Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Crappy Day

Today I needed to do pretty much every chore there is, and I decided that I was just going to go until I couldn't go any more. I still have chores to do and the day is not over yet so we'll see what happens, but I decided to start with the bathrooms as they would be one of the hardest. At some point, while on hands and knees scrubbing floors and tubs, Marcelus got a pen and drew all over my light colored leather couch. I have gotten pen out of it numerous times before by just licking my finger and rubbing the spot (I know it sounds gross) but I swear I can get anything out of my couches like that,...well, this time nothing I tried would work. It faded a little bit but it is still there for sure. I don't know what to do. Marcelus has been horrible for me the entire day. Earlier he took his diaper off and got really physical with me when I tried to put a new one on. He has been tired all day and in my way while trying to clean, I was constantly saying"move" today. He has not minded at all today. This morning (my fault but still) I stripped him to get in the shower and I had to run to the other bathroom to get his soaps. I ran back and found that he was standing in a puddle of his own pee. So, I had to clean that up. Too many tantrums today and all because he woke up too early or something. He has finally copped out now at 4:30. I hate his late naps, he is trying to get over naps but really just isn't yet.
I tried to do chores and be a good wife and mom and really clean this house and all that I got back was a crappy day, a bunch of pen mark on my couch that still is there (any suggestions are welcome although I will have already prob. tried half) and yeah...oh yeah I forgot, I took out 2 bags of trash today only to find that our outdoor trash can has dissapeared. It is straight up gone as if it's been stolen...I'm going to be mad if I have to pay for another trash can and go through the hassle of having it delivered and all, who wants to buy a new trash can?
I am so ready for Shar to be home but won't see him until after 7. I think I'll need a little TLC by the time he gets home. I'm tired of doing chores but I am so not done.
Why couldn't Marce color all over something we didn't care to keep nice...we like our couches and they are one of those things that we wanted to have around a long time you know,...I would just flip the cushions but I can't, they aren't like that. The thing that is most irritating is that I've gotten pen out of them before, smaller lines and marks but still, came right off. What's so special about this particular pen...?

I have to say that I was going to post pictures from running the torch in 2002 Salt Lake games, because Mon. was my 6 year anniversary, but I cannot figure out how to use my scanner and Shar dinked around with it too. Annoying...so I still will try to do that post but it will be delayed. Also today is our 3rd wedding anniversary, and I was going to post a bit on that but the way my day is going, it will also be another time so at least you can look forward to those but they won't be great as my scanner won't be involved. Good thing we celebrated our anniversary last Friday night cause this is just a down right bad day...

8 comments:

Connie said...

Hmmm. Sorry, Lex! Wish it was easier. I know how you feel about trying to clean with kids in your face. I usually try to chip away at it so I don't have to do it all in one day. We do some on Saturdays together too. I hope you can get the pen out. Maybe finger nail polish remover? I'd test a little on the back or underneath first though. I'm not sure about that. Maybe google it. I was thinking about coming over sometime either this week or next...if it's too crazy, I won't. Hope you feel better and Shar gets home soon. Will he get a chance to vote?

Anonymous said...

I feel ya! It is so hard to clean with the kids around. My kids have made some pretty big messes where I just thought I would lose it. (like taking everything out of the refrigerator and spilling it all over the kitchen, including eggs!)Anyway everything is better in hindsight, hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.

Josh and Nikki said...

i hope things are better today. i was going to tell you to try a tide-to-go pen. that usually gets stuff out. i would also mention magic eraser, but i don't know what that will do to your couch. i've never used it on furniture. like connie's idea - try it on the back or bottom first. good luck!

Christy said...

Lexie,
I know there is an ink remover that should work, I just can't think of the name of it. Definately google it and see what you can find online...

I've had MANY days like that. It won't always be that bad, but I'm in the same boat with you - Brayden won't take a nap, even though he needs one, so then he falls asleep at dinner time and then I have him running wild through the house until after 10 pm. Now my strategy is to take him out in the car for a "ride" right after lunch... if he's tired enough, he'll fall asleep once I get on the freeway, so he still gets his nap at a reasonable time and I don't lose my sanity!

Vicki said...

Hang in there honey. The good days always outweigh the bad ones. Put on some music that makes you happy. That always works for me.

Kristen said...

Hey Lexie!! I hope you don't have many more days like that...ever!! NOT FUN!! I can tell you I have gotten quite a few pen marks off of leather couches with hair-spray. I learned at enrichment once that hairspray takes ink pretty much out of anything. Even T-shirts and stuff!! So try that! Give me a call when you get a chance!!

dana said...

I really liked this post. Talk about a crappy day. I'm so sorry for you. Seriously. And your couches?! LAME. But I liked all the details you put in there. It makes me feel like, oh other people have these days too??
So thanks for sharing and I hope you had a better day today.

Sheri said...

Have you tried the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser? I swear by it.