The week thus far: The truncated version

Busy week — much to do. Here's what's been going on at Chez Gerlach-Mueller:

• Work. I am wrapping up the magazine this week, so I've been busy finalizing calendar items, etc. It's just busy work, but it needs to get done.
• Kids. Homework, activities, chauffeur service. Drove Sylvia to gymnastics, then came home for an hour and took her to soccer. Made a run to Wal-Mart (ick) to buy her Brownie uniform. Made mental note of less than desirable state of the superstore.
• Chamber of Commerce. Went to a luncheon yesterday ... but first I had to go get new shoes to go with the outfit (and return the shoes that Alison got for her birthday that are the wrong size). Found the shoes, but was almost late to the luncheon. But it was worth it — the shoes look fantastic. The 7-year-old next door complimented my outfit at the bus stop — I must have looked great (!). Networked at said luncheon. Not my favorite activity.
• Business expo. Tomorrow I will spend the day working a booth for the Chamber business expo. I wouldn't mind so much except that they are making us wear matching shirts. I really hate stuff like that. I'd rather wear an outfit of my choosing, not declasse polo shirts in a color that doesn't flatter me. Sigh. What I put up with for employment.
• Book. Of course there is a book — there always is. Seldom am I without reading material. I kind of like John Irving, but The Hotel New Hampshire is just weird and unsettling. I don't like some of the characters, and I have real problems with their behavior. But I want to finish it; I can't really judge the book unless I read to the bitter end. I hope I don't regret the time vested.

Before Friday I must clean, get groceries, sew the accoutrements onto the Brownie vest. My parents will be here for the weekend and things need to look presentable (certainly the bathroom they will use).

I excavated the top of my desk — it looks fantastic. Progress.

Later.