Close Trevor, Reece, and Abby's eyes because I am about to write a bad work. Stupid.
Stupid things I did yesterday.
#1) I was on my way to a wedding reception when I decided to check on my parent's house. When I went to get back into the car, the door was locked and the keys inside. I have no idea how the door got locked. I tried to play McGyver with a coat hanger, but failed miserably. So I had to call Jon to come and rescue me.
#2) While I was waiting for him to be my white and shining knight, I .....
I love the show Arthur on PBS. It is well written and true to life. Arthur tends to imagine how something really happened. Well, I am guilty of being that person who worries too much.
On the 4th of July I left the fireworks warehouse around 10:15pm. On the same block, a little ways away, I saw a grass fire (probably from irresponsible fireworks participants, which I sold to). I knew it was being reported because I saw a tow truck driver standing there on his cell phone. I also knew the fire station was just a block away. Then I wondered if I should have turned around and told the fireworks warehouse people. I didn't.
The worry set in.
"The parking lot guy will see it and warn everyone."
"It has to get to the houses first before it will get to the fireworks warehouse."
"First responders will get there in time to let everyone know." "It is so dry, it is going to spread fast."
These are the thoughts that went through my mind. Then, what if that isn't what happens...
"I hope those houses have well watered lawns to protect them from fire." "The fire department is sure to be at another fire. It is Independence Day with a burn ban!" "Certainly the fireworks warehouse people had been warned." "What if they didn't get a warning?" "I hope everyone is okay?" "What if they aren't" "There is a gas station right next to the fireworks warehouse." "Not good." "No more fireworks warehouse sales for us." "Imagine the fireworks warehouse on fire."
So then I go to bed with these thoughts in the back of my mind.
"I wonder how big the fire is now." "Do they have it under control?" "Did it get the houses and the trees and the fireworks warehouse?"
As I lay there trying to get some zeeeees, I hear a helicopter go over my house, past 11:00. My imagination goes again. "It has to be a helicopter to help take out fires with." It came back about 15-20 minutes later. "Yep, that is probably one of those helicopters." I worry.
The next morning I woke up and went straight to the television to see the news. Nothing. Not a single story about a fire. I went to the internet to check the local news stories. Nothing. Later that day, I made an excuse to go that direction, just to look at ground zero of my worries. I saw the burned grass. The burned area was no greater than the area of grass I saw burning. Obviously the fire department got there soon after I passed by.
I bought Morning Moo. I didn't buy it lightly. I did my homework. I searched for people's opinions. I found that people think it is really better than regular dry milk.
Like 100 times better.
My expectations were high.
I found myself without milk and refused to do a milk run if I had Morning Moo in my kitchen.
So I made a quart of Morning Moo, hoping to fool my children. I followed directions, but I knew I couldn't fool my kids. The color wasn't even the same color as milk (maybe I should have made it the night before and let it sit in the fridge?). I tasted it and knew it wasn't going to pass the kid test. So instead of trying to pretend it was regular milk I added chocolate to it. Since cereal wasn't an option after that move, I made pancakes.
Seth was the only person adventurous enough to try it. He said, "Not that bad." No one else would even venture a taste. Except for me. I tasted it. My opinion? "It tasted like milk from a carton, with an aftertaste." Seth agreed. That may be better than regular dry milk, but not 100 times better.
Haven't been very good about my project 365 program. I have enjoyed reading some other people's blogs, though. Some people are so funny. I had a good laugh with this one.
I have been spread too thin this past week. Having 2 high school aged boys both in band at 2 separate high schools calls for double duty. Had to work at 2 different fireworks stands to help the band raise money for band fees, helps to reduce our bands costs too. Knowing I was going to have to do double duty on July 4, we opted to see The Woodlands festivities July 3. The Houston symphony gave a free patriotic concert at The Woodlands Pavilion. We sat in the middle back of the pavilion right in front of the 8 canons used for the 1812 Overture. Fireworks were right behind the canons, so we had front row seats to the fireworks as well. Watched fireworks lying down, no neck cramp. Awesome. video to come.
Seth acting as a teenager - too cool - for all this stuff. Jon and Ryan just being silly.
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