Finally!  I thought this week would never end.  I probably say that every Friday but this one was really epically long because I've had a lousy cold.  My mother-in-law would say that something blocked my digestion or that I sat by an open window but I assure you it was one of those runny nosed little chillin at school who insist on touching me.  (There is one pre-K tyke who pats my head and says "carina" over and over.  It means "cute".  He also has temper tantrums every lesson when I won't read Simba.  We don't have Simba.  I think there's something wrong with him which would explain the head patting thing.)  I need a nap but undoubtedly the second I lie down THE NEIGHBORS will come home and start vacuuming or worse.  Anyhow I have things to do.  I have to iron a dress.  Tomorrow is the second funeral mass for my father-in-law.  They'll have one every month for a year but after this one my obligations are done.  There's only so much incense, repetitive prayers and uncomfortable seating I can handle.  Sunday is the Istathon, the 4.5 kilometer walk/run behind the school followed by a BBQ.  I've skipped all other school events outside of school hours so far this year, so I really should attend.  Plus there's food.

I was right.  I had just closed my eyes and THEY came home.  Today the kid's a Ninja.  In his bedroom right above my head.  I am plagued by children.  xxoo me