Manic Monday

Having not slept through the night, awaking at 1.30, a mere 3 hours after falling into bed, i dragged myself to work at 7. D left the house shortly after i arrived leaving me to wake two rays of sunshine (note; hint of sarcasm). E and F slept until 7.40, F awoke easily as i rolled up the blinds and switched on the radio, E awoke somewhat more grudingly and it was only pure bribery and a hint of luck that got her out of her monday morning stooper.

F dressed and E whined and then breakfast was served after a fight over the remote (bribery gone bad). With Faces washed, teeth brushed and hair done, all achieved through expert coaxing and limited back chat, we finally and i emphasise finally, made it out of the door.

The morning walk to school is normally pleasant, we often play eye spy or pretend we're on a train but this morning our timing was unfortunate and we ran into D's family friend M and his daughter S and endured 10 minutes of forced plesantries and feined interest. I for one, did not care much for the fact he was having a new kitchen floor fitted today and for sure did not fall prey to what i assume was a pathetic attempt to palm his child off on me. On greeting me he looked distractedly over the hedge towards his house, a confused expression on his face, i met his frown with raised eyebrows and an innocent questioning look

"Ah, i just thought i saw... we're having the kitchen floor fitted today and i was just checking they hadn't already arrived"

I just as innocently nodded, ignoring the hint.

With the girls at school i headed back to the apartment with little intent to sleep. Boy was still on the sofa when i arrived back, a somewhat cleaner and nakeder version of the Boy i left 2 hours ago.

The next hour was spent on the phone to the benefits advisors due to Boys inability to work at present because of his back. I spent a considerable amount of time on the other end of the phone passing on my employment details, which due to my 3 jobs and my infrequent and uncontracted hours was an arduous task.

Now, sleep deprived and hungry i am torn between attempting to put an end to this insomnia and actually going out and enjoying this beautiful day... and my critical commentary.

I really need this holiday.