Ready for Structure

Here it is Thursday and I am just blogging about last week! I have turned to mush and am just managing to get done what needs to be done. I do believe I am ready for school to start so that I will have a reason to get dressed and out the door even if it is just to go to the bus stop. I don't have long to wait.
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We went to pay one more summertime visit to our favorite critters. A couple of the kids kind of whine about going to the zoo, but then we have a great time.

My dad used to work for John Deere. I will never forget the longtime slogan "Nothing runs like a Deere."

The farm garden was doing well.

Middle daughter decided to decorate some of her notebooks for school. I thought she did a good job. I don't know how well they'll survive the blackhole that is her backpack, but for now they are lookin' good.

Not to be outdone, the youngest made a sleepover bag. It is hard to tell from the picture, but it is tied on the sides with a front button flap. It is getting its first use tonight!

This is what a van looks like when it is loaded to take someone to college for the first time. We went down on Saturday and helped the oldest get settled. Her room is nice and her two roommates are also quite nice. She is on the top floor of the building she is in and it was still hot on Saturday. There is no air conditioning since it would be needed for only a few weeks in the spring and fall. There had apparently been a run on fans, but we did find a small personal one. Since the first night it has been cooler. So far so good. We've been in touch everyday. I'm thinking a new phone plan may be in order.

We've been enjoying these. A popsicle with an ice cream middle. Banana and root beer are sooo good!

I've also been having a Monk marathon. I just love his character. Sometimes there is a little more violence than I think needs to be shown, but I believe it to be tame compared to a lot of what is on.

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The bars and TV are helping take my mind off my attempt to get a job. Within a few days last week I had my first interview and rejection. I don't know if I didn't do well at the interview or if I was rejected for another reason. It was quite interesting. One question was "Tell me about a failure you've had and how you handled it?" Ok, how are you supposed to answer that? Are you in trouble if you have failed? Are you being truthful if you say you haven't? This was just the tip of the iceberg. And what about some of the application questions? "What percentage of politicians do you think are dishonest?" I'm sure there is some psychology behind asking that, but I don't know what it is. Wish me well!