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May 9, 2008
Wallowing in Awesome
Urine sprinkles on the floor. Smelly cleats. Towels strewn about the bathroom. Boys looking for “lost” items, like the copy of Diary of a Wimpy Kid
The endless runs to Publix. The five gallons of milk per week. The chopping, peeling, sauteeing, baking and stirring, followed by, “What are these little green things in here?”
The pants that fit a month ago that now come to the top of the ankles, and then only if they are pulled precariously low on the waist. The shirts stained with blood, bleach, paint, grass and mysterious substances.
The reminders. “Did you brush your teeth? Is your retainer in? Did you feed the bird? Are the dirty clothes in the laundry hamper? When that dog dies of starvation, you’ll be the one crying, not me.”
The threats. “If you don’t eat that sliver of Brussels sprout you won’t see a scoop of ice cream until 2012. When I say put the clothes in the dryer, I don’t mean next week, I mean NOW. Do I look like a zookeeper? You feed the animals, not me. If I hear anymore arguing about computers, I’m going to slap all of you upside the head and lock you outside!”
It sounds like misery. Sometimes it is.
But then, when you’re about to run away from the lack of gratitude, you paw through a pile of school papers and find a gem that somehow makes it all worthwhile.
Hey Porter– you rock, too.
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Two years ago in My Tiny Kingdom: The Other Mrs. Glamore
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May 9th, 2008 at 9:17 am, Lauren Says:
I’d imagine that made stepping over those pee sprinkles and buying the 5th gallon of milk a tad sweeter.
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May 9th, 2008 at 9:29 am, Headless Mom Says:
Yes this is our payment for scrubbing bathrooms.
And it’s all worth it!
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May 9th, 2008 at 9:41 am, Shell Says:
Sweet!
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May 9th, 2008 at 10:11 am, Barbara Says:
Every time I am about ready to trade my two girls in, they do manage to redeem themselves. I know (almost)exactly where you are coming from, minus the pee and cleats!
May 9th, 2008 at 10:19 am, mandy Says:
THAT was so so amazing. I am so glad you found that little gem.
It’s all worth it.
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May 9th, 2008 at 10:52 am, Joy East of theKingdom Says:
How sweet is that?!
I hope you saved this “gem” for your “treasure box”.
Make sure you laminate the good ones like this. Trust me, when they are 19 and move out, and reading these treasures brings fresh tears, you will not want to ruin them.
May 9th, 2008 at 12:17 pm, Cassie Says:
Wiping the tears back, that is so awesome and sweet. Way to go Porter.
May 9th, 2008 at 12:17 pm, Erin Says:
How sweet. Isn’t it nice to receive a bit of appreciation? I would treasure that one.
May 9th, 2008 at 2:24 pm, Alison Says:
Awww…what a sweetheart. I hope I get an essay like that someday. Right now my daughter is just learning to write, and I want to save all the notes that say things like “I love you Mommy al my hart.”
May 9th, 2008 at 5:06 pm, Amanda- VintageDutchGirl Says:
Oh just melt your heart!
My Bubbalu can drive me nuts, but when I tuck him into bed and look at his sweet little face, it makes the stressful day worth it all
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May 9th, 2008 at 6:14 pm, Jenny Says:
this is why they invented mother’s day.
that one is a keeper!
May 9th, 2008 at 7:26 pm, Michelle@Life with Three Says:
Oh, I loved that. It brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for sharing it!
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May 9th, 2008 at 8:09 pm, amanda Says:
Shivers, sweet, sweet shivers.
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May 9th, 2008 at 11:18 pm, Birmingham Chris Says:
Ah the sounds of summer. What is a joy as a child just moves on up as an adult. Well summer at least getting to be with your kids. Not doing all the chores they inflict on you.
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May 10th, 2008 at 8:43 am, alala Says:
And my heart just fell out of my chest and landed on the floor. Splat, it said.
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May 10th, 2008 at 10:20 pm, Emmilu Says:
So sweet!
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May 12th, 2008 at 8:32 am, Wendy Tatum Says:
Happy Mother’s Day!
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