I just can’t even begin to tell you how irritated I am right now! My internet and phone suck and I lost this entire post. By the way – it was awesome. It was perfect. I will be calling Verizon tomorrow and telling them to get their butts over here. To start, my whole week has been one big emotional roller coaster, I really didn’t need this today. We are all fine and nobody is ill, but I’ve had to face some harsh realities as a parent and it’s been tough. This week has just got to be better. I’m also bringing the Husband back to my 10 Things postings. He has been good, but he has made quite the comeback this week. For newer readers I would add at the end over every weeks post a few funny things that my husband did during the week. You can check one out HERE. I apologize for the lackluster intro, but I don’t have the time or energy to recreate the past. I mean really, who does?
This week I learned that:
10. I need to trust my younger son more than I do. ( He told me that he was getting bullied by a girl in his class and I thought he was just being dramatic. Turns out he was right and it’s been handled)
9. field trips are just hell on my oldest son. ( He NEVER has a good time and frankly, I’m just done with them.)
8. people are all for free speech until you say something they don’t like. ( I love it when people make comments/judge what I post on my Facebook page. Last I checked it was my page to with what I want.)
7. a surprise message from an old friend can really make my day. ( I’m going to try to check in with at least 1 old friend a week and see if I can spread the joy.)
6. some childhood traumas just never leave you. ( I’m not even going to go there with you.)
5. my son is starting to know me a bit too well. ( He could tell by the look on face that I was not thrilled. The other day he said, ” So, which one these people don’t you like?” I think I need a better poker face!)
4. my husband is much better at giving step by step directions than I am. ( Truly, at everything: Math, science and even basic life skills. We make a great team.)
3. I’m much harder on myself as a parent than I’m sure others see me. ( I had that feeling of everyones eyes on me this weekend. Hate that! Then I thought, am I just making more of this? Who knows? )
2. sometimes not following the rules is the best thing you can do. ( The best things can come from the unexpected.)
1. I can change my perspective. ( Things aren’t ever going to be perfect, but I can change the way I look at things.)
The Husband Returns
I could resist bringing back the husband since he’s had such a stellar week.
This week my husband:
2. Thought I had his ATM card, here is how the conversation went:
H: Hey, you have my card. I need gas and I have no money to buy lunch.
M: I don’t have your card. I gave it back to you.
H: You used it to buy stuff online, remember. You never gave it back.
M: Yes, I did. I didn’t want to hold on to it.
H: OMG! That’s right I put it in my book.
M: Told you.
H: Do you know what book I was reading?
M: Yes, your bible, that welding book!
H: Wait a minute. I have that right here in my truck. Oh, look at that here’s my card. So, glad I talked to you.
TRUE STORY…..
1. broke into his car because he thought he locked his keys in it. ( Once inside the vehicle and unable to locate the keys he found them in his pocket. That’s how often he really does lock his keys in the car that he didn’t even bother to check his pocket.)
We love the husband.
Michelle says
awesome 😉 since my oldest is “not normal” school’s been a struggle (he’s attended preschools, but apparently kindergarten’s a whole new ball game you’re not allowed to stick your hands up people’s clothes….if his preschool teachers told me he was doing this, we wouldn’t be dealing with repercussions now ;( ) so we will probably always be modifying things for him (i can’t imagine him on a fieldtrip)
beyourbestmom says
I feel for you. It’s been tough. My son had to visit the vice principal on the 3rd week of Kindergarten for puling his pants and underwear down in front of his entire class because another kid told him it would be funny. Yep.
Jodie says
Parenting: The TOUGHEST job you will ever love…… I recite this over and over as the mother of a teenage girl. It is my mantra.
Steph says
Great list! Enjoyed the return of the husband – very funny!
Ethel says
Ok two weeks behind but thanks to Frank, I will make sure to check in weekly again, still laughing at him!!!