The kids got up really early for Christmas yesterday. This is normal. They got up really early again TODAY, because Maggie had scheduled a day trip to Butternut for some skiing. Her brother-in-law was also going along. He’s a nice guy, but as I’ve mentioned, can be a little high maintenance.
Now, getting up early on one day…. you’ve got a 60% chance of crankiness.
Getting up early two days in a row… now you’ve got about a 95% chance of crankiness, with a 78% chance of SEVERE crankiness.
So I stayed late at work.
MInd you, I got a ton done. And I the only reason I have time to write this little entry right here is because my database is matching fields with a file it’s importing. It’s taking a while.
Maggie got pissed at me for staying late. She wanted me to come home on time to put the kids to bed. Honestly, though, I’ve had evening kid-duties for three of the last four days, which normally is fine, but I had no interest in a guaranteed crankfest.
And I was already a little annoyed at her for calling me at work to ask me to call the dog walker, since she was running late. I didn’t have the number, she did, and her brother was sitting right next to her. I was in the middle of my latest database scripting project, so I was like: “He’s in the freaking car doing nothing. Just give him the phone and have him call.”
I guess I don’t need to get pissed off to justify working late after several days off… I’m clearly letting myself get a little extra annoyed because, yes, I knew the kids would be supertired so I went into avoid-avoid-avoid mode.
Oh well. Life goes on, and there are many thousands of updated contacts in the database. Plus 2604 brand new ones. And I ain’t done yet. Rock on.
Love to all. Even you, the inadvertent temptress in the black jeans.
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You are going to have days like this (as if you haven’t had them in the past), now and in the future. Somehow, someway - it all seems to come together, even with the rough spots. You accomplished a lot it appears, and tomorrow is another day! (So Scarlett O’Hara of me!) Glad you had a nice Christmas - now get ready for that super 2008 - we hope!
Wow. I didn’t know there was a word for that. Avoid-avoid-avoid. I’m going to remember that one because it’s a well worn, often used strategy around here. I’ll be able to say, oh, well, I’m in avoid-avoid-avoid mode……AND I’ll be able to say “Ah ha! I see you’re using avoid-avoid-avoid! Oh no you don’t!”
Thanks for naming it.
TheMom: Thanks, thanks! I’m knocking on wood and typing at the same time!
DCup:
My only question is if you’re going to say it in the same panicky, loud voice that *I* use for that word.
Well, at least you’re self-aware and you know you’re doing it and you know why. That puts you ahead of most people.
The ‘down side’ of school vacations - whatever the cause - is the ALL DAY aspect of kids and parents.
Children that struggle out of bed at 6 am on school days tend to spring wide awake at 4.45 during vacation.
This, in turn, adds to the Cranky Factor, as the kids tend to scream and yell in joy - waking up the parent also on vacation.
I TOTALLY understand the Avoid-Avoid-Avoid mode, and am sometimes tempted to run away as a result.
Heh, thought I was the only one that stayed away from home til kids were in bed! Once in a blue moon, I get off of work early and I will purposefully stay out til I know the house has quieted down for the night.
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I get up early EVERY day, no wonder I’m such a bitch
Hmm, what’s early?
With 2 boys under 4, if we make it to 6:30, we’re happy.
Of course, I was the last person to leave my (90-person) agency today, and I wasn’t exactly working hard…or hardly working.
merry christmas, a bit late. drove from OH to FL xmas eve with TheGirlfriend. catching up on blogs now. hope it was a good one and happy new year.
Happy new years, Rich; to you, lovely Maggie, your wonderful kids, and all the pets. *chuckles*
Dude, happy 2008 and all the best of everything at the Championable clan.
HAPPY 2008 - we miss you! Hurry back please!