Dharmafrog

My Monday

Woke up 7:30am.
One minute neck rub from my James.
Relieved my bladder.
Dressed.
Uncaged my Chihuahua.
Amazon hair in a pony tail.
Stiff hips descended the stairs.
Slumped on the couch.
Kick start brain. Failed.
Said good morning to my Bryce.
Mixed tuna salad for my James.
Sat down at computer, stared.
Said goodbye to my James.
Wished I had kissed him more.
Turned off the AC.
It’s 8:09 am
Made my Bryce a bowl of cheerios.
Let Tempe outside.
Put charlotte’s web movie on.
Upstairs for a blanket.
Peeked on Cameron, still sleeping.
Said good morning to my Liam.
He was cranky, sent him to eat cereal.
Snuggled with Bryce.
Discussed life and death of all living things with my boys.
Took out charlotte’s web put in chicken little movie.
Ate cereal.
Facebook, twitter, Hulu.
Asked Bryce to let Tempe inside.
Gave snack to my boys. Mojo bar.
Checked on Cameron, sigh…
Said a prayer.
Picked up Cameron, set him down on a towel.
Carefully peeled off superman Jammies.
Breathed through mouth.
Used 7 baby wipes.
Put Cam in the tub.
Hummed while washing his little body.
Dried him off, combed his hair.
Dressed him on my bed.
Said yes to Bryce.
Coaxed Cam down the stairs.
Promised chocolate (soy) milk and waffle.
It’s 12:00 pm
Took out chicken little, put in corpse bride movie.
Upstairs to fetch dirty sheets and towel.
Cam followed, and helped. I smiled.
Started the washer.
High fived Cam.
Played magnet fish puzzle with Cameron.
Laughed while he giggled.
Made another waffle.
Twittered.
Cuddled with my Trinity.
Almost fell asleep.
Tickled Cameron. Smiled.
Turned off the tv.
Talked on IM with My James. Love him. Miss him.
Made 3 lunches. PB&J sandwiches, raisins, cookie, carrot sticks with dip, vitamins.
Made PB&J for me.
Sat at the table.
Went to frig for water.
Said “enough” to boys.
Ate and watched my boys telling secrets.
It’s 1:40 pm
Told Liam to go upstairs. Used the word please.
Thanked Cameron for putting plates in the sink.
Said yes to Bryce.
Stepped in something wet.
Cleaned it up.
Broke up a fight about a monster puppet.
Calmed a toddler having a huge tantrum about frog shoes.
Realized Bryce took out corpse bride and put in curious george movie for his little brother. Smiled.
Said yes to Liam.
Thought about starting allowance for Bryce and Liam again.
It’s 3:25 pm
Gave snack to my boys. Yogurt and string cheese.
Ate yogurt raisins.
Told Bryce to move his shoes off the stairs.
Read my book. (Brother Odd)
Talked to my James on the phone.
Read my book.
Welcomed my James home with a kiss and a hug.
Read my book.
Cooked Dinner. Meatloaf, yams and corn.
Dishes.
Opened the door for James.
Talked to my Liam about how I came up with his and his brothers names.
Ate with the guys.
Listened to music. She Keeps Bees. The Raconteurs.
Watched boys dance wildly.
Laughed.
Heard Cam announce “go to bed”.
Yelled at boys who hit walls.
Kissed bearded husband.
Brushed Cammy’s little teeth.
Told Bryce to brush his teeth. Used the word please.
Put Cammy in jammies.
Said yes to Liam.
Turned on hall light.
Settled Cam into his bed.
Tried to console. He’s too tired.
Laid in Bryce’s bed. Better than the floor.
Sigh.
Reminded Bryce sternly about his duty to his teeth.
Laid down.
Covered Cam with spiderman covers.
Laid down.
It’s 8:30 pm
Started to relax.
Door opened. It’s my James.
Cam asleep. Whew.
Bryce next.
Taught shower education.
Reminded Bryce that there’s no dancing in the shower.
James came in. Reminded me that I should ask for help.
Left for lotion.
Heard crying. Crap.
Gave Cam hugs and kisses.
Covered him with spidey covers.
Thunder. Damn…
Cam cried.
Picked him up.
Notified Bryce that shower time had expired.
Laid Cam down. Again.
Rubbed his head and back. His eyes closed.
Gestured to Bryce to lay down.
Kissed Bryce.
Loud thunder. Winced.
Scooped up little boy. Melted in my arms.
Took him to James. James to the rescue.
It’s 9:10 pm
Folded and hung up towel.
Changed shirt and added an old shirt of James’.
Laid down with James and Cameron.
Say anything movie.
Shared elephant figures with Cam.
Cuddled.
Movie over. James asleep.
Escorted my youngest to his bed and monkeys.
Covered him with spidey covers.
Sat on the floor. Held his hand.
He closed his eyes. I said a prayer.
Throat sore.
Waited.
Hug and kissed Liam good night.
Snuck down stairs.
Yogurt. Granola bar. Airborne.
Upstairs in the dark.
James snored. I smiled.
Changed pants to shorts.
It’s 11:50 pm
Sat in bed.
Twilight movie.
Paused movie.
Brushed teeth.
Thought vampire love is intense.
Laid down.
James woke up. Said “the thing is there”. I giggled.
Kissed him. He got comfy. I rubbed his back. He fell asleep again.
Un paused movie.
Smiled at favorite part.
Got sleepy.
Stopped movie.
It’s 12:53 pm
Checked on boys. Sleeping. Breathing.
Emptied bladder.
Turned off tv.
Let hair down.
Laid down.
Closed eyes.
Thought about what to be when I grow up…