When It Rains...

Woke up late, missed gym. Saw T who graciously stayed with kids last night so we could see the worst Venezuelan film ever. Went to work. Struggled with J drop off, he is not convinced of school yet. Avoided lice check so as not to have any more potential wrenches in the day. Taught some. Emailed some. Laminated signs for my classroom and my mother's (since destroyed by the torrential rain). Picked J up (remember school only comes in baby increments this week). Played with/let J destroy my classroom. Handed J over to I (thank you!) who took him out to lunch and play. Taught more. Retrieved J and then M and left them at after school (poor J's face at our fake reunion). Picked up farm share. Bought cookies (and ate) that I shouldn't have. Went to a faculty meeting that was RIDICULOUS with a pompous guest speaker who lectured us about how to give effective and engaging presentations while she did the opposite. Left the never-ending meeting just in time to get myself and both kids SOAKED in the worst storm I have been outside for (smart people stayed in). Solid 12-15 minutes on the street with bags, kids and belly as no bus came and no cab that stopped was willing to take us home. Cab snagged. Could not open the door for my life. Kind driver came out in rain to open. Arrived home and stripped our drenched clothing off. Bathed kids. Kids fought. Meltdowns. Babysitter late. Changed and went downtown to brother's fundraiser. Smiled. Chatted. Ran raffle. Saw some family and friends. Subway back home. Borrowed money from mother/brother to pay sitter. Borrowed money from daughter's piggy bank to tip Fresh Direct delivery man. Put groceries away. Folded laundry sitting in dryer since this am. Spoke briefly to spouse in Wisconsin. He was renting a car to drive two hours (at 11pm!) to I do not know where for a meeting tomorrow. Blogged. Bored you. Off to bed so I can get up and repeat another version of today's madness.