Because I can't sit down I do a lot around the house. I'm not saying that I do more than my husband but I like to think that I help out more than a lot of working fathers help out when they're home.
I get the kids ready most mornings, pack their snacks, remind them to wear sneakers on gym day, bring their library book on library day, etc.
I walk them to the bus stop every morning and I cook dinner almost every night. I fill out the picture day forms and help coordinate the parent volunteers in the classroom (even if work keeps me from actually BEING one of the parent volunteers most of the time.)
But yesterday my wonderful, sweet 3 year old was being a TREMENDOUS pain in the ass. She was overtired and COMPLETELY CRANKY and was TORTURING her father and me.
We both struggled to behave as adults as she demonstrated the WORST characteristics of a three year old.
Finally I turned to him and said, "I work for a reason. Take care of that." gesturing to her over my shoulder as I headed toward my office.
It was 50/50 whether he would laugh or throw something at me.
Luckily he laughed because our anniversary is next Tuesday and I plan to get some.
I plan on getting me some tonight. I warned him last night...too many superspy ninja dreams lately. ;)
Posted by: MommyLisa | September 29, 2010 at 08:06 AM
I don't have anything planned for next Tuesday, but I still plan to get some.
Posted by: Mrs. MidAtlantic | September 29, 2010 at 08:38 AM
I plan to get some tomorrow as we will be apart for 4 days. I guarantee when we return after the 4 days we will be all over each other...love that!
Posted by: Becky | September 29, 2010 at 04:24 PM
By Saturday, we'll have been apart for 10 days. I plan to get me some Saturday night, Sunday night and possibly some Monday afternoon delight.
Posted by: AllisonK | September 29, 2010 at 08:34 PM
Hi Girl!
I just awarded you the Versatile Blogger Award on my site!
See under my current Giveaway on the Giveaways and Accolades page!
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THANK YOU for all of your help!
Lori
Posted by: Lori | September 29, 2010 at 08:56 PM
You're dangerous and anonymous and you have something like 16 children? I can't wait to stalk you on Twitter and determine which side of crazy you are really on. My mom had 5 kids (I'm an identical twin) and I don't think she ever quite recovered. She has a vacant look and mumbles to herself. Mostly when she drives!
And our anniversary is on Sunday. To celebrate, I want to watch Masterpiece Theatre. Call me crazy, but it's not my fault it falls on a Sunday!
Posted by: AlexandraFunFit | September 30, 2010 at 12:01 AM
good thing for him too. or isn't that how it works? I'm so confused about the whole marriage thing.
Posted by: andygirl | September 30, 2010 at 02:09 AM
My anniversary is on Tuesday too! I would totally be planning on getting some if my husband wasn't working night. Oh the joys of being a shift-worker's wife. We're celebrating our 8 years of marriage in November but hopefully it won't take me that long to actually get some!
Posted by: Maija @ Maija's Mommy Moments | September 30, 2010 at 06:51 AM
I may not have kids but I have ducked a time or two after saying some pretty smart ass things to my husband. That was a very funny story! Love following you on Twitter too!
Posted by: masterflash7 | September 30, 2010 at 04:17 PM
Ha brilliant :)
Posted by: Paxochka | October 07, 2010 at 08:20 AM