All in a Day’s Work

Haven’t updated in a while, but it’s not because I haven’t had time. It’s mostly due to my passing out by 9pm every night on the sofa for over a month. I had no energy.

Today’s no exception,  but it’s for different reasons. I am quite exhausted, to say the least, heh.

I took the day off to accompany Alaethia on her school field trip to Bentsen State Park and Chuck E. Cheese. I was so relieved and happy that Jenny, Audrey’s mom, would be going, too.

We chit-chatted on the way over there and learned more about each other. She’s the only mom I really talk to, like hold an actual conversation with. I know a few of the other moms because of Girl Scouts, and we’re friendly but not chatty. It’s nice to know Jenny and I have a lot in common!

The kiddos had a pretty good experience at Bentsen, learning about animals and bird-watching, etc. The sun wasn’t scalding and the mosquitoes weren’t bad at all.

I think it’s adorable how the girls take care of each other and are always together :).

Our next stop was Chuck E’s, where we witnessed a miniature girl fight. It was actually the girls’ friend Julissa fighting for Alaethia’s tickets that she thought another little girl stole (which we later found out from Aly that they weren’t hers!).

After assisting the teachers with drink-pouring and pizza-distributing, Jenny and I sat and talked some more while peeking around for the girls. They had ice cream and then we were all on oir way back.

The kiddos had water back in the classroom and then we got to take them early. We got home and picked up Emmos to go to  Ben & Jerry’s. So we did and they picked their flavors and we sat for a while.

I had promised the girls a visit to the park (even though it was hot by then). Had to oblige since they left for the weekend with Mario today.

We got home, they packed their stuff and were picked up. I hung out with Mabby a while and contemplated taking a nap, but I didn’t.

And as sleepy as I was by then I still whipped out a pretty awesome dinner.

AND THENNNN. I still got off my butt afterwards and did 35 minutes on the treadmill. I. Am. Ready. For. Bed!