We received an overdue notice on one of my son’s library books yesterday. I tend to forget about his account, finding it a big enough challenge to keep track of ours. (We are currently at a record low, with only 74 books checked out.)
And so wincing and gulping, I went to his online account to see the fees that he’d accumulated. $8.65, huh? Well, that’s not so bad. All of the books except one have been returned. This fine, though, is in need of paying.
Do I make him fork over the dough? I wondered. I mean, it is his card and all.
Then I saw that they weren’t all his, these books that he’d hung onto. In fact, I’m pretty sure that The Abs Diet for Women: the Six-Week Plan to Flatten your Belly and Firm Up your Body for Life was one that I’d requested.
I’ll pay that dollar-fifty fee myself.
The book, though, I won’t be needing.
All for the greater glory of God, and in my case, I do mean greater,
Photo Credit: The kid with all the late fees
Oh, you made me laugh, and I so needed that today! š
BTW, have you ever looked into http://www.libraryelf.com? It is great. We have cards from 4 different library systems, and it helps me to keep track of all books out, for everyone’s cards. You can even set it up to e-mail you at certain intervals to remind you of things. I’ve had it for about a year and a half now.
Your picture looks wonderful!
Absolutely gorgeous!
I use Library Elf for my account, Kathy! Clearly I need to get Joe set up, as well.
You look gorgeous!!!!!
You are so beautiful!!
You are so CUTE! And I somehow I think you’ll find a way to lose some of that tummy in just about six weeks. š
What a lovely picture! You (and baby!) are beautiful!!
Beautiful Margaret — just beautiful!! Baby-bellies and sunshine look lovely on you! š
~Jenny
Thanks for the smile!
dum vita est spes est,
Denise
Thank you for the beautiful Latin quote, Denise. “While life is, hope is.” I love that!
Only one card allowed in our home! Or I would be going bananas!
By the way…you look marvelous my darling…simply marvelous!
You look fabulous!
Glad to see you and baby. You look amazing!! Beautiful.
You look bloody fantastic, dahlink!! Your smile is telling!! I’m so happy for you!!
You look fabulous!
You look so beautiful!
Have I told you lately how cute you are? Well, you are cute.
About those late fees, I don’t let my kids use their library cards for precisely that reason.
Oh Margaret! I am awestruck! You are just a beautiful sight ! I remember being that “pregnant”. It brought tears to my eyes. My “baby” is 16 now.
i can’t tell you how much I have wanted to see a photo of you… Is that weird?! Hehe.
Margaret, you look unbelievably gorgeous! Pregnancy looks so great on you! Make sure you take lots of pics to show your little one some day…
You’re glowing!
P.S. you crack me up!! and i continue to look forward to your blog everyday!
LOVE the picture! Thanks for posting it! You look amazing! I am getting soooo excited for you! Easter Blessings to you and yours!
~Betty
Gorgeous woman, you :)) Hugs!
(probably repeating a million times over what others’ have said…)
AREN’T YOU CUTE!!!
Can’t wait to see y’all in June.
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Absolutely glowing!! You look awesome.
Oh!! You look so cute! You are really a beautiful pregnant woman. I’m so excited to see this little one!
Beautiful. Truly beautiful. A baby looks good on you, not that I ever doubted he or she would. Wish I could witness that joyful glow face to face.
Your picture made me cry. You’re so beautiful, Margaret.
That reminds me that I need to check online to see when my (re-newed 2x) books are due.
You look wonderful MARGARET. I agree, I don’t think you will need those books in the very near future.
hi margaret.
you look so darling.
i just read your top post and thought-i’d love to see a shot of baby in the tummy-and here it was!
and if you ever should want that silly ab diet book i have it and i don’t ever even think i’ve looked at. the fat lady doesn’t like me to read books like that. so i could send it to you =)
and congrats on your library fines being so low. i don’t even want to say out-loud how much we owe right now. i think they’ll be sending me to collections any day now…
Hi Margaret
You’re my ‘international pregant lady’. I’ve been following your blog since before this pregnancy, having read about your sad losses then sharing your birthday joy and the gorgeous news that you were pregnant. I log on every day to see how my Minnesota Mom is doing. I get so much joy from reading about your dear family, your humour and of course, seeing your ever growing fat belly pictures. You’re a beautiful mama!
Love – Joolz