I have “the sick” that will not go away. This has come with two blessings. So far, knock on wood, my kids remain sick free, and two I have lost 3 pounds.
My fabulous flu insert layer of sarcasm has afforded my kids the opportunity to learn some new things this week, the hard way.
->Yes the bagel is not toasted enough after one “round” through the toaster. The lesson, two rounds through equals burnt bagel….one and half, just right.
->Yes, they really can make their own lunches, but even with me green to the gills I will be making sure it contains more fruit then junk. Good try little ladies.
->Shockingly, laundry does not do itself! You can’t find socks? Turns out there is no laundry fairy. Mom does that stuff. Huh.
->If you stick your finger too far up your nose and pick, it will bleed. Like, a lot. (Not so much sick related, but one of them learned this the hard way this week..I won’t say which one)
->My kids have figured out how to manipulate me. Yes, when I am lying on the couch, I can be convinced that since they emptied the dishwasher they deserve 2 Girl Guide Cookies. That is rookie Mom stuff, we all know if they want two cookies they have to sweep the floor too!
I better get better soon before these kids figure out how to take over the world!
I am sure you were just getting all your sick out before your big trip where you will be completely and utterly HEALTHY!
It’s amazing at the realization that comes when mom isn’t feeling well enough to do laundry. 🙂 Hope you’re feeling better!!
I hope you feel better!
Do get better soon! However, my big question here is: where the Girl Guide cookies the mint ones? ‘Cause if so, they’d have to do a whole lot more than empty the dishwasher for THOSE!
Get well real soon, mama! xo
a couple of weekends ago, i was out of commission with migraines for about 3 days. my house looked like a tornado came through. well… i have 3 boys…that’s two sons and a husband.
Feel better soon! I was sick a month ago and it lasted an unusually long time. It’s rough but on the bright side it does make other people aware of the amount of work you do on an average week around the house!
Sending well wishes your way! Hope you feel better soon.
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what laundry doesn’t get done by itself???? : )
Lessons abound.
I hope you get better soon!!!
I have learned that children will remember those lessons learned the hard way! Hope you feel better soon!
I hope that you feel better soon! Good for you, having them pick up the reins a bit. My kids have been making their own breakfast and packing their own lunches for a couple of years now. I need to be out the door by 7:00 am and just can’t do it all myself.
I’ve also taught my daughter to do laundry – bonus!! (don’t even have to give up my cookies for it either)
LOL This is great! Even the nose bleed part!
Feel better girl!
Feel better lady!!!
I’m still holding out hope for the laundry fairy.