One week down, one to go until they all leave the house and go back to where they should be…school.
One week down, one to go until I have a few hours of peace and goodwill unto me. My sanity and home…restored.
I think I can make it. I think I can. I think I can.
Yes, that’s my mantra for the next week…I think I can.
So, Santa Baby didn’t get my little note, apparently. He stopped by our house, indeed, as he always does. But, forgot me. As he always does lately.
Sniffle.
He didn’t leave anything for my husband, either…HA! But, he did get a Chanukka present, the lucky dick(and I don’t mean his penis, it’s meant to be like saying jerk, ok you dirty minded fiends).
So, honestly? I really wasn’t HORRIBLY disappointed that I didn’t get anything. Because I shop. I buy stuff. For myself. There isn’t a whole lot of things I’m lacking. Well, except for the things on my Santa list. But, whatev.
So anywhoo.
As you know (or do you), I get along really well with my husbands ex-wife. And no, there was not a hint of any type of sarcasm in there. We really do get along great…well, I mentioned I loved her perfume. I do! It’s a beautiful scent. She wears is all the time and I adore it.
And guess what?
Yesterday, when she came to pick up my stepson, she handed me a small package, still in it’s bag from the store.
She had gotten me a bottle of that perfume that I had complimented her on…Versace and I think it’s called Crystal Noir.
Can I just tell you how excited I was!! And how guilty I felt because I didn’t get her anything. Which, I for sure will but don’t tell her. Shhhh.
I just thought that it was kind of ironic (if that’s even the right word for this) that the only person over this entire holiday season to have thought of me was my husbands ex-wife.
I hope my husband doesn’t get confused though, seeing as his ex wife and I will sort of smell the same.
So…
All last week, every single morning, my husband stayed in bed until 11 or so while I was downstairs having tantrums and fits because the kids started driving me crazy early a.m.
It’s been one LONG weekend for him. He lays in bed all morning while I make as much noise as possible to ensure that he doesn’t get to sleep. Well, sometimes I do. Because, well…I get pissed that he thinks it should always be him that gets to sleep all morning while the cook, maid and babysitter (me) takes care of things.
This morning, after being awakened at 4 by a daughter who a)came running in my room, screaming my name and announcing that she was going to puke, b) drying heaving all over my bedroom floor and c) making it into my bathroom to sit over the toilet…and then wanting to chat a bit before feeling well (no puke, just nausea) enough to go back to bed at 5…
then, having the youngest start screaming for me at 7 because after taking the guard rail off his bed for the first time last night (he decided he was too old for it), he was so excited that he didn’t fall out of bed so he had to share his joy with me…
followed by another round of MOMMY, MOMMY, MOMMY…I’m hungry, can I watch tv, the cat didn’t pee on my bed today (she did yesterday, ugh) and so on…
I was allowed to remain in bed while my husband took care of the morning rituals. Shocking, right? I suppose I should consider that to be my gift from him then, eh?
Leaving me WIDE AWAKE in bed.
Because, once I’ve been screamed for a million times, I’m not going back to bed.
Good thing I had my laptop next to me.
So, how was everyone’s holiday? Any good gifts? Any bad gifts?
XO
I have been home with everyone since Friday. Our town only does one week of winter break. I will be happy to get back to work tomorrow.
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I hope your life becomes normal soon, whatever “normal” may be.
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My husband and I forgot to stuff each other’s stockings this year. The kids were like… Santa didn’t bring you anything? Were you bad? LOL!!!
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It’s nice that you get along with the ex – it always makes life much simpler if everyone can get along. How thoughtful of her to remember you! I’m sure it was her way of acknowledging all that you do for the kids.
I’m sick of my family, if the truth be told – and I don’t go back to work till the 3rd…..
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Missy you hubby is more likely related to mine. He is also off for the 2nd week and does not get up until 11:00 a.m. I am surviving his and Max’s break by going to work every day.
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I think I mentiond getting the wife an I-pad a few weeks ago. But I couldn’t let her NOT have something to open on Christmas Day, so …
I found a cool little shop in downtown Plymouth and got her:
1. Soft and toasty warm wool mittens (Minnesota Mittens, I think is the name).
2. A braclet featuring several little crosses.
3. Some girly cocoa butter (I can’t spell) lotion and lavender body wash.
Let’s just say, momma liked 😉
As for me, I got some new gym shoes, an “executive” docking station for my iPhone and a few other trinkets.
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I’ve got one week to go too. I’m seriously considering taking them to daycare tomorrow. It seems like I get nothing done when they are here, but to be honest it is mostly because I’m so lazy.
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I’m also waiting for the kids to go back to school, and activities such as dance, gymnastics and cheerleading, which are also all closed this week, !@#$%^! They are driving me NUTS! Love the gift from the ex! I also have that perfume and it smells yummy with a hint of naughty…
What is it with puke and kids and holidays??? I also can’t wait for school to start…we’re so screwed this summer…
I got a bunch of fun outdoor play equipment that was meant to keep my children outside and occupied… until one of them broke her arm last night.
Other than than… I got a coffee machine. I’m enjoying it immensely.
xo
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