How to Survive Post-Hurricane (or When Does School Start Again?)

Life has almost returned back to normal for the Welker's only two days after Hurricane Ike visited the neighborhood.  We have electricity and cell phone service again.  School won't resume until next Monday.  So, how do I entertain four children until I can kick them out of the house again?

Some observations I've made today.  

1.  You can't take your kids to the park (muddy and filled with tree-limbs and other debris) or the movies (closed and nothing good on anyway), but I could get a massage or pedicure at the mall (both open!)  Hmmm.

2.  Wal-mart is open again!  Only you can't buy anything cold- juice, meat, dairy, etc.  They did have milk and beer available though.  No produce of any kind, but the candy aisle is fully stocked.  Still plenty of sardines and spinach available.  Hmmm.

3.  Eventually, even the computer, Nintendo DS, Wii and TV become boring.   Hmmm.

4.  We are abundantly blessed.  We drive by people cleaning out yards, mending fences, throwing out carpet and furniture.  And I'm complaining of bored kids and lack of groceries.  Hmmm.