Existential Mama

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Swindler or Future Politician?

Hannah: Mom will you buy me a toy?
Me: No
Hannah: Mom will you please buy me a toy?
Me: No
Hannah: Mom will you PLEASE buy me a toy?
Me: No
Hannah: I'll give you $300 if you buy me a toy.
Me: Show it to me
Hannah: Buy me the toy first.
Me: Show me the money first.
Hannah: Buy me the toy first.
Me: SHOW ME THE MONEY!
Hannah: I don't have any money, I was just trying to get you to buy me a toy.
AH HAAHH!
Me: Hannah, that's not very nice, not to mention dishonest (as a parent you have to occasionally run your own STING operation to get vital INTEL.)

So...Swindler or Future Politician? You should know that genetic influence is at play, here. Her brother, has the most "money" in his class. Theoretically this "money" serves as a good behavior incentive, through which the kids receive prizes from the treasure chest. Apparently my precious little Ethan is running a black market of sorts, I like to call it Ethan-bay. He's a rock collector and has been selling like items for "money". Apparently there a number of repeat customers.

When asked whether his Teacher would think it odd that he had acquired a small fortune of "money" without earning it through positive behavior and good deeds, he (like many 9yr old males living fast, and in the moment) just looked at me like a deer in headlights.

A+ for completing objective
D- for critical thinking.

I'll tell Grandma on him, I think he AND Hannah need a little extra Jesus this Sunday.

Is it True???

Is it true?.....Am I really all alone in my house? Really? Truly? Are the kids really BOTH at school? No rain, hail, sleet, snow, fevers, pukes, dooks, snot, tears, phantom pains.....surely they must be hiding somewhere in this house ....No? In that case, excuse me while I bask in the gloriousness (I know not a word, I like it, leave me alone) of my solitude and jasmine tea!

Meanwhile, earlier, back at the Ranch.....
Hannah: Mom, why is "Why" such a good question?
Me: Indeed, my little existential girl! Indeed!

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Friday, January 25, 2013

Friday Night Breakfast

So Husband cooked us a delicious breakfast of omelets, waffles with strawberries/powdered sugar and bacon tonight! I think I would love this as a permanent Friday night supper! Maybe next time I'll mix up some delightful orange Mimosas!

Note that when I suggested this, Husband looked at me like, "Oh, I'm not going through all this every Friday night!"

Christmas is still Happening!

I posted these huge pics so that you could really experience the essence of this. So we're shopping at Target and we get out of the car and then this.......please Dear God don't let the owner of this fine vehicle see me take these pics, because I HAVE to do this.

Notice the strategically placed fire extinguisher sticking out from the pile of junk in the backseat. I'm sure this organizational system makes perfect sense to the driver of this vehicle. Looks like my son's room and reminds my of my brothers's room, when we were growing up.

Yes I am probably as big a freak as the driver of this car for posting these (you can actually see me in the reflection on the window, taking the pic...what an idiot!) No offense fellow freakster!

Fly your flag proudly!