Tom, Alayna, and I have been in Omaha for 24 hours now and have mastered our 5th zoo in 2008. This one was by far the best that we have been to. This zoo is run my Mutual of Omaha Wild Kingdom and it shows. Our only disappointment was the kitties. They looked like they suffer from malnutrition. You could see all of their bones and they looked terrible. But, the other parts of the zoo were great. Most of the buildings were 2 story exhibits that you wind around in which makes it really nice to see.
Tonight we wanted a nice steak since we are in Omaha and understand that Omaha steaks are the best, but couldn't find anyone who knew where a good steakhouse was. So, we ended up at Famous Dave's BBQ. It took over an hour to get our food and that is really hard on a 5 year old. Alayna did really well even with the wait. They wouldn't even comp us a meal for our wait. I don't think we will be eating there again.
Kristi started her new job yesterday which meant that she couldn't join us in Omaha. We missed her but are glad that she was only un-employed for one day. She is working at Columbia College now in the accounts payable department. She needed a break from that job.
I got a call from a head hunter this week wanting to know if I was interested in a new job. She couldn't go into detail but did say that it wasn't in Columbia. I told her that I was interested, but have to send her my resume. The starting pay was about $10-15 thousand a year more and that would be nice. I am not sure if this is the best time in my life to move on though. Only time will tell.
Mom is doing really well. Is able to go 5 days between changes most of the time. She has been changing her own bag and plate. I knew she could do it, it just needed a little nudging for her to figure it out. She is starting to drive a little more and getting more strength everyday.
Larry came thought surgery with flying colors. I know that his recovery will be tough due to the pain, but also know that he will make it just fine. I am amazed that this year alone I have known 4 people with cancer and all 4 have come thought it just fine. This shows you that medical advances have really come a long way, but still have a long way to go.
I guess I had better get this posted. I have some things to do before bed. I have to say this motel is not the best...I miss my own bed. But, tomorrow night late we will be back home. We are going to make 2 stops. One at a park that has 2 train engines and then to a airplane museum for Tom.
More later.
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