2 nights down, 4 to go

Damion flew off to Canada on Monday. I miss him. I didn't think things would be too different with him gone. He already works late and is in the bed when we leave in the mornings, so I didn't think it would be too bad. The truth is, there's a big difference! The dogs don't bark when he (doesn't) come home, there is less laundry to wash/fold, I don't have to make coffee every morning for him, clean out his thermos, make him turkey and provolone sandwiches, wipe up the pee off the bathroom floor, or stay up late while he watchs reruns of The Office or Scrubs. I miss him though. Just knowing he isn't coming home in the evenings saddens me. He isn't able to call out on his phone (he hopes to have that figured out today) but he has been sending me lots of messages. They are 4 hours behind us so it is still very early there. Here's a picture of the house he is working on / staying at...

and the view from the front porch...

He is at Shuswap Lake in Canada.

The girls and I, mom and Bayley went to the mall last night. I was instructed by Damion to buy Madison some shorts this week. Madison is in 6th grade, where brand names mean a lot. She is also teeny tiny and can't fit into other stuff kids her age can. She really wanted a pair of short shorts from Abercrombie. She tried on a 00 and they were falling off of her. So we went to Aeropostale where she didn't find anything she liked. Finally, at Hollister she found a pair of size 0 shorts that looked okay. I also had to buy a belt. Short shorts are NOT allowed at Cane Creek Middle School. When your arms are straight down by your side, you have to be able to touch them with the tips of your fingers. So I was buying these shorts knowing she was not ever going to be able to wear them to school. . . and they're expensive!

Have you laughed about my song choice yet? New Kids on the Block! That was the first concert I ever went to. We went as a family. I've been told I stood up and yelled the entire time they were onstage. I'm sure Tiff and Brett thought I was completely nuts.

I'm going to the gym tonight. Then straight home. We've been out late every night this week and I want to just chill tonight. Tomorrow night EL has soccer practice and Madi is going to a party. Seems like that's all she does anymore.

Grey's Anatomy season finale tonight :)