I survived!

Well, it was a long week of concessions, but I survived. Even though there weren't very many people at the boys basketball games, we still did good business. And, the boys even won on Thursday! Both the JV and varisty beat Ithaca, so that was really exciting.

Yesterday was LONG! I was up at 5 and out the door by 6:15. I had to drop off books at the library, stop at the ATM and get cash, and pick up the donuts, and get to school by 7. Ugh. All of our kids showed up to work ALL DAY (except one), and, they all actually worked hard! It was awesome. We were busy and ran out of a few things, so had to make a couple of emergency runs to the grocery store, but all in all, things went really well. We made nearly $700 for prom, so that was excellent.

We also made an additional $200 for setting up and tearing down the tables. Friday night set up went great -- we had 10 kids who could really haul the big, heavy tables, and we were done in an hour. Saturday, we only had 6 (some didn't show... grrr...) and so Gail and I had to help haul. Today, my arms are so sore, and I have bruises on my inner arms! It looks like someone whacked me with a stick! :) I am glad it is all over. This week I have NOTHING! No concessions, no book or clock, no nada! It is fantastic!

I am also working with Jen this weekend on figuring out more stuff for the Olympics. We can buy our tickets to Whistler (for the luge) starting tomorrow. It is a 3 hour bus trip from Vancouver, but only costs $25ish. What a great opportunity to meet other people! I am looking into buying some small pins to trade or just give away. I am so excited!!!

We are also thinking about changing some of our lodging plans. My friend, Lana (who I met on my trip to Norway), will be working at the games, and has talked to her friend about our plans to stay in Victoria. She thinks that will be difficult, and has volunteered to let us stay at her house (maybe). So, I'm calling this lady today to get the scoop. I am confident all will work out.