Day 1

It's Monday. The day started early - like 5 am early. As far as I'm concerned, there is only one 5:00 in my day - and that's a pm! So, when Josh decided it was time to be up, I disagreed. I got up and nursed him and put him back into his crib. I was back in bed by 5:40. Slept until 6:40 at which time Abby decided it was time to start the day (and I realized I had been asleep). Mike was up and dressed and Josh was awake, so I guess it was time for me to move as well. No time for a shower today, drat. Got myself presentable (we did have a play date scheduled after all) and hauled the kids downstairs for breakfast. No one was interested (except me and when the kids aren't interested in eating, that means there's no time for mommy to eat). So, off to watch Abby's "show". I folded some clean laundry with the ultimate movite of finding something for the kids to wear. Mission accomplished (yes, I folded the rest of the clothes...well, most of them), I then dressed the kids. Josh was doing his grumpy routine, so I put him back to bed, thinking - hey it's 8:00, maybe he'll be up in time for us to make it to the park at a reasonable hour (we've been 30-60 minutes late to our play dates lately because of his naps).

Ah, finally, a few moments to sit and watch tv (Abby) and do puzzles (me) in peace. Josh woke up around 9:15, so we just got ready and left - went to the bank and then headed to the park. Had a very nice time at the park (despite Abby sliding off the metal merry-go-round-type thing and saying she wanted to go home), until the local school showed up with about 100 kids in tow. So, we all left the park and headed to the McDonald's that had a playland. Ate and then went home. I managed to keep Abby awake, but Josh was a goner. Put him back in bed and let Abby watch Max & Ruby, then put her to bed. I did some puzzles and then I went to bed.

Afternoon was pretty slow. After naps, we went to BJ's and had a snack - I love that I can get 2 pretzels and a huge drink for $2.30. It makes my day! Wandered around for a while and then headed home. Played with the kids and then tried to do dinner- no takers. So, by 7:00 everyone was ready for bed. Josh was down by 7:30, Abby by 8:00. Mike came home and I finally had my dinner. We watched some tv (he's still watching) and now I'm ready for bed.

Woo hoo - wasn't that exciting! I can't wait to see what tomorrow brings :-)