Getting Things Done

This first half of the first week after school has been a productive one. I painted one of the bedrooms, finished my wedding scrapbook (finally!), organized my old school papers, finished another Lemony Snicket book (#8), and started another book-Into the Wild, plus all the other normal errands and tasks that occur. I feel good. I'm trying to get a few things done before Lucas comes for the week on Sunday. I still have a couple more days before the weekend, I hope to mark some more to do items off my list.

I went to the movies with Jill and the girls in Franklin. On Wednesday mornings, they have a free show. We saw Nim's Island. It was pretty good. Abby sat on my lap for half of the movie. She's not quite three and was so good during the movie. She's so cute and cuddly. Next week is Horton but I don't know if Lucas can handle sitting for a whole movie. We might try it. I think it's great that the theater offers that. It gives kids a chance to get out and do something at least once a week at no cost!

I also finally got my car fixed for good. The shifter was sticking so we took it in, just to spend too much money on a part that didn't even fix the problem. We took it back to the shop and they replaced a different part at no labor cost and the part for cost. I was so mad about paying for the first replacement that I didn't want to spend another dime, but it needed to be done. I also found out that my brakes lights weren't working, and this part would fix both problems. So far so good, but we'll give it the test of time.

I really enjoy the break from school. I am able to get things accomplished around the house that I always seem to put off. But now I find myself bored at night. My usual routine is to sit on the couch or in front of the computer working on school stuff. Now, I don't have that, and just sitting in front of the tv without something to work on at the same time seems boring. Not complaining, just saying. I still really enjoy the break, especially after Block II.