RIP SUV

 After 17 years of adventures and memories, our well-loved SUV has been retired. The retirement was not voluntarily. Our SUV failed to pass emissions and, according to the mechanic, the $2800 of prescribed repairs does not guarantee that the vehicle will be brought up to code. After 312,000 miles, Scott and I have decided that it is time to call time of death. 

As a family, we do not particularly enjoy car shopping. I have many friends who love shopping and buying cars. I hate every single part of the process. From test driving and haggling to the paperwork and the stress, I hate car shopping. I am dreading the coming days as we are forced back through the dealership doors.

 Robby continues to feel the impact of Covid. His fever is steadily dropping and his energy level is increasing, but his cough remains violent. Every day he is feeling a little better, but I know that it is going to take time for the cough to completely subside. I suspect it will take weeks for his coughing to stop. Hopefully I am wrong and he recovers quickly!

Covid-Again

 My poor (not so little) Koopa has Covid. This is the third time he has been infected and he is miserable. I feel helpless to help him when he is this ill. Mom magic does little to comfort when fevers are encroaching 103. While Robby is isolating and miserable in his bedroom, we are on alert for symptoms. Hopefully, Robby is not the first domino to fall and the rest of the family will remain uninfected.

Timmy started his third week of school and I think he is finally getting accustomed to the flow. The new school, curriculum and expectations have been difficult for us to manage but I feel like the pressure is finally starting to ease. Timmy was able to work through the school day without crying and without coming to ask for assistance. I feel like he has made great strides, especially considering the devastation we both felt after the first day.

With Timmy working dutifully (and independently) on the dining room table and Robby sick in his bedroom, I expect today be to quiet. I have a pile of work to keep me busy while Timmy is in school. Hopefully he continues to be independent and healthy and Robby starts to feel better soon. I hate seeing him feeling so miserable.

Poorly Designed Location

 Robby did a great job at his show. Unfortunately, do to an ill-conceived venue space, I was not able to snap any photos or videos. The establishment chosen, a brewery, lacked the space, the stage and the hospitality to host such a niche event. To say that I was frustrated would be an understatement. 

I was surprised that a location with glaring obstacles was chosen. The location only offered eleven small tabletops. There simply was not enough room for all of the parents and guests to watch their children perform. Instead of rocking on the stage, the bands were set up in front of large cooler in front of the doors. Perhaps more frustrating than the tight quarters was the lack of appropriate beverages. In addition to selling no food, I don't think I will ever understand why a brewery that did not sell any other beverages, including water or soda, was chosen to host an event for teens and their families.

Oh well. I am glad that he has another show set up for next Saturday. Hopefully the location will be more appropriate and I will be able to watch my little Koopa rock.