down to the nitty gritty
We are down to days, petunia, days before Christmas and I still have miles to go. I yanked the kids out of school Monday and Tuesday, so they could spend a few nights with my parents and my Grandma. Zack was horrified by my lack of respect for authority, my sheer disregard for the law, boy howdy. But this is part of bringing up Spock. I am forever teaching him to bend, just a little.
(Who came up with only one weekend off before Christmas? I'm protesting.)
Greg has been gone for part of each week since Thanksgiving and this week is no exception. I struggle striking a balance between seeing my extended family and making sure the kids are around when Greg steps in the door.
I juggle and sweat and do my best, but often, something has to give.
This time school took a hit.
Greg and I shopped for the kids Sunday and had dinner together, just the two of us. Greg picked I Am Legend Monday night, because zombies make spirits bright, don't cha know? I am taking the kids to see Santa tonight, and I might start breathing easier.
{Maybe. I still have a bajillion homeless Christmas cards in my possession, mocking me.}
(Who came up with only one weekend off before Christmas? I'm protesting.)
Greg has been gone for part of each week since Thanksgiving and this week is no exception. I struggle striking a balance between seeing my extended family and making sure the kids are around when Greg steps in the door.
I juggle and sweat and do my best, but often, something has to give.
This time school took a hit.
Greg and I shopped for the kids Sunday and had dinner together, just the two of us. Greg picked I Am Legend Monday night, because zombies make spirits bright, don't cha know? I am taking the kids to see Santa tonight, and I might start breathing easier.
{Maybe. I still have a bajillion homeless Christmas cards in my possession, mocking me.}
Comments
I liked 28 Days Later & Children of Men better, though Will Smith is always charming.
(I think Greg had a great time. We usually see the action pics together, like 300. How was Margot?)
I think taking the kids out early was a brilliant move. But then, I homeschool and my kids never quite seem to know what to tell their friends about our vacation beginning and end. It's all very depending on your perspective.
I hate it when those Christmas cards mock me! Get some good egg nog or a glass of wine and just zip 'em right out.
I'm not a sci-fi fan, but will probably go see I Am Legend. FIRST, I want to see Sweeney Todd (ooooh! Johnny Depp!)
Have a great holiday!
This Eclectic Life
I am now on point to select The Boy's gift.
-Stu
I can't do anything fussy with Christmas cards. Simple and plain using publisher -- Staples does the copies.
And I want my kids home!!