You would think that with a 3-day Labor Day weekend, the following week would be a breeze. No such luck!
Labor Day weekend was a busy one. Looking back, it probably would have been better spent resting and letting some of us get over the sore throats and congestion. Again, no such luck.
We spent the weekend learning about Texas history. We spent Saturday at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park. We saw the replica building where the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed. We also went to the museum they have at the park. It was really an interesting museum with a lot of cool artifacts. Our next stop was Brenham where the Blue Bell Ice Cream factory is. We got there just in time for them to close. They were nice enough to hand out ice cream sandwiches for free. Then, on Monday we headed to the San Jacinto Monument. This required a ride on the ferry. Once there, we got to see the movie about how Texas won its independence. Really an amazing story. Next stop was Battleship Texas. It was way too hot to really enjoy looking around the ship. Plus, when you aren't feeling good, it is even less exciting.
The "short" 4-day week began with High School Open House. Ted chose to take Kendall to swimming. I was left to brave Blake's schedule. It really isn't a bad schedule. He definitely gets a workout between classes going upstairs, downstairs and back. Out of his 7 teachers, 3 had to be sent home early due to illness and one had the varsity volleyball game to coach. So, I have only met 3. It definitely sank in that we are in the final stretch of school before college. Blake has been busy with football daily. In a few weeks, he has Homecoming. He is trying to decide who he wants to ask to the dance now. I'm sure it will be a tough choice for him. I just hope he does it in enough time. Homecoming in Texas is a big deal!
The week is always kept busy with after school activity. Blake has had a lot of homework. Mostly Geometry. Good thing I loved Geometry and have been able to help him. He usually gets home from football, eats, does homework and goes to bed. Kendall has been busy with swimming. She swims 4 days a week now for an hour and a half. It definitely makes for a busy week.
Work has been crazy busy as well. I usually don't sit down for long. There is always something that needs to be done or someone who needs something. It is always different which is nice. I go home exhausted so I must be getting things done! I am certainly learning that not everyone listens or does what they've been asked. That can be frustrating.
It was also a great week to learn that there are some people in life you can always count on. There are others whom are just not worth the effort. I am so glad that I have many people in my life and my family's life that are of the sort we can count on. It was also a week that brought sad news. September has not been a good month the last 2 years. It can only get better!
San Jacinto Monument
Battleship Texas (San Jacinto Monument in background)
View of Battleship from top of monument
Washington-on-the-Brazos Park
Building a log cabin at the museum
Ted and Kendall
Outside of museum
