W and the kids went to a water park today, I stayed here and got a little work done. It was pretty cool, compared to what it has been, I could have gone, but really wasn't interested.
Anyway, they also went shopping, so I didn't know when they were going to get home, so around 6:30 I took a shower and got myself ready to go. I figured at worst, I would be gone when they got here, and I'd show up later looking sharp (for me!). They got here around 7:00, just as I was finishing getting ready to leave. One of the kids said, "you're all dressed up!", I kind of brushed it off. But I was wearing the new long sleeved shirt, with the sleeves rolled up, and the brand new jeans. And my casual shoes rather than my tennis shoes. So, I did look different. I had splashed on a bit of cologne, too, don't know if I got close enough to W for her to tell or not. I said I was going shopping, and to get something to eat. She said, "It's 7:00 o'clock!" I just shrugged my shoulders. She then said, "Have fun!" I think I said I would.
I sent to "town", and tried to decide where to eat. My original target was Friday's but it looked pretty crowded, so I ended up at the Texas Roadhouse. Had a little fun with the waitress, and a nice (but not too big!) steak. Probably ate more bread than I should have. But, on the whole, I think I kept it under control. By then it was a little late to really shop, so I drove a bit, and listened to the end of the Dodger/Cub baseball game. I made sure I got home a little more than 3 hours after I left. S10 said..."Where have YOU been?" I said I went shopping, and eating, but I didn't buy anything. W asked what I was shopping for, I said shoes, but I didn't find any thing I liked. (That would have been what I was looking for.) My shoes are in need of replacement. Anyway, W then gave a suggesting for a shoe store I could check next time! I stood close to her as she was looking it up on her computer, so I hope she smelled something! Maybe I should get some perfume to add while I'm out, just to make the smells more interesting!
Anyway, I think the curiosity may have been aroused. I was definitely dressed differently than usual. And I think there was some mystery involved.
Tomorrow, W works. I hope to golf, and clean. Also, I hope to take the kids to the driving range to try out the first of the clubs we made!
I IM'ed with S20 a little this morning. They were supposed to have left already, but the word was there was a plane breakdown, so they are supposed to leave Monday morning. The bad thing is that they may get stuck in Camp Lejuene for the weekend, since they have to get their stuff turned in, and there will be a 4 day shutdown for the holiday weekend. (Someone still celebrates Columbus day!) So, he might not get here Friday. We shall see.
I did get W's orange tree into its pot, finally. That should help the patio look a bit better.
