Showing posts with label swimming. Show all posts
Showing posts with label swimming. Show all posts
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Migraine coming
Slowly got K and B rounded up for the pool, since the pool parking lot was filled by the time we got there. They ate lunch, got dressed, made a mess with sand toys going through kitchen, and other elements due to my lack of preparedness.
Came back home. I had a migraine coming on. Everything goes white aura-ish which is tunnel vision. Gonna chill at home until it passes(Coke and Advil are what I use). Old Navy has a coupon that needs being used by tomorrow, so we may hit the mall before our return to the pool.
Came back home. I had a migraine coming on. Everything goes white aura-ish which is tunnel vision. Gonna chill at home until it passes(Coke and Advil are what I use). Old Navy has a coupon that needs being used by tomorrow, so we may hit the mall before our return to the pool.
Monday, June 3, 2013
Sunglasses
On Sunday, we went to the pool. We got a family pass for the summer so though it was cool for June, we went. I don't care for water, so I generally watch K and B as they do their thing either in the shallow end or in the sand area.
It was cloudy when we left for home, and B wanted carried, so I put my sunglasses in the tub we brought in and carried a towel wrapped B to the car, while J carried the tub.
I got prescription sunglasses last year from Zenni Optical that were about the price of regular sunglasses. I use the case since I swap out my regular glasses. I forgot about until I'm in the car driving, so I didn't think about them until I dropped B off today.
I looked around the house, so I figured J put them somewhere or they were in the car. J doesn't recall seeing them, so there's a chance they are still at the pool. They are pretty good about cleaning up the reclining chairs and sweeping around them, so they may be at "lost and found." At least if someone found them regardless of whether they worked there or not, they'd have no use for MY prescription.
It was cloudy when we left for home, and B wanted carried, so I put my sunglasses in the tub we brought in and carried a towel wrapped B to the car, while J carried the tub.
I got prescription sunglasses last year from Zenni Optical that were about the price of regular sunglasses. I use the case since I swap out my regular glasses. I forgot about until I'm in the car driving, so I didn't think about them until I dropped B off today.
I looked around the house, so I figured J put them somewhere or they were in the car. J doesn't recall seeing them, so there's a chance they are still at the pool. They are pretty good about cleaning up the reclining chairs and sweeping around them, so they may be at "lost and found." At least if someone found them regardless of whether they worked there or not, they'd have no use for MY prescription.
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Less sweaty, but still feeling gross
They had a meeting tonight at work, so I went in at my normal time. Saw people I haven't seen in a while. Talk to my boss a few minutes. I rarely see him, but we talk through text and dry erase mostly about what needs done or ordered. Tonight was just small talk. It's odd talking with people when you are normally working alone, but it was worthwhile since he left the fans on so that I didn't get as soaked as I had been the previous couple of days. I still feel gross, but that could also be from being at the pool earlier.
I didn't get my trunks wet, but I did get myself sprayed with Coppertone Sport so that I didn't get a repeat of Memorial Day when I only sprayed my scalp.
Funny thing about going to the pool. We locked ourselves out of the house. I was going to bring my keys but J didn't want to carry them in her purse, so I left them. J doesn't have a house key with her Journey fob. Wasn't a pleasant exchange of blame.
I didn't get my trunks wet, but I did get myself sprayed with Coppertone Sport so that I didn't get a repeat of Memorial Day when I only sprayed my scalp.
Funny thing about going to the pool. We locked ourselves out of the house. I was going to bring my keys but J didn't want to carry them in her purse, so I left them. J doesn't have a house key with her Journey fob. Wasn't a pleasant exchange of blame.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Headache, first day of June
I went to bed just after 2:30. I was tired. I don't usually feel tired when I go to bed. I usually get a second wind and go to bed when I feel guilty for being up too late.
My dad called before 9 to tell me about things on tv tonight while I'm at work. It disrupted my sleep, but I went back to sleep and didn't get up until noon.
Everyone was gone from the house and off to swimming.
I feel guilty. I had planned to go. I got a couple books to read while there, so it's not like I didn't want to go.
