June 30, 2009
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What a good husband says:“I know life has been really busy for you, so I think you deserve to take a day off and rest up.”
What my husband said:
“I know life has been busy for you. And I know you like to pretend that you are sick when you need a day off. So why don’t I get up with the kids and take them to their activity while you sleep in. Then you can spend the day in bed and read or rest even though you have several time-sensitive, important jobs to finish. After that, I’ll take you out to dinner.”
Yes, I married well.
We have finished our whirlwind two weeks of life. What fun they were, but I am glad that today I’m curled up in bed (with an AP Language textbook–joy).
What’s been going on since then? Let me ‘splain. No, there is too much. Let me sum up.
- After our return from DC, we went to see 17 Again, which I found to be quite funny. I guess being the mom and seeing the movie with a bunch of teens made it particularly amusing.
- The teenage boy quotient (mamaglop!) rose by many for a party at our house and then remained increased by two for the what’s-become-usual Friday night Guitar Hero Fest.
- Saturday we left for camping at Prince Gallitzin, whose lake Mark J dug by himself with a shovel. (inside joke for those of you wondering what on earth I am speaking of) I got lots of nifty, artistic shots. I’ll post those later.
- We had PERFECT weather for camping the entire time we were there. The thunderstorms returned in full-force the first night we were home again and cozy in our beds.
- Friday was another party.
- Saturday was another party in the afternoon. (and I even played Ultimate Frisbee in my bare piggies!) After swimming, we went to see Transformers 2 which was crude and not funny and two and a half hours of annoyance. Mothers–do not view. We went to Dairy Queen after which was more palatable than the movie.
- Sunday was church. We just had to collapse and spend the night on Facebook and watching The Princess Bride.
- Monday morning, Mr. Britain got on a train and left us. We were sad. And, we lost again at softball that night. But I had pasta salad, so it was all good.
Today, as I’ve already stated, I’m playing hooky from life. Okay, not really. I’ve done laundry, ordered the kids about in various cleaning projects, skimmed and outlined the textbook for my AP Language class, started work on the syllabus, and got dressed. That’s a lot for an imaginary invalid. But, looming before me are the medieval dress I really, really want to finish before I leave for camp on Sunday, the guidebook for TGD’s algebra lectures which I HAVE to write as soon as possible, and the general state of the house. (I suppose that in order to keep it cleaner, I’d have to be home to clean it, eh? Rats!)
I think I shall leave you with some pictures.
I tried to find a picture in DC where Wit was smiling. No dice.
D and I played DDR at camp. I got a C both times. But I think I get an A for being a good sport.
Hench and Henchmen–HA HA!
The Sunday One-Shot Team (missing two)
Comments (13)
PHEW! You’ve been busy!
There is a grammar mistake in “No, there is to much.” Perhaps you meant “to munch,” or “two much,” but then that would be “muches,” which we all know come only in singles. Except at Sam’s club where you can get a case, limit one per customer.
Enjoy your evening!
Ah, I shall have to add proofreading to the list of Ways MJ Is Amazing. Thanks!
Your husband is hilarious!
@nattata -
And I got dinner at Ruby Tuesday’s!
You deserve 2½ days in bed! Wow, you’ve got alot going on…………
@DandelionBall -
Today is “Sew the medieval dress” day. I’m having fun and listening to the Bible on CD. Good day!
What is DDR? Are you going to Camp this week too? I feel like I haven’t talked to you in a long time. Enjoy reading your blogs though!
@logcabinlady -
Dance, Dance Revolution. It’s a game for the Wii. Yes, I’m headed to camp on Sunday. I want tons of letters. TONS!
You have a very sweet husband! Hope the dress creation is a stunner (and I’m sure it will be!)
No facebook at camp? Uh oh….
I will be glad to send letters – remind us where.
Hugs,
Renee
@TeacherPerson - We’ll try to comply with the TONS of letters. Maybe I’ll think of some better chicken jokes than LittleMiss received……
oooh, my head is spinning. Sounds like a fun, mad whirl!
I don’t know how I missed this post before. You accomplished a lot on your day off. I always loved entertaining when my clump of kids were that age. I think your life sounds pretty fun. Good news on the weather for your camping trip. I was thinking you might get rained out.