My family went on vacation this week. They left last night for Santa Fe on the Amtrak Southwest Chief. Donald and I drove them to Union Station. Naturally, the train got to KC an hour late. Gee Amtrak, I wonder why nobody takes the train anymore? They ended up boarding at 11:20. Yep, PM. They had a sleeper room. I can't wait to hear how tiny and uncomfortable that was! Hopefully not too uncomfortable. My mom likes everything to be... just so. Donald and I helped pull/carry their luggage to the train, then we waited on the platform for the train to leave so we could wave. The train looked like it could be kind of fun. Dragging a suitcase along with a bunch of travelers made me wish Donald and I had done some traveling this summer. Maybe in the fall when it's cooler.My job for the week is to look after their house, bring in the newspaper, collect the mail, and water the plants outside. This involves no less than 3 hoses. One in the front yard, one in back by the patio, and one all the way back to the garden. I'm also supposed to pick and eat any vegetables that get ripe. I am responsible for keeping the plants alive! It's an epic battle of garden hose vs. Missouri heat! Who will triumph?!? I will, dammit. I have the power of the running water at my fingertips. Take that, heat!
