one of those days

Up and out the door early, dropped Gretta at school for her AP Spanish exam (4 HOURS), home again with 45 minutes in my studio, searched the house for Henry, got him into the carrier, off to the vet, where he was poked, prodded, stabbed, cooed over and humiliated. Came home with a smorgasbord of ointments, meds and stuff for his seasonal allergies (!!!). Hopped back in the car, fetched Gretta who has HAD it with AP Spanish, quick lunch and on to the DMV, where, of course, we stood in line forever and watched the paperwork madness play out. On to the Fashion House of Target, where we scored on a dress for the senior banquet (affordable and cute). All the while, hoping the softball game would be cancelled, 'cause it IS raining...but no, it's a go. So I am at home fortifying myself with a cup of tea, will collect sweater, rainpants, umbrella, blanket and plastic blanket for cover, and head back up to school to be a good mom and devoted fan.

But I think Henry has the best idea...here he is snuggled in his brand new bed.
At the end of it all, I know I have tortilla soup waiting in the fridge, dropped off by my buddy Liz last night...for CINCO DE MAYO! We will all take a deep breath when we get home, dry off, sit together at the table, enjoy the hot soup and be grateful for friends, family and the fullness of our days. The covers will feel so cozy tonight, with the rain pattering on the roof and the weariness of a productive day.

And tomorrow Gretta has her AP Calculus exam...is it a bad thing to be looking forward to the weekend on Tuesday????

8:46 PM post script. The game was played from 4:30-7:30 pm in drizzle/rain and 49 degree weather....very tight game, but the other team prevailed. Such spirit and perseverance they all showed!