Siding and Entertainment

So I haven't been around for awhile. Chalk it up to taking a course, running a school show, some UNICEF stuff I'm doing, teaching a split class, oh--and the parenting thing. But today I'm home with the Spills, whose nose is doing its best impression of a faucet turned on to its fullest.

Until a few minutes ago, all was going well. We'd drawn a picture of scary things, written and illustrated the first page of a Sesame Street book, created a recipe for "Cinnamon Abia," and only been scratched nineteen times by our new kitten, Lauchlin Jean.

Then came the doorbell.

Turns out my hubby had booked these guys to put siding on the front of the house. I vaguely remembered seeing some receipt of the quote he'd been given weeks ago. So today they decided to show up, without a phone call. Luckily I was at home with the afore-mentioned Leaky Faucet.

Anyway, I called hubby, and he explained everything, and I have a cheque waiting for these guys when they're done. In the meantime, though, they are in for quite a show.

Spills has installed herself on the window seat in her bedroom. She has been dancing provocatively on it for the last few minutes and belting out "The Circle of Life" while waving at the men on the roof. She has also been waving Lockey (kitten) at them, and making his paws swivel around in friendly ways. She's also been shouting things at them through the glass like, "Did you know I was sick today? Did you know Daddy went to his new job today?" Now, I notice that she has gotten out her microphone, and seems to be delivering some kind of lecture complete with hoots that sound a bit like "Joy To The World."

I'm sure these guys will call first next time.