DH is going to engine school. Again. This time, it's in Chicago, he'll be driving out tomorrow with another mechanic from his shop. Class starts Monday and ends Friday afternoon, then he and the other mechanic will be driving home. That puts him getting home really late Friday night long after the children have gone to bed.

I know I'm a SAHM, this is my job but I reeeeeaaaally look forward to four o'clock when I know the calvarie is about to come charging to the rescue. For the next week, not only am I going to have to disappoint little man, who is 2 and now understands that 'dada' is gone but he'll come back later and play and put him to bed, but I'm also going to have to take up the slack.

So for the next week I get to deal with one year old little miss, two year old little man, two bunnies, one super annoying and bitey parrot, and all their upkeep - plus taking care of myself - but also dishes, laundry, meals, will all have to be done by me with no breaks. Bed time, which is usually a divide and conquer maneuver will suddenly become a tandem thing - which is good, we're talking about getting the kids to room together starting the week after this one. Bath with two babies will have to be done with one set of hands versus two sets of hands. And worst of all I'll have to take out the trash and diaper pail. *Shudder* I don't mind changing diapers, I just don't like dealing with them after they've, um, fermented...

The good news is that I'll have a little help. My folks will be stopping by a few times during the week on their way home and I have a friend who is supposed to drop by. But then I also have to go and have some dental work done bright and early Monday morning... Oi vey...

So any kind words, kind thoughts, super easy (since I don't cook often) supper recipes, and maybe some chocolate (just kidding... kinda...) would be greatly appreciated.