I ain't drinking anymore, but I ain't drinking any less

Quite some time ago I watched an episode of 20/20 or Dateline about stay at home moms who drink while taking care of their kids.  I was horrified at the thought of it!  Of course, they were drinking most of the day, all night, while at soccer games, etc.  I can't say I've reached that point, nor do I intend to, but it's nights like tonight and last night that would drive someone to drinking!

While I sit here enjoying my Cosmopolitan I wonder "why didn't I have one of these BEFORE dinner?!"  Since Jason has been out of town yesterday and today, it has been absolutely nonstop with Elise.  The worst time is dinner time.  Tonight I opted NOT to cook since last night was a freaking NIGHTMARE!  I grabbed some Taco Bell for myself, inhaled it as fast as I could, and got busy making Elise some dinner.  Since she's been so picky lately, I'm trying anything I can think of to get food in the child.  She loves refried beans so I made her some bean and cheese quesadillas. 

I was cooking the beans on the stove, which boiled over and made a mess on my stove, grated up some cheese, killed a spider, and tried to calm my child who was sitting her highchair having a royal tantrum.  I got her dinner made, which she took 3 bites and immediately fed to the dogs and proceeded to scream while I attempted to clean the kitchen.  Next time that happens, I'm just going to reach for my trusty Cosmo.  I got the kitchen cleaned and her bath ran while she had her fit in the highchair.  After her bath, I got her ready for bed and she was still pissed.

BOY!  I can see why these women would be driven to drinking all day long.  Except, their kids were in school half of the day so I'm not sure what exactly they were complaining about... bunch of sissies!