Dear Santa,
I have been very good this year. I have done at least 10 loads of laundry each week, filled out almost all required school forms, facilitated Norah’s thyroid removal, worked more than full time, kept the house clean enough to avoid rodent infestation, sent the kids to school daily with all of their private parts covered, packed lunches and snacks as required, participated in various PTO events, donated to charity, performed my wifely duties, and paid most of the bills on time. I have thought long and hard about what I would like for Christmas, and while a new macro lens is near the top of my list, there is only one thing I REALLY want…one life-changing thing that would make my world nearly perfect.I would like my family to listen to what I say, and respond appropriately the first time. That’s it – that’s all I want. I want to say, “Don’t do that!” and see someone freeze mid-action. I want instructions to be followed the first time…underwear picked up, food eaten, arguments ended, seatbelts buckled, basic hygiene tasks completed, eyes closed and lights out. I want to be heard. That’s all.
If you can’t grant me this Christmas wish, would you please bring me a bullhorn? Merry Christmas.
Love, Lori
2 comments
i thought this was a “family” blog, i don’t want to hear about your wifely duties.
good luck with Santa.
😉
At least I didn’t go into detail.