Haven’t wanted to blog the last few days. I go to sit down at the computer and then think “Nah…” It happens every now and then. Suddenly overcome with the urge to NOT share. Hm.

The weekend was hard as the kids were extremely difficult and whiny and Peter was having a hard time dealing. This is RARE as he is usually master of the universe and on top of it but this weekend he just couldn’t deal. I happily picked up the slack and enjoyed it. This occasion is rare as it seems he is always picking up the slack and taking care of things.

(this next part is in a whisper tone as I don’t want to jinx myself….) I have been feeling really good since last Monday. Shhhhh. I find this interesting because I received a notice from my doctor that blood tests revealed my sed rate is high (47) and my white blood cell is decreased and they want me to come in soon. Blah blah blah.

Saturday night we dropped the kids off at Hadley’s school. Once a month they host a Parent’s Night Out. I had intended to coerce Peter into painting Finn’s room but my Methotrexate slump convinced me not to push myself and to relax. I was disappointed but knew it was the best decision. (I inject Methotrexate on Friday night and it tends to knock me out for much of Saturday and Sunday. Blech.I just feel REALLY tired and nauseous from it) Anyway, so we dropped them off, got takeout sushi returned home and promptly got back into bed to eat and watch The Squid and the Whale. It was brilliant. Beyond brilliant. I loved it. The acting was stellar and it was so raw yet tender. (thanks to Louise for the word “tender”. Perfect description) I said 3 or 4 times out loud during the movie about Jeff Daniels “This is the guy who was in Dumb and Dumber!??!?” It was just really outstanding. We also watched Waiting starring Ryan Reynolds, which was far from outstanding. It is about a bunch of waitresses and waiters and the hilarious hijinx that ensue behind the scenes. It sucked. Although I know there is a gaggle of men out there who would love it for the cock and ball humor. Har har.

Did I already blog about Peter finally watching The Station Agent and how pleased I was that he loved it too? He did and I was. It is one of my top ten and I was over the moon that he loved it.

We went to Marymoor dog park on Sunday, which always seems to tire out both the dog AND the kids. The place was packed and muddy from the most recent rains. H and F wasted NO time stomping in puddles. It didn’t occur to me to stop them from doing this because a) they were leaving me alone and b) it looked SO fun. They were FILTHY. Disgustingly, deliciously filthy. It was hilarious. Finn would jump up with both feet and then YELL when he landed. He’d look up with a mischievous grin and then bend down and put his head in the puddle. All I could do was laugh as my baby boy stuck his head in the muddy puddle over and over. Hadley fell a few times and was soaked and muddy, in her pajamas by the way because we let her wear them there at 4pm in the afternoon. Yes, she was still in her pajamas at 4 in the afternoon. It was that kind of day. We also had Krispy Kreme donuts for breakfast because it was that kind of day. On the way home, they were yelling. They like to do this. Finn starts it and Hadley joins in and they just yell in unison. It is THE most annoying thing on the planet. I have taken to turning up the car radio all the way, at which time they will cover their ears and yell “TOO LOUD MAMA”. I will then turn down the radio and say “Well, so are you. Stop yelling and I’ll stop turning up the radio.”

Not this time. They yelled and Peter turned up the radio. LOUD. Billy Squires’ My Kinda Lover was on the radio and instead of yelling, they both started rocking out. Hadley was playing imaginary drums and Finn was banging his head and wiggling his feet. Peter and I looked at each other and just busted out laughing. They loved it. Here we were trying to torture them, and they loved it.

My mom comes into town on Saturday morning and we’ve begun counting down the days. I can’t wait to see her. It’s going to be fabulous. I’m already planning little things to do and things/places to eat. We’re going to have some time sans kiddos on Wednesday so that will be lovely. I love to be around her and soak up her positive “Ellen-ness”. You know what I’m talking about.  Sigh…

Summer is in full swing…Then we have 4th of July, Finn’s 2nd Birthday, my birthday and then the most recent knowledge that CTM is coming late July! HOORAH!!