snapshots from gooney road โ 14 jul 2015
Today is Bastille Day. Up at 5:15 to do my morning tasks and work for a few hours. Rob took the girls shopping at Walmart, Michaels, Staples and Starbucks. Camille is happy to have a new planner to keep track of her schedule. Chloe and Catherine got a fishing pole to use in their adventures
snapshots from gooney road โ 13 jul 2015
Today is National French Fries Day and International Puzzle Day and Embrace Your Geekness Day. Up early to take care of a few things and work for an hour before getting the girls up and moving. A slow drive to the Falmouth parking lot to catch the shuttle to Woods Hole for the ferry to
snapshots from gooney road โ 12 jul 2015
Today is Pecan Pie Day and Simplicity Day. Up around 6am to get stuff done; I spent the day working, reading and taking care of things. I’m worried about how much work I’ll be able to get done, but at leat now I’ve caught up from last week. Chloe and Catherine went to the beach,
snapshots from gooney road โ 11 jul 2015
Today is World Population Day and National Blueberry Muffin Day and All American Pet Photo Day. We had a later start than hoped, but still got on the road in time to beat the traffic (mostly). We headed into Falmouth and stopped at “Eight Cousins” our first bookstore of the day. We then drove down
snapshots from gooney road โ 10 jul 2015
Today is National Piรฑa Colada Day and Teddy Bear Picnic Day and National Collector Car Appreciation Day. Up early to work and take care of things. We then all headed down to breakfast – a nice breakfast at the Hampton Inn! We finally hit the road a bit after 9am and drove. And drove. North
snapshots from gooney road โ 9 jul 2015
Today is National Sugar Cookie Day. Up early to take care of things and work. While I worked, Camille went to the high school to get work papers. The girls then started on the chores that need to be done before packing. Rob came home in the early afternoon and ran a bunch of errands,
snapshots from gooney road โ 8 jul 2015
Today is Video Game Day and Chocolate with Almonds Day. Important deadline at work, so I toiled all morning until it was done – then time to go to the Red Cross. Chloe walked Charley, hung out with friends, and went to her flute lesson. Camille checked on her AP scores – a 5 in
snapshots from gooney road โ 7 jul 2015
Today is Chloe’s Birthday and Chocolate Day and Tell the Truth Day and Macaroni Day and National Strawberry Sundae Day and Global Forgiveness Day. Work all morning and into the afternoon. Chloe’s friends started to arrive at 1pm for her birthday party. In the end, five kids came. They went to the pool, had cake,
snapshots from gooney road โ 6 jul 2015
Today is First Picture Postcard Made and National Fried Chicken Day. Work, cleaning and to dos. Chloe and I ran lots of errands to get ready for our trip and for her birthday. We walked the dogs and then made dinner – mini taco cups. Rob came home for dinner, then we all went to
snapshots from gooney road โ 5 jul 2015
Today is Workaholics Day and National Apple Turnover Day and Build a Scarecrow Day. I got up early to tackle my list of things to get done. I finally got Chloe up around 10am to go walk Charlie. I took Phelix out to the park to play with her for a bit. I picked up
snapshots from gooney road โ 4 jul 2015
Today is Independence Day. I got up early to tackle that stupid list of things that needed to get done (not all of it did). Chloe and Anna took care of Charlie, then went to get bagels with Rob. I then took the girls to Kroger to buy ingredients for a cake and food for
snapshots from gooney road โ 3 jul 2015
Today is Eat Beans Day National Chocolate Wafer Day. Rob went off kayaking. The girls and I hung out at home, picking up, reading and relaxing. Chloe took care of her dog walking job; Camille painted boots. Anna came over to spend the night.
snapshots from gooney road โ 2 jul 2015
Today is World UFO Day and I Forgot Day. Up early to work and tackle the list of things to get done before we leave again. Chloe walked Charlie then started cleaning her room in preparation for moving around some furniture and redecorating. Camille did chores and did some sewing. In the evening, Rob took
snapshots from gooney road โ 1 jul 2015
Today is Canada Day and National Ginger Snap Day and National Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day and International Joke Day. Chloe and I left at 7:30 for her GI appointment and got home (after a stop at Michael’s and Moe’s) around noon. Going to see Dr. Gold always kills half a day no matter what.
snapshots from gooney road โ 30 jun 2015
Today is Meteor Day and Social Media Day. I spent the morning catching up at work. Rob took Chloe to the dermatologist so I could keep working. In the afternoon, Camille went to Addie’s house and Chloe and Matthew watched The Shining. I made pasta for dinner, then went to a Community Focus Group on
snapshots from gooney road โ 29 jun 2015
Today is National Waffle Iron Day and National Almond Butter Crunch Day. Back to the usual schedule. I got up early to clean, take care of things around the house and work. Camille and I had our dentist appointments – no cavities! We stopped at the Book Nook for comics, Moe’s for lunch and the
snapshots from gooney road โ 28 jun 2015
Today is International Caps Lock Day and National Tapioca Day. I got up and tackled my to do list and then worked for a few hours. Rob unpacked then went biking with Chloe. Flannery came over; she and Chloe swam while I talked with the neighbors. We made burgers and farm veggies for dinner.
snapshots from gooney road โ 27 jun 2015
Today is Sunglasses Day and National Orange Blossom Day and Great American Backyard Campout. Chloe and her friends had a mid-morning silly string fight. We then worked on cleaning up all around the house, especially the kitchen which had become a disaster area. Camille read, made bracelets and baked cookies. I bought Music Midtown tickets
snapshots from gooney road โ 26 jun 2015
Today is Bicycle Patented and National Chocolate Pudding Day and Take Your Dog To Work Day. After a morning of work, I switched to taking care of things around the house. We had a party in the amenities room for our new property manager. Chloe and her friend swam, then Camille made chocolate pudding from
snapshots from gooney road โ 25 jun 2015
Today is Log Cabin Day and National Strawberry Parfait Day and National Handshake Day. I should know by now not to expect much from myself on re-entry. But three days really ought to do it. By the weekend, I’m hoping to have time for more interesting things than work and crossing things off the list-that-grew.
GBK Gwyneth