"most awsomest day"

That is a quote directly from Egan...It was last Friday (July 4) when we went to the Battle Creek Air Show. We decided late Wednesday that since both Dan and I had the day off...(I took the day off b/c we had childcare issues with childcare being closed the week of the 4th...then low and behold my wonderful husband told me he was off on Thursday...but that's a WHOLE different story!). We thought it would be fun especially for Milo (who adores planes and anything else in the air) to have a little fun away from home. So, we left for Battle Creek after my brother brought the boys home from the movies (and that also, is a story in and of itself!!) We decided not to tell them where we were going, because Egan is such a busy body and always asks questions to which is NONE of his business....so, of course, Egan could hardly contain himself at NOT knowing what was going on...hehehe. The balloon show was thursday evening with a balloon illume at nite, which I thought sounded really cool....so we hung out watching about 50 balloons in the sky and trying to find it's match in the book from the air show...ate an expensive, yet crappy dinner at the fair and watched some boys do their stunts on motorcycles...which ya gotta wonder, what do their poor mothers think?? This was scary stuff for me to watch...I had to keep turning away for fear that they were going to make acrash landing!!! The boys thought it was the coolest thing!! I was outvoted for the balloon illume (which was the first outvoting of many to occur over the course of our 'vacation') and the boys decided it would be more fun to go swimming at the pool than watch balloons at nite....so off we went to the hotel and swam ourlittle hearts out! The idea for Friday was to go to Binder Park Zoo for the day since we were down there anyway, and we have a zoo pass, and I LOVE binder park zoo! However, once again, I was outvoted and we went to the air show instead, which probably, actually I KNOW it cost a lot more than the zoo would have...but, so be it....it was a beautiful day, no humidity, lots of sun but not to hot.....it was the 'most awesomest day'! However, sitting on the ground from 10 am til 5pm watching things overhead.....was not really my cup of tea, but it was enjoyable....I brought a good book and read alot and Milo ended up taking a nap just before the Thunderbirds were about to take flight...which was THE reason the boys wanted to go to the air show...(FYI, when I say 'boys', I include Dan as well...hehehe). And Milo had about had it by this time with the noise of the air crafts! Ear plugs to the rescue!!! That is when Egan hugged dan and I and said it was the 'most awesomest day' EVER!! SIMPLE.....INEXPENSIVE, yet AWESOME!!! These are the things which memories are made!! Who says they need disney world or ultimate vacations.....KISS....Keep It Simple, Stupid!! LOVE that saying, b/c when you think about it...it really is the simple things in life that are truly the best!!
Egan said to me the other day (before the air show) that he thought it would be fun for each of us to pick a vacation each year then we go on that vacation....he was polite and said, since I'm a girl, I could go first. I told him that was a great idea, however, I told him that unfortunately, some vacations cost a lot of money, which we don't have.......I asked him what he wanted to do if he could choose and do you know what he said....he wanted to go to the ranch that we went to last year with the horses and ice cream place... again I say...SIMPLE!!! I was about blown over since he always talks about the "Nickelodeon Hotel". When I told him we were planning ongoing to Cran Hill Ranch in August, he was VERY excited!! Me too for that matter!
On a different note......this week has been exhausting......Each day there has been something I've had to deal with and by last nite....I was spent!!! I'm always sooo very thankful for my Fridays off!! So, the week started off by my boss being on vacation....and I went in on monday praying for more contentment and less discontent.....I will say this...it's a work in progress...I am a work in progress!!! Dont' get me wrong...in today's society, I'm thankful I have a job whether it's great or not is a different matter....so, Just know, as I complain in this paragraph....I still am acutely aware of my blessings that flow daily! So, here is MY week in a (big) nutshell....Monday: Karen is gone on vacation.....she leaves EVERYTHING in a mess, leaving me unable to find the information I need to get certain things taken care of...therefore, leaving more for her when she returns....oh well...nothing more I can do. I come home after answering rounds of questions regarding different patients and schedules (this always happens when Karen is gone...I am the next go to person...which I don't mind, I just wish I knew what all the answers were! But, fortunatlely, after a little digging, I was able to muddle through enough to satisfy patients and providers...I come home and MILO IS THE WHINIEST THING EVER!!!! I decided I needed a time out and went shopping while the boys worked on dinner (yes, I know, I'm spoiled). Tuesday: Working with a finicky doctor without the head honcho there...pretty much sucks....I swear he is moodier than a woman with PMS!! So, I came home stressed out that....but enjoyed the evening anyway. Jonathon was over and we were all outside the boys riding their bikes when the neighbor boy comes out with a WHIP! He's 8! What does his mother think?!?! Why would you give your 8 yr old a WHIP!??! Good grief. The boys aren't too fond of him already b/c he talks about having a ninja knife in his room that he could kill people with....UGHHH!!! When his mother returns from National Guard in 2 weeks, we will be talking!!! Anyway, I know that poor child just wants love and attention.....but it should be coming from his house, not mine!
Wednesday: I woke up, took my shower, attempted to blow dry my hair, when the hairdryer started smoking and went to the trash! But, work was good, love working with Peg.....no moody drs around today!! Got home, asked Dan to throw the clothes from the washer to the dryer, and then I was informed that the washer isn't spining and the clothes are sopped!!! UGH!!! Then my mom and Jonathon, along with tthe 4 of us, headed to the Whitecaps with fireworks! It was a fun evening and the boys were well behaved and Dan had a lot of fun with them! Thursday: brought the kids to moms, was going to stop at Starbucks for a morning treat of decent caffeine, when I realized that I forgot my wallet in the backpack from the nite before, so I headed home to grab that, knowing I wasnt' going to have time to go back to Starbucks...walked in the house to find that the DAD (dumb a** dog) had gotten into an almost full bag of trash! (*&#($(#!!! I just grabbed my wallet and left...to frustrated and out of time to do anything about it! Bad day at work...in fact I've demoted myself...from supposed "Office Manager" to "office coordinator" b/c office managers....RUN AN OFFICE......and I don't b/c some people want to control everything. So, all in all, not a whole lot of contentment, though the praying has helped me immensely to realize my job is just that ....a job....so, today, I enjoy the time with the little guys, clean a little and write ALOT!! hehehe
Oh yeah, I got a letter yesterday from Catholic Central High School (from that job I applied for) and they let me know that though they appreciate my time sending in my resume, they aren't interested at this time....blah blah....I figured as much, though I'll be truthful and say that I was at least hoping for an interview. But, I know God has something in store for me, right now it's at Catherine's......And I'll keep praying for more contentment!
have a wonderful weekend!!!