Day 117: Back to the office...

Despite my best efforts to avoid my office project, it still haunts me and since the office sits right off our entry way, I see the mess all the time. So today the kiddos and I made a trip to staples to get some of the necessities I would need to make this project work. I'm sure I don't have to tell you that it was chaos. Or that my son attempted to break a fax machine, got stuck under a desk, and had a complete fit when I wouldn't let him have "canny" at 10 in the morning. And I certainly don't have to tell you that Skylar lost her shoe, added about 10 things we did NOT need to the cart, and waited until we were as far away from the bathroom as possible before saying "but mama, I REALLY haff to go bad!!" Sigh. I know that I will look back on this and laugh....one day....but not today. Today I just wanna cry. I did manage to squeeze in a quick pic though...do NOT let those angelic faces fool you!

Thankfully, my mama heard my cry and offered to watch Bryce and Skylar so I could have some time off. Eva is such a good baby that it really feels like just Matthew and I even though she's right there. I didn't argue with her one bit and took them right over. I did not use my time very well though (as usual) and ended up just walking around Trader Joes with Matthew. We did buy a new beta fish because our little Bruce-y went to fishy heaven this morning. Funny how I was just making a post about him a few weeks ago and now he's gone. I know it's just a fish but its still sad. I went back and forth on if we should tell Skylar or just replace him without saying anything. Ultimately I decided that she should know. She handled it pretty well but we didn't really give her too much of a chance to be upset even if she wanted to since I threw in really quick "we can get you a new fish if you want. A red one?" So while Matthew and I were out and about we picked up a red beta which she has named "flower bug." Do NOT try and convince her of a different name because she is bent on it being "flower bug." Stay tuned for pics as I gotta get the tank all cleaned and ready for him. Best part of my night was heading to pick Bryce up and getting a chance to visit for a bit while the kids were being silly. Skylar had knocked papa's hat off and he pretended to fake cry while Bryce gave Skylar the third degree. "Ky-yar! Say saw-ee!" "Ky-yar! Is not punny!" He had us all laughing hysterically, even Skylar. She did eventually muster out an apology while giggling her head off and Bryce then said "there Papa! All better!" Such a sweet kiddo and worth all of the mess he puts me through....most times. :)