Grape Juices of Wrath

Sometimes there are some subtle indicators that your day will not go well from the minute you wake-up; other times, the indicators are not so subtle.  I have been sleeping very poorly at night because our two cats seem to think a great starting place for their all-night wrestling match should be the very pillow that I am sleeping on.  Even though I curse them and throw them off the bed, they always come back.  The lack of sleep does not improve my morning appearance.  This morning, I decided not to fight against ugliness I saw in the mirror, but to embrace it instead.  Not only would I not be using make-up today, but I would also wear sweats all day (is this any different from any other day, you ask.  No, not really).

While Eli woke up in a very pleasant way this morning, the smiles quickly wore off when we were addressing the breakfast menu.  All suggestions were met with "NO, I want something else!"  I found a force-feed to be the most effective means of nourishment for him.  Then, while I turned my back to wash up our breakfast mess, Eli decided to help himself to the items in the refrigerator.  This usually doesn't amount to anything, but given his new dexterous state, he managed to twist open the grape juice before turning over the container and dumping it's contents all over the floor.  I was less than thrilled.  I've included a video of the aftermath.  

At 1:53 pm, a list of disagreeable things have already happened, in order not to depress you, I will stop my list at the above (and also because this stinking headache is making it hard to think).  Since I am an eternal optimist, I believe things will take a turn for the better and I will likely win the lottery later today (though I have not lately purchased any tickets), and possibly be picked for a national modeling campaign (even in no make-up and sweats).  If either of these events take place, I will post the footage from the local news.  If my day continues in a downward spiral, there might be footage of a local woman who lost her mind and went running naked down the highway until she was arrested and forced to do community service as punishment.  Anything can happen today.