Crazy days...

I had to work Thanksgiving of course, and we didn't get time and half pay. Even if we did, the pay wouldn't be much at server wages. That would have been better than the nothing we got, no turkeys, no gift certificates, nothing. I love my job, don't get me wrong, but throw a dog a bone eh? Today was Black Friday, I went in at 4 a.m. Anyway, Tday was amazing!! The kids have been getting along incredibly well, but even more-so this week. My mum came over and so did nearly a dozen neighborhood teens, their gratefulness and sincere thanks made me again wonder what the deal is with their parents, these kids can't be all bad, can they?

Cook, wash dishes, repeat, day 2

The 3 days of cooking began yesterday; desserts were prepared. This morning I went out to see if the dolphins were playing before the sun came up. They weren't around, but the biggest manatee I've seen out there yet was hanging out all alone by the little boat ramp by the baseball field. He was a big mass of scarred flesh from part way down his back to his tail, really badly torn up from boat propeller blades I assume. The manatee completely healed, but I'm not sure how he survived. The shots are horrible, there was little light to work with. Went home, woke up the kids and we started cooking. We made pork pie for the first time in forever. They decided to make more desserts and we laughed and made messes and have had a perfect morning. The pork pies are done, we're working on the mashed potatoes and I'm making a sweet potato souffle I haven't tried before. I also still have to make the corn souffle, I'll make that now while the potatoes are boiling I guess. Happy Thanksgiving!!

Took mommy to the marina

This morning before the sun came up we made it to the park. The first thing we heard were the dolphin playing or chasing breakfast. I love this river. I love camping on the spoil islands and waking up to the dolphins. The manatee were out too, but not close enough to get any pics of. The dolphin were hard enough to try and shoot. We had fun though, the rest of the pics will be on my photobucket


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Just some pics today

I tried uploading pics the other day and it wouldn't let me. I forgot to post in here again. How can I keep my kid interested if I keep forgetting ;)

I'm no longer a doover...

I'm also no longer in E-Prime Hell. WOOT!! I made an appointment for an hour and a half before class started today to take my mid-term. Again. The other times were in class, this one was alone with no distractions. I don't know if that was the true difference, or if I got lucky, or if even subconsciously I just did not want to do this ever again. No matter the how, I DID it. I even scored a 50 out of 50. The only part of this class that still bothers me is my score on my MLA paper. It's my own fault, I really needed more time. I should have found a way, pulled an all nighter, something. Out of a possible 475 points so far we could score, I have 403.5 points. I'm so tired, staying awake in class was a chore. I got a little accomplished on an essay for some school grants though. I at least know more of what's expected on the essay and can think about it, and I thought of a couple angles on how to word some things. After working mostly 3 day weeks, and some 4 days, having a straight 6 day week is killing me. I've just got to deal with tomorrow and I can have a day off before I start my regular work week again, but I have to kill my APA paper some more for the rough draft due on Thurs. I've got the works cited done, the cover page done, the first paragraph done. Pretty sure those will be accepted, I hope. I think the rest still needs trimming though, and I have to completely redo the conclusion. As soon as I get out tomorrow I have to do as much as I can so I don't stress too much before class Thurs. Le sigh...

Pics wont upload :(

Last shuttle of the year...

Couldn't get near the river when I finally got out of work, and had to get the kids by 3:30. I didn't want to risk the traffic so I just got some shots from my window after checking out how bad the traffic was clogged at the river. G'night.

Dinner with Rob...

Long ass day, that's all I have to say. I'm off to bed. Pics from dinner: