It’s coming up on nine o’clock, and I’m
writing this update early because I’m really, really tired; and there’s a very
good chance that I’ll fall asleep sometime not long after Michael and I get
around to some alone time in the lounge after he gets here and we finish doing
the bedtime story with Ethan and Ehlana and get them tucked in for the night.
I’m not guaranteeing a sofa sleepover or
anything; but I’d be okay with that if it happens! ;^)
This report won’t take long; so let’s get
to it. We didn’t get the snow part of
the forecast overnight because it stayed just above freezing and we only got
rain. My day started out great with Tai
Chi and a big country breakfast. Michael
stayed for that, and Tai Chi is always more fun the first day that Dad’s back
from his week in the city; so I was a happy camper. After doing the kitchen clean-up with
Michael, he headed home to do some chores before going to the Inn in time for
the lunch shift; and I got to work around the house and even a handful of
chores that needed to be done outdoors.
That was fairly chilly work; but it was more hang-out time with Dad; so
we managed to have fun.
We had lunch at one; and then we all headed
over to Grandma and Grandpa’s house to spend a few hours getting their place
spiffed up and ready for their return home.
They have teens hired to shovel snow, and Mom, Dad, Uncle Adam, and Aunt
Leanne check in on the place regularly to make sure there aren’t any problems;
so that work wasn’t tough – we mostly just dusted and cleaned from top to
bottom. We had a fairly entertaining
afternoon; went home in time to make dinner for five; and we’ve had a quiet
evening here since then that’s been all about work or studying in the office.
Dad needed to do the work; Ethan and Ehlana
wanted to do some studying for their college courses; and Mom and I decided to
do a bit of family business work instead of playing or watching a movie while
everyone else was busy. I wrapped up my
work about fifteen minutes ago; came up to my room to change and freshen up
before Michael gets here; and I’ve already mentioned why I’m doing this journal
entry now instead of later.
If you’re thinking that taking the time to
look nicer for Michael and change into something more appropriate to cuddling
with my boyfriend than doing chores doesn’t mesh with being exhausted and
expecting to fall asleep; pretend that you didn’t notice that – I’m shooting
for both the quality alone time with my boyfriend and the sofa sleepover. Sure, I won’t fool Mom and Dad with that; but
the too-obvious ruse will probably entertain them enough not to wake us up if
we do fall asleep before they go to bed tonight – or if they come to investigate
later when – I mean if – they don’t hear Michael leave when it’s time for him
to go home.
Speaking of, that sounds like he’s here; so
that’s it for tonight.
Until next time...
...May the Magi Force be with you!
