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It wasn't bad at all. Now I feel like a horrible cynical bitch for complaining, but past history did indicate it would suck royally.

We were late--no shock there. W. went to church alone and we had to wait for him to get back. I ahd everyone ready, but he wanted to count rent money and get a deposit ready. By the time we picked up pizza and got there, most everyone was already eating and some of the stuff was already gone, but we didn't have to wait in line and the crowd had setteld down, so the kids weren't too wild. They enjoyed themselves, although the two little ones didn't eat much at all.

After lunch, we took them to the playground. Sam didn't have his shoes on, so he ran around yelling "hot, hot, hot". It didn't take him too long to figure out that he needed to stay in the shade. W. and I were more than happy to keep him company because it was hot, hot, hot in the play area. Jay and Five had a ball and we talked to some people that W. knew from school and had a nice time. By the time we left, Sam was tired and cranky, Jay was a sweaty mess and Five had a splinter in his hand. No one had to go potty or had to have a diaper change, though, so I am not complaining.

Now we sit awaiting the magic hour of 5:00 when I think I can safely put Sam to bed for the night and have him sleep until the morning. He took a nap this monring, but it wasn't long enough and he is in a vile mood. He has eaten pizza and graham crackers, so he should be full. He keeps saying night-night, so I know he is tired. He won't let me pick him up, though. He is fighting sleep. Jay is watching the Big Freeze a.k.a. The Big Wheeze for the the second time in a row. I am hoping he will knock off about 6 and be gone for the night, too. He had no nap, but he is getting to that stage where he doesn't have to have on every day.

All in all, for us lately, a successful day. Tomorrow is W.'s birthday. I hope it goes smoothly as well.