Sam, after school: “Mom, when we get into the car, I DO NOT want to talk to you about my day.” Well then. I’m glad he’s setting me up for realistic expectations about travel convo. I’d better dust off my knowledge of Looney Tunes and Pokémon.
Me before kids: *Waiting in front of an elevator, someone comes up and pushes the already lit button* Interior monologue: Oh hey, computer illiterate person… you know that elevator is run on ones and zeros? You *think* that by pushing the button multiple times, it will make the elevator hurry up because it senses your […]
I had all three boys in the back of the car and I needed to go to Costco. To get prescriptions. Otherwise, you know I wouldn’t dare brave the maelstrom of crowds pouring down on the mecca of bulk. It was quiet in the car and I had a rare moment of reflection. I’ve felt […]
Josh comes home today: “Look mom, we made gingersnaps in kindergarten!”“Also, we had hot chocolate and candy canes at lunch time!” Wow, kindergarten, it appears your kitchen is busier than mine. Also, Josh is having way too much fun. I’m pretty sure you’re setting him up for a lifetime of disappointment that the rest of […]
After 10 years of marriage, I’ve discovered that Dave and I speak very different chocolate chip cookie love languages. I like more flour and less “spread,” and he likes less flour and more spread. Pray for us.
For whatever inexplicable reason, TJ decides that putting on his diaper and PJs is not on his agenda tonight. Sorry kid: Diaper because you just ain’t potty-trained yet and PJs cuz you’ll be cold in the night. Commence an almost 30 minute fit with me wrestling him to the ground like an angry hissing little […]
So, we’re all sitting down to dinner. Eating a *delicious* carrot soup I made. Sammy looks up at me: Sam: “Mom, DO NOT put this in my lunch tomorrow.” Crap. He’s on to me.
Josh on our family timetable: “Mom, you’re going to be a grandmother before dad will be a grandfather.” Me: “Why’s that?” Josh: “Well, dad is getting older, but you’re getting older faster than he is.” Me: …………….. Me: “Are you saying that I look older than dad??????” Him: “Yes.” Me: “Son, do you know your […]
So, TJ’s being generally naughty and throwing lids (to containers) down into the family room. *I sigh with my head in my hands because I’m so tired of the crazy whirlwind nonsense* Me: “TJ, you gonna clean up all of that stuff?” Him: “Of course.” OF COURSE???? HE’S 2.5. I have a sass-mouth toddler for […]
*Earlier the boys and I were talking about the future* Sam: “Mom, one day, Josh is going to grow up and he might go to college.”Me: “Yep, and you will too. And maybe college one day.”*Sammy gets up & leaves, mind is blown. Alone with Josh.*Me: “And Josh, you’ll grow up and one day find […]