Cutting Back

This morning I went into Matilda's rom to discover a small waterfall of cold rainwater soaking her wall, floor, mattress and curtains. She was sleeping through the disaster. Tonight M is sleeping on the couch while her room dries out; tomorrow the rain is supposed to stop and the landlord will work his magic. We will get a reduction on our rent this month for the (many) days it take them to resolve the situation. I also can't very well sneak into the kitchen for a bowl of ice cream with chocolate peanut butter sauce with M on the couch. So, it appears the latest calamity around here is saving me money AND calories.