I think I’ll move to Australia

April 8th, 2008 at 6:38 pm . Posted in whiny things, work .

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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  1. Maxie
    Apr 08, 2008 @ 6:51 pm

    next time just give them booze.

    kidding.

    kind of.

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  2. Erin
    Apr 08, 2008 @ 6:53 pm

    The rain makes kids crazy….I had 15 cranky kids today. I feel your pain!

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  3. Hope
    Apr 08, 2008 @ 7:13 pm

    {{{hugs}}}

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  4. sizzle
    Apr 08, 2008 @ 7:37 pm

    that sounds totally sucktacular. :(

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  5. Dutchess of Kickball
    Apr 08, 2008 @ 7:40 pm

    Is there no Dora in Australia?

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  6. Miriam
    Apr 08, 2008 @ 7:53 pm

    Aw, poor thing. Why did you get a parking ticket?

    And thanks for the wonderful memory of that fantastic book. :)

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  7. Schriftstellar
    Apr 08, 2008 @ 7:55 pm

    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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  8. Ben
    Apr 08, 2008 @ 8:00 pm

    Move to Canada. It’s like Australia but largely different in every way.

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  9. 1218blog
    Apr 08, 2008 @ 8:05 pm

    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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  10. Jenn
    Apr 08, 2008 @ 8:18 pm

    Will you bring me with you?

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  11. Megan
    Apr 08, 2008 @ 9:03 pm

    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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  12. Arielle
    Apr 08, 2008 @ 9:23 pm

    I lived in Australia for 6 months. It’s a wonderful place. =) Highly recommended!

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  13. Glamorous152
    Apr 08, 2008 @ 9:56 pm

    awww sucky. But I bet Australia is exciting ;)

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  14. brandy
    Apr 08, 2008 @ 11:29 pm

    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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  15. Annette
    Apr 08, 2008 @ 11:37 pm

    Australia might be good,The accents are hot, that’s a huge plus.

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  16. somechick84
    Apr 09, 2008 @ 12:46 am

    Australia! Yes! I’m in, when do we leave?

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  17. L
    Apr 09, 2008 @ 6:32 am

    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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  18. Rachel
    Apr 09, 2008 @ 7:37 am

    Sounds like a terrible day! I’d definitely join you in Australia!

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  19. chasingparadise
    Apr 09, 2008 @ 8:00 am

    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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  20. Penelope23
    Apr 09, 2008 @ 8:01 am

    Can I move with you?

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  21. e.p.
    Apr 09, 2008 @ 8:05 am

    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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  22. Laurel
    Apr 09, 2008 @ 8:49 am

    That is ROUGH.

    Hurry up, though, summer is almost over in Australia!

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  23. kirby
    Apr 09, 2008 @ 8:51 am

    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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  24. survivingmyself
    Apr 09, 2008 @ 9:22 am

    Australia has koala bears, and those are awesome, so I think I’ll come with you.

    Okay?

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  25. alyndabear
    Apr 10, 2008 @ 11:10 am

    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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  26. tia
    Apr 10, 2008 @ 10:41 pm

    ugh bummer!

    hope stuff got better!

    xoxox

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  27. Katie
    Apr 11, 2008 @ 2:05 pm

    Sorry I’m late on this, but I hope the rest of your week has been better! :)

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  28. Jan
    Apr 12, 2008 @ 4:25 pm

    DANG! You know it’s a baaaaad day when even Dora lets you down.

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  29. Holly
    Apr 13, 2008 @ 12:43 am

    You ought to consider moving to New Zealand. It’s cooler than Australia. :D

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  30. sizzle
    Oct 30, 2009 @ 7:41 pm

    that sounds totally sucktacular. :(

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