Blog Brain Dump

It's that time again... time for a "Blog Brain Dump - PMS Version"

So, today marks 6 days without my kids. And thanks to my husband, we'll be picking them up on Sunday, not Saturday, as originally intended. I nearly broke down in tears last night when he was making plans with his dad. I want my kids back now. Like yesterday.

I had such grandiose cleaning aspirations while they were gone this week. I have checked off about 3/4 of my to-do list, but unfortunately, I've left the hard stuff for today and (now... see above) tomorrow. I did manage to clean out, clear out and remove a vast amount of clutter from the girls' rooms including, but not limited to, clothing and hoarded bits of paper, trinkets and trash.

I figure since Elisan will be turning 9 in several weeks, this will probably be one of the last times I will be able to get into her room and go through it freely without her crying foul. Don't get me wrong, she still lives in my house and I'll have access to her room... but, with wailing and gnashing of teeth, of course.

I had dinner with one of my dearest friends on Wednesday and she also has two girls. During the course of our conversation, she asked me, "So, does Elisan know who Justin Bieber is?" I told her I only know who he is because the radio DJ's were talking about him, otherwise, no... no one on our family is familiar with him, his face or his music. She looked at me and said, "How is that possible?" I dunno... probably because we don't listen to his music, watch television where he is featured and Elisan's best friend is Kyla, who, incidentally, is also my child.

I gathered from her expression that she was impressed that we've managed to stay out of the loop for so long. I'm hoping it stays that way, but something tells me that 4th grade will be an entirely new ball of wax. Sigh...

Speaking of television, Randy has the girls hooked on "The A-Team". Ah, yes... I recall watching The A-Team when I was a little kid. That show is so lame. How we ever thought it was cool and exciting is beyond me. But, my kids love it and it is pretty harmless,... aside from the fact that "Face" tends to kiss all the pretty girls each week. Both girls agree that Face is their favorite character. I know why they like him, but Elisan is a little more coy in her response. "He's funny" she says. But, not Kyla... she's say, "Because he's cute!" I have a live one on my hands.

I guess I'd rather them watch "The A-Team" versus teen situation comedies where parents are portrayed as clueless and dumb. At least I can stomach "The A-Team" much better.

Tonight is date night with Randy. And now, since we're not going to pick up the girls until Sunday, Saturday is also date night. We're going to eat sushi tonight and then tomorrow, who knows... I'm open to suggestions though...

So, I think that is all for now. I still have plenty of stuff to talk about, but I figure this post is long enough. My attention span is already maxed out.

Happy Friday!