I may be a little bit ambitious, but I was thinking about blogging about my summertime fun with Troy and Danica on a daily basis. I know how hard it is for everyone to keep in touch with us at times, so I thought that this would be the best way. I may or may not write daily. I have found that most people do not. Maybe it is too time consuming, or maybe they just don't have that much to say. I have found that I enjoy following a few blogs both of people I know and those who I don't. This is my first attempt, so we'll see how it goes.
Today was the last day of school for me!!!!! Troy and Danica finished up on Friday. I can't believe, that in a few short weeks, Troy will be in 4th grade and Dainca will be in what is called K-4 here in Alabama. They grow up so fast. We went to school (not fun) for our final checkout. Danica played with a little girl who will be in her class in the fall. Troy played with another teacher's son who happens to be the same age as Danica. Why is it that Troy can get along with this child, but not his sister? Anyway...aside from a cut on Troy's knee, the day was uneventful. We were out of school by 11:30 and on our way to meet Richard for lunch. Due to a missed turn, we ended up at CiCi's Pizza instead of Firehouse Subs. It turned out fot the better though since Troy ate 7 pieces of pizza and a cinnamon roll. I'm going to be broke this summer just feeding the kid. Danica did all of her eating in the morning, like usual, and only had 2 pieces of pizza and a brownie. I know boring....I'm getting to the adventure part.
We got home and I was really hoping to be able to take a nap (again not adventure quality). Unfortunately, our neighbor was having a few trees cut down on his property. I got home to chainsaws and wood chippers running. Our newest dog, Onyx, was in the neighbor's yard due to one of the trees falling on the fence between our houses. They are going to fix it, so no harm done. We've been looking at having a huge pine dead pine tree cut down in the back and even got several estimates. Well, this guy came in lower and we are able to make 2 payments. The tree came tumbling down about 3:30 and the nest of baby woodpeckers was found about 3:35. I found a rehabilitation place that would take the baby birds and set off to Oak Mountain State Park. 1 hour 55 minutes later, we finally made it. Let's just say that I-65 SUCKS during rush hour. I felt like I was back in the DC area for a time. The baby birds have a new home. The aviary specialist said that they looked good. I didn't tell her that they were up in a hole in the tree that was about 70 feet in the air. No need to alarm anyone, right? While the kids wanted to stay and hike aroung the park, I wanted to get home. I did promise that we'd go back soon though. Troy then saw the horses and pointed them out to Danica, who said, "I really would love to go on a horse. I would be awesome." Soon to be adventure: Horseback Riding with Danica.
Anyway, the trip home was much shorter...36 minutes. Note to self, don't travel on 65 during peak times.
Now the baby woodpeckers have a temporary home, my kids have another idea for summer fun, I don't have to worry about the dead tree hitting my house (which it would have), and day one on summer vacation is done.
I forgot to mention Danica and the juice pouch incidents. Yes, there is an -s on the end of that. First, while I am calling around to see who can take the baby birds, she uses at lease 2 juice pounches as a sprinkler system in my living room. Then, while her and Troy were playing on the computer, she put the juice from a pouch in a glass and spilled it all over the print out tickets for Alabama Adventure. Luckily I can print them again and I didn't delete the link.
Tomorrow's adventure, cleaning. And yes, it will be an adventure.
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