I hate to admit it but yes it's a true story. I'm such a dope some times.
Thanks for the suggestions for "suck-up" points. I took the day off from work today to give my wife a break. She's currently hobbling around an art gallery somewhere. Acacia (a.k.a kidzilla) and I are having a blast. She's already emptied out half the drawers in the kitchen.
It's all good though. I wouldn't trade it for anything.