This was the first day of summer for my family. All of the children are back from vacation. This morning I hit them squarely between the eyes with Real Life and our family's summer schedule.
They don't like Real Life very much, thus the gnashing. I'm not sure whether it was their teeth or mine making the most noise.
Gnashing will not prevail, I will be victorious. My victory will earn me a summer free from bored and bickering children... eventually. It will even produce productive, responsible adults.... eventually.
More immediately, it means I need a hardened-heart, a cheerful demeanor, and selective hearing.
A little coffee and I'm good to go.
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In unrelated but ecstatic news: my house is now larger by 2 square feet. The square footage that had been claimed by the diaper-changing station is now just carpet, upon which I did a victory dance.
Why? Because after 7 children, finally all members of my household wear underwear!!!!!
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wow! That's a lota diapers! Congratulations...I think. Can I congratulate you despite the teeth gnashing?
Congratulate away. I am in great spirits despite the teeth gnashing, at any rate until the next gnashing session.
I'm right there with you. I just told my son this morning, "My job is not to have you like me, but to make sure you do your part in this world." I'm not here to win a popularity contest, people.
I feel your pain. Stick to your guns. We know best.
Hey good news about the diaper station removal and good luck with the summer plan.
Would love to hear details of your summer plan :) I've got to get my act together with "only" four! I expect there will be some gnashing of teeth here as well...I just had a conversation with them about how whining and "I'm bored" will be met with hard work this summer, so they'd better get it out of their system this week! Seriously, would love to hear some real-life plans...
It's great to be finally free of diapers! Good luck with your plans.
*victory-dancing with you!* HURRAY!!!! I'm hoping to do my own victory dance in a few weeks...
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