Being a mere 40 (or so) minutes from the Lake of the Ozarks, we had to at least spend one day on the water. So we rented a boat. Now the guy said you had to be eighteen, or have a valid boating license, to drive. This is how well we listen. When we tried to remove him...
I came back from vacation and called the mother of The Boy I Watch to tell her I could start watching him “if she wants”. I was hoping TBIW was just so happy with his new sitter and I didn’t want his mother wouldn’t feel she’d be breaking...
We’ve been through the night-weaning a lot lately. It was working well the first time; he was sleeping until 3 a.m.! But then he got sick. And couldn’t breathe. And wasn’t eating well. And I just couldn’t refuse. He’s better now....
Load dishwasher. And all the while, BE GRATEFUL for the last few remaining weeks that I have with said dishwasher. To finish this post (I’ve been called away three times so far…) Unpack suitcases (AND PUT AWAY CLOTHES. DO NOT PILE ON BED.) Find chargers...
We opened Train Toys. Anticipating the Bored Child Syndrome, I took proactive measures and bought some Dollar Store books and stickers in advance. To make them more fun, we wrapped them (inside out, of course), and then I let the kids decorate the presents. They were...
