Losing it

Crazy I tell you. It's been over 2 weeks since we had a vehicle and I think it's really getting to me.

I am hiding in my bedroom right now, with my laptop, a can of Pepsi and some Wint O Green Lifesavers. "type, type, type, sip, sip, crunch, sip, crunch, crunch, type, type". I was hoping for some peace and quiet but, well, I have 4 kids and a husband ( a husband who all of a sudden forgot how to "parent" his children). I haven't had but 3 or 4 minutes of steady quiet since I (ran in here screaming my head off) came in here. First it was the usual, "Mom/Honey what are you doing in here?". Then it was, "Mom can I have/do ______?". Then, "Honey where is/what is/how is _______?". And of course I was needed to wipe a butt (Abby is only 3 and still learning), take a slippery, bubble bath covered little girl out of the tub, clean up spilled soda/juice/water and hug and kiss everyone at least once. I think they think I have slipped over the edge and they figured they would get one last "lovin'" in, since it's likely I'll be hitchhiking my way out of town tomorrow (if my truck isn't fixed by then).

I went to the Mall with my sister yesterday (and 6 of our kids....Jamie wasn't with us). It was meant to sooth my soul and get us out of the house except it felt more like work to me (Abby is a full-time job sometimes). The highlight of my day (score at Old Navy, all clearance stuff was marked 50% off!) was watching Poopaylee "run". She makes all the right motions, swinging her arms and moving her feet.....but she is about as fast as a snail. And her little butt butt wiggles and she makes a real serious, "I'm running full steam ahead" face....oh she is sooo friggin' cute!!! And she was so happy to take Abby's old toys home....Fisher Price people last for ever!

Ahhhh, it's been quiet now for awhile. Maybe I'll just rest my eyes for a few minutes........