Thunderstorms

July 11, 2009

So here we are, Andrew, Baylee, and I, stuck in the house, because of a thunderstorm. The plan for the day, since Kristin is visiting from NJ, was to take the children to Sprague Brook Park for a picnic, and some creek walking. Lynn was supposed to work until noon, and Adrianne was supposed to relieve him. Today is Saturday, which means that only per diems can work, but failing that, regulars can work, but only if they don’t go over their allotted 19 ½ hours. This is ridiculous, as at least two people work for at least a half hour at no pay. CSEA rules, certainly not doused in common sense.

But I digress.

Kristin went to visit a friend this morning, and is waiting until the rain settles a bit, which it is actually starting to do. Lynn hasn’t come home, because the control center has been very busy, and on a day like this, it is good to have two people working together. Never mind the pay thing, it is his job, one which he takes seriously. I don’t mind. It is actually one of the things I love about him, that he does what is right. I wish other people did the same, but I am grateful for the ones that do.

So, instead of a picnic, maybe we’ll go bowling. Or shopping. Or out to lunch – though it is 1:30, and I just put Baylee to bed. She came downstairs the first time I put her there, as if I wouldn’t have noticed a tired, sobbing, sniffling little girl, badly in need of a nap. I noticed, carried her back upstairs, put her back in bed, and left. It’s quiet, so she is either sleeping, or… well, I’d better check.

Yes, she is sleeping.

Andrew and I are amusing ourselves quite nicely. We have played with blocks, played with cars, colored some pictures, talked about some things, eaten Froot Loops and pizza, played with the cat, watched fire trucks go by, and just hung out. The rain is stopping, so maybe we can actually go creek walking in a bit, sans the picnic. The scanner has been quieter, so maybe Lynn can come home soon.