so much material, so little time

a desperately needed, relatively quiet weekend.

five days of single parenting really wore me out. i needed naps oh so badly. another week is here, yet i don't dread it quite so much because i accomplished a few things, and it should be a short week.

i framed 45 certificates for my company's awards program. 9 stores, 3 varieties, and only one had broken glass. i had to build 4 of the frames, and the worst was that they were a bit more time consuming. the ready-made frames from Michael's were the best. the ones from Aaron Brothers lacked quality control. that part is almost done.

a couple more potential houses to preview next weekend. some possibilities. no real dream homes, but since we don't have an offer on our house, it's not time critical, yet. the worst of it is el Jefe' and i are both feeling the financial crunch of maintaining two households. we'll just make more money, and spend more money, and thankfully i have some savings to fall back on.

my dad wants to relocate their 50th anniversary celebration. even el Jefe' said i handled it well. whatever. the middle has made most of the plans, and is sticking to her guns. she has more energy than i do to fight that fight.

at swimming lessons last week, and at the park this weekend, i saw some shining examples of poor parenting. i don't feel so bad.

and now it's time to obsess on taxes. it's time for a good rant, don't you think?