Labor Day-I thought this day should have a blog all of its own. We got back from Busch Gardens early enough Sunday night to allow me time to do some laundry and read through the mail. I had to pick up Cookie from doggy day camp Monday morning, so not much sleeping in. She was very happy to be back home. Scott gave her a bath and I trimmed the fur around her face-she is growing in her winter coat already.
We all had big plans for the day-biking and swimming(Scott still wants to go tubing). We managed to do none of it. The kids had homework to finish and check. Allison had a few quizzes to study for and we just ran out of day. Frankly I was feeling worn out from my cold and the busy weekend and had enough to keep me busy with laundry and grocery shopping.
Scott decided to rearrange his bedroom and do some closet cleaning(he even pulled everything from under the bed!)
Allison also started some closet cleaning and checking on the fit of her winter clothes. We did not have much luck finding her a well fitting but not ridiculously overpriced winter coat at the outlet mall. We really don't want to spend over $100 for a winter coat that she will probably outgrow next winter. I am just glad I forced her to try on some pants. She outgrew all but 1 pair of jeans from last school year. And don't get me started on shoe shopping(no luck). At least she still has something to wear! It is a good thing most teenagers aren't too fussy about their attire(believe it or not). Most of the kids at her school usually look like they rolled out of bed and went to class in their pajamas or gym clothes.
I did get a chance to chit chat with my parents on the phone-they are up at the Lake House. And I want to wish my brothers Dan and Dave a Happy Birthday(cards are in the mail). And Tom spent the day laying grass seed on the front lawn.
So not a terribly exciting day, but I think we all needed some time to wind down. We skipped a visit to Matt and Di's house since Matt was heading out to Philly Monday night and Diana was recuperating from an early morning run-she is busy preparing herself for her first mini marathon. She did a run last weekend and decided to try for something a bit bigger-we wish her luck! I will be happy with my boat race.
Let you know how it all turns out! Kathleen and family