dcp_3211Ok, so the weekend itself is not actually going to turn me into a mom of three teens. Well, I suppose one could look at it that way. Let’s just go over the run-down of events, shall we? That way maybe, just by reading, you can feel some of the tired with me – misery loves company, after all, right?

Today, so far, this is what has transpired – monsters went to school, oldest monster (Patrick) called me as school was getting out to ask if he could go to his friend’s house. I just love it when he does this, as it means the other end of the line is going to be VERY LOUD – all those hootin’ and hollerin’ kids, you know. Add to that the fact that it’s Friday and yeah – hootin’ and hollerin’ is on MAX VOLUME!! And there is a RUSH to the whole thing – as it means he has to catch a different bus if I’m nice enough to say yes – or run to catch his own bus, because, he’s been goofing off making phone calls, instead of making his way to the bus. He got lucky this time. I said yes.

So two monsters came home. They both had all kinds of things to tell me about. It, at least, wasn’t as overwhelming as yesterday – all three of them had all kinds of things to tell me about the very second they walked in the door — and they were all hovering over me — and I swear I almost passed out! So yeah, it wasn’t at all that bad.

Next thing on the agenda – neighborhood girl coming over to hang out with girl monster (Sammie). Girl gets here. She is alone this time (yesterday she had her adorable pug, Puggles, with her) so Lucky doesn’t really go crazy. Bonus. I love her little dog, but, it gets hectic around here when she’s here. LOL

So we’ve got two girls hanging out – not too hyper, that’s good.

Next thing up is second boy monster (Shawn) is going to a birthday party. Whew – I got big monster (Mark) to take him. Wooohooo for me!! And while he’s out he can pick up oldest monster, too! Score 2 for Momma!

And BONUS – Mark brought me home a cappuccino! It’s so delicious! I think it’s white chocolate caramel – mmmmm……

Moving on to Saturday, Sammie has an orthodontist appointment in Birmingham (one hour away) pretty early in the morning (9:30). Mark and I will be taking her. She has to get another mold of her mouth, for the 'screw in' retainer. Ack! She's totally freaked out about the retainer. It's going to be a trial getting her to comply with (Number 1) Getting it on. and (Number 2) Letting Momma (me - aren't I lucky?) widen it every night. Oh lawdy!! But - tomorrow, we are just getting the mold done. Whew!

And Saturday night - Sammie is having her birthday party - a sleepover. Yippeee! All I have to say is -

THANK GOD FOR BASEMENTS!!!!

And while we’re at it – can I get an “Amen!!” I think she’s invited six girls. Oh me, oh my – will they all show up? So far, it sounds like they will. Wish me well. Wish me peace. I hope I get through it.

And then Sunday – dun dun dun…

SAMMIE TURNS THIRTEEN YEARS OLD!!!


Holy mackerel – my little itty bitty baby girl – a teenager! What on earth? How did that happen? Now we already went over this Lisa is so old thing this week – we may just have to go over it all over again.

I will be the mother of three teenagers.

Whoa.

That right there’s some CRAZY SAUCE.

Ok, and while I’m over here reeling from that reality – my home will be invaded by countless in-laws. Well, ok, not countless – talk to me after Thanksgiving, we will have a whole crapload of people that day! LOL But – we are having a family party here Sunday. We’ll be celebrating Sammie’s birthday and Danny’s birthday. Danny is Mark’s cousin’s husband. We do ‘monthly parties’ – whoever has a birthday that month gets celebrated. Right before we moved here they were doing them all separately. They decided then that that was just crazy sauce. LOL

Danny’s turning 40. I told his wife, Kim, that we better not give him too much crap, because, in the spring – she and I will both be turning 40. And gosh knows he’ll probably get us back and then some!

So yeah, busy weekend – by the time it’s done, I’ll be old. Mom of three teens? What the hell? Goofy!

I’m in the middle of reading a series of awesome young adult vampire books – I think I’ll go read a little and get myself to sleep – rest up for the chaos that awaits…..