I've a headache. I was actually thinking of reading last night, but I was tired, headache sort of tired.
The day is half wasted, but there's plenty of time to get things done..
My dad called before 9 to tell me about things on tv tonight while I'm at work. It disrupted my sleep, but I went back to sleep and didn't get up until noon.
Everyone was gone from the house and off to swimming.
I feel guilty. I had planned to go. I got a couple books to read while there, so it's not like I didn't want to go.
I've a headache. I was actually thinking of reading last night, but I was tired, headache sort of tired.
The day is half wasted, but there's plenty of time to get things done..
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Trip to Indy
With Spring Break being something J takes vacay days off from work, it is a requirement to DO SOMETHING AS A FAMILY.
Last year we went to Bryan, Ohio and toured the Spangler Candy Factory. Didn't see anything made, but got to sample some test flavors of Dum-Dums. All and all a waste of time given the drive was long and into the middle of NOWHERE!
With that said, the bar was set low for this year. $ is a concern so I balked at the idea of going to the beach or anywhere for a few hundred dollars when certain parties want tablets like iPads or Kindle Fire that are beyond our current budget restraints.
What's a family thing to do that's not too far and reasonable in cost? Zoos fit that bill. We'd never been to the Indianapolis Zoo. Indy is a couple hours away and isn't open too long so we looked into the indoor water park there, Caribbean Cove. the hotel for Caribbean Cove Water Park had a package deal that included tickets to the zoo and breakfast in addition to access to the water park for less than what a night at Great Wolf Lodge would cost during the same time period(We LOVE Great Wolf Lodge).
Long story short Caribbean Cove Water Park in Indianapolis was a mistake. Front Desk service was horrible. Hotel was run down in a grimy sort of way. The water park was cold and crowded without much in terms of chairs or towels to go around. Our room didn't have a working shower, and when maintenance fixed it, the spigot dripped steadily all night long.
K and B had fun, but J was seriously peeved until we went to the zoo. The dolphin show was worth seeing, but the fact that they perform to Justin Bieber seemed cruel. The train ride was odd in that it wasn't to see any animals, rather a "behind the scenes" sort of thing like being on a Hollywood Studio back lot.
K and B both got stuff animals from the gift shop, while J got her customary X-mas ornament (she still has no idea where she put the one she got at Holiday World). Zoo must make ends meet by what it sells there.
Oddly it took J only $3 to get THREE plush creatures from the claw machine while we waited for food and shakes at Steak'n Shake when we stopped on our way home.
Last year we went to Bryan, Ohio and toured the Spangler Candy Factory. Didn't see anything made, but got to sample some test flavors of Dum-Dums. All and all a waste of time given the drive was long and into the middle of NOWHERE!
With that said, the bar was set low for this year. $ is a concern so I balked at the idea of going to the beach or anywhere for a few hundred dollars when certain parties want tablets like iPads or Kindle Fire that are beyond our current budget restraints.
What's a family thing to do that's not too far and reasonable in cost? Zoos fit that bill. We'd never been to the Indianapolis Zoo. Indy is a couple hours away and isn't open too long so we looked into the indoor water park there, Caribbean Cove. the hotel for Caribbean Cove Water Park had a package deal that included tickets to the zoo and breakfast in addition to access to the water park for less than what a night at Great Wolf Lodge would cost during the same time period(We LOVE Great Wolf Lodge).
Long story short Caribbean Cove Water Park in Indianapolis was a mistake. Front Desk service was horrible. Hotel was run down in a grimy sort of way. The water park was cold and crowded without much in terms of chairs or towels to go around. Our room didn't have a working shower, and when maintenance fixed it, the spigot dripped steadily all night long.
K and B had fun, but J was seriously peeved until we went to the zoo. The dolphin show was worth seeing, but the fact that they perform to Justin Bieber seemed cruel. The train ride was odd in that it wasn't to see any animals, rather a "behind the scenes" sort of thing like being on a Hollywood Studio back lot.
K and B both got stuff animals from the gift shop, while J got her customary X-mas ornament (she still has no idea where she put the one she got at Holiday World). Zoo must make ends meet by what it sells there.
