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happy anniversary, baby.

I shouldn’t be here.

I really, really shouldn’t.

I just came in for a moment, to fix everyone lunch. And fill and refill the big jug o’ juice for all my thirsty kiddos. And then, so they forget all the whip-crackin’ I’ve been doing all morning, place a popsicle in every expectant, and oh-so-dirty, little hand.

And for me to sit here, typing in the beautiful stillness of this empty house while everyone is outside, raking leaves and hauling branches, well that would just be wrong on so many levels.

Especially considering my husband is the hardest worker of all. And I’ve left him to fend for himself.

On our anniversary.

At least tonight holds a lot of promise. A date. Just him and me in my new shoes. And Outback Ste@khouse.

Oh, our poor, new, unsuspecting baby sitter. She sounds extremely well qualified. And doesn’t seem frightened by the prospect of caring for so many children. By herself.

But only time will tell.

My plan is to keep the kids outside all day, bring them in, bathe and feed them, hoping they’ll melt into little, well-behaved puddles on the couch by the time she arrives at 6:30.

Better get back to my rake.

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03.20.10 · marriage, real life 18

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  1. Annie says

    March 20, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    A date??? What is this foreign concept you speak of??? hehe!!!

    Have fun!!!!

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  2. Tammy says

    March 20, 2010 at 6:15 PM

    Happy anniversary!!! Enjoy tonight (and those new shoes).

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  3. Barbie says

    March 20, 2010 at 6:17 PM

    Happy Anniversary! Enjoy your night out!

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  4. Jean says

    March 20, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    Happy Anniversary!! Enjoy your date!! How fun!!

    I think you have a good plan for the kiddos!! Let us know if it works!

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  5. Sophie says

    March 20, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    Happy anniversary, have fun tonight with your sweetie and those awsome shoes!!

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  6. David and Sarah says

    March 20, 2010 at 10:13 PM

    Happy Anniversary! And have a wonderful time tonight.

    Blessings,
    Sarah

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  7. Colleen says

    March 21, 2010 at 12:21 AM

    Happy Anniversary!!! Enjoy your date night : )

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  8. Sheryl says

    March 21, 2010 at 12:59 AM

    Happy Anniversary!

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  9. Chelley says

    March 21, 2010 at 1:04 AM

    hahah have a date for us while you are out there!!!

    hope you have a really nice time

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  10. Amy says

    March 21, 2010 at 1:46 AM

    Have a relaxing night out. Happy Anniversary!

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  11. Patricia/NYC says

    March 21, 2010 at 2:16 AM

    Happy Anniversary!!!
    And ENJOY that well-deserved date!!!

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  12. Jodee Leader says

    March 21, 2010 at 2:44 AM

    Hope you enjoyed your time away! Happy Anniversary!

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  13. Wanda says

    March 21, 2010 at 2:55 AM

    (Smile)
    Happy anniversary!!!

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  14. M3 says

    March 21, 2010 at 5:31 AM

    Happy anniversary!! Enjoy the date in your hot shoes my friend!

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  15. Michelle says

    March 21, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    Happy Anniversary!! I hope you had a fabulous date night!!

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  16. Kim says

    March 21, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    happy anniversary!

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  17. Football & Fried Rice says

    March 21, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    can't wait to hear how Outback was!! In your sexy new shoes 🙂

    Happy Anniversary!

    Hope you went for a big, juicy steak. And the Onion thingy as an appetizer.

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  18. Starwoodgal says

    March 22, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    Hey Steph – Jamie here from last year's Bakerella/PW party. We share the same anniversary. Tim and i celebrated our 28th wedding anniversary on Saturday too. Happy Anniversary to you both!

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