1. This evening the children did not want to pick up their toys. So the mother set a timer, waited for them to goof off, and then entered the bedroom with a trash bag. Oh yes, she did. The Spiderwick Chronicles boxed set, Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and several other prized possessions went into the bag. The children wailed and gnashed their teeth, but the mother was deaf to their cries.
If they can show some responsibility this coming week, perhaps she will see fit to give them their toys back. Perhaps she won't.
Other consequences of not cleaning your room like your mother asks: no banana bread for dessert, and no time to read a chapter from Prince Caspian. Maybe next time the children will believe the mother when she says, "I'm serious."
2. My mouth is feeling okay. I took a naproxen sodium tablet and that seems to have helped immensely. I wish I had some mashed potatoes and gravy from KFC (and also a biscuit), but for now I am making due with some butternut squash soup. Soon I will get my ice packs out of the freezer again and snuggle up with them on my bed.
3. I totally got an 'A' in adolescent psychology. I KNEW that creative writing class would come in handy.
don't mess with mama when she gets her wisdom teeth pulled! you rock.
Posted by: mamadaisy | May 20, 2008 at 05:38 AM
You? Are so cool.
Posted by: Lorena | May 20, 2008 at 06:27 AM
Well, I thought Jacqui had a boot camp it looks like you have come "online" as well. Kids are fairly quick learners and a little fearsome mothering can go a long, long way! Love, Mom
Posted by: Nana | May 20, 2008 at 07:34 AM