Tuesday

Today's big adventure on the way to swimming (now that the car alarm deal was figured out) was an accident. Not mine, however. L called to let me know there was an accident on the freeway, so we went the back roads to swimming. We had to go through a fast food drive through in order to feed my starving swimmer, and of course because we were running late, we had to get behind somebody ordering something really difficult I guess. I was writing tardy notes while waiting in the drive-thru lane just in case. Youngest son was the last to be picked up, but the coach was still inside, so whew! Fortunately, the freeway going the other direction on the way to school was clear, so we made it on time.

Speaking of starving swimmers, mine is a huge pig after he swims. Yesterday he ate 3 breakfast sandwiches and a gatorade and was still hungry. He usually has 3 sandwiches and various other items in his lunch and of course comes home at 3:30 starving as well. He does not have an ounce of fat on him, either. I told him that if he keeps on eating like this he'd better NEVER stop swimming because he would be enormous. He's only 14 so I think he's still growing, though. I don't remember my other sons being such big eaters, but then they played football at this age, and didn't swim 5 hours a day...

Well, the transmission guy called to let us know that our transmission work would be close to 2000.00. Yikes, on a 2000 van? Well, I did let my boss know. I think he sort of gulped and asked if that would be all and was it worth it? I said, yeah, it should be good for awhile after that. He probably wished he never offered.... I really don't know where the money is coming from, but I do consider it a huge blessing. I know that God has always provided for us through many random ways. I am so grateful.

Also I ended up having a wonderful text conversation with older daughter. As I've mentioned before, for some reason topics are brought up that are hard to discuss in person. I know it is rather unconventional, but it is really nice that she feels comfortable sharing all manner of things by text. I get a nice little peek into her inmost being with text messaging. Strange, but you know what? I love my kids so much and want to be a part of their lives, no matter how it works out.

And my sweet husband is cleaning up dinner after working all day and grilling some chicken fajitas that I marinated a couple of days ago...while I am sitting here on this. I am so fortunate. I am trying to be more grateful for my blessings. Today it was easy.