Oddly it took J only $3 to get THREE plush creatures from the claw machine while we waited for food and shakes at Steak'n Shake when we stopped on our way home.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Fall
I like September. Something about weather being around 78 degrees with a slight breeze is so refreshing compared to the heat of summer. I like summer but I don't like wearing shorts. I'm not into swimming. I just assume every day have its high be in the 70s and low in the 50s. Only downer about fall is that the days get shorter and time changes.
I think I'm growing out of watching football regularly. I just have a hard time getting excited when key players are always hurt thus making subs play. Stupid penalties occur. Almost seems like there's savages playing the game. Saw a guy get knocked out yesterday, but the hit didn't look bad or let alone intentional. I'm biased so I see what I see with blinders. Having a favorite team is meaningless. Football could be banned and life would go on. Football is fun to watch when plays work or play makers do their thing. When chaos takes place, it's just a mess.
Dudes are fast and muscular hitting one another. It's almost as though they need to have weight limits.
Never thought the sport was too violent until yesterday. I think seeing Matt Schaub's ear may have been the clincher.
I think I'm growing out of watching football regularly. I just have a hard time getting excited when key players are always hurt thus making subs play. Stupid penalties occur. Almost seems like there's savages playing the game. Saw a guy get knocked out yesterday, but the hit didn't look bad or let alone intentional. I'm biased so I see what I see with blinders. Having a favorite team is meaningless. Football could be banned and life would go on. Football is fun to watch when plays work or play makers do their thing. When chaos takes place, it's just a mess.
Dudes are fast and muscular hitting one another. It's almost as though they need to have weight limits.
Never thought the sport was too violent until yesterday. I think seeing Matt Schaub's ear may have been the clincher.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Val Pak
Usually, there's nothing worth much attention held within the Val Pak mailer, but we saved a cool $35 recently.
The secret to using coupons is to only pursue goods and services that you'd use normally. Just because you have a coupon doesn't mean you like something enough to use it. Coupons are good for exploring options when changes need made, but for the most part, coupons only indicate the product is over priced in the first place.
The money we saved through Val Pak was for swimming registration. As it so happens, the kids already are enrolled for swimming for the place using the coupon and annual registration was due.
Just like grilling is a luxury, swimming lessons aren't dire. Seeing that I hated water growing up due to my discomfort with swimming, I just assume having my children being adept thus allowing them to surpass me in that shortcoming.
Same could be said for Cubs Scouts. I could say some things, but I just assume not since the benefits of Cub Scouts are beyond words.
The secret to using coupons is to only pursue goods and services that you'd use normally. Just because you have a coupon doesn't mean you like something enough to use it. Coupons are good for exploring options when changes need made, but for the most part, coupons only indicate the product is over priced in the first place.
The money we saved through Val Pak was for swimming registration. As it so happens, the kids already are enrolled for swimming for the place using the coupon and annual registration was due.
Just like grilling is a luxury, swimming lessons aren't dire. Seeing that I hated water growing up due to my discomfort with swimming, I just assume having my children being adept thus allowing them to surpass me in that shortcoming.
Same could be said for Cubs Scouts. I could say some things, but I just assume not since the benefits of Cub Scouts are beyond words.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Don't forget your Pepsi when you go to Holiday World
A few weeks ago, J and K were watching PBS show a series on amusement parks. They featured a park called Holiday World that was in Santa Claus, Indiana. Not sure why, but they were intrigued, and they thought it a good idea to go there this summer.
We went today. Spent most of the time in the water park portion, so I didn't take any low quality pics or vids.
No one likes roller coasters in the family but me, while everyone likes water play, but me. The kids had a good time, so I won't say anything bad. I especially can't complain about the price of admission.
Check out their site. They don't charge for PARKING! They have a FREE PEPSI oasis almost every twenty yards. They have FREE sunscreen as well. Ample places to relieve oneself after drinking a gallon of Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, Sierra Mist, Gatorade, or other Pepsi friendly product.
Admission was discounted with the presentation of a PEPSI can. Family of four admission cost less than $150. Only had to pay for food, carny games, and souvenirs.
