I had grand visions for the night.  I would fold and put away the clean laundry that had been sitting in a basket for a better part of the week, I would catch up on reading blog posts, and work on my book outline.  I would shampoo my carpets and clean the bathtub that had been taken over by soap scum.  I would take care of the bills and return every unreturned email sitting in my inbox, some of which dated back to August.  C. was taking my kids for the night, all three, a gesture which was both brave … Continue reading →