SOS

I have a confession to make.
I have live-in help with the kids.
Until last week, when he went home to spend Christmas with his mom, Grandma Linda. Which means, yes, my brother-in-law lives with us. AND I MISS YOU, Dwight!!!! Because without you,

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These rejuvenating dates with my husband would have never been possible.

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Thank you for all you help, Dwight. It’s so nice being able to leave the kids with you.
P p p p please come back soon. It’s getting crazy around here. There’s so much blood! Toys everywhere! I need backup!

what to do?

You know you live in California are a slacker when you have to decide,

    Should I spend tomorrow morning with the kids, stockpiling water and other necessities, reviewing emergency procedure, in the face of a 30% big aftershock possibility (which, incidentally, lasts until Tuesday?) or…
    Should we skip school and drive to the beach for the 7 foot swells at Manresa?

I mean, after all, Ford has a cold. And what kind of parent am I to send a sick child to school? Oh, the stress! A tent, a sleeping bag, thermos of tea and a tote full of books–Tsunami risk aside, the cool, salty mist sounds very therapeutic.