I was scheduled to work at the fundraiser today and my shift at our homeschooling table began at 9:30 AM. I was off on my run as soon as it was light out because I didn’t have much time to spare.

I was back about 45 minutes later with what I believed would be enough time to shower and have a quick breakfast.

Except when I say “quick breakfast”, I apparently mean throw in my bag and eat there because I am fairly consistent at underestimating how long it takes me to do something.

And by “do something”, I mean get myself ready and out the door.

I worked 2 hours manning our table, selling homemade items and baked goods.

Play silks and paper lanterns painted and folded by kids from our group.

I left with (and when I say “left with”, I do mean paid for) two sweet little felted acorn ornaments for our tree.

The rest of the day has been dedicated to getting ready for our move to the new house in just three short weeks! Today has been declared Garage Organization Day, therefore we (and when I say “we”, I mean Zak) are working mostly in the garage.

Some items of interest have been unearthed. And by “unearthed” I of course mean ready to be hauled out to the side of the road in hopes that some sucker will pick it up.

Ava asked me to write “3 Pennies” on a sign for her and explained she was trying to earn money for Maxine’s birthday present.

By “birthday” I’m guessing she means Christmas. Although Maxine’s birthday is in September and at 3 cents, maybe birthday is exactly what she meant.

Unfortunately, I wrongly assumed Ava wanted to get rid of this drum like I did and sell it for some cold, hard cash.

Cold hard cash, yes. But by my little entrepreneur went a step further and turned “get rid of” into bilk multiple people for 3 cents each.

Crap. Zak’s already in his seat. Does that mean he’s the more dedicated parent? And by “more dedicated parent” I totally mean bigger brown nose.

All in the name of one less birthday present I have to pay for next year.

We listened to the sweet melody of music inspired both by Disney and PBS – raw and uncensored.

And by “sweet melody”, I do indeed mean sweet melody.

After the first act I excused myself to get lunch ready for us. Except by “us” I mean me because nobody else was hungry. A peaceful lunch by myself it is! And by “myself” I mean with my favorite magazines.

I made a quick stop at the natural food store on my way home today to grab some hemp seeds. Hemp seeds are a natural, vegan, non-soy based way to boost the protein content of a giant lunch salad.

1 Tablespoon sprinkled on my salad = 57 calories and 4 grams of protein.

Although pricey, hemp seeds are not only a source of protein, but also a great source of Omega 3 and Omega 6.

Except by “pricey”, I mean it’s time to start advertising those drum podium performances.

And when I said “some sucker” above what I really meant to say was some wonderful, generous person looking to fund plant based protein needs and take a great drum off our hands at the same time.