I am gone for three whole days and I know my boys are celebrating. All of them. Finally, there will be no one asking why X,Y, and Z are not done. And wondering when the P, Q, and R will be finished, so we can all enjoy some M and Ms.
I admit, I am all about having dinners in a timely manner, homework done, laundry put away, and bedtime early. Why? Because our children, mainly Builder needs a structured, predictable environment. He also needs an on-time bedtime and limited amounts of sugar. I am not kidding when I say, well he's acting this way because he is super tired and super-sugared. He didn't get enough sleep.
I am the mom and I take the fall for most things. Why is the reading log never done? Where is that gym shirt? Why can't we have a bag of marshmallows for dinner? I am the resident buzz-kill. I am OK with it. Mostly. I say No, I ask Why, What are your plans for that pocket knife, and I say I Don't Think So. Well, until I am gone. Out of town on a a much needed girls' weekend. My only thought at the end of the day is, I hope they are home safe, put sunscreen on, and brushed their teeth. I fall asleep probably only one of those ideals have been met.
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