The last shoes of November. With socks.

7:50 am

He stayed outside until it started sleeting, then decided that he’d had enough. So we came inside and made muffins. Can you believe it? I”m such a housewife.

8:45 am

Looks like a damn school in here, doesn’t it? Don’t worry, later there will be pictures of the kids watching a video and me having a cocktail. Let’s just hope that doesn’t happen until after lunch.

9:15 am

Pumpkin muffins, hot out of the oven. Don’t you want one? I want a shower, myself.

10:00 am

Moroccan chicken and lentils. As I was putting this together, I reached for a LARGE knife and grabbed it by the BLADE. Fortunately, I didn’t cut myself, but I did realize that I need to be WAAAAAYYY more careful, because I totally do not want to go to the ER today. Also, we probably need to sharpen our knives.

10:45 am

Henry: Can we watch a movie NOW?

Me: After lunch.

Henry: Can we eat lunch NOW?

Me: How about we read some stories?

Henry: Nooooo . . . .

Me: How about we won’t watch a movie UNLESS we read some stories?

Henry: Let’s read this one!

11:30 am

As I was sitting here I heard a crashing sound from Charlie’s room. The boys are outside throwing snowballs AT HIS WINDOW. Snowballs that are primarily composed of ICE. No, they did not break the window and no, I did not kill either of them. Of course, it’s only ELEVEN THIRTY, so there’s still time. And I still haven’t showered.

12:15 pm

In the middle of lunch, Henry announces, “Hey, I think I lost a tooth!” He pokes around in his chair and says, “Here it is.” Then he hands me the tooth (eeeww) and finishes his sandwich.

12.30 pm

Why my kids should NOT be allowed to chose their own videos. Yes, that’s Scooby Doo Meets Batman. You didn’t know that Scooby Doo and Batman were ever in a video together, did you? Well they were! And it’s really really stupid. And Robin doesn’t seem to be wearing any pants, which I find a little disturbing. Also, The Muppets Christmas Carol, which the kids are refusing to watch. I didn’t really rent it for them, though, I rented it for me. So there.

1:30 pm

Showered. Thank god.

1:45 pm

French roast, from Starbucks. Because I really want to lie down and have a nap, but the boys have other ideas.

3:00 pm. I think.

Two and a half hours of patch today! Whoo hoo!

Oh good lord I have no idea what time it is now.

Not fighting. For now.

Is it 5:00 yet? No? How about another movie?

Watching the Muppets. And loving it.

Oh thank the lord.

Everyone needs a stegosarus at the end of a long day. Oh, and a glass of wine.

Yes, I know I said I would tell you about the Fabulous Friday Playdate Contest, but you will just have to wait ONE MORE DAY because my husband is home and we’re going to get some dinner and some sleep. Tomorrow! Contest rules and regulations! And prizes! Fabulous prizes!

I know you can’t wait.