Today Scott had a big dollar job scheduled. It was an all day thing so he didn’t schedule anything else. He got up early, dragged ass out of bed and headed out to work. Not 10 minutes later he called form Starbucks with the news that the job had been cancelled due to the customer not finishing the prep work for us. So, by 830 I was in the shower (with a frap!) and we were formulating a plan for the day. Which ended up being a much awaited trip to the Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park. I haven’t been since the OLD one was open. It’s been like 20 years.

I am IN LOVE with days like today. Not only was it a (surprise!) family day but it was also a day where I got to see my children in a new way. New experiences through their eyes. Watching them literally SOAK IN information.

The Museum is amazing in design & in what it contained. But watching Truman point furiously at “fish!” and “Turrrrtle!”? Or watching Sawyer meander through the gift shop and return hugging a little stuffed Albino Alligator wearing a neon pink hoodie with the Academy of Sciences logo on it? (how could we say no!?) And of course Hudson who is at an incredible age. No stroller at all- just walking with his hand in mine. Pointing to lions, gorillas, monkeys, zebras, fish, sharks etc. He was like my little docent. He was showing us everything and telling us what things were. (“Look mama! Alligator! Captain hook is SCARED of alligators!” “Penguin SCARED me when he jumped in water!” “Gorilla big and SCARY!” Yes, he has a new favorite emotion.) When he didn’t know- he’d ASK. It was amazing. All three were wide eyed the entire time- and though we didn’t leave the museum until close to 3 (the twins usually nap 12-3) all three were awake until they were cuddled into their car seats and on the way back home. Even Hudson napped. And Sawyer slept clutching the stuffed alligator, of course.

Scott & I decided to take advantage of the sleep time & went to the mall for Legos for him (yes. I know. He’s a lego maniac at 31.) and a new Kate Spade wallet for me. Side note: OMG. I felt SO 1997 while purchasing a Kate Spade wallet. But I needed a new leather wallet as my Chanel (from 2004) FINALLY broke down. And I went with a more budget friendly option than Chanel this time. And it will no doubt last just as long.

Of course today was Thursday so we went to my Dad & Stepmom’s house for dinner- which was trying only because the kids can be really difficult when in a non-childproofed environment. We had a wonderful dinner, the kids got some new clothes from their Nona & I got a really great family heirloom from my dad that I could not treasure any more than I do. It is AMAZING. It was a great night. Especially hearing Hudson tell his Pop about the museum. He said things like “I saw an ALBINO alligator.” I told him that at the museum but he remembered. He also told pop that he pet a starfish and an urchin and went in a tunnel of fish. All without coaxing. His memory is really taking off.

Once home (with a horrible headache) we put the twins in bed & read a few books with all three in their beds. Sometimes I feel like I’m in a movie. Does that happen to you? Tonight during story time was one of those times. Hudson laid down on his pillow and both twins sat upright with their feet dangling through the bars of their cribs. They were listening. They were smiling and giggling. All three of them. Being a parent is sometimes like being complete outside yourself, right? I don’t know how to really articulate that, but- it’s this crazy feeling I get sometimes. It makes me insanely happy. Then Hudson came downstairs repeatedly begging for “more stories.” “Read _______” etc. He also decided to call me “Emily ” “Babe” & “Emmie” like 100 times for no reason which was HILARIOUS.

It took a visit from Kelsey around 10 who rough housed with Hudson for about 45 minutes to tire him out finally and he is currently passed out in our bed between us.

So that was today in a delicious nutshell. July 14th, you’ve been good to our family. Did I mention I bought presale tickets to Portishead for October in Berkeley this morning? Did I mention I bought their first album circa 1994 and still have never had a chance to see them live? Well here I am.  17 years later with a ticket in my hot little hand. CANNOT WAIT.

Also this week:

Our house- FINALLY appraised.

I’m taking a giant sign of relief and sponging up every last second of this week. I cannot believe it is Friday already. Can you!?!

My mom is still the most amazing mom ever & I love her to infinity & beeeyonnnddd & I loved sharing her birthday with her. So, Happy Birthday Mama!

& I obviously want to wish my Husband, Father, Step-Father & Father-in-Law a Happy Father’s Day- because they RULE.

This week as been interesting.

