a day off

• Slept a little late...seven is late, right?
• Cleaned the kitchen, it was my turn.
• Woke Youngest.
• Re-woke Youngest.
• Threw in some laundry.
• Youngest reports that he has thrush (hello steroid reaction!).
• Call doctor for prescription.
• Did a little victory dance as I find one dose of medication here at the house.
• Discover Jeep is leaking.
• Call dealer. Warranty repair? No appointments available.
• Take Youngest to doctor - am not allowed to remain with him for minor surgical procedure.
• Fidget in waiting area.
• Meet up with Youngest. Lose bet on how many stitches. Doc says only six. Doc looks like he's lying.
• Bring Youngest out to lunch.
• Return home to find repairman working on refrigerator.
• Call grandmothers with medical update. Discover telephone line is messed up.
• Report "trouble on the line."
• Watch All My Children! Don't recognize half of the characters.
• Direct telephone repairman to box on pole in yard, also leaking.
• Watch Flipping Out while folding laundry.
• As Middle sets up camera, prepare to make candy apples.
• Make candy apples. Succeed at candy apples.
• Receive Vermont Country Store Christmas catalogue.
• Hahahahahahaha! Christmas!
• Although, I've already bought a present for my mom.
• Announce to children that I need their Christmas lists by next week.
• Realize that Middle's birthday comes first.
• Vacuum steps, living room and kitchen.
• Speak to Favorite And Only Aunt.
• Time for wine!