ugly is such a strange word.

Today started out good. Really good. The kids were going back to school after being off for spring break. (no, that’s not why it was good. I missed them. But I didn’t miss their messy ways.) They got up and got ready on time. No fighting, lunches made, teeth brushed, backpacks loaded up and we were even on time. Not one person in my vehicle had to run to avoid a tardy mark. We even had time for terms of endearment and public displays of affection. Hugs, kisses, the works. Miracles. Then when we got home I got my chubby mr. Major out of his seat and he smiled at me. He doesn’t just throw around smiles. You really have to work for them. It was pretty exciting. Then, I got Crue out of his car seat and he hugged me tight and said that I was “da best mommy in da hoe (whole) enti-eh (entire) city.” And I had a distinct thought. “This is going to be a good day.”




I was wrong. It wasn’t. And now I am going to bed.





but how about I leave you with some random pictures that made me smile tonight? and tonight, that's no small feat.

Halloween 2010. Crue is holding his underpants. That means thank heaven for that pumpkin.

Crazy hair day 2010
still crazy hair day 2010.
family pictures november 2010. i almost posted the one of Ryan grabbing my behind. but i decided to save that for a special post. like an anniversary post or a 'ryan likes my butt' post. I really wrote a 'ryan likes my armpits' post a long time ago. i never posted it because that's strange. but now that it's out. maybe tomorrow?

and finally, me high on pain medication. it's humbling due to it's ugliness, but for some reason, really funny.

Here's to hoping that tomorrow isn't as ugly as it was today. which was about as ugly as me on pain medication. i know. ugly.