Not much to report

Today was what I would call an ordinary day. . .if there is such an animal.  I got up and got ready for work and then went to work and then came home and fixed supper.  After supper I watched a little TV then put hubby to bed.  Now I am up on the computer for a few moments of "me time".  Robert is getting ready to plant tomatoes and so he is working really long days making sure everything is done and ready to go.  He is exhausted by days end and after eating supper and watching a little TV he is ready to go to bed.  So, I dutifully went in the bedroom with him and scratched his back for a little while until I heard him start to snore. . .and then I made my escape!  Katie just got home from work.  Did I mention that she has a job?  I don't think I did!  Yes, Katie has found a job (or should I say that I found her a job)  One of the benefits of my job is that I am in charge of the "classified" board in the church's foyer.  People must go through me to put anything up on the board and a couple of weeks ago a lady came to me to put up a help wanted ad.  She was looking for someone to work evenings at a retirement home.  The duties included answering phones and buzzing people in, watching TV and reading to pass the time.  Sounded like a great job for a teenaged girl!  So, I immediately called Katie and told her to call the lady ASAP.  Well, after a complete criminal/ background check and drug screening she was hired.  She is expecting her first paycheck next week.  No more begging mom for money!!  Now if only her 20 year old brother would do likewise!  I still get calls weekly from him asking me for food money, but the end may be in sight.  He has a job offer for a really great job.  We are really hoping he goes after it because it would mean that he is on the way to a good future.  If he doesn't go after it that means that he isn't finished being a stupid kid!  He is looking at a crossroad. . .one way is heading toward maturity and independence (company vehicle, cell phone, retirement, health insurance) . . .the other way is to maintain the crappy lifestyle that he is living now and having to beg mom and dad for hand-outs all the time.  Grow up or stay a kid. . .the choice would be easy for me!  If he takes the job then he will have to cut back on his fun. . .(parties, softball tournaments, beach, fishing). ..and even work some weekends.  I really don't know what he is gonna do.  I just pray he will make a wise choice.

Well folks, I am pooped from my "ordinary" day.  There were a few extraordinary things that happened today: 1) Space Shuttle Discovery - I watched the take-off on TV and then ran outside with binoculars to see it, but it was too hazy.  2) I pumped diesel gas into my new Ford F250 4X4 Power Stroke Diesel and it was awesome!  I've never used a diesel pump before, and was surprised at how big the nozzle was and how fast the gas pumps in!  No kidding, I pumped $40.00 in 40 seconds. . .I counted! 3) I had birthday cake for breakfast.  4) I had homemade steak fajitas for dinner!  5) I made it through 8 minutes of Reno911 on TV before begging Robert to change the channel! I hate stupidity!!!!  Give me the Golden Girls any day! 5) Betsy volunteered to peel the dead sunburned skin off my back and shoulders. . .as I cleaned up the kitchen with her following me.   It wasn't such an ordinary day after all!  I'm blessed.