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So my hubby left Sunday morning, so I've been a single mom all week. Let me tell you, this is NOT something I'm ready to do on a regular basis!!!! while I'm enjoying some parts of the experience, overall I miss Tim. Sunday night wasn't too bad, as the kids were all exhausted and my dad and mom were here and helped me get the girls settled, Beth, Drew and I hung out for a bit then we went to bed, I laid with Drew. Monday night was the worst, though the kids were all tired none wanted to sleep. Tori didn't want Katie in her bed, Katie couldn't possibly sleep "alone"  Beth wouldn't go to bed, and Drew was exhausted and napless which for him means WILD and MEAN.  I finally got all 3 girls into bed and after a major battle, took Drew to my bed. Last night was good!! The girls shared bed, Beth went with little argument, and I laid with Drew on Katie's bed, and didn't fall asleep while he did! While I didn't take my bath, I will tonight, because Tim's home!!!  This morning I'm going to hose off and "soaplessly" wash my mom's car. She can't do a real wash for 90 days due to body work that was done on it, but it's FILTHY!!! I'm happy to do it for her, it's good exercise. After that she and I will pick up all my kids, take Beth to the orthodontist, and then go get the last of the goodies needed for Tori's party. and oh is she up in arms, I'm surprising her. She knows it's her party but she doesn't know ANYTHING about what we're doing. I just keep telling her it's going to be the "best pixie party ever" I sure hope she agrees.

During the day Monday and yesterday I enjoyed doing some laundry (yes I enjoyed doing it, as I wasn't trying to squeeze it in between reading and writing papers) and read (a magazine!!) I took Beth and Tori to the library last night and picked up a book for me and Tori, Beth got 10 books.. she's reading the entire Hardy Boys series. She's on book 25, she'll read these 10 books in about 12 days, actually less, as she'll have reading time during the day next week. I love that!!! Tori got a chapter book, the Mystical Beast.. we're going to read it together, most likely with Katie. I got a Nora Roberts book that I've not yet read. I need more authors, I like adventure/romance. No hot steamy nasty sex, but some good love, and no major suspence or horror.  Any ideas, post a comment. :o)