10am and they're still asleep!

So I thought I would takke the time to write a bit more...

They're onlly sleeping because I had them really riled up last night. Monkey in the middle (played with juggling balls) in the middle of the kitchen is not exactly the quiet pre-bedtime routine all the parenting books suggest, but we're on holidays!

The house is a disaster. I should be cleaning, but haven't yet reached the point of disgust necessary to motivate me to clean.

Work update - since my new boss was put into place, things have become much better. There are clear expectations - things I seem to be able to manage, and not being told you're incompetent on a daily basis does wonders for your self-esteem! Last week, just before we all left for vacation, the new boss called me into a closed door meeting. Sheesh! that makes me panic! Then he pulled out a brown envelope...more panic. No need. The envelope contaned a letter detailing my raise. (~15% increase after 6 months on the job!!). The only problem with more money, is that it makes me feel somehow like I need to work harder to be worthy of it. Don't know how I can possibly put in more effort than I do already, but the pressure to do so is there. My area of responsiblility has doubled in the past month. Looks like I will be needing some more staff!

Well, I should take this time to read my newspaper without interruption. Cleaning is on the day's agenda as well - we'll see how it goes...