All or Nothing

Chris and I split parenting duties this weekend in an all or nothing approach. He was off duty Sat and headed to England vs S Africa Rugby match with work folks. I had sunday off- Chris got the kids up and took them to swim class- I listened from the bedroom as he was gathering the suits and towels and googles (if I was nicer I would have gotten out of bed to help but I just rolled over for more zzzzs). I then had an empty house which was so NICE. Leisurely, took the train to the city where I met my college friend for brunch. Both he and I get so annoyed how London restaurants inform you as you are seated that your table is reserved for 1.5 hours and then you must leave. The English don't do brunch like the Americans (there was like 4 breakfast choices) but after 2 cappuccinos and then another stop at starbucks for another grande dose of caffeine we hit the Tate Modern Art Museum. Pat and I do museums in the same fashion warp sppeed Fast and Talk about non art related topics throughout the whole exhibit. (My mom would have been appalled how fast we blew through the Tate). We then wandered around the city- went to a shopping area where I coerced Pat into buying a British flag skull hat ( I bought one for Chris as well) and I bought some knockoff burberry scarfs. We then grabbed a snack and a drink and just reminisced about college and chicago days.(to any 20 year olds out there ENJOY those relatively carefree college days) Hit the train back to find CJ and Casey- who dad took to see santa telling me about their whole day (CJ's such a tattletale- he whispered to me "Dad let us watch 2 shows and just gave us chicken nuggets no carrot sticks or fruit for lunch)."