Kids had fun, but wanted to go home rather than stay another day ( adding a second day was a very reasonable option that could have been decide upon leaving for the day). We got home around 11:40 tonight. We left around 7:30 in the morning, so it made for a long day. It's almost a four hour drive, but it's in a different timezone, so we gained an hour of fun!
Holiday World, a place in the middle of nowhere that is great for kids like mine.
We went today. Spent most of the time in the water park portion, so I didn't take any low quality pics or vids.
No one likes roller coasters in the family but me, while everyone likes water play, but me. The kids had a good time, so I won't say anything bad. I especially can't complain about the price of admission.
Check out their site. They don't charge for PARKING! They have a FREE PEPSI oasis almost every twenty yards. They have FREE sunscreen as well. Ample places to relieve oneself after drinking a gallon of Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, Sierra Mist, Gatorade, or other Pepsi friendly product.
Admission was discounted with the presentation of a PEPSI can. Family of four admission cost less than $150. Only had to pay for food, carny games, and souvenirs.
- Food stands were mostly outdoors, which sucked with the heat index being over 100 degrees.
- Food selection indoors was limited. They didn't have chicken! Burgers, Pizza, and hotdogs were what they pigeonhole you into liking. But beverages are essentially FREE. I had rancid coffee, but only a person like myself would drink coffee when it's 100 out side.
- They had build your own stuffed animals! So we had to get a Penguin and a Poodle, since the carny games were rigged thus making those stuffed animals unattainable.
Kids had fun, but wanted to go home rather than stay another day ( adding a second day was a very reasonable option that could have been decide upon leaving for the day). We got home around 11:40 tonight. We left around 7:30 in the morning, so it made for a long day. It's almost a four hour drive, but it's in a different timezone, so we gained an hour of fun!
Holiday World, a place in the middle of nowhere that is great for kids like mine.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Returning phone calls
When we got back from swimming and ice cream, I saw the voice mail light flashing. I checked the missed call, and it was my brother. I am rarely in the mood to talk to him, and I was too tired at that point regardless of my opinion of him.
When I was getting ready for bed I got my phone from J's purse, since I gave it to her when we went swimming and it was locked in a locker while we were at the pool. My brother had called my cell as well, so I sent him a text saying I will call when I have time. He lives three time zones away, so he may have been up, but I still wasn't in the mood to talk.
Today being the next day, K & B went to swim class with J this morning. I stayed home to grout. I did as much as I could before they came home at which time we went to Steak'N Shake. Kids eat free on Saturday, and I was hankering for the Chili Frito Double Steak Burger.
When we got there, the manager promised not to bus our table while we visited the Claw Machine. Claw Machine looked too tempting to give, but it didn't though we spent more than I would have liked.
Food took a while to get to us. Not sure what held up the order, but it was worth the wait. I love the Frito Burger, and hope that it returns to the menu rather than hoping for them to have Fritos leftover. They ring it up as the Jalapeno Crunch, which suggests that I like the Jalapeno Crunch, BUT I DON'T.
Anyways, we went to Wal-mart to get some items that TARGET STOPPED CARRYING. B wanted carried, and I was fine doing so until I felt my feet hurt.
Seems that I grout on my knees and toes, so I stretched my feet to a painful afterthought, just as my hands hurt from scraping.
Got back from Wal-mart and eventually got back to grouting. Upon finishing the floor, I cleaned up my mess and called my brother back. I don't recall the last time I called him. I dislike his voice, so I generally text him if communicating with him cannot be avoided.
Wasn't too bad of a call. Felt a little bad that I didn't know he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle a few weeks ago. I hadn't talked to him since he was in Ohio in April. He didn't call B on her birthday a couple weeks before his accident, which annoyed me.I don't talk to my parents much, but I talk to them more with it being baseball season. Never talk about my brother with them aside from when he's going to a show or Ohio. My parents didn't mention it, and they saw him last week in New York at his opening there.
Personally, I think his being hit is Karma.
When I was getting ready for bed I got my phone from J's purse, since I gave it to her when we went swimming and it was locked in a locker while we were at the pool. My brother had called my cell as well, so I sent him a text saying I will call when I have time. He lives three time zones away, so he may have been up, but I still wasn't in the mood to talk.
