Yeah, for sure, so it makes my eyes hurt (a little) but, isn't it awesome?!? My middle girl (she's 13) made it for me. Yesterday, I think. Although, I forget what day it is. These last few weeks are beginning to meld, together.
"What time is it, Momma?"
In fact, this week sort of reminds me of when my brother and I would spend summers with my grandmother, sitting on her plastic-covered couch…a little sticky and, if you move to fast, you could really hurt yourself.
"Why, you have some place to go, or something?"
Actually, besides staying with my folks (while, I'm away at BlogHer) my two oldest girls with their respective babysitting gigs and a long-overdue-visit with my friend Kate [waves] our calendar is absolutely open for the entire month of August.
"No, but can So-and-So come over and swim?"
Which, of course, could be a good thing, if you're like me and trying really hard to simplify your life, because, I swear, it does NOT get any easier, I don't care how old your kids are.
"NO! It's MY turn to have someone over!!!"
Then again, there's a reason why my husband, Garth [not his real name] calls me, before turning into our driveway, to see if we: a) need milk; b) should order an extra pizza or c) have enough Midol in the house, before coming home from work.
FYI: We have three people who are menstruating at the moment (you're welcome!) so, THERE IS NEVER ENOUGH MIDOL IN THE HOUSE!
"Actually, it's your brother's turn!"
No, my son is NOT menstruating (thank haven for small favors) but, the poor kid has three sisters (two who are popping Midol, I mean) so, perhaps you'll understand why I can't help but be sensitive to the fact that the poor little dude often times feels like the odd man out.
Aaaand he's ten, so he knows what the word menstruating means, anyway…no thanks to Garth [not his real name] damnit.
"OH, FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THINGS HOLY, FLUSH THE DAMNED TOILET, ALREADY!"
Okay, so I sometimes forget other stuff, so what?
"Can JD sleep over?"
Sure, what's one more, right? So, this morning, I was making with the pancakes, bacon and stuff, when I realized something.
[the sound of music playing]
Where the hell were the girls? They're old enough to do stuff like this. I mean, both of them have cooked breakfast, before. Besides, I really had some work to catch up on and stuff. So, I hung up my apron (no, I'm kidding, just one more thing to wash, in my opinion) I peeked into the living room.
"What are you guys doing?"
Picture this: My two oldest, sitting in the middle of my favorite chair, surrounded by the three other kids.
Why?
Because, well, they didn't have their makeup on and I wasn't allowed to take a real one, picture, I mean…DUH!
"We're watching previews of the new Harry Potter movie!"
Uh-oh.
"Um…well…I've got a lot of work to do and stuff…and…"
[cut off in mid-ummm]
"Don't worry, we'll take them outside for you, Momma…we can always go to the movies, later."
[color me dumbfounded, again]
I don't know what I did (or, didn't do) but, I just had to share it with you guys (especially, my friends with little, little ones) because, I'm going down into the crawl space, to check for pods and, well, you just never really know, right?
"HEY…wait for me, you guys…Mommy's eyes are hurting, anyway!"
Besides, it is summertime and weird stuff like this happens, all the time, around here, in Jersey, you know?
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20 responses to “Parenting tip #6,299,999: Kids May Be Closer Than They Seem”
You make me LAUGH. You should bring your son to BlogHer. That way, a few menstruating sisters will seem like nothin’. I know my cycle got totally screwed up last time I was there. 🙂
You make me LAUGH. You should bring your son to BlogHer. That way, a few menstruating sisters will seem like nothin’. I know my cycle got totally screwed up last time I was there. 🙂
You make me LAUGH. You should bring your son to BlogHer. That way, a few menstruating sisters will seem like nothin’. I know my cycle got totally screwed up last time I was there. 🙂
You make me LAUGH. You should bring your son to BlogHer. That way, a few menstruating sisters will seem like nothin’. I know my cycle got totally screwed up last time I was there. 🙂
You make me LAUGH. You should bring your son to BlogHer. That way, a few menstruating sisters will seem like nothin’. I know my cycle got totally screwed up last time I was there. 🙂
I love a lot of things. Love, the title of this post. Love the way you perfectly convey the chaos and I love that you are still here (so many of my old blog friends are long gone).:(
I love a lot of things. Love, the title of this post. Love the way you perfectly convey the chaos and I love that you are still here (so many of my old blog friends are long gone).:(
I love a lot of things. Love, the title of this post. Love the way you perfectly convey the chaos and I love that you are still here (so many of my old blog friends are long gone).:(
I love a lot of things. Love, the title of this post. Love the way you perfectly convey the chaos and I love that you are still here (so many of my old blog friends are long gone).:(
I love a lot of things. Love, the title of this post. Love the way you perfectly convey the chaos and I love that you are still here (so many of my old blog friends are long gone).:(
You’re definitely busy!
☼Hope you’re having a sunshine ☼ filled Sunday!☼
You’re definitely busy!
☼Hope you’re having a sunshine ☼ filled Sunday!☼
You’re definitely busy!
☼Hope you’re having a sunshine ☼ filled Sunday!☼
You’re definitely busy!
☼Hope you’re having a sunshine ☼ filled Sunday!☼
You’re definitely busy!
☼Hope you’re having a sunshine ☼ filled Sunday!☼
Great parenting tip! Actually, I can relate to your story that your kids are having menstruation at the same time where they have to take midol. Same at our home, we sometimes have the same period.
Great parenting tip! Actually, I can relate to your story that your kids are having menstruation at the same time where they have to take midol. Same at our home, we sometimes have the same period.
Great parenting tip! Actually, I can relate to your story that your kids are having menstruation at the same time where they have to take midol. Same at our home, we sometimes have the same period.
Great parenting tip! Actually, I can relate to your story that your kids are having menstruation at the same time where they have to take midol. Same at our home, we sometimes have the same period.
Great parenting tip! Actually, I can relate to your story that your kids are having menstruation at the same time where they have to take midol. Same at our home, we sometimes have the same period.