Overheard @ The Nelson's, v.18
Today felt like a really long day. It was the kind of day that was filled with repeated statements, requests not to do stuff, time outs, and serious discussions about behavior. As we were eating dinner, Sophie demanded asked for another napkin. I handed her one. She wiped her face with it, then dropped it to the floor. Watching my face the whole time.
Me: PLEASE don't drop things on the floor.
Sophie: I need another napkin.
Me: I JUST picked up the floor. Please don't drop anything else on the floor on purpose. What am I, your maid?
Sophie: No. You're daddy's maid. Right mom?
Nice.
Obviously next time I should form my rhetorical and sarcastic questions into statements.
Me: PLEASE don't drop things on the floor.
Sophie: I need another napkin.
Me: I JUST picked up the floor. Please don't drop anything else on the floor on purpose. What am I, your maid?
Sophie: No. You're daddy's maid. Right mom?
Nice.
Obviously next time I should form my rhetorical and sarcastic questions into statements.
Some days are like that, huh. My day also seemed filled with the repeated "stop hitting." "Please don't hit" "That is enough hitting."
At least you don't usually have to clean up after hitting.
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I can't stop laughing but I feel really, really bad about it.
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One of those days that women/Mom's really don't feel appreciated! I hope today is a better day for all of you.
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What goes around comes around. Perhaps if you think real hard you will be able to recall similar behavior involving your mother. If you fail to recall the occasions, take comfort that Sophie will have her opportunity to serve as maid for her children. At that time you will be the grandmother and will find true humor in her situation.
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