I just went to rent a video. It has been a long time since I’ve been able to scan the isles with the knowledge that my kids might just leave me alone long enough to let me watch one. I had no idea what many of the movies even were. I used to pride myself on being up-to-date on reviews; I knew what the cool independent films were; I knew what Hollywood films were possibly worth a watch.

When my son arrived, all that stopped. I spent over two years in such intense sleep deprivation, films were the furthest thing from my mind. The video store near my home offered a option plan for home viewing: 1 day, 2 days or for 75 cents more…30 days. I didn’t dare chance it. I signed up for the thirty days.

The only bad thing is, I let my daughter pick out two movies. You know what that means??? Thirty days of High School Musical 2. I didn’t even know there was a High School Musical 1. I sneak in and out as the kids watch the sugary song-filled show (let’s use that term loosely!). I sure hope 30 days is enough time for me to get one film in.