What I did on 2/18/2011

Well, my oldest, Kyle didn't have school today. He goes to a local Vo-tech school for his Sr. year. He is taking collision repair and will graduate in 3 months. I am so proud of him and can not wait to see him get his diploma. A really close friend of his, Andrew, stayed over last night and they decided to apply for a chicken catching job. My bestest, Stac, called and wanted to go grocery shopping so I decided to do everything in one long trip. I went and picked up my friend and her little boy and off we all headed. We stopped at a very small market and picked up a few groceries there and then went to look for the chicken catching place. The boys hadn't gotten very good directions so I called and had her give me the directions. We were able to find it without too much trouble. The boys said the applications were very short and to the point so it didn't take too long. The gentleman talked to them right there about what they would . I think from the way it sounds they are a little reluctant to hire the boys. Andrew has never worked, my son has had 2 jobs, one through the school and one helping a former girlfriend and her family care for horses. They are concerned that Kyle is still in school. They did say that they hire all summer long and that perhaps if they don't hire them now they will hire them later. I felt good about that. I would like Kyle to get a job now before he graduates so he has one right out of school. It is very hard in this area to find jobs so it may take awhile and they will have to take whatever they can find. After we filled out the apps we decided to go and get something to eat. I LOVE Chinese food, and so does Stac and her little guy, so that is where we went. When it was time to pay the bill and leave I gave the waitress my debit card. She came back to the table and told me it was declined. I could not believe it! I KNEW there was money there. I had used it yesterday with no problem. The 2 oldest kids' birthdays are at the end of February and the very beginning of March. We always have 1 party and usually at a small skating rink. I had booked the party and paid for it with the same card over the phone. My husband and I by no means have money laying around, so I knew how much money should be on that card and the thought that the money was gone made my heart sink. There was more than enough to cover the bill. I asked her if she was sure that it had been declined and she told me she ran it twice. I was sooooo embarrassed and very anxious. She stated then that I could pay with cash. Now if i had cash don't you think I would have paid with cash! I tried to call the bank and the phone just rang and rang. I had to ask my friend to pay my bill. I knew she would, but still hated to ask. I knew there was money on that card. We left there and drove to a local branch of the bank and checked the balance. Sure enough there was money on the card. What the heck! This had happened one other time at this same restaurant. I withdrew some money just to make sure the card was working and we decided to go to the thrift store. My friend and I LOVE to shop at thrift stores and yard sales. Other peoples junk is the best! LOL! I was able to buy a few things. While there I called my husband Bill. He was finally done working and we needed him to meet us because we were out of room for groceries in my Jeep Wrangler and needed his pick up truck because us girls were not done shopping just yet. We went to aldi's and shopped some more. After loading everything and everyone up we stopped, got a soda (all that shopping makes you thirsty) and headed back to my house. My oldest daughter was watching her oldest boy and my youngest girl. Stac hung at my house for awhile and then I drove her and her boys home. My son's friend Andrew needed a ride into McDonald's to see his girlfriend so that gave me a great opportunity to come in and use the Internet. I will be so happy when I get Internet at my house. I can't wait. After all of this running around I am glad to just sit and relax awhile. Wonder how busy tomorrow will be? I have a baby shower and a birthday party to attend. I still have a present to buy! The great thing was spring is starting to arrive. I love how warm weather and sunshine makes you feel. After the long cold winter, being able to open the windows on the Jeep and have all of that fresh air hitting you in the face is just great. I don't like the mud, but that just means the snow is melting. I hope the warm days stick around for awhile. :) I hope everyone had a great day today!