bargains!

No, we don't do Black Friday. I have never liked Christmas shopping in crowds and years ago began avoiding malls after Thanksgiving rolled around. And I really don't care to observe humanity at its worst at the beginning of what should be the most joyous time of the year. But I was offered a nice bargain today. Dennis told me "if you can go all day without yelling at me, I promise to clean my room tonight." I mentioned how rarely it is that I actually yell, and he clarified "I mean if you can go all day and not get mad at me." I think he was attempting to make the deal with both of us. I don't remember yelling at him, but I did ask him to sit down and finish his meal about 85 times (over the course of three meals). He was so wiggly and squirmy today! I overheard him trying to rush Granny this morning, demanding to know "why aren't you outside playing with me yet???" as she was getting ready. Oh the drama! He was either whining at me or kissing me all day long, and I'm hoping a good night's sleep will reconstruct the less whiny persona we've been working so hard to cultivate. And I hope it banishes my grouchies as well!