Anyway, yesterday was pretty boring, just a two hour drive from Virginia to Maryland.
We went away from D.C. in the first place because of the hurricane, but now since it is well away, we came back. The R.V. Park, Cherry Hill, is VERY VERY close to D.C. Just a 30 or so minute drive.
The main reason why we came back is because we have barely scratched the surface of D.C. Let me refresh your memory.
We went on a night tour, and saw many of the monuments. ABSOLUTELY (inside joke) fun!
Then, the next day, we went to Arlington Cemetery and saw the Tomb of the Unknown Solider. That was very touching. We also saw the Silent Drill Team next to The Iwo Jima monument.
The day after that, we went to Mount Vernon, and had a cool time seeing G.W.'s house.
After that, we saw the miraculous Air and Space Museum, and it was high flying (ANOTHER STINKIN PUN).
Then, we stayed in Virginia, which was only 100 miles away. It took us four hours, instead of two, the first time, because EVERYBODY was trying to dodge Irene.
Irene. I dislike you. I don't care who or what you are, but you're mean! Yeah, now leave! That's right, get out of here!
Anyway, it took us a lot shorter this time.
So, between the times of us leaving Candy Hill and going to Cherry Hill, I read about World History, read about how ancient people told time, and I learned that July was named after Julius Caesar, and August is Augustus Caesar.
January was chosen to start the new year, and January was named after Janus, the god (in roman mythology) of doorways. January was the ENTRANCE of the year.
February means "great harvest" and Augustus took one day from it to add to his. That's why it only has 28.
March after Mars, the roman god of war.
April meant "to open" so it possibly might mean that since buds open during April.
May, after Maia, the mother of Mercury.
June after Juno, the roman queen of all the gods.
That's why the first months don't sound the same and September, October, November, and December do. Those are all Latin numbers!
Anyway, we got to Cherry Hill, about at 3:30.
Right when we got there, I got a little bit of money, and rode my bike to the cafe, and then devoured a BLT. Then, I Skyped a friend I met at a campground.
After that, Dad and I went to the grocery store.
Dad dropped me off at the pool when we got back, and I played with Rebecca for a good 30 minutes.
Then, Rebecca scraped her knee and Mom pushed her on top of Mom's bike. Mom led the bike, and I'll tell you they looked like Mary and Joseph on that bike, steadily riding through the dark twilight air. I took R's shoes, and her goggles, and her bike. I guess I was the pack mule. Wait, did the have a pack mule? Oh well.
We got back to the R.V., and I watched police shows with dad for a while. Then, I had the bed in tonight, and went soundly t sleep.
Jan, Feb, March, April, May, June, July, Aug., Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec,
Andrember. I just added that month. It's fake. But, it has a nice ring to it. Who votes for another month?
For now, goodbye.
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