Torture Salon

While they may look happy, this is actually the look of two pups worn out from the 3-step torture process I had the audacity to put them through....

step 1 - horrific half-mile car ride to salon (driving slowly, no traffic, me petting them to calm them down)

step 2 - terrifying bath and grooming (same place they've gone 100 times)

step 3 - nightmarish car ride home (again gentle, slow, unlimited free petting included)

Luckily for them, we followed it all up with a nice, long nap. 

Back to the Grind

After enjoying our last week of summer, including a surprise visit from Grandma and Grandpa, the kids went back to school today.  As has been the case with kids for hundreds of years, they were excited to see their friends and not excited to actually have to read and write.  That said, I commend them for waking up with good attitudes and attacking the day with joy.  Ultimately, it ended up being a good day for both of them ... and a lonely day for me as I was left home alone for the first time in months. 

I found this picture on my phone tonight.  It appears to be a character Everett has modeled after himself ... On one hand, I'm happy he set his personality to "cool warrior".  On the other hand, he could have typed anything he wanted for his war cry....and he came up with "Eat my diapers"...sooooo.....

Lunch Bros

With Meggan at work and Amelia at a friend's house, I got to spend some solo time with this guy today .... or as he said, we got the be "lunch bros"... and we did a great job of it...