate shavings and cinnamon sticks for the coffee, candlelight....the whole works. The food was fabulous as well. They served a london broil, turkey, mashed potatoes w/chives, etc......ooohh it was yummy! I had a fun evening of ADULT conversation and got to know the DM's wife a little better. She is expecting a baby in March, but she looks way more fabulous than I do. She's one of those women who weighs like 110 lbs a month after she gives birth :) Good for her....but makes me feel that much more fat and frumpy!
I'm still battling that cold and it's gone down into my chest. I guess my immune system is pretty much shot for awhile. Anyways, I was gonna bow out of SS and church this morning and stay home with Jake who has a slight fever but since I teach a SS class I didn't feel right bowing out the morning of. Turns out I really wasn't needed anyways. My whole class was out sick, and the class above was gone except for one little guy who belongs to Hannah and Brandon's SS teacher. Soooo, really I could've been gone and he could have just gone into his mom's class but I ended up with him. He was a real hoot though. Talked my ear off the whole time:) I hope he doesn't catch my cold. I tried to stay away from him so as not to breath on him, left the door open for ventilation, and wiped both our hands with anti-bacterial wipes when were done with class. His mom was thankful that I took precautions but she didn't seem too worried about it either. She is also the mom of Hannah's piano teacher (19yo) and my friend that I visit with during her lesson. She has 6 kids, ages 6-19, and homeschools. I think she's kinda taken me under her wing a little and feels somewhat of a bond with me as we're the ones with "lots of kids". Everyone else has 2 or 3. We're the rebels ;)
I've still not gotten my Christmas cards done. I lost my address book back in November and had emailed everyone who I needed an address from that I could email. I only got about 1/2 a response back from people. You know that made me really sad!
Two of the people I've known FOREVER and I thought were like family, but heard from neither. It's actually the wife of one of my childhood friends and his mother. His mother was a surrogate mother to me from my mid-teens to just last year. She's been kinda treating me weird since we moved down here, and I really don't know why? The only thing I can think of is that I've gotten to "heavy" for her. I mean problem-wise not weight-wise, but I haven't really shared any of my "problems" with her in forever. I stopped by to surprise her when we were home in June, I was in such a great frame of mind then, and we had a decent visit. She was incredibly hospitable and packed us a bag of snacks "for the road", but I could just tell something wasn't quite right and she was kindof being fake in her niceness. Anyways, I've been moping around feeling kinda' sorry for myself. I mean, I know that I've gone through some dark times and can be a gloomy gus, but enough for me to drive people away? I don't get it. Anyways, all that to say that I've just not been in the Christmas card sending mood this year. I guess I SHOULD send cards to all my REAL friends, those of you who know me, know some of my "problems", and are still my friend. I'll work on them tomorrow, ok:)
Ok, I'm rambling I better go. I took a nap after church and now I can't sleep, and it's 2am!
Jen
I'm still battling that cold and it's gone down into my chest. I guess my immune system is pretty much shot for awhile. Anyways, I was gonna bow out of SS and church this morning and stay home with Jake who has a slight fever but since I teach a SS class I didn't feel right bowing out the morning of. Turns out I really wasn't needed anyways. My whole class was out sick, and the class above was gone except for one little guy who belongs to Hannah and Brandon's SS teacher. Soooo, really I could've been gone and he could have just gone into his mom's class but I ended up with him. He was a real hoot though. Talked my ear off the whole time:) I hope he doesn't catch my cold. I tried to stay away from him so as not to breath on him, left the door open for ventilation, and wiped both our hands with anti-bacterial wipes when were done with class. His mom was thankful that I took precautions but she didn't seem too worried about it either. She is also the mom of Hannah's piano teacher (19yo) and my friend that I visit with during her lesson. She has 6 kids, ages 6-19, and homeschools. I think she's kinda taken me under her wing a little and feels somewhat of a bond with me as we're the ones with "lots of kids". Everyone else has 2 or 3. We're the rebels ;)
I've still not gotten my Christmas cards done. I lost my address book back in November and had emailed everyone who I needed an address from that I could email. I only got about 1/2 a response back from people. You know that made me really sad!
Two of the people I've known FOREVER and I thought were like family, but heard from neither. It's actually the wife of one of my childhood friends and his mother. His mother was a surrogate mother to me from my mid-teens to just last year. She's been kinda treating me weird since we moved down here, and I really don't know why? The only thing I can think of is that I've gotten to "heavy" for her. I mean problem-wise not weight-wise, but I haven't really shared any of my "problems" with her in forever. I stopped by to surprise her when we were home in June, I was in such a great frame of mind then, and we had a decent visit. She was incredibly hospitable and packed us a bag of snacks "for the road", but I could just tell something wasn't quite right and she was kindof being fake in her niceness. Anyways, I've been moping around feeling kinda' sorry for myself. I mean, I know that I've gone through some dark times and can be a gloomy gus, but enough for me to drive people away? I don't get it. Anyways, all that to say that I've just not been in the Christmas card sending mood this year. I guess I SHOULD send cards to all my REAL friends, those of you who know me, know some of my "problems", and are still my friend. I'll work on them tomorrow, ok:)
Ok, I'm rambling I better go. I took a nap after church and now I can't sleep, and it's 2am!
