I'm up to ears in chores that need to be done just to keep this house functioning. Washing dishes, laundry, taking care of the pets, changing diapers... I end up doing about 99.9995% of the work in this house.
So, it's rare that I give in when Chaos asks me to play a video game with him.
But today, he asked me in "the tone". This is the tone that implies a bit of wistfulness and loneliness at the same time. This is the same tone that a kid uses to ask for a hug when they've had a really bad day.
When his voice finally penetrated my activity level, and I actually HEARD what he was saying, I couldn't help but sigh, wipe of my hands and agree with a smile.
The worst part? After me winning Mario Kart ten times in a row, he decided that he's "rather play something else for some alone time..."
Stinker.
I suppose it's back to tidying for me.
8 years ago
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I hate it when my day seems so busy that I feel like I've ignored my boy....and all of a sudden it's bedtime, I happens to frequently I think. You'll have to practice up when he's sleeping and challenge him to a rematch. (LittleRed from Swap-bot)
ReplyDeleteNice blog!!
ReplyDeleteInteresting blog. Having no children in my household, I sometimes forget how much mothers have to juggle - including time for Mario Kart. Don't worry - the cleaning will always be there...
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