I'm just wondering - because these three big kids can NOT be mine. They bear a certain resemblance but they can do all kinds of things my OWN children certainly can't be capable of.... for example...
1. Wake up, make their beds (from an airplane they look pretty good), assemble breakfast with minimal spilling, and clear their plates.
2. Put on their coats and get their bookbags.
3. Live their own lives at school with no assistance from me - unbelievable!
4. Get their own pajamas on and brush their teeth (of course, a repeat performance is required from us).
5. Read books to each other or silently until lights out.
Other than the physical similiarities, these new children have a few qualities that are eerily familiar...... for example...
1. Selective hearing.
2. Inability to flush a toilet.
3. Visual difficulties in outside lighting - can NOT locate bikes in driveways or grass and put in garage without help.
4. Fine motor defecits - unable to squeeze toothpaste onto a toothbrush without smearing it on countertops and mirrors.
5. Central nervous system malfunctions - as noted by the eye rolling and shrugging of the shoulders when asked "How was school?" and "Tell me about your day."
Some of these things might be serious - however, they are awfully cute and these new kids seem to like American Idol too. We think we may keep them. But what do we do if the old ones come back?
2 comments:
Caroline hasn't learned how to flush yet either - what is up with that?
Also, I will take your suggestion about my blog's title under advisement. You're so very clever!
Cute post!
I have been wondering where my kids have gotten to lately, too.
Oh, and TELL ME about the toothpaste smeared on the counter!!!!!!
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