Done:

• Walked dog.
• Baked batch of scones
• Put away load of laundry
• Took daughter’s temperature: 102
• Got daughter down for abnormally early nap.
• Posted
• Paid bills.
• Filed receipts.
• Called home insurance company.
• Cleaned watercolor paint off of hardwood floors.
• Picked up what seemed like every toy MJ has ever owned, for what seemed like the umpteenth time.
• Straightened “guest room” (AKA the “office” or “lodge”) for mother’s upcoming visit. Had to do it quickly. Floor is slanted. I get seasick.
• Made note to buy Dramamine for mother’s stay.
• Vacuumed entire house, including shower floor, while simultaneously reassuring MJ that she was not in mortal danger.
• Dusted (actually vacuumed) windowsills.
• Walked dog again.
• Swept steps and walkway in back “yard.” Pulled up one weed. It had a thorn. Gave up.
• Brought in trash bins.
• Contemplated the un-picked-up Christmas tree at curb. Neglected to address.
• Made sick daughter three dinners in attempt to get her to eat. Failed.
• Read her nearly every book in her library, some twice. Became convinced I was setting a personal record.
• Got her down early.
• Washed dinner dishes.
• Picked up what seemed like every toy MJ has ever owned, for what seemed like the umpteenth time.