Tuesday I discovered Hudson had pink eye. I also looked at the world’s most amazing rental home ever. But of course in the ad it didn’t say no pets. So they invited us to look and then smashed our dreams by telling us pets weren’t welcome! Now, all rentals will be compared to that one. I’m almost mad we looked. Wednesday I heard Hudson cough once & Truman cough once. I thought to myself “Oh, that sounds kinda bad!” Truman has added to his word bank this week. He now uses Mama, Daddy, Coco, Kitty, Blanket, Baba with skill. The twins haven’t had a bottle in a week. Truman calls all liquids for drinking “baba” and also- he doesn’t call our cat “kitty” he calls the lucky cats scattered throughout the house “kitty”. And of course this morning all three woke up with full blown fevers. Lovely. I spent Monday afternoon with my friends playing outside with the kids & eating guacamole. Tuesday I spent with my SIL and my husband’s aunt. Wednesday afternoon I hung out with my mom & then after the kids went to bed hung out with Lisa. Tonight I got to spend time with both my SILs and my FIL. So You Think You Can Dance is in full swing & I couldn’t be happier.

Add to that I have a doctor’s appointment tomorrow AM because I have been having what seems to be stress induced heart palpitations. No joke. So, off to Kaiser I go to find out if I am as awesome at self-diagnosis as I think I am.

Today was especially weird. The kids were sick & Sawyer spent much of the day attached to me or sobbing in a ball on the floor. Truman spent (no joke) at least 45 minutes on the kitchen floor staring off into space. I watched In Session & the recap on HLN of the Casey Anthony trial. Tru & Sawyer didn’t nap. It had all the makings of a really bad day- but it just wasn’t. Hudson was 90% AMAZING today. Besides totally rejecting the quesadillas I made for lunch & feeding them to the dogs while I screamed “OK OK JUST PUT THEM ON THE PLATE! JUST. DON’T. FEED. THE. DOGS!” (Also: Mario I’d like to point out that even Hudson knows what’s up re: quesadillas.) But besides that?

He was SO sweet to his siblings. Maybe because he could sense that they were feeling under the weather, but not only did he hand out hugs & kisses to Truman & Sawyer like candy- he added in several “I love you, Tutu”s and “I love you, Soysoy”s. Unprovoked. Homeboy even voluntarily handed over his blanket to Truman on several occasions when Tru got upset. “Here Tutu. Tutu here Hudson blanket.” My heart, though palpitating- was also swollen with pride. Because it is just so damn sweet to see your sweet children being sweet- to each other.

There was couch cuddling. There were popsicles. There was a feverish Truman who knew Scott was home because he heard his car from down the street and started calling out “daddy! daddy!” with his eyes closed all dramatic and awesome. There was Hudson sleeping in his bed every night so far this week. There was him coming downstairs within 2.5 seconds of being put to bed for the second night in a row only to pass out less than 10 minutes later in my arms. Then tonight he woke up crying & was apparently standing in the middle of his room crying & asleep. Scott said it was very zombie like. Glad I didn’t have to be the one to check on him tonight!

Also wacky today:

I saw a lady running down El Camino Real. She was about 55. She was in business wear. like nylons. but also running shoes. and she was running. using TWO walking sticks. So it looked like she was skiing.

Then at the drive-up ATM I was behind a person ON A BICYCLE.

I was also in a very-scary almost accident in which I almost sideswiped a car in my haste to not get trapped on the traintracks. Luckily the person I almost hit was on their game. Thanks for saving BOTH our asses, stranger!

Pretty sure I lost 2 pounds. TODAY.

This week has been amazing. Even with a few hiccups- it has been wonderful. I am so happy in so many ways & I feel so grateful for the amazing life I have! Even with the whole house thing hanging over us (BTW: House NOT on the market yet- we have to wait for some shit from the bank that could take up to 8 weeks.) I am feeling better. Better to not be carrying this burden so privately. Better because I’ve been sleeping well-finally. Better for the support we have been shown. I am so hopeful. Thankful. Grateful. Happy.

Happy Birthday, My dearest Softpack. I love you more than I can even express. Heterosexual Life Partners FOREVER!

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It kills me how much they look alike when they sleep. Is it weird that Scott and Hudson look most alike with their eyes closed? Also? Why do men always get the greatest lashes? And also? I really wish my DVR had recorded Gossip Girl this week so I could watch!!!