Now that you’ve flipped the digital page
sometime in my near or distant future; let’s get started on that double update!
On Friday night, Michael and I had a bit of
fun with our make-out session before falling asleep for our sofa
sleepover. Saturday morning came a bit
early, but we had fun working the breakfast shift at the Inn. I ended up doing chores for most of the day
after that through until part-way through Michael’s afternoon break; so that
was my only break of the day too. Dad
and I only had our lunch on the fly so we could keep going on one of the jobs
we were doing in the yard, and even out afternoon break wasn’t really much of a
break because we went to the park with the twins, Naomi, and Aiden so that they
could run around for an hour or so while Mom and Dad got a break from all kids
and teens.
The dinner shift on Saturday was busy, and
while there were some April Fools’ Day jokes and pranks going on around the Inn
at breakfast; there was more of that during the dinner rush – including from
some of our customers. That made the
shift more entertaining, but I was glad that Michael and I didn’t need to work until
close; and we were able to get out a bit early once the main rush was
finished. Our movie night with four
junior show-watching buddies was a blast, and while most teens might not think
that was possible; I really love spending time with my brother, sister, and
their besties. I think about that more
now because I am less than a year and a half away from going to college; so I
need to start spending extra time with Ethan and Ehlana before I’ll be away for
most of that next five years.
I’ll try not to bore you too often by
repeating that sentiment, but it will be a recurring part of my life; so it
will pop up now and then.
We watched two movies; all four kids fell
asleep mid-way through the second one; and Michael and I didn’t bother taking
them downstairs to bed; since we were all very comfortable and not even
slightly-interested in moving. Mom and
Dad took pictures for future reference, and while Michael and I still get
teased about sofa sleepovers; it was Ethan and Naomi getting teased the most on
Sunday – especially after Liz saw those pictures before church.
Tai Chi on Sunday was chilly, and we dodged
the rain to do that out by the river; but we were glad to be able to do that
together. Michael and I were at his
house for breakfast; the food was great; and the video chat with Jake and
Stephanie was the entertainment highlight.
We had fun at church too, and the Sunday school work on the Easter
service sets and costumes is nearly-done now after our latest teen-group-effort
to get everything done. We do have one
more Sunday to deal with some finishing touches; so we won’t likely need to
have anyone do extra work during the last week before Easter.
Work was the name of the game for me during
the rest of the day. I was planning on
taking the lunch shift off, but while the rain was an off-and-on thing today;
it was enough to fill the Inn at lunch and during both buffets; so Miranda
needed the extra help at lunch too.
Michael and I did homework during our afternoon break; so we pretty much
stayed at the Inn from shortly-after Sunday school through until we were able
to close the Inn at a bit after ten o’clock.
I stopped in at his house on the way home; we had a bedtime chat and
snack with his parents and sister; and then I came home and got to work again.
Mom did a Magi lesson with me; I had
bedtime visits with Ethan and Ehlana on the way up to my room; and then I
multi-tasked some Jacuzzi time with family business work. I’ve used a time-phase when I could; worked
in real time when needed; and now I’m past-ready to crash and nap. This hasn’t exactly been the most exciting
weekend of my life, but we’ve had as much fun as we could manage around and
with all of the work; so I’m happy – if too tired.
We have two weeks to go until Easter; so
life is sure to speed up a bit again. I
want to be ready for that, and while I only have time for a nap before it’ll be
time to get up and start my school week; that’ll have to be good-enough.
Okay, self-healing is an option, but every
minute of sleep is a bit less healing I’ll need, and that has its own costs;
so, until next time...
...May the Magi Force be with you!
