eyes wide open

[gfrancie]

Let's hope today goes a bit better. I think I had some sleep last night. Mostly through wearing myself out. I feel a bit less like a zombie today. I also hope Senor Onion will be a little more civilized today. I don't think he is getting enough sleep as of late and he is being extra two. He lost going to the library yesterday when he poured his milk out onto the carpet on purpose. The look in his eye when he did it was something else. Rather defiant. Nearly every answer to every situation was, "NONONONO" And he didn't nap. So I think we were thoroughly sick of one another by the end of the day. (he has also taken to employing some significant avoidance tactics when it comes to the whole bedtime routine.) To put it bluntly, yesterday my kid was a bit of an asshole. Somedays are like that and it probably wasn't helped by my particular state of being either. (so hey maybe I was an asshole too.)
But that was yesterday and we can attempt to be more civilized with one another today.

In my sleep-deprived state yesterday I managed to make a fruit crisp and chocolate banana muffins. I also cleaned both of our baths, tidied the kitchen, hand-washed some dishes that needed attending and then tidied Senor Onion's room. Forget napping, let's scour the porcelain!!!!

Mr. Jenner was a peach yesterday and wrangled Senor Onion for awhile and also returned library books that were due. I ordered a new part for the dishwasher and made him a nice dinner and fruit crisp in exchange. We watched Mr. and Mrs. Smith. I spent most of the movie going, "oh yeah they were so doing it. They are pretty good actors but they aren't that good." So that is my thought on that movie. They are both attractive people who are good with guns and at being semi-naked attractive people. skills yo.

I want to go out to Sephora and investigate sheer lipstick/glosses. And pretty eyeshadow. I also want to go and fondle kitchen stuff. Maybe I will find time to do that this weekend. (I should also make jam)

As for today, we will go to the farmer's market and maybe Trader Joe's. I am out of off-brand cheerios dammit.
And laundry. There will be a great deal of laundry accomplished. Must.clean.

Comments

[kitchenwitch.livejournal.com]

Share chocolate banana muffins recipe? I can't eat any (though I can put some in the freezer), but I've got bananas that need usin' up and I'm sure Nora and Matthew will enjoy them.

[gfrancie.livejournal.com]

I am still messing with the recipe. I am thinking it could be better. But when I have it nailed down I will post it.

[bovril.livejournal.com]

I remember this horrible time in my own life, the younger child almost born and the elder sensing a usurping and therefore being extra nasty. At least you have a reliable man to help. Wishing you luck for the Big Day!

[gfrancie.livejournal.com]

He isn't extra nasty. Most of the time he is incredibly pleasant and a real joy. Two has been fairly entertaining. But he is obviously changing/growing and there might be concerns about the new baby. Though we have talked a lot about the baby. I don't subscribe to the view of encouraging rivalry and dislike because a new baby is arriving. It seems rather foolish in a way. It is like wishing for rocks to fall upon your head. I think this comes from the fact that my siblings and I have long been close and while we drive each other crazy on occasion (as all relations do) we never resented each other's existence even when we were small.

Mr. Jenner will be a great deal of help. He is good with babies and short people.

[bovril.livejournal.com]

Well maybe "nasty" is the wrong word. But its like when you are getting ready for a trip, and the child senses a disturbance in the Force. Just when you need them quiet and rational is the precise time when they are attention-seeking and irrational.

[claritapita.livejournal.com]

You need this: http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P57002
I buy it for everyone at Christmas/Birthdays. It is expensive but lasts forever. They also now have a tinted version which I have not had a chance to try.

[gfrancie.livejournal.com]

That looks appealing.
I love the idea of lipstick, but when I wear it I feel like Dina Martina or something. Too much clown mouth. A lot of lip-glosses are too sparkly/sticky for me. I don't need to look hoory. I just want something that gives me a touch of color so I don't look sickly.

[scream4noreason.livejournal.com]

Since you more than likely have a well-stocked kitchen, whats on your wish list for kitchen doo-dads you dont already have?

[gfrancie.livejournal.com]

oh gosh... it is kind of vast and crazy.
I am not even sure now. It often ends up being a case of finding something interesting in a kitchen shop and going, "I need this now."

[tenebrous.livejournal.com]

Sephora! I am game. Sayin'.

[gfrancie.livejournal.com]

You just like going to church.

[gfrancie.livejournal.com]

But we should sort out a time to meet up at one particular Sephora or another.