We are just these people running around.

I thought that I'd have some time to myself this evening, but really, I've only had this past hour that I'm keeping myself awake while I wait for some laundry to dry. Then, it will be some glorious well-deserved sleep.

Yesterday was a busy day. I stayed after school to help a student, then went to Body Pump, then met up with friends for dinner, then saw Private Lives. It was quite good. I saw another Noel Coward play, Fallen Angels, years ago in Stratford with some members of the Go9. I recall that I thought of it as Sex in the City set in the 1920s, and now ironically I've seen a star of that TV show in a different Noel Coward play. Both Kim Cattrall and Paul Gross were good in their rolls, and I'd definitely recommend this play. It was laugh out loud funny. I hear it's making its way to Broadway after its run in Toronto, so that's pretty cool.

This morning was one of those busy days at work where I didn't feel that I had time to breathe. After school until 10 pm, I spent time with work friends preparing a baby shower for another friend at work. We went shopping, then wrapped presents, prepared favours, and made decorations. I also had to learn how to swaddle a baby.

Our friend is a phys ed teacher, and also one of the most fit people on earth. She's super competitive, so we've planned a series of competitions where she has to compete against a seasoned parent in different tasks such as putting a baby into a baby Bjorn, diapering a baby, and dressing a baby. We are hoping she will lose all of these competitions. I should also mention that no babies will be used in these competitions - we've borrowed the dolls that the parenting class uses.

Then, to make her feel like she can win, we're going to give her a shot at competing against a non-parent. That would be me. I'm known for my lack of baby skills. I have never changed a diaper in my life, and I'm generally apprehensive around little folks. Little does she know that I got trained in swaddling this evening. I took notes, practiced, and I think I'm going to win this thing.

There are some students with spares who have volunteered to help us set up for the shower. Fea was telling them about my roll in the competition, and one of the students exclaimed "I don't think it's going to work! Ms. Christielli is the nicest person ever and never lies. She won't be able to pretend that you guys taught her how to swaddle a baby."

So not only do I have to prove my swaddling skills, I need to prove my acting/lying skills during this baby shower. Sheesh.

It will be super fun though, and I'm looking forward to it. And even though all the preparations have been tiring, it did give me some time with friends, and that was fun.

Tomorrow will be busy too, as will Sunday. I feel that I have so much on my plate right now. I'm at the point where if you'd like to hang out with me, you do have to make an appointment. I also have to get my marking under more control this weekend, because quite frankly, I might have a panic attack due to it. I think on Sunday night I'll banish myself to a coffee shop for a few hours.

Hope the rest of you all have great weekends!