Again

The weekend disappeared again.  I know I should be used to it by now, but it slips away and I’m never ready.  

Yesterday, we worked at a car show in Ottawa, parking cars.  This is about the 8th time we have worked this event, and each and every time I am shocked at how big of a show it is.  The kids earned a ton of money, and it is all profit.  My favorite kind of fundraiser….show up and work. No selling, no delivering.  I will say that although it isn’t hard to park cars, it is always interesting to see how people act.   Oh you’re a saving these close spaces for handicapped people?  Well too freaking bad. I’m parking here and you can’t stop me.  Oh it costs money to park in this lot?  I don’t have cash and I refuse to turn around.  I had 3-4 people who basically ran me over to park for free.  I decided it wasn’t a hill I was willing to die on, but I did wish some karma type revenge on them as they drove in.   The good news is the vast majority of people are kind.  It was so hot, and there is no shade out there.   I was fried when we got done!  I don’t know that I’ve ever been happier to leave anywhere before!  

I will be exceptionally happy when the CWF fundraising days are over!  

When we got home, Preston and Quincy went on to work at the vineyard, followed by Quincy doing a later shift at the restaurant.  She was absolutely tired!   

Thursday of last week was a tough day.  Started with a flat tire on the bus.  My boss told me he would meet me with a different bus.  I took off in my van to meet him.  Got a few miles from home and   my van broke down.  Jim and I determined what was wrong with it.   Last night, Preston went to Topeka and got some stuff the internet and Andrew recommended.  He also picked up dinner and brought it home because I said I wasn’t cooking!  I appreciate his willingness to run errands sometimes.  

Cameron spent this weekend in Waco at a student government association conference.  He said he had a lot of fun, and learned a lot. He also said Texas sweet tea tastes exactly like Kansas sweet tea.  Good to know Cameron. Thanks!   

Gigi came over to swim one last time with the girls this afternoon.  Madison and Mallory staged some fall photos, and we had a nice Sunday dinner.  I didn’t get to swim in the afternoon or watch the photo session because o had to help with year end paperwork for 4-H.  The good news is that it is done and ready to be turned in tomorrow.   Evie, Saige, Harper and I did get in the pool for what feels like our last swim of the season this evening.  

Mallory even took fall photos of Carlos.  Speaking of Carlos, one of the funniest things I have ever seen was today when we tried to trim his nails.  He literally cried and tried to bite us.  He was so mad at us!  He doesn’t know he is a tiny dog. 

And although I hate that the weekend is ending, I am excessively blessed that we had such a good weekend. I am thankful for it, and will try my hardest to make this week a good one!