roLLerCOasTErrrrr... part one

Well the current status is close to the bottom but working my way up! I've been in a bit of a sick daze this week with no sick days. But it's manageable. This is just when the really fun part of being a business owner kicks in, power through- no time for illness! Although I did manage to sneak out of the restaurant Tuesday night but still brought a load home that I continued working on until 10p. What are you gonna do?! 

I have begun my sub position for the maternity leave at Headstart in the 'baby' classroom. The kids range from 1 to almost 3 in this room. Very little! So far it has been quite enjoyable. I am there early in the morning and off in plenty of time to walk the dog, grab a snack, & head to the restaurant. Although I am not well versed in the toddler talk, I think that I am catching on. "No way!" & "Ahiwbing kjhdunono" are quite common.

My man left me this past week for a long weekend get-a-way in Portland to visit a friend. Nate used to be a co-owner in the restaurant with us & has always been a great pal. He moved a little over a year ago to give life a different view. After 3 1/2 days of manning the ship (shop?) here in Indiana I was ready for Caleb to come home... And after 3 1/2 days in the Northwest he had been to over 40 different eateries, bars, wineries, breweries, or coffeehouses. I was happy for him. However, I did learn that I would not be able to live my life the way I do without his assistance. House a mess, dog only got half the attention & as far as laundry or dishes are concerned- forget it! Funny how much of a team you become. I love that part. And here he is in all his glory!

Multnomah Falls

So, in his absence I also tried to get our garden started. Our transplants came in and we have what seems like 12 kinds of tomatoes and peppers.... oh dear. This could be a challenge! So, on Sunday I weeded & raked & tilled & top soiled..... AAAAND, it looked like I did nothing! 5 hours later with cramped hands and a numb back, I called it a day! Someday these little guys may get planted!

...after 4 hours...

Banks was clearly thrilled

Then although we greeted the week re-united it has been a rather unstable one. Garden, Garden, & more Garden planning to get into place. Oh, the details: wine ordering, beer ordering, stocking, sorting, organizing, calling, staffing, training, writing.... Wow, it opens in about 10 days!!! 

I'm tired just thinking about it... more updates later...