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Oh my, I think if I looked in a mirror right now my eyes would be puffy and have dark circles underneath. Last night I came home late from work, I work until 9 and I got home at 9:40. As soon as I walk in the door I can tell that Derek is upset. Jen and Aid are sitting on the couch which is the first sign that they have been irritating him. I apologize for being late, although I'm really not, and he tells me 9:30 is the latest I can come home from work. "I'm about ready to pull my hair out. Aid is driving me nuts, Jen won't stop talking and Lil has been crying for the past 2 hrs." I decide right then and there that I will keep my mouth shut. Derek is in a foul mood, and he begins to vent his frustrations. Primarily with state of the house, and my lack of keeping it clean. My job is getting in the way, and maybe I should reconsider having one. "I can't understand how someone can do nothing for 8 hrs." Meaning that I obviously do nothing while he is at work. I admit his frustrations with the house are only about 65% true. I could do better, but I also don't sit on my butt all day. I have two choices in my mind, 1. Clean house all day and not play with my kids, or 2. Do a few chores and spend my free time hanging out with my kids and getting a little sewing done. Easy answer, kids come first. But I kept my mouth shut because I knew it would just start an argument, and I know he needs to vent. If I had an defense for everything he said, then eventually he just wouldn't vent at all and then he would be no fun to live with. So instead I told him to just go to bed, and then I proceeded to stay up until 2:00am cleaning the house. (well, I couldn't vacuum because it was so late) Hence, the eyes.


So we bought a fake tree. I can't believe I relented, but Derek had a good point. We always go to my parents for Christmas, and therefore don't need a tree, but he doesn't want the kids to grow up with out a tree. Point well taken. It's actually pretty nice and after rebate is only $30. Originally $60. I have so much sewing to do for Christmas presents, but I seem to be getting things done in a timely manner and shouldn't be rushed close to quitting time.

Well, I should probably go. Still need to get the kiddos breakfast. Then vacuum.

posted by doingwhatilove @ 9:03 AM