The week before Xmas when you’re a SAHM is deadly. All of the kids’ activities come to a grinding halt, so you have nothing with which to fill the schedule. Yet, you could put in a 40 hour work week just on wrapping, holiday cards, shopping, etc. So the irony is, although you have all this free time, none of the stuff you need to get done is compatible with small children. So I find myself wracking my brain for new activities, while silently panicking about everything on my “to do” list.
Today we headed down south for a series of activities. First stop: Aquarium. Normally we don’t go there because Neko likes to treat it as her opportunity to do the 100 yard dash…how quickly can she make it from the entrance to the exit? But today she actually slowed down enough to pet a shark and glance at the jellyfish. I see this as a success.
Next stop: Dewey’s. And the kids actually sat in their seats and ate. And I got to listen to the painful, I swear it could have been a sitcom, office Xmas party taking place next to me. Seriously. Beyond. Hilarious.
Third stop: The walking bridge. Neko ran from one side to other with an intensity that could have fueled a small country, and Shep and I walked leisurely behind. Good to get in some fresh air.
Fourth stop: Border’s. Mama needs some coffee for the long drive home.