As the television is turned off, so ends day two of mommy's five day trip. I've learned some interesting things in the past two days -- how Mommy lets Mason have snacks before dinner (according to him), how Mommy never makes Mason drink milk without chocolate in it (probable) and, in general, how much better Mommy does everything around the house (also probable). During lunch today I drug Johnny to Wal-Mart to pick up paper towels, extra sippie cups and a couple of spare binkies, just in case. Tonight Susan's sister was kind enough to watch the kids for a couple of hours, during which I got my first break (and bath). I've never looked forward to going to work in the morning quite this much.