The kids are off-track and their mantra begins: "you are the meanest mom!" And what can I say, the evidence is there:
(1)I make them do homework (including the hard stuff like crafts and art) everyday but Saturday. Sometimes we make cookies or some other treat for math, but I make them figure out the measurements. What's worse though is that sometimes we play math bingo with candy.
(2)I make them do chores (including making their beds and getting dressed everyday). They also have to do things like dishes, vacuuming, and laundry.
(3)I make them walk to the playground so they can get sunshine and fresh air. You know how offensive the sun can be, but to make it worse I play with them while we are there. Can you believe my nerve?
(4) And the final and greatest offense is I limit their electronic time even on vacation days and Saturdays. I mean, didn't you know that every other mom in the world lets their kids play video games all day when they are not in school? Apparently it's true.
So there you have it, I am the meanest mom; but just to make sure I keep up my reputation, what could I possibly do to be meaner?
New Year's Eve
9 months ago
6 comments:
Way to go, mean Mom!!! Keep up the great work!!!
You're the best mean mom! You really are a fantastic mother. :) I miss you and look forward to seeing you in a few months!
I am impressed. I hope I can be as mean a mom as you are!;) You could make them do service projects for other people once a week.
Ha ha...you are the meanest mom around! I love it...just another reason why motherhood can be so difficult. No matter what, we'll always be mean moms. My dad used to tell me, "If you didn't hate me, I wouldn't be doing my job." Now I realize the truth to that.
Thanks ladies! Now if you could help me figure out how to get them to do these things without whining/complaining, we'd be set! Service is a good idea; I'm also thinking I need to get some documentaries on 3rd world orphanages and child labor so they can see they don't have it so bad. I'm wondering if The Pursuit of Happyness would hold their attention?
I just had to laugh when I read that! Probably because it really hit home. You've inspired me to add washing dishes to the chore list. And maybe some more arts and crafts.Thanks!!!
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