Today’s the big field trip. Mom and I both arranged for the day off to be Team leaders for our oldest ones group. Before we get to the days activities, I have to tell you about the littlest ones performance in the 1st and 2nd grade play last night. All the kids were dressed up as dinosaurs and sang and performed for about 25 minutes. The youngest was smack dab in the middle of the whole group giving us a good view. We arrived about an hour early and were still about 6 rows back in the crowd. There we so many people I’m sure it violated some sort of fire code. We managed to record the performance on our dvd recorder and have to get everyone a copy. The littlest one was so cute bopping back and forth singing songs and acting out his rehearsed hand gestures with a foot tall dinosaur head on top of his head which was part of his full body costume. All you could see was his little face sticking out signing away. 5 minutes into it, it was getting really hot in the gym. Between songs all the kids were fanning themselves, it’s a wonder no one fainted. Anyhow it was a great show, one of those magical moments in a parents life that you’ll always remember, and we were really proud of him.
Now to the Day in Denver. The oldest is having a mini fit right now as we’re out of Honey Nut Cherrios and he has to have the ones not coated in sugar. We need to nip this mini event in the bud so it doesn’t ruin the day. We need to be at school by 8:45 and should be home by 2pm. We have a map that we follow that takes us through many of the most historical buildings in downtown over a 4 hour period. It should be some good exercise and very entertaining, for kids and adults. This event goes on rain or shine and thankfully the sun is out right now, let’s hope it holds out as we can’t handle anymore rain.
Our yellow lab goes in for a tooth extraction next Wednesday. Yesterday both pups went in for shots and check ups (to the tune of $250!) and we have about another $250 coming up with the coming procedure, but what can you do, you have to take care of your pets. Still no microwave and we’re slowly adapting to life without the modern convenience of instant heat. Who knows how long we’ll go without getting this fixed, I’m betting on early 2012 before we’re back up and running with a wave!
Mom starts her marathon work week tomorrow, I think she works 8 out of the next 9 days, so much for part time. Yesterday she put in another 2 hours cleaning L.O.L. house (that about 5 hours this week) as her house is full of dust and clutter and Mom makes $15 per hour. It’s a win win for both as L.O.L. gets some long overdue cleaning and company and the misses gets a few extra bucks which always helps. I’m glad L.O.L. suggested this as the wife would have probably ended up cleaning anyhow to help her out, for no money.
The oldest is still melting down which isn’t a good sign, must not have had enough sleep. Time to go as we leave in less than an hour. I’m so sick of seeing the news consumed with the french guy who supposedly assaulted a hotel worker and Arnold who fathered some love child while married, what in the hell is going on. I know this stuff happens all the time, but the media just milks every situation for all it can. There’s many more pressing issues the World faces rather than sex scandals, give it a rest already. Just my opinion.
So until tomorrow, take care and God Bless,