Jen
12.15.2006
Yesterday I woke up with quite a cold. I slept in a little, I'm so tired right now.
Took Hannah to her piano lesson. While she was at her lesson I went to the grocery store nearby to try and find an "Asian salad". I had a terrible craving for one of those, and was starving because I had not had lunch yet. All they had was a "wimpy" version. I ended up getting that, along with a couple of chicken tenders from the deli. After that, we picked Hannah up and I headed to Mc Donald's, as I had promised them that for dinner. I saw on their menu that they had an Asian salad, so ordered one of those hoping it was better than the other one. It was, and it was quite tasty I must say:) Never had edamame before and it's not too shabby in a salad.
After that, we headed to Hubby's work to drop off my "cast off" dinner that I had gotten. He had a deacon's meeting at church that was supposed to last from 7 pm until 10 pm and I figured that he would appreciate dinner before he went. We headed home in rush hour traffic and it took us FOREVER to get home. Like 45 mins forever.
Got home and started to work on the Christmas cookies for Hubby's co-workers. I spent 5 hours making 2 different kinds of cookies and neatly packaging them in the tins that I had purchased from the dollar store last week. Went to bed exhausted last night even though I really did nothing yesterday:)
Today I plan to continue our house cleaning and keep the kids on track with their schoolwork. We'll only take the week of Christmas off and we'll start back the first of the year. I'm pushing to be done by May as the baby is supposed to come around then. I started Brandon on his formal reading (phonics) lessons last week and he's already excited he's learning to read. We've been working really well together, and his attitude has been great. This is a HUGE milestone for us, I'm praying that it continues:)
Jen
Took Hannah to her piano lesson. While she was at her lesson I went to the grocery store nearby to try and find an "Asian salad". I had a terrible craving for one of those, and was starving because I had not had lunch yet. All they had was a "wimpy" version. I ended up getting that, along with a couple of chicken tenders from the deli. After that, we picked Hannah up and I headed to Mc Donald's, as I had promised them that for dinner. I saw on their menu that they had an Asian salad, so ordered one of those hoping it was better than the other one. It was, and it was quite tasty I must say:) Never had edamame before and it's not too shabby in a salad.
After that, we headed to Hubby's work to drop off my "cast off" dinner that I had gotten. He had a deacon's meeting at church that was supposed to last from 7 pm until 10 pm and I figured that he would appreciate dinner before he went. We headed home in rush hour traffic and it took us FOREVER to get home. Like 45 mins forever.
Got home and started to work on the Christmas cookies for Hubby's co-workers. I spent 5 hours making 2 different kinds of cookies and neatly packaging them in the tins that I had purchased from the dollar store last week. Went to bed exhausted last night even though I really did nothing yesterday:)
Today I plan to continue our house cleaning and keep the kids on track with their schoolwork. We'll only take the week of Christmas off and we'll start back the first of the year. I'm pushing to be done by May as the baby is supposed to come around then. I started Brandon on his formal reading (phonics) lessons last week and he's already excited he's learning to read. We've been working really well together, and his attitude has been great. This is a HUGE milestone for us, I'm praying that it continues:)
Jen
12.13.2006
12.11.2006
Today was anti-climatic. We weren't able to tell the gender of the baby. It was a good u/s though. The tech was very nice and took time after she got the business out of the way to show the kids the different parts of the baby. We've got some pretty good pics as well which I'll post tomorrow. The tech said that she was unable to get a couple of the shots that she needed such as the heart because I'm *only* 18 weeks. They usually have the u/s done at 20 wks so she said my Dr. might want another one done in a couple of weeks so we'll see. If she doesn't order one at 20 wks she said that she'll order one around 28 wks. Anyways, kindof a bummer but seeing the baby was sweet enough:)
Tonight after dinnner, me and Hannah headed out to Michael's to get some vellum so that I can finish our Christmas cards. After that, we stopped at Walgreen's on the way home to see if we could do any Christmas shopping for hubby. We ended up getting him some cologne and some stocking stuffers. My hip had started hurting in Michael's and by the time we left Walgreens I could barely walk. When I got home I could not put any pressure at all on my hip. It's like there's a nerve in my hip socket that is getting pinched. I'm hoping this clears up quickly as we have out trip to Disneyland in 2 weeks! If you can remember to pray for me that would be so much appreciated:)
Jen
Tonight after dinnner, me and Hannah headed out to Michael's to get some vellum so that I can finish our Christmas cards. After that, we stopped at Walgreen's on the way home to see if we could do any Christmas shopping for hubby. We ended up getting him some cologne and some stocking stuffers. My hip had started hurting in Michael's and by the time we left Walgreens I could barely walk. When I got home I could not put any pressure at all on my hip. It's like there's a nerve in my hip socket that is getting pinched. I'm hoping this clears up quickly as we have out trip to Disneyland in 2 weeks! If you can remember to pray for me that would be so much appreciated:)
Jen
12.09.2006
Two days until the BIG ultrasound. We're all hoping we can tell what the baby is:) The kids are beside themselves in anticipation...
