bad luck

Last night there was a TERRIBLE storm and Tre came running into my room screeching so loud I thought someone was coming after him! The poor guy was PETRIFIED! He slept in our bed (first time since birth) with the sheets over his head and clinging to me. The power went out for about 4 hours and, needless to say, it was HOT and I didn't sleep much.

I realized last night that my camera broke. It was in my purse, as usual, and when I pulled it out to use, the screen was white. I couldn't do anything to fix it.

So this morning, I get the kids in the car to go to school. I planned on working out after that and then going to see about my camera at Best Buy. God had different plans because my Durango wouldn't start :( I called my Brother-in-law to come help us out. He came to get us, brought the kids to school and then brought me to my parents to use my mom's car while they are on vacation. I missed exercise because of the car delay so I went to Best Buy and learned that my camera simply had a factory defect, but since I didn't get a warranty, I had to buy a new one. GREAT! NOT!

After my Brother-in-law got off work he came over to see if he could jump my car, but it was unsuccessful. Our next attempt was to get the battery out and bring it to the shop to get tested, but we can't get it out. My parents are coming home from a two week vacation and I will have my dad look at it before I decide to get it towed. Just my luck!

However, one positive thing did happen. Jack met a guy at our community pool right before he left and it turned out he graduated from Naval Academy a few years before Jack and he lived 4 houses down from my parents. He ended up treating Jack and I to dinner and he was a great guy. Anyway, he owns a company with several locations (LA, WV, VA, MD, and CA) and he called me today asking when Jack was getting home and said that he was meeting with his partner and they are looking to grow and want to interview Jack and to have him call when he gets back. :) It's just an interview, but at least it's something!!!