Today being the next day, K & B went to swim class with J this morning. I stayed home to grout. I did as much as I could before they came home at which time we went to Steak'N Shake. Kids eat free on Saturday, and I was hankering for the Chili Frito Double Steak Burger.
When we got there, the manager promised not to bus our table while we visited the Claw Machine. Claw Machine looked too tempting to give, but it didn't though we spent more than I would have liked.
Food took a while to get to us. Not sure what held up the order, but it was worth the wait. I love the Frito Burger, and hope that it returns to the menu rather than hoping for them to have Fritos leftover. They ring it up as the Jalapeno Crunch, which suggests that I like the Jalapeno Crunch, BUT I DON'T.
Anyways, we went to Wal-mart to get some items that TARGET STOPPED CARRYING. B wanted carried, and I was fine doing so until I felt my feet hurt.
Seems that I grout on my knees and toes, so I stretched my feet to a painful afterthought, just as my hands hurt from scraping.
Got back from Wal-mart and eventually got back to grouting. Upon finishing the floor, I cleaned up my mess and called my brother back. I don't recall the last time I called him. I dislike his voice, so I generally text him if communicating with him cannot be avoided.
Wasn't too bad of a call. Felt a little bad that I didn't know he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle a few weeks ago. I hadn't talked to him since he was in Ohio in April. He didn't call B on her birthday a couple weeks before his accident, which annoyed me.I don't talk to my parents much, but I talk to them more with it being baseball season. Never talk about my brother with them aside from when he's going to a show or Ohio. My parents didn't mention it, and they saw him last week in New York at his opening there.
Personally, I think his being hit is Karma.
Friday, June 15, 2012
"hi"
Explain to me why girls at pools say "hi" and giggle.
While we were walking to the concession stand. K wanted to hold my hand. Not normal since he doesn't like me as much as he likes J, but he's 8 so I'll hold his hand if he wants it. I was holding in my other hand B's Disney Princess tube shaped floatation device.
K was oblivious to his surroundings, as normal, but two girls said "hi" to us as though they knew us. I say us, but they were looking up at me. They were slightly taller than Kid Oblivious and too giggly for any sense of normalcy. Not sure how old they were, but I'd peg them for about K's age. The whole passing moment had to have been a thing of mockery of my existence.
Weird.
While we were walking to the concession stand. K wanted to hold my hand. Not normal since he doesn't like me as much as he likes J, but he's 8 so I'll hold his hand if he wants it. I was holding in my other hand B's Disney Princess tube shaped floatation device.
K was oblivious to his surroundings, as normal, but two girls said "hi" to us as though they knew us. I say us, but they were looking up at me. They were slightly taller than Kid Oblivious and too giggly for any sense of normalcy. Not sure how old they were, but I'd peg them for about K's age. The whole passing moment had to have been a thing of mockery of my existence.
Weird.
Dixie Dairy Dreem
Yesterday, J was hot front not having working A/C, so we went for ice cream.
Normally, we go to Bellbrook and get Dairy Shed, but J had a coupon for Dixie Dairy Dreem, which is also a bit closer to us.
I've driven by Dixie Dairy Dreem hundreds of times, but never thought I'd ever stop there. It's in Moraine, and we never really go to Moraine because it's essentially a wasteland ever since GM left. With the decent jobs gone, so has much of the area.
Even without the coupon, Dixie Dairy Dreem was reasonable on prices. J said it was better tasting than Dairy Queen, but not quite as good as Dairy Shed.I don't care. I like ice cream, but I don't discern much difference between vanilla dipped in chocolate between the three places.
Today, it was MUCH warmer than yesterday. We had the A/C replaced in the afternoon, but the house took a while to cool down.
The Sycamore Trails Aquatic Center was having Twilight Family Fun Night, so I was dragged by J, K, & B to the pool. I don't like pools, but I don't mind S.T.A.C., since it's very close and I can walk home if the situation merited it.
