Just because you didn't make the mess doesn't mean that you don't need to clean it up. I'm tired of you stepping over a shoe or a piece of trash that has magically appeared on the living room floor. I know it wasn't you spilled Cheerios all over creation and just walked away. I also know it wasn't you who moved the furniture in the playroom or who shoved candy wrappers into the sofa cushions.
I know you didn't take food upstairs and leave the plate there, and I know you didn't open every door in the kitchen and leave it wide open. I know you didn't spill every piece of corn under the kitchen table, leaving it there for all to squoosh. And I know you didn't spill a drink, throw a towel over it and call it good.
I know you didn't get toothpaste all over the walls, cupboards, and toilet. I also know it wasn't you who can never-ever seem to get your dirty tissues into the trash can and instead place them around the trash can. I also know that it wasn't you who left their towels all over the floor last night, or who "forgot" to flush the toilet this morning.
I know, I know.
It wasn't you.
I get it.
Not.
You.
I DON'T CARE.
Bend over. Pick it up. Put it away. Clean it up. Flush. Stop pretending it isn't there. It is. And Mom isn't the only one who can fix it.
And that reminds me. No. I don't know where your shoes are, or your soccer uniform is, or your the location of your retainer. You probably do as what you're looking for is YOURS.
Are we clear?
Good.
I still love you--well most days.
Mom
Whew!
I think I'm going to like this blog carnival.
I think I'm going to like this blog carnival.
13 comments:
Absolutely LOVE it! Now you just need to make sure they see it.
I'll bet that felt really good:)
HAHA...AMEN!
That was absolutely FANTASTIC. I could relate to everything you wrote.
It's like if they pretend it's not there, it'll magically go away.
Thank you so much for participating in my Friday Frustrations meme.
I'm glad it made you feel good.
Good luck getting this message across. A valiant effort I must say :)
It feels so much better after you've let it all out right? :D
I feel like that with my own kids and husband, it's like reading my diary! LOL :D
TGIF! :) Looking forward to next Friday Frustrations! :)
I am with you. The "It's not me so I don't care" syndrome needs to be cured. Many times, I just want to beat the crap out of these "It's Not Me" people. Out of love, of course!
You have just written down my life long mantra. The only problem is I've said it so often that it is totally ineffective. And I'm way to OCD to not clean it up.
YOu seem a might stressed, you need a holiday... why dont you take off a few days, go down to the coast.. swim in the sea, do what ever you please... If no, why dont you just exchange links with me, that way you can laugh once in a while... If you are serious about improving your stress level, give me a shout and I will link you.
Remember, relax!
Colin.
Definitely send them a link to this. Only...they might not find it!
I can relate to this for sure :)
Love it! But remember, you also have that "extra child" whose name is "Not me". At least that is what I believe.
I didn't leave a comment on this post. It was probably one of those people up there ^ Catch ya later :)
WOW....you said it perfectly!! I am printing it out for everyone in my house and signing my name (you don't mind do you?)
I love it, that's a fun MeMe!
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