Ok, my free car wash was in the form of an all afternoon rainstorm. But this is one way of seeing the glass half full right? I have a brand new umbrella hanging in my closet that I didnt use when we went to Alaska, so out it will come tomorrow. I also turned the sprinkler system off, hopefully for the year. It wont come back on until next Spring.

Dinner tonight was leftover pork ribs. I wasnt really hungry, so all I had was that with bbq sauce and a big glass of ice water. I will have one more meal and then the rest will get shredded and froze for sandwiches.

I had my 3rd quarter review today and it went great. I am very pleased with how well the job is going- Our dept assistant was transferred and she was helping me about 8 hours a week..all that work is back on my plate until she is replaced, which means I will be working some overtime- I am exempt, which means no pay for OT, but thats ok. My job was always so understanding when I took care of my parents...and I dont get charged when I need to leave early or take an extended lunch...so its all good. Hopefully the assistant will be replaced quickly.

On the other hand, the hub mentioned that he is starting to get OT and that IS paid. From now until next April- he will be working lots of OT. Hourly, I make about $10 more an hour than he...but annually, he makes more because he works so much OT.

This coming weekend is going to be busy. On Saturday I volunteered for a food repack for a local community organization. I will work there for 4 hours..then, if the weather is nice, we are going to a local farm/pumpkin patch with the kids/grandkids. If the weather isnt nice I will probably have one or more grandbabies here.

Sunday- no plans. I hope to keep it that way. Football, housework catch-up, reading..all sound good to me.

I am re-reading one of my favorite books on my kindle. The Education of Little Tree. Such a good story. Something I dont think Ive ever disclosed...I am 1/4 Cherokee..so I feel a connection with the characters. I am thinking about getting a copy for each of my kids for Christmas- most likely will!! I read this book about 10 years ago and just loved it. I think it would be a good keepsake type gift for the kids to share with their kids- because it is one of moms favorites and because they also share this heritage.