I have Decemberists tickets for Wednesday.

Good news you say? Well, yes. I am excited and Sparky is being a good sport. But we don't have a sitter. Family lives to far to have them do it during the week and in-laws? Don't get me started.

I know a few people with kids old enough to sit but they aren't old enough that it isn't awkward for J (he's 12). If we were going to be local I would consider leaving him in charge but we are trucking into Philly so I'm not comfortable being so far away and knowing that we would be home late.

I brought up bringing them with us, inspired by Scrivener's recent success but the boys don't seem overly interested and I don't want to spend the night feeling as if I force fed everyone fun.

"We'll have f-ing fun even if it kills us!!!"

You get the idea. So now my happy little tickets seem more like stress and I am a bit bummed.

The Decemberists are playing in the background as I write (the mp3 player not a private concert that would make all this a moot point) and I am sorting it out.

on edit: Woot! My mom has agreed to watch the guys in exchange for many, many errands and favors to be determined later. A steep price, yes, especially if you know what these could be, but Sparky and I get a night out in Philly.