...that I finally got through typing Oldest's last Health class paper last night? Yep, she took it this morning. Thankfully, she actually worked on this one and had it finished with enough time to spare that I didn't have to stay up till midnight last night. Which was nice, because--and I don't know if I've mentioned this or not, either, but--I'm very tired and could use a short nap of approximately 93 hours duration.
On the plus side, the glue in my head has dissipated somewhat, and I haven't kept myself awake all night coughing. Our neighbor's big stupid dog does a good enough job of that anyway with his incessant barking at shadows.
Anyway, Oldest is all finished with her summer school classes now. She's enjoying working at the library, somewhat. It requires actual effort, and after the initial charm of acting like a grown-up with a job wore off, it was just another chore. But, to her credit, she is still doing it and getting favorable reviews from the paid staff.
In other news, no vacation this year. Reba hasn't been at her new job more than a year yet, so for the first time in forever, no trip this year during the 4th. I figure we might go on a couple of day trips instead. Not the same though--no long tiresome drives, no high motel rates, no eating out every day, no keeping the kids entertained every single moment they're awake--::sigh::--I'm actually going to miss all that. I'll have the week of the Fourth off and be at home with the kids, but it's not as much fun without Mom home, too. Oh well. I guess I'll get to clean house.
OH! And work on the Volvo! So, see? Not so bad after all.
::sigh::
Posted by Terry Oglesby at June 23, 2005 04:11 PMOK I noticed that you were going to be gone next week. Well thanks. The first week since early May/late April I have to work the whole week and what will I do for entertainment?
Posted by: jim at June 23, 2005 10:16 PMWell, I'll be gone from work, but I will have access to a computer that I normally do not have during vacation, so there might be some despatches from high atop Talladega Hill to keep everyone mildly amused and somewhat interested. Or not.
Posted by: Terry Oglesby at June 24, 2005 08:00 AMOH, and by the way--not next week--the week AFTER next. Next week I get to come to work! And go to a fire sprinkler seminar on Thursday!
Posted by: Terry Oglesby at June 24, 2005 08:04 AMIs the fire sprinkler seminar open to all comers or just the inside elite?
Posted by: Larry Anderson at June 24, 2005 08:12 AMWell, they USED to just invite the fire inspectors, but now they invite other folks in the department. If you want to go, I think they'd be glad to have you--and it's catered by The Fish Market! Just e-mail Vlad.
Posted by: Terry Oglesby at June 24, 2005 08:19 AM