I don't cry over spilled milk... I say things like, "What in the world would posses you to do that while I am trying to get the Dictator in her shoes and brush pre-k 4's hair?? Didn't you just spill your milk yesterday?? I mean hasn't the quota been filled??"
Very early this morning, Miss 2nd grade frantically woke me to tell me that she had not completed her homework. Shockingly, I did not say, "Who gives a sh-t," I simply assured her that we would find time in the morning, not to worry, off to bed - No, I will not walk you down the hall, get back to bed. Then I fell back to sleep thinking how responsible it was of her to remember that she hadn't taken care of her responsibilities and feeling sure she would have that homework done and packed before I even crawled out of bed.
I do believe in the power of positive thought, but feel it only works if you are a truly good person...I am apparently more average good. She went to school with her homework complete, ate her breakfast in the car and got her hair brushed on the curb outside of the school.
On Fridays, it's just my little Mussolini and me. She is usually stuck so close to me that I have to agree to listen to that curly haired genius whose singing of songs about Italian men and fish who ride bicycles gives me 15 minutes of "free" time.
Today was different though. I went to the bathroom to the sound of some strong protesting, but when I came out...she was gone.
For a moment I thought, "Hallelujah!!" But then I missed being bossed around, so I started to look for her. She was nowhere - vanished. Outside?? No, too cold. Basement?? I hope not because she would be lost forever in that pit of despair. Upstairs?? Starting to freak out a little... shockingly, I don't have any experience with losing children.
Then I hear the giggle, still no sign of her, but at least there has been verbal contact...LAUNDRY MOUNTAIN - NOOOOOO!!!
"I hide-n-seek! You yellin' mama...Go count!!"
Your making me laugh! Happy Friday to you! This is great, keep it up!
ReplyDeletesuch fun! I love it!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Also, your link on circle of moms 25 best blogs is not working. You left out the G in blogspot...just to let you know! Great blog! I am following now.
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting me know about my missing "g." Glad to have you.
ReplyDeletelove the blog...you have captured motherhood to a T
ReplyDeleteIf you've managed to replace Laurie Berkner with Laundry Mountain... I totally approve!
ReplyDeletespeaking of losing children, do you remember when baby Allison fell asleep under a blanket on the floor and your parents went into search mode around the neighborhood? I remember your mom saying that the closet scene from ET could easily happen in her house- a house filled with children, kids' friends and mounds of toys- no one would notice an alien sitting amongst the toys and "stuff" !
ReplyDeleteI wonder if Allison was just trying to lose us sometimes.
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