K & I did the water slide in a two-person raft a couple times. Then I hung with B while K went diving with J. Mostly calm and relaxing just keeping an eye on B. K went to the sand area, and the three of us stayed in the shallow area. Eventually we all went to the sand area.
It got darker, and K wanted concessions. I said to him that the money was in the J's purse which was in a locker, but K still went to look. Seeing the prices, I told him that Dixie Dairy Dreem was much cheaper. I said as much to J, so we left for DDD before it closed at ten.
Normally, we go to Bellbrook and get Dairy Shed, but J had a coupon for Dixie Dairy Dreem, which is also a bit closer to us.
I've driven by Dixie Dairy Dreem hundreds of times, but never thought I'd ever stop there. It's in Moraine, and we never really go to Moraine because it's essentially a wasteland ever since GM left. With the decent jobs gone, so has much of the area.
Even without the coupon, Dixie Dairy Dreem was reasonable on prices. J said it was better tasting than Dairy Queen, but not quite as good as Dairy Shed.I don't care. I like ice cream, but I don't discern much difference between vanilla dipped in chocolate between the three places.
Today, it was MUCH warmer than yesterday. We had the A/C replaced in the afternoon, but the house took a while to cool down.
The Sycamore Trails Aquatic Center was having Twilight Family Fun Night, so I was dragged by J, K, & B to the pool. I don't like pools, but I don't mind S.T.A.C., since it's very close and I can walk home if the situation merited it.
K & I did the water slide in a two-person raft a couple times. Then I hung with B while K went diving with J. Mostly calm and relaxing just keeping an eye on B. K went to the sand area, and the three of us stayed in the shallow area. Eventually we all went to the sand area.
It got darker, and K wanted concessions. I said to him that the money was in the J's purse which was in a locker, but K still went to look. Seeing the prices, I told him that Dixie Dairy Dreem was much cheaper. I said as much to J, so we left for DDD before it closed at ten.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Mid-week Birthdays last a week...
Strange day in that I did all of the driving, when I usually drive shotgun. I rather not drive with people other than the kids, but sometimes it makes sense for me to drive regardless of my preference. I had to get some things at Meijer's while the kids were at swim class, so I drove to swimming and dropped them off.
My daughter turned 4 on Wednesday, so we had cake and ate out on for her birthday. We gave her gifts today, so we had cake from Ele and Little Caesars today. I figure that you need to order a cake if you invite people from out of town to your kid's birthday. Homemade cake for such an occasion is tacky unless you do it for a living. We also had mixed fruit from Meijer's, for those that weren't into veggie or pepperoni pizza or chocolate cake alone.
It was a good time, I assume. We had both sets of grandparents over, and the floor was decked in pink wrapping paper scraps before long.
Only annoyance is I had to put a hold on the floor project that I had been working upon. When I start something I like to get it over and done. I have tomorrow and a while beyond to complete it, but the longer I let it linger the more likely it will not get done at all. I also got slowed down on Wednesday when I had to do a number of things since the wife was home. I'm doing the floor because she wants it done, so she can't complain about that delay, nor today's. In the grand scheme of it all we both acknowledge one thing: Birthdays are what make being little great, so don't sweat the little things that can wait.
My daughter turned 4 on Wednesday, so we had cake and ate out on for her birthday. We gave her gifts today, so we had cake from Ele and Little Caesars today. I figure that you need to order a cake if you invite people from out of town to your kid's birthday. Homemade cake for such an occasion is tacky unless you do it for a living. We also had mixed fruit from Meijer's, for those that weren't into veggie or pepperoni pizza or chocolate cake alone.
It was a good time, I assume. We had both sets of grandparents over, and the floor was decked in pink wrapping paper scraps before long.
Only annoyance is I had to put a hold on the floor project that I had been working upon. When I start something I like to get it over and done. I have tomorrow and a while beyond to complete it, but the longer I let it linger the more likely it will not get done at all. I also got slowed down on Wednesday when I had to do a number of things since the wife was home. I'm doing the floor because she wants it done, so she can't complain about that delay, nor today's. In the grand scheme of it all we both acknowledge one thing: Birthdays are what make being little great, so don't sweat the little things that can wait.
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