THE Mommy
We had friends over last night. We opened “Juwana Tavern”, aka our basement bar. Yep, we finally named it. It’s definitely cool enough to require a name. In case you are wondering, the name is inspired by the “juwana” snack shack by our house in Aruba. The j is silent. Get it? You wanna?
So, back to last night. We had a lot of fun. I think.
Wine. Wine. Margarita. Margarita. Chocolate shot cup with butterscotch schnapps ?WTF?, wine, wine. Ouch.
I lost at poker. I never lose at poker. I went through $20 worth of quarter chips without even winning one hand. I even had a full house once...and lost. So, I snuggled on the couch with the dog. No, not Chester. He's still farting from the pizza he ate. The other dog, Jasper. He never gets to go on the couch and we never get to snuggle anymore. He's the dog we got before having kids. Didn't kill the dog, guess we thought we would survive as parents. Anyhow, I remember saying, NO, Jasper...I will not make out with you. We were both in a happy place.
Went to bed at 1am. Not such a good idea when you have kids. They were up coughing. All night. Both have colds. BamBam was up at 6am. Thank all things good, true and false gods, anyone who will listen...for PBS Kids at 6am.
THE Daddy isn’t going to be here today. He is helping install a wood floor at his sister’s house. Crap! Can’t be mad at him. I knew he was leaving in the morning, yet I still drank a few too many. He already got me a venti pumpkin spice latte. He even made back some of my losses last night. Good man.
The kids got to stay up way too late. Unruly and cranky this morning. Got this link in an email. It’s Princess and BamBam as elfs. TFF! The kids are laughing hysterically. Gotta find a way to hit the replay button from the couch. Planning to do a Christmas movie marathon to babysit the kids. Elf. Elmo Saves Christmas. Elmo's 1st Christmas. Frosty. It’s going to be a looooooong day.
Any advice on how to survive a hangover while still watching the kids enough that they don't hurt themselves, each other, or the dogs?
Reader Comments (4)
Tying them down to the kitchen chairs while giving them an assortment of suckers could work.
Or... maybe not.
Hmmmmm, I'll have to think on that one!
LOL! I have a group of poker buds and we get together every weekend and play, and drink, and play, and drink. 2am is not unusual so I do have experience with the hangover issue unfortunatley. First, never schedule a place to be early on the following day if you know you are going to "get jiggy with it" the night before. Also, have yourself ready with movies and quick breakfasts for the kiddlings. Something that the kids can help themselves too is preferable. My seven year old makes mornings too easy some weekends as she gets up early and can pour drinks for her younger sister and has no problem making them cereal. Where's my motivation to wake up? I totally sympathize with you on this one, also with the losing at poker with a full house..bah!
LOL. I can relate.
I went out with my YOUNGER sister and brother in Chicago, while at home for Turkey Day. After some late night burritos, We arrived safely at home at 2am. My baby was in my mom's arms CRYING. It took me an hour to get her back to sleep. AHHHH!!!! Remind me never EVER to go out again with anyone YOUNGER.
I love Aruba, I never saw that bar though. My wife and I loved Bunununu's which I understand is closed now.
Still trying to get a poker night around here.