I’m tired. It’s been a long weekend; Saturday morning, we went to SeaWorld long enough to watch the dolphin show and have lunch. By noon both kids were wiped from walking, and I was wiped from carrying them after they couldn’t walk anymore. As we left, and both kids were complaining loudly I realized this would probably be the worst possible time to have paid absolutely no need as to where I parked the car. I had absolutely no idea, and neither of the kids were in the mood for looking around. I stopped a passing security golf cart if I could get a little help; they suggested that I go back to the entrance while they call a security car to drive us around. We walked back (with me carrying 75 pounds of children). After waiting for 60 seconds of whining I was inspired to remember approximately where the car was, and I hustled off carrying both kids and ended up making a beeline for the car. Anna passed out on the ride home, and Tara conveniently stayed away until we got home. The evening was fairly uneventful, but both kids will still fairly tired in the evening and each had a good night of sleep.

Sunday morning we went out for breakfast to Pancake House, and upon arriving home, we got a call from our friends M. and K., wondering if Anna wanted coming over for a playdate. Of course, everybody was fully in support of the idea. Anna ended up spending most of the day with them, while Tara and I hung out and cleaned up the house. Our dining room, which has been the “art room” for the last several months is again capable of seating six for dinner again. We’ll see how long it lasts. I also managed to do what little laundry was left after the nanny’s efforts and clean up in a few different spots around the house. Later this week I’m hoping to tackle the breakfast bar (again). Maybe this time I’ll put that spiky wire stuff they use to keep birds from roosting over outdoor eateries. We seem to have a problem in which any flat surface eventually becomes covered with clutter. I swear I’ll see an end to it eventually. The nanny has really helped Anna to clean up more regularly; if everyone makes a habit of it, we’ll really have something.