These are the days

Nothing exciting today. The day was still full, busy, and exhausting, but more of a filler day. Aren't most days more like this one?

My morning started with Jessica screaming outside my bedroom door around 6:35 a.m. Groggy-eyed I walked out to see what the trouble was. She started shoving me back into my bedroom and slammed my door. I dragged her to her room and threatened to tuck her inside until she could stop screaming. She decided to let me re-dress her in Belle pajamas and bring her to my room to cuddle. Thankfully and unpredictably she fell back to sleep. I pushed the snooze three times.

Next job - get the boys to school. I signed logs, did backpack checks, read Jacob's book to him so he'd be prepared for the test, had prayers, and then loaded the minivan. Boys actually made it to school early.

Jessica still slumbers in my bed. I lie back down with her for a few minutes before showering. I can't eat - I'm supposed to fast for my glucose test. Why did Jessica choose today to sleep in? Why did Jon decide to make french toast? It smells delicious! I'm hungry.

Eventually Jessica gets up and snail-like she cooperates to get ready to go to the lab. Oh the waiting!!! Wait to get signed in and insurance info taken. Wait to be called back for blood draw. Drink orange flavored glucose (how is THAT helping my weight gain). Wait another hour with toddler before next blood draw. Boring morning!!!

Get treats for being good. Run to Target to get pants for son who has "nothing to wear." Stop by grocery store to get milk & legumes. Time to pick up kids from school.

Start homework. Remind kids to clean up messes. Deal with headache. Change another diaper (for a child who SHOULD be potty trained). Ignore fighting. Switch laundry. Remain calm through 30 minute three-year-old irrational tantrum. Leave late for Parent/Teacher Conference.

Visit with teachers - beam with pride. Discover book fair ended already. Have son hate me because it's all my fault we missed the book fair. Hug son and make plans to visit book fair tomorrow. Make dinner that kids will complain about later. Make Jacob read aloud in the kitchen. Sign school paperwork. Send boys to soccer practice with dad. Enjoy my dinner in peace. Pick up books, toys, laundry, and yogurt cups. Sweep up grated cheese. Blog a little.

Make the alternate dinner so boys don't starve. Try to ignore headache. Try to talk to husband about teacher's remarks. Think about how nice it will be when kids are asleep. Remember to watch "Hairspray" since it needs to be returned before midnight tonight. Wonder if I've taken headache medicine yet. Nobody should start their day by drinking concentrated dextrose.

Gotta go get those kids in bed. They should be sleeping by now.