We're back

Home again...home again...jig-a-dee-jig!!!

Yes.

We're home!

We've been away for a little bit.

The Hubby came in on an airplane last Wednesday.

We drove out together on Thursday out to where his parents live.

No.

We didn't stay at his parents house.

We stayed at a hotel like we normally do.

When it rains, it pours

It's been raining, raining, raining down here in Southern California.

This part of the state is not made to handle a ton of water.

Yes.

It's strange because we're right next to the Pacific Ocean.

SoCal is not built to handle lots of rain.

The streets are slick.

The lanes aren't marked very well.

There's tons of construction making the roadways wider.

It's pretty much a nightmare driving to and from work.

Short week for me

My kids started their Christmas vacation on Friday evening.

They'll be out of school for two whole weeks.

Me?

I'll be at work tomorrow.

I'll be at work on Tuesday.

I'll be at work on Wednesday.

But that's it!

[doing the happy dance]

Lazy days are good

You know what I'm talking about, right?

Today wasn't the most beautiful day outside.

Cloudy? Check.

Drizzly? Check.

Cold? Check.

And there were a couple loads of laundry that I needed to get completed.

It was the perfect day to stay home. ALL. DAY.

The possibility of good news

I had a brief conversation with the Hubby while I was at work today. I just wanted to let him know that I was emailing some paperwork that he wanted.

He let me know that he was just about to step out and take his staff out for a holiday lunch.

He kind of hemmed and hawed on the phone like he wanted to tell me something.

I told him that I'd talk to him later if he was in a rush.

But he couldn't help it.

He spilled the beans.

Party or no party?

My friends and I have been talking about the holidays and what our companies are doing to celebrate the season.

One friend was lamenting about how his dress-up evening party didn't have an open bar.

Uh....

He and his wife got to get dressed up for a date night.

They were getting a free dinner.

They had 3 drink coupons each.

I don't see a problem there.

Do you?

Life has bogged me down

Even though I haven't been updating in quite a while, I'm still here.

If I do get on the internet, I'm reading up on what's happening with you all.

I don't have the need to write anything right now.

My mind is cluttered.

So much to do.

Not enough time.

Just being a "single" parent has me busy, busy, busy.

Using my "in between" time

Since I work full-time, I've got the kids in before and afterschool care. It's a great resource for me with a wonderful staff.

I get off work around 4 and I normally just zoom on over to the school to get them.


But the thing is?

The kids can stay there until 6pm.

Taking driving time out of the equation that's almost 1.5 hours of in-between time that I could be using.

I couple times I've gone to the grocery store. Now THAT was lovely. Being able to meander through the aisles. Being able to get everything put away neatly.

Last week I went looking for some flat shoes for work (sprained my ankle) during this time frame.

Today?

I forgot to pull out some meat to defrost before we left this morning.

So I was busy putting together dinner just now.

It's nice when I make dinner first and then go pick them up.

When I pick them up directly, it's total chaos with them unpacking and telling me about their day. All of us changing into comfy clothes. And then I'd make dinner while they'd do homework.

ARGH!!!!!

But today?

I've just finished the rice. I made some beef stir-fry with tons of veggies. I've got some fruit all cut for something sweet.

Now?

I'm off to get the kids.

When we get home we'll just be able to relax.

I'll be able to have more time to sit with them and talk over their homework and about their day.

I think my in-between time today was well used.

You think so too?