Another summer day here. Very warm and as it was Tuesday, very busy. I did watch a bit of Michael Jackson's Memorial on tv this afternoon. I wasn't a fan, but still understand the magnitude of his passing to those he touched in some way. We headed to the Y for the kids Martial Arts class and while they were in class, I worked out. I managed to stay on the treadmill, despite giggling like a loon while on there. I was reading Three to Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich and was reading the part where the body flew off the car and onto Lula's and what commenced from there. I KNOW the lady next to me must have thought I was nuts, but those two miles on the treadmill went by FAST. *G* After I was done I waited for the kids (their class ran over) and talked to their teacher after the class. I like their teacher, he's great with the kids and they enjoy his class. But, I swear the man must think his students parents have nothing better to do with their money than to keep shoveling it into something to do with the class! I've already bought their Gi's, their weapons, they tested for Yellow belts (and yeah, that cost money, too) and have also bought mouth cards for both and a cup for Son. Then there's the sparring equipment he wants us to purchase and NOW he wants to hold a mini-tournament in a few weeks and wants the parents to come together and each donate money for Awards/Trophies. This is on top of paying for the class each month. And the sad thing is? He's not a bad guy. He's not keeping any of this money. The kids haven't even been taking the classes for much more than 2 months! Is this normal? *sigh* And btw? We're the only family that the kids have everything. (Well, haven't bought the sparring gear yet.) I would have felt better about all this if the teacher had been upfront with a type of syllabus on what was expected. But, it seems like each week it's something else! I'll get over and I'll calm down, I'm just miffed.

After the Y we headed to the library where Daughter has her volunteer work. Luckily I had a few books come in and picked up one that I seem to be missing in my Janet Evanovich collection. So, I now have to read (on top of a couple of books from the library from last week): The Princess Plot by Kirsten Boie (a YA and new-to-me author), Getting Lucky by Susan Andersen (I've been thinking about this book for a couple of weeks for some reason, so decided to reread it.), Eve of Darkness by S.J. Day (new-to-me author), Sex, Murder and a Double Latte by Kyra Davis (a new-to-me author), Cover of Night by Linda Howard (a reread for me) and High Five by Janet Evanovich (another reread for me). There aren't that many new books out this month that I want (thank goodness for my non-existent budget) so I feel pretty lucky to have found so many books from the library. Now next month? Well, lets say that there are quite a few books I want that are going to be new releases. But, I have to be good. Think good thoughts that the library gets some of them, okay? *G*

What about y'all? Anyone reading anything good? Any recommendations to check my library for? *G*

After the library we headed back to the Y for a class and after dropping the kids in Childwatch I met Chris for the class. Our regular instructor has blown out her knee, so for the past month we've had a Sub. She's a lovely woman, very energetic. *G* And the classes are fun and never the same. Which is nice. Keeps things from getting boring. *G* After class (And I'd sweated a river. Ewwww!) we headed home and Chris made dinner. (What? I made dinner last night, it was his turn.) We also sat and watched the new Sci-Fi (sorry, I refuse to call it by it's idiotic new name) series Warehouse 13. Ooh, I liked it! So did Chris. Can't wait to see the next show AND Eureka is back on Friday (FINALLY!)! YAY!

Anyway, it's time for me to head upstairs. I hope y'all had a good day. I wish a slightly wacky, but all pleasing Wednesday. Goodnight and Hugs, B.

Exercise: Melissa's Crossfit Challenge #2-Day 51, Core Exercises with the Balance Ball, 2miles on the treadmill@ 3.8 speed and 4.5 incline, 25 minutes of weight machines and 1 Hour TaeBo class. Ouch! I'm tired now!