the racoon

this morning was the first day back running.
time: 5:45 am
with my kids, this is about the only time of day i get to be by myself.
i mean i can be sitting in a chair with the kids all over me, while dave lounges on the couch. i can surrender the chair to them, incorrectly assuming its the chair they want, move to another chair and bam! i'm back to jungle gym status. did i mention dave is all alone on a 4 person couch stretched out with drink in hand?
anyway, returning from this morning's run, i come home to a quiet house and this:


let me zoom in on a, and i quote:
"mommy, i made a cereal mountain!"

my little rachel ray

you know, it's difficult being a working mom to 2 small children.
grad school.
keeping a home, yada, yada, yada,
i have to find my "me" time anywhere i can get it.
lately its been on my 5 am runs.

fortunately, i have a little help around the house. this morning, upon returning, i walk in to breakfast.....pancakes, oatmeal, eggs.
wait, let me show you instead.......

yes, that is her bed

fortunately, no eggs were harmed in the process

i guess the cereal mountain, not so bad huh? but who doesn't love a good breakfast in bed?