Today has been a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.
I worked a 10.5 hour day with a baby attached to my hip who screamed if put down for a second. A 2.5 year old who refused to listen. I had two screaming kids, crying about every and anything. Don’t want to eat, don’t want to nap, don’t want to this, don’t want to that. For 10.5 hours. Okay 9 hours, minus naptime. Dora the Explorer did not even save me.
NOT EVEN DORA.
I walked outside to my finally get in my car and find a parking ticket. A soggy one, no less because of course – it is raining.
Stupid rain.
Stupid street cleaning.
Cranky kids.
Stupid Dora.
I think I’ll move to Australia.
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next time just give them booze.
kidding.
kind of.
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By Maxie on 04.08.08 6:51 pm | Permalink
The rain makes kids crazy….I had 15 cranky kids today. I feel your pain!
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By Erin on 04.08.08 6:53 pm | Permalink
{{{hugs}}}
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By Hope on 04.08.08 7:13 pm | Permalink
that sounds totally sucktacular.
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By sizzle on 04.08.08 7:37 pm | Permalink
Is there no Dora in Australia?
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By Dutchess of Kickball on 04.08.08 7:40 pm | Permalink
Aw, poor thing. Why did you get a parking ticket?
And thanks for the wonderful memory of that fantastic book.
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By Miriam on 04.08.08 7:53 pm | Permalink
I really, really feel for you on this one, Jamie, because I had that bad day yesterday: the 4 year-old and 2.5 year-old I work with both had terrible colds and it was pouring. Today was better though, and I really hope tomorrow is better for you!
If you do decide to go to Australia, though, please say hi to Alexander for me.
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By Schriftstellar on 04.08.08 7:55 pm | Permalink
Move to Canada. It’s like Australia but largely different in every way.
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By Ben on 04.08.08 8:00 pm | Permalink
Oh darlin’ what a crappy day! I’m sorry. It must be in the air. My day was just as horrific! Go over to my blog and check out my day maybe it will give your a smile.
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By 1218blog on 04.08.08 8:05 pm | Permalink
Will you bring me with you?
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By Jenn on 04.08.08 8:18 pm | Permalink
I’m sorry your day was so crummy. At least you didn’t go to sleep with gum in your mouth, and wake up with gum in your hair, right?
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By Megan on 04.08.08 9:03 pm | Permalink
I lived in Australia for 6 months. It’s a wonderful place. =) Highly recommended!
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By Arielle on 04.08.08 9:23 pm | Permalink
awww sucky. But I bet Australia is exciting
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By Glamorous152 on 04.08.08 9:56 pm | Permalink
I just read that Alexander book the other day! I love it, but my favourite is Alexander who used to be rich last Sunday. Have you read that one?
Also, Australia is lovely but America’s Next Top Model is far better than their version.
And apparently, we now use Next Top Model as a criteria to decide where to live.
Awesome.
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By brandy on 04.08.08 11:29 pm | Permalink
Australia might be good,The accents are hot, that’s a huge plus.
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By Annette on 04.08.08 11:37 pm | Permalink
Australia! Yes! I’m in, when do we leave?
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By somechick84 on 04.09.08 12:46 am | Permalink
Oh girl, your day sounds too familiar!
Remember, it’s just one day out of your wonderful, lovely life. Chin up.
xo,
L
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By L on 04.09.08 6:32 am | Permalink
Sounds like a terrible day! I’d definitely join you in Australia!
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By Rachel on 04.09.08 7:37 am | Permalink
I’m sorry you had a bad day yesterday. It must have been going around because mine was awful too. I hope today is better for you!
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By chasingparadise on 04.09.08 8:00 am | Permalink
Can I move with you?
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By Penelope23 on 04.09.08 8:01 am | Permalink
Eeh. Cranky kids. No fun. And the parking ticket and rain? Also no fun. I wonder how much is rains in Australia..
Here’s to hoping today is A LOT better.
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By e.p. on 04.09.08 8:05 am | Permalink
That is ROUGH.
Hurry up, though, summer is almost over in Australia!
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By Laurel on 04.09.08 8:49 am | Permalink
sadly, it rained in Australia today. I know. It stopped me working.
but generally, we’re quite stunning.
MOOOVE! Then Edie and Wally can be playmates.
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By kirby on 04.09.08 8:51 am | Permalink
Australia has koala bears, and those are awesome, so I think I’ll come with you.
Okay?
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By survivingmyself on 04.09.08 9:22 am | Permalink
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By bits and pieces - Oh! How Lovely! on 04.09.08 10:15 am | Permalink
No moving to Australia, at least, not until I am back there so we can have a barbie!
*wonders if you’ll understand*
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By alyndabear on 04.10.08 11:10 am | Permalink
ugh bummer!
hope stuff got better!
xoxox
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By tia on 04.10.08 10:41 pm | Permalink
Sorry I’m late on this, but I hope the rest of your week has been better!
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By Katie on 04.11.08 2:05 pm | Permalink
DANG! You know it’s a baaaaad day when even Dora lets you down.
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By Jan on 04.12.08 4:25 pm | Permalink
You ought to consider moving to New Zealand. It’s cooler than Australia.
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By Holly on 04.13.08 12:43 am | Permalink
that sounds totally sucktacular.
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By sizzle on 10.30.09 7:41 pm | Permalink
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