I have OFFICIALLY become a true Mom...
The other day I was feeling frustrated,unsupported and basically sorry for myself. The house was a complete disaster with breakfast plates all over the table, toilets with pee splattered all over them (don't even get me started!), little projects here and there scattered throughout the house, and me steaming that I had to clean up every one's messes. So finally by dinner time I couldn't take it anymore. I had the family captive, and my frustration boiled over into a full on "Mom Rant". The kids sat quietly while I went on and on about everyone needing to pitch in and help clean up their messes. I then said, "Do you guys want mommy to go crazy??" The kids just started at me.
Ray then said, "OK, I think the kids are officially freaked out now." (That made me smile. )
After dinner, Ray and I were cleaning up in the kitchen when I started laughing.
Me: That was such a classic mom rant wasn't it?
Ray: Oh ya. That brought me back to my childhood.
Me: I know! That is the kind of thing we made fun of my mom for! Now I am totally doing it!!
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I know I have only been a mom for a few months but poor Russell gets my mom rants way more than Savannah. She just looks at me and laughs and immitates my voice thinking that I am a pretty funny lady. Thats how it goes! And P.S so nice to have you back in the blog world. We will read your mommy rants anytime!
hahaha - rock on... I won't comment on any mom rants at our house. This story actually reminds me a lot of several Berenstain Bears stories. Isn't the mom who almost always gets it and institutes a change in the house. Where would we be without our mom's to bring us back down to earth?
So funny, Sara! I'm so glad you're back to blogging. I was feeling the same way today "Why isn't anyone helping me around here??" Ha ha!
It was pretty funny (to me only - it had the desired effect on the kids...).
Normally when either Sara or I hit freak-out mode, the other one can be the calming voice. The worst is the perfect storm when we're both in freak-out mode.....then kids are screwed-
Meant to say "then the kids are screwed"....
You are back...yes!!
I have been having a mom rant everyday this week. I don't know what it is. Nobody picks up after themselves and then they fight like crazy. I sound like my dad, "she is your sister, you cannot hate each other."
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