Summer is almost over. . .

. . . and what do I have to show for it?

• a deep empathy for Kate and a desire to see Jon neutered
• the knowledge that PayLow is NOT the lowest priced supermarket in South Lake County
• a pre-teen who thinks she can sleep til noon
• a toddler who thinks he can swim
• the knowledge that the government requires Tim to randomly drug test himself~is that really random?
• the disappointment in never seeing a White Sox win in the Twinkie~dome.
• pasty white skin without a hint of a tan
• a working knowledge of "fins to the left"
• a whole bunch of new friends
• the loss of my patience
• the return of my true blond hair
• a hole in my summer where Hilton Head should have been
• an appreciation for Yo Gabba Gabba
• 15 hours lost to helping Jillian find Mr Right