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I’ve Lost Count

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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#32of365 – Uncle Elijah

Uncle Elijah visited this weekend – all the way from Tennessee!  Tonight we had a lovely Valentines Day dinner at Acapulcos, followed by uncle jungle-gym activities, monkey in the middle, a bedtime story, and plenty of talk about poop and “crispies”…Norah’s word for whiskers.  Have a safe trip home Lij!  And hide the valuables because we’re passing through Grassy Cove on our Summer 2011 Road Trip!

#31of365 – Will Work for Smurfberries

This is a public service announcement for those of you who let your kids play with your iPhones or iPads.  I recently received 3 iTunes invoices for a bucket of Smurfberries ($4.99), a wheelbarrow of Smurfberries ($49.99), and a wagon of Smurfberries ($99.99).  I had downloaded a free Smurf game for Norah, and for 15 minutes after entering my iTunes password, she was allowed to make “In-App” purchases without needing me to re-enter my password.  I promptly deactivated the ability to make in-app purchases, and luckily Apple refunded my money as a one-time courtesy.  It’s a good thing, because I’m not sure what kind of a job a 4-year-old could get.

#27of365 – Henry

Sick of snow and ice photos??  Me too!  Since I haven’t ventured far from the house to see anything interesting because of the weather, I’ll start on the pets.  This is our cat, Henry.  We rescued Henry and his sister Lisa from a hoarding situation.  I hope I can venture out before I run out of pets to profile.