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.
Annie says
A date??? What is this foreign concept you speak of??? hehe!!!
Have fun!!!!
Tammy says
Happy anniversary!!! Enjoy tonight (and those new shoes).
Barbie says
Happy Anniversary! Enjoy your night out!
Jean says
Happy Anniversary!! Enjoy your date!! How fun!!
I think you have a good plan for the kiddos!! Let us know if it works!
Sophie says
Happy anniversary, have fun tonight with your sweetie and those awsome shoes!!
David and Sarah says
Happy Anniversary! And have a wonderful time tonight.
Blessings,
Sarah
Colleen says
Happy Anniversary!!! Enjoy your date night : )
Sheryl says
Happy Anniversary!
Chelley says
hahah have a date for us while you are out there!!!
hope you have a really nice time
Amy says
Have a relaxing night out. Happy Anniversary!
Patricia/NYC says
Happy Anniversary!!!
And ENJOY that well-deserved date!!!
Jodee Leader says
Hope you enjoyed your time away! Happy Anniversary!
Wanda says
(Smile)
Happy anniversary!!!
M3 says
Happy anniversary!! Enjoy the date in your hot shoes my friend!
Michelle says
Happy Anniversary!! I hope you had a fabulous date night!!
Kim says
happy anniversary!
Football & Fried Rice says
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.
Starwoodgal says
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!