Daytona 500

I'm completely stealing a story from my mom here. She and my dad were at the Daytona 500 this past weekend. Mom was telling me a story about a couple they were with where the wife was clearly irritating the husband because she would not stop talking and talking and talking. He tried to be subtle by putting his finger up to his mouth to "shush" her. This apparently went on and on until finally, the last day, he says, "For the love of God, will you shut up?!"

You see stuff like this all the time on shows, but not in real life! She said they got a real kick out of this couple over the weekend. I'm sure they did, since it happened to another couple and not them! : )

Something I think is very cool about my dad's job is that occasionally, he gets to go on some pretty interesting trips--like this one to Daytona (though it is old hat for them--they were there last year to support Tony Stewart--they have a new driver now for the Home Depot car in case you aren't "up" on the NASCAR circuit!...we wouldn't be except Dad keeps us in the know!) He also got to go to the Superbowl this year. He went to Cuba last year for business, too. Of course he has to work during these weekends, too and I know he would really probably rather be home since he travels 5-6 days a week every week, but I guess it is a perk of sorts! I'm also grateful that my mom gets to go sometimes. I know she enjoys that time with Dad and has fun being entertained by ladies who can't keep their mouths shut! : )

I guess with our jobs in education, we won't be going on trips like that for work....maybe to Brenham for a soccer tournament, or to Austin for a principal's convention.....that's not exactly the same thing. I guess our perks come from working with great people and with kids who we get to teach and guide and become a positive part of their lives. That's just about as good as the Superbowl.