I have a confession to make. I sample my son’s candy. And by sample, I mean eat most of it while he is napping. It starts with just one piece (he’ll never know it’s missing) and good motives (I have to make sure it’s safe, right?). But then twenty minutes later, most of his stash is gone. Poor guy wakes up from his nap and only has a few pieces left—the kind no one wants to eat anyway. I have to ask, am I the only mom who does this? ~ Lindsey Bell
My son had an accident in the middle of the night. I was so tired I made him go to the bathroom by himself. Then when he asked me for underwear I realized all of them were downstairs, so I made him just put on shorts without underwear! AND My house is a mess! AND, I let my children eat Greek yogurt and peanut butter crackers for lunch the other day! ~ Anonymous Toddler Lazy Mom
So, the other night I asked my family what to make for supper, since we had an unexpected tennis team practice cancellation due to weather. All I had easily accessible was some cooked chicken that I had planned to make chicken salad from.The family practically begged me for chicken enchiladas. No problem, I thought. Throw them together, heat and eat.Only, as I gathered all my ingredients, I soon realized how much energy I would unnecessarily be expending by rolling all that chicken and beans and stuff in the tortilla shells.So what's a lazy mom to do???I dumped all the stuff in a bowl. Mixed it up, then spooned it into a casserole dish. I did take the time to put a layer of soft tortilla shells in the middle. Threw it in the oven, and hoped my family wouldn't notice the difference.They did. But, fortunately, as I sat down and put my feet up with a glass of iced tea, I did use some of that saved energy to rehearse my response that the enchiladas were the same, just a different shape. Right?They bought it. And ate it. And liked it.No more needless rollin' food for me! ~ BigD
Do YOU have a lazy mom confession you'd like to share? Learn how!
I despise sharing a room with my toddler daughter. We're moving and stuck in a hotel. I think I'm going to lose my ever-loving mind.
ReplyDelete*Sigh*
I hope I'm not the only one who needs her space from her child(ren).
You are NOT the only one. I can't imagine sharing a room with my kiddos!
ReplyDeleteNo your not the only one. I need my quiet time when the kids are asleep or gone. Right now my oldest two are gone and my toddler is asleep and i'm lovin it. Though it's probably about to end cause nap time is almost up :)
ReplyDeleteI went through a divorce when my daughter was 17 months old. All I could afford to rent was a one bedroom apartment, we lived in it for 3 years .... I know what you mean!!! Just take a deep breath and remember, this too shall pass :)
ReplyDeleteI also sample my son's candy, to check for, ummmm... imperfections. So much so that they have now taken stock in what they have. :)
ReplyDeleteSafety first I always say!