I’m Taking the Kids to Chili’s.

I realize what Gabby is wearing.  Trust me, this is the least ridiculous outfit she has run by me in the past thirty minutes.  I know that, without that context, it seems like I should be reported to DCFS for letting her out of the house in a patriotic tshirt, blue-and-green dress, candy cane leggings and brown Tsukihoshis.  And another thing: the kids have been working on their super-secret Valentine’s project for Dave, and it’s making me want to stick a fork in my eye with all the, “She’s painting on my side!” and, “I told you I DIDN’T WANT THAT COLOR!” and dear God why couldn’t this be one of those projects where everyone works together happily and I’m pretty sure there’s glitter glue on the refrigerator and the dog…. ergo: Gabby goes to Chili’s in her current ensemble. 

Trust me.  The earlier outfits were WORSE.  I know that’s hard to believe.  If you see us there, please try to keep that in mind.