The first month of 2011 is complete and the year of being organized-ish is well underway. Every day for the last month, this house has been undergoing a major overhaul. Cleaning out closets (monsters included), completing projects, and getting everyone on track. It is being done. One project at a time. One day at a time. One mental breakdown at a time. It will get done.
This week's task is to teach the children to take care of their shit. Yes, that's right - shit. That's what it is. Papers, crafts, stuffies, toys.... all over the flipping place! The end has come. It is over. Mommy is hanging off the cliff and about to let go.
The gauntlet came down last night, hard (at least to 'Sassy' and 'Big Sis' the punishment was severe). Instructions were given for bedtime and 20 minutes later..... nothing had been done. The worst punishment ever - Pink Baby and Lambie were taken away for the night. The girls were distraught, especially Sassy. Why she wants to sleep with that smellie baby is beyond me, but she does. The day came to a tearful close.
This morning was a breeze! Backpacks were ready. Outfits were ready. Coffee was ready (key to survival among these youngins). All went well until...... bedtime. Now the lying has begun. When Sassy (7 year old) was asked: "Did you brush your teeth", her answer did not match reality. She had learned last night's lesson regarding consequences and not completing tasks. So, she lied. She really underestimated our intelligence. Honestly, it is not difficult to know if someone has brushed their teeth. Halitosis much? So, Pink Baby is once again, sleeping alone. And so is her owner. Very sad indeed. Tomorrow night WILL be better.
I am not too sure about anyone else but I HATE repeating the same instructions over and over and over and over and over, ad nauseam? So, I made a sign for the girls' bathroom. Will it help? Surely not. But, it is pretty cute.
This week's task is to teach the children to take care of their shit. Yes, that's right - shit. That's what it is. Papers, crafts, stuffies, toys.... all over the flipping place! The end has come. It is over. Mommy is hanging off the cliff and about to let go.
The gauntlet came down last night, hard (at least to 'Sassy' and 'Big Sis' the punishment was severe). Instructions were given for bedtime and 20 minutes later..... nothing had been done. The worst punishment ever - Pink Baby and Lambie were taken away for the night. The girls were distraught, especially Sassy. Why she wants to sleep with that smellie baby is beyond me, but she does. The day came to a tearful close.
This morning was a breeze! Backpacks were ready. Outfits were ready. Coffee was ready (key to survival among these youngins). All went well until...... bedtime. Now the lying has begun. When Sassy (7 year old) was asked: "Did you brush your teeth", her answer did not match reality. She had learned last night's lesson regarding consequences and not completing tasks. So, she lied. She really underestimated our intelligence. Honestly, it is not difficult to know if someone has brushed their teeth. Halitosis much? So, Pink Baby is once again, sleeping alone. And so is her owner. Very sad indeed. Tomorrow night WILL be better.
I am not too sure about anyone else but I HATE repeating the same instructions over and over and over and over and over, ad nauseam? So, I made a sign for the girls' bathroom. Will it help? Surely not. But, it is pretty cute.
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