Can pants shrink sitting in my closet?

I don't understand it - I'm pretty close to completely over the effect of Ovarian Polycystic Syndrome on my abdomen. There is only a little bump above my belly button left and it should be gone in a month or so. I actually feel like I am thinner then I was before having this health issue. But still my regular pants are not fitting me and I don't understand it. I am even wearing a size medium underwear instead of large. So why aren't my pants fitting me? :( I don't get it. I'm tired of wearing thise 3 pairs of pants waiting for everything to be completely resolved. Even other people have remarked how slim I look now. So why didn't my pants get that memo? I guess I am going to buy at least 1-2 pairs of pants next time I get paid. It's just frustrating that I have to spend the money when I have perfectly good pants that should be fitting me. ::sighs::
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Here today, gone tomorrow

Jazzmin is coming back today from her trip to Disney World. She called me often while she was there - she wanted to call me everyday but her Grandmother didn't let her because she had just spoken to me the day before. But I did speak to her every other day. It seems to bother Jazzmin more this year then past years to be seperated from me. She really wanted to go to Florida and is looking forward to going to Aunt Vallerie's and Grandma Holloway's but still is a little sad to be without me. It's nice to be missed. ;)

Talking to her on the phone just underlines the fact she's turning into a young lady. The way she is able to carry on a conversation, express herself, etc. In away it's a little sad to see the little girl part of her drift away. But at the same time I'm looking forward to seeing the woman she becomes.

Tomorrow is her flight to Illinois - oh joy a nice long trip to the airport. Don't be jealous. I always feel ill at ease watching her go on that plane alone and am anxious until I her from Val that she's arrived safely. This is the part I like the least about her going away for the summer.
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Maduro

I tried making maduro tonight (cooked yellow plantains), they came out good! I probably didn't use as much butter as others do but I didn't want it to be too greasy. But they are really sweet and yummy!

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Trying new recipe, Pernil

I have been trying out new recipes and today I am making pernil (aka pork shoulder) with a Puerto Rican recipe. But the pernil has to marinate overnight in the fridge so I have to wait until tomorrow to see if I was successful. My only concern with roasts and such is ensuring the meat in the middle is cooked too. Tomorrow I plan to also cook maduro (cooked yellow plantains) to go with the pernil to complete the Puerto Rican cuisine experience. Below is the pernil pre-fridge ready to start it's marinating process:


And here is the finished product. It was yummy, tender and juicy.

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