This is for Lora, who said that people only blog about the good and perfect stuff. Although, I don't really believe in using a blog as a total venting session either. But, a girl's got to break the rules sometimes.
So, I had one of those days. You know the ones I'm talking about? The ones where you wake up knowing that chill in the air might not just be the zero degrees it reads on the thermometer. Here's a rundown:
8am-Forgot we were out of milk. Made the kids have dry cereal and carmel popcorn from last night's work party. (Yes, don't judge me!)
9am-Working on a Christmas project and Picasa went wacko on me. Still haven't resolved that issue.
11am-Still haven't showered.
Noon-Tami helps me with a project issue as I make PB&Js for the kids lunch. I keep reminding them to eat their carrots. I then inhaled a nutritious Nutella sandwich for myself. (Okay, you can start judging now.)
12:41pm-Started my typical route for this time on a Wednesday and took the shortcut (affectionately known as the bumpy road) to Linc's school. In all the blissful sunny (albeit freezing weather) I forgot it was now winter and that the bumpy road wasn't the best choice seeing as it isn't paved.
12:42pm-Realized it was definitely not a good choice as I opened my car door and watched as my wheels spun in place....stuck.
12:44pm-Called Tami to come take Linc to school. I love you!
1-2:30pm-Went and got my shovel and some cardboard to try and get myself unstuck. (Remember I'm only about 200 or so yards from my front lawn.) My brother just happened to be coming by, so he helped try and move me. Thanks buddy, but that only got us about 15 feet. More stuck now. Tow company pretty much told me over the phone that they would rip me off, so I had to find another way. Where is a husband and his truck when you need him?! Made Dave call a fellow firefighter/friend that wasn't on shift and well can I just say that I love trucks! Mr. Hood pulled me out of there like Summit pulling Scout while she holds his leash. It was great! He then proceeded to call Dave and tell him that he needed to buy me a four-wheel drive vehicle. Me likey Mr. Hood.
2:45pm Tried to remember what I was supposed to be doing today (working, cleaning,playing with the kids, general merriment, etc.)
3pm-Realize there is only a half an hour before I have to pick up Linc and I still haven't showered.
5:30pm-Rushing out the door for the last half hour I make my way to my bank in the next city 10 minutes away so I can deposit a check.
5:45pm-Realize I forgot my purse. Scout is crying because she is "so hungry". Linc just wants to visit his friend, and I just need some cash to pay back said friend's mom. (The only goal of going to this faraway city.)
6:00pm -Scout falls asleep on the way back to get my purse. This is NEVER a good thing. Scout taking any sort of nap after 11am means she is up until midnight. I desperately try to wake her up. (Does anyone else do this?) Nothing works.
6:10- Finally get to the bank, and to said friend's home (you know who you are). Scout screams for 20 minutes until sweet Michelle gives her a plateful of cheese. This only makes her stop screaming, but the glares continue throughout the night.
7:00- Missed being on time to Ana's Christmas performance. Broke Lincoln's heart. Finally get home and Scout is so excited to see the dog that she promplty pees all over my kitchen floor. (Yes, Scout...not the dog.) As I'm cleaning it up, I see the dog chewing on the milk carton cap.
If you've actually read this cathardic post all the way through, that's amazing. I was pretty much writing it for myself. Unfortunately, the in between times were full of nothing amazing and very little done. The night didn't really get any better and I can still hear Scout in her room singing to herself right now.
Woah is me, for my blessed little life was turned upside-down today. Can I really complain?.....
Lincoln was pretty much an angel today. Maybe it was worth it after all. Still haven't showered. Please definitely judge me now.
9 comments:
Um. . .maybe if you had asked to borrow some milk first thing this morning, your day would have gone much better. We have 2 1/2 gallons, for pete's sake. It was a h*** of a day, for sure. Love you back!
let me get this straight:
do you shower every day?
now don't judge me.
sorry about your crappy day. seems like it was a crappy day for many today :)
tomorrow WILL be better!!!
So sad! I thought it would have gotten better for you after we left. It was just one of those crazy days!
We all have bad days......this means it will only get better, right?
Sorry you had a bad one of "those" days! I KNOW you don't want to hear this, but take it from an old lady... someday you're going to wish for these "good old days!"
Kiss the kids for us.
Kiss the dog for Adam.
Love ya,
Melissa
Oh my gosh, I laughed out loud at your expense... sorry. ;) I didn't come to the party because well, a couple of years ago I didn't have so much fun when seth was on duty and kept getting calls... so I don't go anymore unless seth is off duty. We bought the snowthrower new at a door-buster thing at sears. It was a $750 on sale for $450 so we couldn't pass!
yes we've all had days like this; I feel like it today 'cause it's that time...
Thanks for dedicating this post to me (oh wait, you didn't. Please don't tell me that. It would break my heart!). That is a pretty crappy day for sure. Thanks for making your blog about more things than just bragging about your adorable kids. By the way, your kids ARE adorable. You don't just seem to think so. I do too.
LOL!! I almost just peed reading your post!!
Katie, this is why we all love you...b/c you tell it like it is. I love posts like this. It makes me laugh and I feel better about the fact that I haven't showered, went to work, didn't comb my hair, and think I smell. LOL!
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