Reason #732 that I am not a SAHM

I have just spent the last five days visiting my cousin and her family whilst Mr. D attended a conference (that I normally attend, too, but...well...kids and all*). However, since he was headed off to DC, I decided that we should invade my cousin's home and tour the museums all week. Mission #1 was accomplished. Mission #2? Well, not so much. Yesterday we were scheduled to meet a friend for lunch and hit the Smithsonian. Grand plan, no? And the late meeting time (noon, of course) ensured that any child-related mishaps would not impinge on our dining, right?

I am such a fool.

G decided that yesterday morning was the perfect time to master the art of whine-like-a-banshee-until-mommy-wants-to-completely-lose-her-shit. I believe his mentor will be quite thrilled that he reached a level orange state of crisis. Translation: I yelled at him and then locked myself in the bathroom for a moment of peace. I know. Very mature. But I did not throw him out a window--definitely good.

There are days when I am at work wondering what the kids are doing and wishing that I could be there to experience every moment of discovery with them. And then there are days like yesterday where I am reminded why it is that I must get some time away. At the moment, as a WOHM. I wouldn't mind a WAHM opportunity, but there would definitely be daycare involved. Definitely.

*In case anyone is thinking that it is completely sexist of Mr. D to attend the conference and leave me with the kids, the conference is far more applicable to his current job, making him the better person to attend. I'll get back to it soon enough.

Bob couldn't have said it better

I love that the motto of our president elect is "Yes We Can." It's simple, it's appropriate, and it's motivational. It makes one believe that anything is possible, and I think yesterday's election results are evidence that it's true. And I love most of all that "Yes WE Can" implies that we're in this together, working as a team. I am truly excited about an Obama presidency.

Now where did I leave my hard hat?

It's your turn

I voted this morning. How about you? Go out and make your voice heard.

Political Humor

If you notice, I avoid discussing politics around here for the most part. It's not that I don't have an opinion, I just don't feel compelled to put it to a post. I've shared with IRL friends my trepidation about the running mate without a penis. Many other bloggers have said their piece on the matter, and most have said it better than I could.

But, this little number HAD to be posted on my blog. Because I am a huge gamer geek.

We're definitely going to roll a crit on Nov 4--what remains to be seen is whether it's a success or failure.

Holding Pattern

Just a quick hello and apology for the blog silence. Between getting a big grant out the door and attacking my laundry monster, life has been busy. I need to keep this short but promise to be back soon with a long overdue cookbook review. I baked. And took pictures. And I will share it with you. Soon.

In the meantime, I leave you with a big hug from SC: