Okay, I’m very excited about that fact. It’s been a very empty couple of days (except for my family taking pity on me, of course)! I’d forgotten what life was like when I had entire days to myself all the time. I mean, I used to have all day/evening to fill with whatever I wanted to do and I didn’t really see the problem. But now that I’ve had constant companionship…I do not want to go back to that any time soon. (So, Lord, PLEASE keep him safe coming home!)
To keep Kim from wondering anymore…I did not have an exciting day. I tried to focus on my grading (didn’t get that much done though) and I did laundry to give me occasional breaks from sitting on the couch with papers on my lap. I don’t know what my problem is this week. I just cannot focus on the grading. And while I’d love to just blow it off, I need to just get it done so that I can then REALLY enjoy the rest of my time. And once I finish these portfolios, I won’t have to grade any more drafts for like two weeks. But I just can’t make myself do it very well. I’m still not done with the first class (though I should finish them this morning).
So, other than grading (and laundry), I watched tv. Well…really, I just had the tv on while I graded so that there was sound in the house. When I know that someone is coming home in a few hours, I can grade in silence, but if there aren’t going to be any sounds later, it helps to have a low volume in the background. And of course, I watch educational shows (shows with stories are too distracting…I can’t grade because I get sucked into the plot) so that’s how I justify it!
My parents took me out to dinner last night in London (it’s about halfway between my house and theirs), so that was nice. I think I talked almost the entire time…but hey, I haven’t had much in the way of listeners this week! Then I ran to the Walmart that’s right next to the Bob Evans. I went in for Dryel sheets and to see if they had sunglasses. I ended up spending a lot of money. I guess that’ll teach Eric to leave me alone! 
I usually try to contain the spending, but they had cute underwear on clearance. I also found a large covered pan I’ve been keeping an eye out for (not really looking for it but…you know) and some black boots. I know their cheap, but I’m willing to buy $11 Walmart shoes sometimes. If they wear out, they didn’t cost much. And sometimes the cheapest shoes last the longest.
I always used to spend money when Chris was gone, too. Now I do it all the time — whether he’s gone or not. I try to make a list before I go to Walmart, but I end up buying other stuff, too.
Hope your grading is going well today!
Great job spending money! That’s what we like to hear! Although I probably wouldn’t do it at Wal-Mart since I can’t tell you the last time I went in there.
Sorry you didn’t have a more exciting day yesterday. Get that grading done already, so you can have FUN!
WalMart will suck you in every time! We always end up spending more than we’d planned!
Glad you’ll have your hubby back today!!!