We've decided on our girl's name if it's a girl. Still working on the boy's name. I'm going to hold you all in suspense and keep it a secret though because I don't want to be swayed by people's opinions and end up second guessing it.
A few of us woke up sick with a cold this morning. That makes 3 colds and 1 flu in 4 straight weeks. I'm not liking this....we'll have to quit going to Walmart.
Other than that pretty boring around here:) We might try and leave today to go to the Learning store. I want to see what they have in the way of handwriting programs. Brandon needs a new one and I'm too impatient to wait for shipping. Plus, I want to be able to piece meal it a little more to go with his phonics lessons that we started this last week. I don't think I can do that with "A Reason For"....
Hubby is teaching his OSHA class today so we're going to try and get some housework done today (HA-HA-HA). My Grandparents are coming soon and I want the house cleaned and picked up before then. We'll see how far we get. "All I want for Christmas is a cle-ean house." LOL
Well better go. The boys are supposed to be cleaning their room and are locking Matty out. We have a "do not slam/lock/close" doors on people rule around here due to various finger pinching incidents...
Jen
We've decided on our girl's name if it's a girl. Still working on the boy's name. I'm going to hold you all in suspense and keep it a secret though because I don't want to be swayed by people's opinions and end up second guessing it.
A few of us woke up sick with a cold this morning. That makes 3 colds and 1 flu in 4 straight weeks. I'm not liking this....we'll have to quit going to Walmart.
Other than that pretty boring around here:) We might try and leave today to go to the Learning store. I want to see what they have in the way of handwriting programs. Brandon needs a new one and I'm too impatient to wait for shipping. Plus, I want to be able to piece meal it a little more to go with his phonics lessons that we started this last week. I don't think I can do that with "A Reason For"....
Hubby is teaching his OSHA class today so we're going to try and get some housework done today (HA-HA-HA). My Grandparents are coming soon and I want the house cleaned and picked up before then. We'll see how far we get. "All I want for Christmas is a cle-ean house." LOL
Well better go. The boys are supposed to be cleaning their room and are locking Matty out. We have a "do not slam/lock/close" doors on people rule around here due to various finger pinching incidents...
Jen
12.05.2006
1. Eggnog or Hot Chocolate? Umm neither, I like my choco/mint cappucino mix
2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? Don't believe in the big guy but we do wrap when the gifts are small enough for it:)
3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? White
4. Do you hang mistletoe? I have before, but been a slacker the last couple of years-usually hang it over our headboard:)
5. When do you put your decorations up? Thanksgiving weekend
6. What is your favorite holiday dish (excluding dessert) Greenbean Supreme(NOT the cream of mushroom kind!)
7. Favorite Holiday memory as a child. The year my dad's father and grandfather came up from Florida, my uncle and his family came up from Texas and we all had Christmas at my Aunt's house. (The only holiday I've ever spent with those relatives and they were all together at once)
8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? I don't know that I ever was "told" he wasn't real, figured it out on my own...
9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? Yes, jammies.
10. How do you decorate your Christmas Tree? We all have a lifetime of ornaments that go on - everyone does their own. We also smartened up last year and bought a "pre-strung" tree so we don't have THAT hassle every year ;)
11. Snow! Love it or Dread it? I like to look at it, live in it is another story. Kinda' missing it this year again...cacti just don't have the same effect.
12 Can you ice skate? Never tried
14. What's the most important thing about the Holidays for you? Spending time with my family.
15. What is your favorite Holiday Dessert? Pistachio salad
16. What is your favorite holiday tradition? Seeing what traditions my kids are starting to look forward to now that they're older.
