I know..it ain’t over yet. I am currently PRETENDING it is over. I have yelled REALLY loud and chased the big one’s upstairs and the SMART wee one is laying on the couch quietly watching cartoons.
The other two are mad because I didn’t give them ice cream when we walked in the door. Despite the fact that I had been HOLLERING at them in the car to SHUT THE HELL UP…..obviously they did not see anything wrong with that.
So until they figure it out…..they better hiiiiiiiiiidddeee.
Being that it is also after 6 now as I type this…I am somewhat hopefull that I will survive…but holy crap where did this day go???
Despite the disgusting weather, I knew I had to do something today. So today was the MacMillan Bloedel Conservatory and IHOP.
Thank goodness for Nana’s with cars.
It is lovely up there, no matter the weather. And we managed to keep the kids from falling into the fountain.
The birds in the conservatory and so lovely…I am so glad they managed to save the place. It really is special and has been part of Vancouver for so long.
We HOPED the fresh air would tire them out. We were wrong. We are profoundly grateful that IHOP was empty when we arrived. The older two are okay…just okay…but Tara is HORRIFYING to watch eat….or not eat.
Between that and the shrieking of all three…I don’t know how my blood pressure is worse.
And seriously…..do not ask me for ice cream when you mom has lost her cool. My kids have NO survival tactics.
Day one done…..pray for me
It must be day one settling problems. I went to the book store with my two, only to have continuous meltdowns that I did not buy them more than a book each. Why am I such a mean Mom, who will not buy overpriced Lego games & expensive electronic readers? After I spent a fortune at the pool concession, as I got the time wrong for their swimming lessons. Instead of an half hour in between, it was an hour.
I have to go, as someone is upset at me, as they want me to get them cheese.
Gotta cut the Cheese! Heh.
Perhaps I’m evil, but my kids are only getting one week of spring break. I’ve had to do some major retooling of my work schedule this year to accommodate half-day kindergarten (and the unexpected commute), after we changed schools unexpectedly. For me, the next five days are a chance to work more regular hours and catch up on networking, clean the house and maybe, just maybe, write the bones for a new ebook. I may also get to the gym. Next week, we’re taking every day off. But this week is daycamp week.
I can’t be alone in this. Surely there are other parent entrepreneurs who work flex hours the rest of the year and are power working for all or part of the next two weeks. I couldn’t bring myself to do two weeks, though. I think a break from school is really important for kids. Since the district closure days are new, though, I think I can cut myself a little slack for working this week. Anybody else?
No kidding Andrea..I could be flat out with my own work right now….and to suddenly have to deal with all kids at home instead of just one is really throwing my routine out the window.
And while my mom is around for some help and company for anything we are doing…..just the chaos and sulky kids underfeet are throwing me off my game.
Oh for affordable child care…..even just part time!!
I keep thinking about how I can make cleaning out our closets FUN for them!
Affordable childcare. That is my dream or is it a fantasy?
Two weeks for Spring Break? As a kid, I’d be thrilled. As a parent, yeah, not so much.
LOL (and sympathies from a fellow sufferer)
I’m teaching this week so my Wee Guy is doing clay in the basement while I wire crochet with teens up in the attic of the arts centre.
Next week i’ve still got college so daycamp it is.
and gee, yes ditto for the lack of survival skills! Got one here who would piss off his only chance between him and utter oblivion. Why?