Today is David's birthday, so he and Marilyn came up to celebrate on Saturday. We had a really good day, and I got my house pressure washed, so that was a bonus. I have to say, though, that the most surreal experience was discussing my feminine hygiene needs with my mother-in-law. Turns out CVS had a monster sized package (as in bigger than a pack of diapers) of pads for $2. My always thoughtful in-laws decided embarassment be damned, 2 dollar pads are a steal, so they kindly bought them for me. The highlight was when my father-in-law came in after she had given them to me and asked if I could use them. This exchange of events proved 2 things. 1. They are always thinking of us and will try to help us out in any way possible. 2. We have grown so close that they really, truly do think of me as a daughter. As insignificant as they probably thought this gesture was, it meant a lot to me to know that we have that relationship, and I will always be able to depend on them for all of our needs, menstrual and otherwise. And in case they or anyone who knows them reads this, I say it in jest. It didn't embarrass me in the least, and I really, truly do appreciate all that they do for us. It's just a humorous story that begged to be told. :)
