Today I had my first experience with jury duty. I was a nervous wreck! Of course, that's just the way I am and the way I handle the unknown. I got there at 8:45 am, but ended up having to wait until after 10:30 for anything to happen. They told all of us to wait in a courtroom, then had us all gather in the hallway only to have them decide they weren't ready for us so we were sent back to the "waiting courtroom". The whole experience sort of left me feeling like a criminal myself they way the staff treated us. They were rude and unorganized but acted like we were the stupid ones. There was a much publicized murder trial going on at the time also. The defendant, who was later in the afternoon found guilty, walked past me in the hallway twice escorted by a cop. It was worse than being in a funeral home. Just knowing that she is probably going to prison for the rest of her life. It's such a waste. So they finally called us all in the regular courtroom and it was just like on tv. (I know that sounds so redneck lol.) The judge announced that the defendant had entered a guilty plea so we were not needed in this case. Then we all had to sit there while the man was sentenced to five years in prison and immediately handcuffed and escorted out by a cop. Wow! It was so dramatic. I'm definitely not the type to be able to handle that sort of thing everyday. I have one more day left on my subpoena, but I am in the jury pool for the entire year. Ugh!
Travis got good news yesterday at the dentist....no cavities! Yay Travis!
In our house Travis and Dalen have almost a nightly tradition going on where they watch You Tube videos of Moose A. Moose sing songs. Dalen's favorite is called "Everywhere I Go."
Day 20:Today we had a play date scheduled with Dalen's friend, Owen. They had a great time playing together.
It's great that Dalen has someone his own age to play with on a regular basis. Plus it gives me a chance to spend time with my friend, Anna. :-)
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