So I thought I was going to catch up on the posts, but I haven't because I've been too tired to deal with all the pictures!
Here's a quick recap:
Saturday - We went to Kings Dominion, just north of Richmond. It's an amusement park with a waterpark inside. I had 5 - no, six? - mystery shops to do there, so my ticket and parking were paid for. 'Course I couldn't go alone, so the family joined. We had lots of fun, took tons of pictures - and if you're my friend on Facebook, you can see them there! If you're not, why not??
Sunday - We drove Chloë up to camp in Williamsburg. She's there until Friday. This is her second year at camp. I miss her like crazy; last night I cried about it. I worry if she's having fun, if she's okay with the thunderstorm we got that night, if she's eating enough and if she's showering okay. She seemed fine though, and we've been sending her emails this year instead of regular mail (it costs, though, which is stupid). Last year and this year were so different; she's being treated like a queen now! She's in an air-conditioned cabin, for Pete's sake. Maybe it's because she's in the "Be a Star" program and they get the star treatment??
Monday - Sucked for both Rob and me. He was supposed to do his Navy motorcycle class so that he can drive the bike on base - and off. Not supposed to drive off base without their seal of approval! He drove an hour north of here to take the class and, lo and behold, didn't have the motorcycle registration with him. Has no idea where it is. So they wouldn't let him on base, and of course he couldn't take the effing class. A major setback on the motorcycle front. I tried to be supportive, but you know.... ARGHHHHHH! Why did you not lay EYES on the thing before you went up there??? At least his Toyota parts came in for the Land Cruiser, so if he fixes that he can drive it again. One way or another, I needs mah Vanna back to drive up to NY later this month!
Later that night I had a mystery shopping gig at a local college that paid really well. It was boring, but worth it. When asked why now was the right time for me to go back to school, I replied that my youngest was going to be in school full time, so it was time for me to get back into the working world. The admissions guy asked me what school "he" was looking at, if he would be going somewhere locally. I said, "She'll be in preschool - how old do you think I am?!!" Geez. Now I'm paranoid!
Tuesday - A fun day. We dropped Rob off at work and then went to pick up "Miss Linda" for an all-day shop at a local water park. Sophia and Jack had tons and tons of fun; Jack even got a little adventurous and rocked and rolled in the lazy river in his tube. That was big stuff for him. Linda and I both got sunburns, but we made sure to slather the kids a few times, and they were fine. We both went down this big slide after being warned it would give us an 'atomic wedgie,' and they were right. Front and back! Owie. Good times, though.
Wednesday - Not a lot of fun for the kiddos. I saw my shrink for more meds, and he commented on my weight loss. 106 lbs, dudes! My dosages don't change after all that weight, which surprises me. After that, I did a quickie wine shop and a fast food shop (for Rob) before returning with the van so he could work for another hour or two. After work, we went out to dinner for another shop and then I worked on all my reports while Rob put my desk back together in the office. So I'm finally 'home' after being set up at a makeshift spot in the living room, which sucked. Now I can get back into the blogging groove!
{ I watched So You Think You Can Dance while typing reports, and I have finally decided on my two favorites. Jeannette (I think that's her name? Dark hair, not the one from Miami, although she's good too) for the girls and Cutie Jason for the guys. Do you watch? Who's your fave? I think this is the first season I've watched from the beginning, all the way through, thanks to DVR. }
Well, blah blah blah. Don't know if I'll be in tomorrow since I've got nothing but shops planned but you never know.
I shall return.
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You are one busy woman! Here's my week
Mon: do housework, relax by the pool
Tues: do housework, relax by pool,go to work
wed: housework, give both dogs a bath, pool, work
Pretty much the same today.
My daughter wants to go to camp. Maybe next year.
I'd miss her terribly and so would her little brother.
Posted by: Elle | 16 July 2009 at 09:28
Poor you.. I think at this point I would be crooked about the license.
Did the flooring get done?
Posted by: darci | 16 July 2009 at 20:55
We went to Kings Dominion last month. We had such a fun time. I was actually quite impressed with the water park they had within the park. It really did make you feel like you were getting 2 parks for the price of 1.
Wow! You are a mystery shopper extraordinaire! It does sound like a neat thing to do, though.
Posted by: Jen | 17 July 2009 at 01:38
You have to pay to email? Isn't the whole point of email that it is free??? That is DUM. :p
Posted by: Nicole P. | 17 July 2009 at 23:00