17. What tops your tree? An Angel, she's wingless from our many moves, but we love her nonetheless.
18. Which do you prefer giving or receiving? Definitely giving.
19. What is your favorite Christmas Song? O Holy Night
20. Candy Canes! Yuck or Yum? Depends on what kind.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? Don't believe in the big guy but we do wrap when the gifts are small enough for it:)
3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? White
4. Do you hang mistletoe? I have before, but been a slacker the last couple of years-usually hang it over our headboard:)
5. When do you put your decorations up? Thanksgiving weekend
6. What is your favorite holiday dish (excluding dessert) Greenbean Supreme(NOT the cream of mushroom kind!)
7. Favorite Holiday memory as a child. The year my dad's father and grandfather came up from Florida, my uncle and his family came up from Texas and we all had Christmas at my Aunt's house. (The only holiday I've ever spent with those relatives and they were all together at once)
8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? I don't know that I ever was "told" he wasn't real, figured it out on my own...
9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? Yes, jammies.
10. How do you decorate your Christmas Tree? We all have a lifetime of ornaments that go on - everyone does their own. We also smartened up last year and bought a "pre-strung" tree so we don't have THAT hassle every year ;)
11. Snow! Love it or Dread it? I like to look at it, live in it is another story. Kinda' missing it this year again...cacti just don't have the same effect.
12 Can you ice skate? Never tried
14. What's the most important thing about the Holidays for you? Spending time with my family.
15. What is your favorite Holiday Dessert? Pistachio salad
16. What is your favorite holiday tradition? Seeing what traditions my kids are starting to look forward to now that they're older.
17. What tops your tree? An Angel, she's wingless from our many moves, but we love her nonetheless.
18. Which do you prefer giving or receiving? Definitely giving.
19. What is your favorite Christmas Song? O Holy Night
20. Candy Canes! Yuck or Yum? Depends on what kind.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
12.04.2006
A quick update.
We've been sick with the stomach flu all weekend and today. Hubby called in sick today as he was running a fever. It looked like we were on the upswing today but everyone is going to bed not feeling well tonight. I guess we'll have to skip AWANA tomorrow night. Me and Hubby feel bad since they are so understaffed and the kids are bummed as they look forward to it every week. Oh well, hopefully we're better soon:)
Mom went to her first day of work today. I can tell already that it's not what she was "expecting" and she's probably going to be looking for reasons to find a new one. Oh the drama...at least she's working for now and I guess her first paycheck will be on Friday so that's GREAT news. She'll be getting paid right away and they won't be "holding" a pay period's paycheck or anything.
I'm off to catch up a bit on everyone's blogs.
Jen
We've been sick with the stomach flu all weekend and today. Hubby called in sick today as he was running a fever. It looked like we were on the upswing today but everyone is going to bed not feeling well tonight. I guess we'll have to skip AWANA tomorrow night. Me and Hubby feel bad since they are so understaffed and the kids are bummed as they look forward to it every week. Oh well, hopefully we're better soon:)
Mom went to her first day of work today. I can tell already that it's not what she was "expecting" and she's probably going to be looking for reasons to find a new one. Oh the drama...at least she's working for now and I guess her first paycheck will be on Friday so that's GREAT news. She'll be getting paid right away and they won't be "holding" a pay period's paycheck or anything.
I'm off to catch up a bit on everyone's blogs.
Jen
12.01.2006
Yesterday we all woke up officially sick with something "new". This is the 3rd round of illness we've had in the last 3 weeks, argh....
Mom came over yesterday and we made her her birthday cake and sang happy birthday "sparki-way" and gave her the candles we had gotten for her. Her birthday was actually Tuesday but she never came over and I kept thinking it was yesterday anyways so it all worked out. Brandon threw up his dinner, so we all chilled the rest of the night.
Oh, my hubbys does come home tonight and we're all excited. Matty (almost 3) doesn't understand why/where daddy has been. Last night I told him daddy would call us when he got done with dinner and he said, "We have dinner with daddy?!?". He wanted to go meet daddy at whatever restaurant he was at.... anyways, he comes home tonight and tonight's movie night so we'll spend tonight chillin' as well.
Yesterday was Becky's birthday! WOOHOO, Happy Birthday!! I don't know about you, but I'm not liking that the "big 3-0" is coming up so quickly. Maybe it has something to do with that gray hair I found a couple of weeks ago....
Jen
Mom came over yesterday and we made her her birthday cake and sang happy birthday "sparki-way" and gave her the candles we had gotten for her. Her birthday was actually Tuesday but she never came over and I kept thinking it was yesterday anyways so it all worked out. Brandon threw up his dinner, so we all chilled the rest of the night.
Oh, my hubbys does come home tonight and we're all excited. Matty (almost 3) doesn't understand why/where daddy has been. Last night I told him daddy would call us when he got done with dinner and he said, "We have dinner with daddy?!?". He wanted to go meet daddy at whatever restaurant he was at.... anyways, he comes home tonight and tonight's movie night so we'll spend tonight chillin' as well.
Yesterday was Becky's birthday! WOOHOO, Happy Birthday!! I don't know about you, but I'm not liking that the "big 3-0" is coming up so quickly. Maybe it has something to do with that gray hair I found a couple of weeks ago....
Jen
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