This morning

Background:

Jacob's one night stay at home last night was like a pleasant tornado. Pleasant because we were happy to see him! Tornado because he literally blew in, threw things everywhere, repacked and headed out again.

He carpooled to Omaha today with a co-worker (and friend!), Paul. Paul met Jacob at our house at 7am this morning.

Mitchell did NOT sleep well last night (so neither did Jacob or I). I'm not sure why? He's been so good for the last few days! He woke up much earlier than normal, and was a fussy mess this morning. I am usually rushed to get ready in the morning, but Mitchell's foul mood made it even more challenging for me to get ready and be in Lawrence (45 minutes away) by 8:30am.

Setting the scene:
Jacob is making himself a coffee drink in the kitchen, Mitchell refuses to be put down, so I carry him around on my hip while I attempt to gather my things. I do not have time to apply make-up, so I bring it with me to put on in the car after dropping Mitchell off. I set Mitchell and my make-up on the floor while I run to get our coats and much to my surprise rather than cry, Mitchell finds my make-up facinating and begins to play with it! Whew!

In walks Paul....

Paul: "Good morning! Oh, hi, Mitchell! Whatcha doin'? Are you playing with Mommy's make-up on the kitchen floor? (confused)"

Mandi: "Yes, I was trying to occupy him while getting our coats."

Jacob: "Mandi, why are you letting him play with your make-up?"

Mandi: no answer, roll of the eyes

Jacob: "Paul, don't get any ideas. He just got done playing with all of his manly GI Joe's."

Jacob: "And he drank a beer for breakfast"

Some other small talk ensues...Paul and Jacob begin to exit.

Jacob: "Oh, you might want to take that one away, Mandi. Mitchell just opened it and stuck his finger in it. See you Friday!"