A Day in the Life - Thursday

French toast was the order of the day for breakfast.  Alex wanted to have a sofa pillow fight before we left this morning. We did that and walked into VBS just in time. The kids each took applesauce again. They informed me that there are over 5,000 canned goods that have been donated.  They need to get to 7,000 with donations tomorrow to match last year.

From VBS drop-off, I went to Kohl's to return something and to pay my bill.  I then promptly spent almost the same amount that I had just paid off. I bought some new sneakers, undies for Alex, jeans, and some jewelry.  Target was next on my list to return something. Yay, I walked in and out without spending any money.  Of course, then I walked next door to Michaels and found some 12x18 frames.  For Father's day, we had a collage of pictures made in a 12x18 for Peter.  I didn't really think he thought that much of the gift, but the other day, it was lying kind of sideways and he walked over and said, 'don't let this get bent.' Now, it is framed.

After those errands, I came home and registered Campbell for a Kinder-readiness camp that will be at our elementary school in a couple of weeks. I had a hankering for lasagna, so I raced to the grocery, picked up supplies, raced home & put stuff in the fridge, and then went up to Hope to pick up the kids.  We ate lunch at Wendy's.  Oooh, Is that the second time in my "day in the life" week that I had to write we ate at Wendys? Well, I think the kids had the exact same menu items they had on Sunday.  Hamburger for Conleigh and chicken nuggets for Alex and Campbell. 

Silly friends.

Campbell went to play at Keira's today. We picked up Alex's friend Evan on our way home, and Conleigh's friend Josie came by shortly after we were home to get her, so they could go to a pool.

Josie is visiting with her mom from New York. They moved there at the new year. I understand Josie is missing Texas quite a bit.  After racing up to Cedar Park to pick up Campbell, Alex, Campbell and I stopped for Icees on our way home. Once home they were tired and grumpy. They plopped in front of the TV, and I started dinner.

Josie and her mom Diane stayed for dinner. We had lasagna, salad and garlic bread. I had never made lasagna, but I found an easy recipe and it turned out well. I took the advice of several commenters  (speaking of comments...I could use some comment love!) and added mushrooms and basil.  Conleigh liked it. That made my day.  The other kids ate cheese pizza.  Diane and I had a nice visit after the kids had excused themselves and started playing Nerf guns.

Peter ate and ran. He is out with his friends shooting pool tonight.

Nice, huh?

The kids are pooped. Tomorrow is the last day of VBS. Signing off...