But some thoughts that have crossed my mind lately. This morning I was on my way to drop Aricin off at Playschool when I realized I had NO gas left in my car. So I pulled into a station along the way. The gas was $2.99/gallon and it only cost me $54.42 to fill up my van, from EMPTY! I know that still is a lot but I am grateful because when I filling it from empty before it was in the mid 70 range. That was when gas was $4+ a gallon. So I am grateful that first off there IS gas to be found mostly everywhere now and that it has dropped to $2.99/gallon. Every little bit helps!
This morning was FREEZING, literally! It was in the 30's last night and we had frost on the windshields! I don't remember it doing that until January or later last year. So I can't figure out if I have just acclimated or if it is really colder this year. The end of last week only got up to the 60's and it is supposed to be more of the same this week. I remember it feeling HOT around Thanksgiving last year and we were all wearing shorts! Hmm, something to ponder on have I changed or did the weather change this year?
I LOVE the fall leaves changing. I love all the beautiful color it brings! I want to go to the mountains to enjoy it more! Our tiny tree in front has already turned and just the other day when I was walking back from the bus stop I saw that looking down the row of houses and yards the trees were gradually changed. The one closest to me was still very green, the next just starting to turn, and so on until the last one had fully turned. It was a very interesting sight!
Both boys were sick again over the weekend. They both had fevers. Luckily they both got over them quickly as well. Not in time to redeem my plans to take them to the corn maze or to have some friends over. I feel like every time I turn around we are sick and missing some playdate/church/event. How am I ever supposed to get to know anyone if I am constantly stuck in the house with sick kids? I mean really, how does that work?
Niels came back Friday and is now back to work. He had a good trip to Seattle. Very busy trip. He wasn't too happy on the way back because he had a 4 hour layover in Houston. He left Seattle at 7am in the morning only to get back here around 9:30 at night. Talk about a long day! Niels' foot is doing better though. All day yesterday he was able to just wear a regular shoe instead of his boot which is great! Hopefully he will get it off for good next week!
Speaking of Niels, this weekend is his birthday and usually I am really good about his stuff. This time however I am drawing a total blank! I need to get my act together fast! (Sorry honey if you are reading this.) Ok just one big giant HMM???
Those are my thoughts for today!
3 comments:
Lots of thoughts, lots of comments. I'm right there with you about gas prices, supply and demand seems to be lowering the price, funny how the markets work if you give them time.
That damn global warming sure is giving us a cold fall.
fall is beautiful. We went to the grove this weekend.
What happened to his foot?
And finally, a hot air balloon ride would make a lovely gift. But it is loud and would scare the kids so you would need a sitter. And if you die, don't blame me!
Aren't the gas prices a suprising treat? Still not the $.99 I remember from High School but better then $4+. I drawing a blank on Will's birthday too. Luckily his bday isn't until December but he's turning 30 so I want to make it special. If only we had money to spend, then I'm sure it would be easier to think of something :)
I'm glad to hear you have gas again and you aren't paying 2 arms and a leg for it. Now it's just 1 arm and 1 leg, but it is a little refreshing not to pay close to $100to fill your gas tank up. It has been freezing here most mornings now and it is coooold. I know come spring this 40's and 50's will feel like summer after getting use to the colder wheather. I hope you guys get the sickness out of the way now and you'll make it thru flu season and winter and stay healthy. Here's to building up immunities now, so you can get back to normal life
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