Kids not happy with Daddy....

Today was cloudy with a few rainshowers which meant the kids always had an excuse why they did not have to go outside to play. I did manage to convince Jacob and Rachel to jump on their bikes and go pick up the mail. They came back with package and they were very enthused when I told them the package contained a book for each of them. They were not, however, as enthused when they opened the package and saw..


I know, I know, summer vacation is supposed to be a vacation, but I hate that the kids will try and spend half of their summer vacation on the computer. If they complete their books we will come up with an appropriate "gift" at the end of August. Plus, it will help keep their skills sharpened and ready for the fall.

We also went to the library and joined a summer book reading club. This was their idea, not mine, so no more comments from the peanut gallery. They each signed out a book and I think Erica has finished hers already.

I was off today and Nicole worked, which meant I had to prepare lunch. I hate making lunch! Rachel helped and we had eggrolls and instant noodles in a sauce. I need to buy some Kraft Dinner.

We don't have a regular babysitter and Nicole has meetings tomorrow so my sister (Lisa) has agreed to look after them tomorrow. Rather than trying to wake them at 5:30am I am going to bring them out tonight. As an added bonus, I will only have to get up at 6:15 tomorrow.