Elli and I go outside and wait for the bus. We wait, and wait... After finally making a phone call, I find out that today was early day, and we had been gone when the bus had come earlier. Lovely. I calculate whether it's worth it to get everyone loaded and drive her to school myself, but realize that she'd only be there for a half an hour, and decide against it. I bring Elli back inside, who is not very happy that she isn't going to school. I look around at the mess and feel very overwhelmed. Sophi is crying and Lexi is repeatedly asking for a bath. She's already had one today, but I figure it will give me 15 minutes of freedom, so I put Sophi down for her nap and put Lexi in the tub. Elli's out in the living room creating messes I don't want to know about. I hide in my room and call Jeremy to talk. He tells me he's eating Chili's southwestern eggrolls for lunch. My mouth waters and I want to switch places with him. But I fight the urge to feel sorry for myself and decide I'm going to go out and conquer the mess that is my home. At that moment I hear Lexi call out, "Elli, no! No, Elli!" This piques my interest, as Elli is supposed to be in the living room and Lexi in the tub. I go out to check and find this:
Oh, Elli.
At least she took her shoes off.
Sophi never did take her nap, BTW.
And, yes, I do realize that instead of posting this, I could have cleaned my living room-- but the drive is gone.
Lovely, lovely day.
--Christianne (:
:) Adorable picture though! i think jeremy should bring some home to share with you.
ReplyDeleteThat picture is hilarious. Having a fully-clothed child soaking wet in the tub on the day you were supposed to get a ton done would be highly frustrating. But then compared to other messes Elli is capable of making...wet clothes is not looking so bad...Keep finding the humor!!
ReplyDeleteI was starting to shake as you were telling about your day. I have had the same days and I want to run away those days as well. Michelle Leonhardt Elison
ReplyDeleteHey that is one outfit that doesn't need to be washed now! ; )
ReplyDeleteI have to say that God has a good sense of humor. it really shows through the little ones just when we need it. You are doing a great job with all the kiddo's. I love reading your posts and hearing about your beautiful family
ReplyDeleteA couple of years ago Savannah and her cousin were taking a bath. Kim walked out of the BR then heard a "MOM!!" Christopher had joined them in the tub - clothes and all.
ReplyDeleteI know that extreme frustration with the inability to get anything done, but some days there is no sense in fighting it. I'm glad you got such a priceless, funny picture in exchange for a clean living room.
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