I’m just going to be honest. Today is one of those days I wish I were in the office. The dog woke me up after climbing over a fence he wasn’t supposed to climb over. I had to feed 3 little girls breakfast quickly before logging in. Things weren’t going well for work. I had 5 hours worth of conference calls. I was making glasses of chocolate milk and ice water hourly while watching the already towering stack of dishes grow. I supervised play doh, Barbie time, face paint, dress up and swim time all while doing this. Did I mention I didn’t get dressed for the day until lunch time? It’s just one of those horrendously busy work-at-home days that I just happened to also be a day I didn’t have a sitter and I can’t help but look forward to tomorrow’s day at the office.
We know the truth of the matter is I’d rather have an awful day at home than have to go in the office but whew. These days can knock a girl out.
Last night after you had told the girls they needed to clean it up Lexi had come out to the recliner and was pouting because “Mommy told us we didn’t have to clean it earlier and now she’s saying we do” Me: “Did you help make the mess?” Lexi “Yes, but Skyler was here and she pulled out a lot of stuff” Me: “Didn’t you want her to come play?” Lexi: “No, because I knew she was going to do that.” Me: “Well Lexi, whether you made the mess or someone else did and whether you wanted them to or not, Mommy asked you to clean it up and whether we want to do that or not, we have to listen to what our Mommy’s tell us to do.” #goldstarfortheaunt
Nice one!
…I forgot as soon as I finished up that line Scott had come in and said “Lexi, go do what you’re told before you get in trouble”…I like to think my explanation is what motivated her to move to her room but I have a feeling it was the tone of her Daddy’s voice. lol
But, on a positive note, that is a lovely shade of green on the bedroom wall. 🙂
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