Labor Day 2008

Today is Labor Day. We did not go to a BBQ or anything like that today and maybe I'm strange but it was nice to just be at home. Of course I've spent most of the day working on laundry and stuff for work, but it was something I could do at my own pace.

The kids cleaned their rooms. Caleb also vacuumed the steps and furniture, then dusted the living room and dining room. Michaela vacuumed the dining room, living room, hallway, Caleb's bedroom and her bedroom. She also cleaned the front bathroom. So, their chores got done today. They've spent the rest of the day just hanging out around home. They did get in the swimming pool for a while this evening after supper.

Michael worked on stuff in the yard and washed his truck. He fixed the BBQ grill, too. It needed the burner replaced in it. Now, he's over at his brother's house for their Fantasy Football draft. He ate supper over there.

I'm actually starting to feel better. I'm not 100% yet, but I do feel better than I have in over a week. I've dealt with a little bit of a sinus headache today, but at least my tummy is not bothering me like it had been all week last week.

I did go out for a little while to do some shopping this morning. I needed some things for my classroom. I also needed to get a couple things I forgot on Saturday when we went shopping as a family.

I found something out when I was in the midst of doing lesson plans this weekend. My school district does not have school on election day this year. The day before election day is a full day professional development day for staff. This means the kids will not be at school, but we will be there. But, on that Tuesday, teachers and students have the day off.