Where does the time go? Seriously! I have tons of photos to post for my daily photo project, although I’m beginning to think I should have done a “Project 52” instead of a “Project 365.” I’m behind, but screw it. If I wait until I have time to catch up, it’ll never happen, so I’m just going to handle today for now.
You know what really sucks? When you’re having a great day and then BAM! somebody F’s it up. I’d really rather be having a crappy day and then when more crap gets added on it’s not a big deal. When it’s a good day you’ve just got farther to fall.
Today was a good day because I finally replaced the family room rug that I have hated since it arrived in 2005 and hate even more now that it has permanent wrinkles, 2 Hawaiian Punch stains, and various other issues. It’s kind of sad that I classify getting a new rug as something that makes it a good day, but there it is.
My friend and coworker Shelley’s husband Stuart (did you follow that?) was in the rug biz for many years and is selling off his stock. After shopping around last weekend I was just about ready to buy a crappy bound remnant from Building 19 for the kids to ruin, but I decided to check in with Stuart to see if he had anything that would fit the room and the budget. Well, he did. He actually had several rugs that we LOVED – really gorgeous and great prices, but he had one large rug in particular that fits perfectly in our family room. It’s from Turkey and he bought it about 30 years ago. I picked it up today and Ben and I heaved it into the house and got it all situated. We love it. If any of you are looking for a rug, let me know and I’ll hook you up with Stuart. Check it out:
Then…Adlani ran away from home, because I don’t understand him, he doesn’t get any respect, I never do anything for him, I don’t appreciate him, and I lie all the time. At first it was kind of funny, but after we dragged him back from in front of the house 2 doors down from ours I had to listen to him go on and on about how rough he has it and how sucky I am. At some point I went from amused to annoyed, and then annoyed to mad to upset. I thought I would have at least a few more years until the kids started telling me I was a crappy mother. Here’s a little video clip from when I was still in the amused stage, including Aliya encouraging Adlani to go and Ben unpacking his getaway bag:
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