Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Back to School - Part I

Today...they go back...and I thank the sweet Lord above for knowing where my sanity ends.  Don't get me wrong, I love my children, but this being the first summer I've worked at home while they are HERE.  EVERY.  DAY...has been a challenge to say the least.  (And this goes for the Gentleman too...his messy ass goes back NEXT week.  No worries...a party shall occur then as well.)

I realize completely that those of you who are home with your children everyday see this as nothing more than the routine you endure on a daily basis and have so for years.  It's been AWHILE since I've been there so bear with me.  Humor me.

There are no words to express the need for these children to get the hell out of my house.  And I mean that...with ALL the love in my heart.  I figured I would let the pictures speak for themselves:



I now have every kid-friendly TV show theme song committed to memory and could recite at the drop of a hat. Unfortunately.




I don't even know what to say about this. They have daily chores which always include cleaning their room. And yet...we have this. Every. God. Bless-ed. Night. 




I can't keep up with this. All day. Every day. I straighten the couches and fold blankets, whispering obsenities, and pleading with the children to keep their stink-infested shoes in the closet and toys UPSTAIRS (in the aforementioned pit of a bedroom).



Um...anyone seen any LEGOs around here? I can't seem to find any. And guys...this is just a quarter of the LEGOs. The rest are in boxes. LOTS and lots of boxes. Because we NEED that many teeny tiny plastic foot-killing building blocks. 




THIS. This right here. Is numero uno. I have gone through more dish soap and detergent than should be allowed for any one household in a summer. I didn't know you needed a plate to eat a piece of cheese. Did you? Nor did I realize there is some unwritten rule out there stating you must get a new cup for every drink refill. This is NOT Old Country Buffet, my friends! There will be no more claiming ignorance where loading the dishwasher is concerned. If I ever needed a kick in the ass to train this family right...I've gotten it now. 


Bye kiddos!!  Love you!!!  Have a great day at SCHOOL!!!!!

12 comments:

  1. SERIOUSLY with the couches! I only have one child, but the living room is TRASHED by 10am. I've got 7 more days. 7. MORE. DAYS.

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  2. haha. You're sending them off with the happy dance and I'm sending them off with happiness and tears. But only tears because they are growing so much. I'm happy for the same reasons you are. I almost thought you snuck in my home and took pictures.

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    1. I may have...better lock your doors sweet pea. Next time I'm there you're getting an ass slap. Hahaha...

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  3. 3 in school, only one left at home this year!!! I feel your pain!

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    1. I'm sure you feel beyond my pain! That one extra kid is exponentially harder.

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  4. hahahahaha my house looks like that EVERY day

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    1. With three little littles, i BET! At least Nitty Gritty Daddy does a little vaccuming, right??

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  5. My oldest turns 5 next week and the question everyone seems to ask me "is he going to kindergarten?" As much as I would like to say yes, we aren't sending him. I will just have to wait my turn.

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  6. haaa i feel u 4 -6- year old boys and 15year old girl but i do lay the law to clean up ?cause when the neighbors here me yellin its normal . i just sometime feel better when they are all here cause the older on can help watch the younger one and maybe he wont be uo my but so much!but the food !!omg the gd food they eat like hogs them the teenagers come in and they feed them i hate teenagers !!they are all short shorts wearin but well mannered twofaced brats!! who eat to much!

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