I haven't been feeling particularly creative or peppy or chatty, hence the lack of blogging. I'll think of something, ponder blogging it and then think "nah."

Finn has been saying "What the heck?" and "Oh no, double drat!" lately. He also did something the other day that horrified and impressed us.

While watching TV, naked of course, Finn picked up my empty water bottle off of the coffee table. (I was reading on the couch and Peter was walking through the room) Not removing his eyes from the television, he peed in the empty water bottle.

Peter and I just stared.

When he was done, without removing his eyes from the TV, he put out his arm towards Peter and said "Here."

Peter and I locked eyes.

"I really want to laugh," I said quietly.

"Is that ok if I'm impressed?" Peter said.

We are struggling with a morning school routine with the girl. Every morning is fraught with drama and tears and whining. It's exhausting and starts the second she wakes up. I try to combat the negativity by being Cheery Miss Cheery, which sometimes works but for the most part, mornings suck. We'll get the hang of it eventually. (hopefully!) I have to remember that she's still getting used to all of this school business. I think she also resents her brother who gets to stay in his cozy pajamas and hang out with Ma while she has to go out into the cruel world. I need to be more patient and understanding.

It's crazy windy here today and chilly and wet. Makes me want to burrow down into our bed with the electric blanket on.