It’s now February, and I can count on 3 fingers the amount of times I’ve needed to shovel. Not complaining, just saying. If this keeps up, I will be back on the bike daily by March 1 instead of May.
Friday January 13th, I cashed in my Christmas present from Shannon and got my first (of many) tattoos. It’s the old school VW bobblehead kids. One boy, one girl, holding hands representing my awesome kids. Turned out pretty good if I do say so myself. Now to figure out what I want next. Grant is right, these things are addictive.
As I look at my bet time line with Kevin, I realize I only put 25K in a the first 13 months of ownership. That number is about half of usual. I’ve always been a 50-70K a year driver. Still have to get the brakes and some other little items done to keep it happy but those will be done shortly. As I said earlier about weather : i think the 18’s may go on sooner then later this year as well. If I’m not going to get any snow days at work, I may as well look good going from school to school right?
Abby has been having a hell of a time with school. Something has tweaked her and we have yet to fully figure out what. We get the epic tears and pleas to stay home with Grandma. I can’t blame her: i always preferred Grandmas house too. Shes gonna have to get over it. Daddy will not give in. Hopefully tomorrow is as good as Monday was this week. *crossing fingers and saying a prayer on that one*.
Joe has been a sick little dude. Double ear infection, pink eye and enough snot to drown an elephant. On the upside, you couldn’t ask for a more cuddly kid. Just hate seeing him so pitiful. On the upside, he is finding more and more words to say every day. Love that part of growing up.
Nothing really new about Grandpa to post. He’s hanging in there. Recently put the ‘cork’ back in his trac. That means he can talk again. Hopefully they don’t pull the cork again. Only thing worse then seeing him in the bed is not hearing his smart ass comments. The old guy still has his wits about him. It’s a shame when no one can hear them.
Lastly Shannon and I are starting to plan some holidays. We’ve got 3 items on the short list. If finances allow, we should be able to do all three. In early August, we’re hoping to spend 1-2 days in Michigan. Do some back to school shopping for Abby, see the Christmas store, and while we’re down there take in a Yankees/Tigers game. Timing works out perfectly that the Yank’s are in town the same days I have board shutdown. Would be nice to check another ball park off our list. Later in August we’re looking at joining Shannon’s Dad/Cathy in Myrtle Beach for a few days/week. Time will tell on that tho, as my end of August schedule often makes taking holidays impossible. Providing my locked out days and the days they decide to go work out, we will be there! Lastly the big one — we’re hoping to hit Florida again this October. Really love the house of mouse, and sunshine. Gonna have to save alot of pennies to swing that one tho.
That’s it for now. Hopefully by next time I will have some Beetle updates 😉