So I tend to google a lot - for my queries, the kids' queries, etc. Today my first use of the Google search engine was "how to get lip gloss out of carpet." Yeah, that's what happens when my 22-month-old happens upon a heart-shaped container of swirly pink and white lip gloss of my 8-year-old and has a few minutes where I'm not paying attention. The lip gloss definitely seems to be fun to paint with on the living room rug. What gets lip gloss out of carpeting, you ask? Why, Colgate toothpaste does. I'm assuming other brands of toothpaste may do the job as well, but that's the recommendation I found and that's the brand that happens to be in our bathroom right now.

Ella was slightly less cranky today. She didn't nap, but she did fall asleep a little after 6 p.m. and is still in bed - hopefully for the night. This afternoon we picked up Chloe and Alexia from school because both parents were out of town. They only ended up being at our house for about an hour, but it was fun while it lasted.

I think I may actually sit down and relax a little now that no one seems to need me.