Let’s face it, Cristina. It’s the peak of nap mat season and you are not going to have time to blog properly for at least the next two weeks. So I’ve given myself a free pass on blogger guilt.  Thanks to Kristin for nominating me as a Kick Ass Blogger (it was my first nomination, I was so touched!), but I can’t do anything with it other than thank her for it. 

So, a couple of blips.  Mike and I had a fabulous time in Asheville and it’s a good thing, because he won’t see me til the end of August and he returned to a swamped work schedule.  He and I both just stopped working - it’s 9.30 PM. I am going to treasure those two days alone with him for a while.  It was nice not thinking about work but man did it come back with a vengeance today. 

Additionally, I am mourning the loss of a family member.  My iRobot Scooba died last week, and I am finally able to talk about it.  I absolutely loathe mopping, and Mike bought me the Scooba because he knows how I feel about scrubbing floors.  The Scooba bit it last weekend and I nearly cried while on the phone with support.  They offered me a new top of the line model for a mere $300, since I’m a previous customer, but considering this robot only lasted for a year and a half I’m not really thrilled with the lifespan.  It is back to the old days with my FlipIt wet/dry vac.  I cursed the entire time I was running it over the floors. I also cursed at Delilah, who has shed her body weight in fur over the past month.  Molting freak. 

And then there’s Kindergarten. I’m trying not to think about it.  I can’t even believe it - that Lily will be off in a few short weeks.  I’ve turned into those mothers I made fun of.  Shouldn’t I be jumping for joy???  I’m SO not. 

Finally, I want you all to know that I took one of the hardest spin classes offered. It was a full 60 minutes with a maniac spin instructor, and not only did I not have a heart attack, but I managed to not fall off the bike.  Take THAT, spin class.