Friday, May 6, 2011

What I'd Like For Mother Day...

So.

Mother’s Day is Sunday.

I decided to write a post where I list the things that I’d like on that day.

Do I think they’ll happen?

Probably not.

Still.

It’s nice to dream.....



I’d like....my kids to sleep in until noon. It’s been ages since I’ve slept in until noon. I can barely remember what it’s like.


I’d like...for Natalie to stop handing me her boogers. I don’t want them.


I’d like...my kids to not be so picky at dinner. It’s beef stew for craps sake, not dirt. I don’t appreciate Tommy gagging or Natalie shouting, “This beef looks like poop!” JUST EAT IT!


I’d like...for Tommy to stop talking about forceps and babies being pushed from vaginas in public.


I’d like...to not have to read Snow White to Natalie anymore. I’d over the irritating chick with the strange voice.


I’d like...to hide Natalie’s creepy Yo Gabba Gabba toys. I don’t like the way Muno (the one that looks like a diseased penis) stares at me with his one eye.


I’d like...to be able to read a book in two days like I used to. Instead it takes me two weeks, sometimes two months, because Natalie thinks it’s funny to take it from me.


I’d like...to have something that belongs to ME. Natalie got a hold of my iPod Touch and now her sticky fingerprints are all over the screen. I’m sorry, but it’s MINE.


I’d like...for Nick Jr to put on some new episodes of Wonder Pets. If I have to see the one with the bee on more time, I fear I might scream.


I’d like...to shop in peace, without someone begging for a toy or having a meltdown over cheese.


I’d like...to have things that aren’t stained or broken. My poor couch has been abused so much over the years. I don’t even want to talk about my table…


I’d like...to be able to use the bathroom in peace. I don’t need Natalie to observe me. I don’t need Tommy asking me things from the other side of the door. Can’t it WAIT?


I’d like...calories to not count on Mother’s Day. What? A girl can hope...

57 comments:

Stephanie said...

I could get behind all of this!! Except I don't have an iPod Touch. I wish I were getting one for mother's day! So did Tom send you anything ahead of time?

Stacy Lynn said...

My kids are grown, but the sentiments are still pretty much the same. And yes, we can dream...

cbs111 said...

I stand behind you a gajillion percent. That would be a perfect Momma's day if all that could happen.

laughingmom said...

Rest easy in that IF you don't get them ALL for Mother's Day, you will get them over the next few years!

AmyLK said...

I'd love for all this to happen for me too! And I am not worrying about calories on Mothers Day. Not happening!

Kathy said...

Wouldn't it be nice if that happend!! Yo Gabba Gabba completly creeps me out too! Great post. Have a wonderful Mothers day!!

C (Kid Things) said...

That sounds like the perfect Mother's Day to me, too.

The Coach's Wife said...

All this makes me so excited to have kids! :-) At least I have the "no privacy in the bathroom" part down.. our dog and cat insist on coming in the bathroom with us and if they can't get in they scratch at the door the whole time. So I never pee in peace either. :-)

Samantha Sotto-Yambao said...

*waves magic wand* :D

stephanie said...

I think Muno looks like a diseased penis too! I am glad someone else thinks so! And noon? Hell I'd take 8 a.m.

Whitney said...

When I told my husband that I was disappointed that Curious George was a rerun, he said, "Well Blake doesn't care, and it's really for the kids." Ummm obviously the shows are for kids, but moms have to watch them too. And it's nice when I can't quote the entire show. Men don't get it.

Steph said...

Those all sound like reasonable requests. My husband pretty much does all those things too. Except the forceps and vagina talk. He's like a big kid.

TheUnSoccerMom said...

I don't think you're asking for much! :o)

FYI, the bathroom thing doesn't get better... my daughter won't even knock. and she's 16!! I have to lock the door, then she gets all offended that I locked her out...

Desperate Housemommy said...

Preach it, sister.

A - to-the - MEN.

Rita/Fighting Off Frumpy said...

Yep, I think pretty much all of these apply to me too! And I probably won't get any of them for Mother's Day. But I guess we're used to it, right? :)

Diane said...

Lmao about the Muno character. I'm gonna have to google this dude.

Calories don't count on your birthday so why should they count for mothers on Mother's Day?

~BB~ said...

I love all your posts - you are too funny! Ironically enough what it sounds like you want for Mother's day is to once again not be a mother...lol.

Diane said...

Omg, you're right! He does look exactly like a diseased penis. Eww!

AmericanBridget (Jones) said...

If it makes you feel better my Dad caught an episode of Yo Gabba Gabba and referred to one of the characters as a dancing hemorrhoid.

PBJdreamer said...

heeee

your kids are a riot!!

that is all

Both Sides of the Coin- Christy said...

I think I'll print this list out to show to Brian and the kids- sounds good to me.

Bren said...

Perfect list! I think they made maybe ten Wonder Pets and just mix and match the stories. That at the same 10 episodes of Cailou are enough to drive me mad! I hide my iPod touch!

heavenisabookstore said...

Wow this is like a commercial for why not to have kids! lol I hope you get what you want and if you don't there is always a little NyQuil in the milk before bed - kidding. Swear, I am totally kidding.

Di said...

I have a four month old. I'd settle for sleeping til 9!

Randi Troxell said...

i hereby give you the rule that...
calories do NOT NOT count on mothers day!!

happy early mothers day!!

Spot said...

Oddly, my children are all adults(ish) and yet our lists are remarkably similar. They STILL talk to me through the bathroom door.

Happy Mother's Day Amber!

♥Spot

Katie said...

This list made me smile. I don't even have kids and I could totally get behind every single one of those.

My husband talks to me through the bathroom door, too. He still hasn't quite gotten the concept of "there's an exhaust fan and a shower on, I can't hear you, and whatever it is can wait until I'm done." He tried to relay the entire story of Usama Bin Laden being killed through the bathroom door Sunday night (despite me telling him I'd be out in a few minutes), and all I got out of it was that a llama smoked pot with Stan. Awesome story, honey...now let me loofah already.

McKenzie said...

I love your list! It is hilarious ☺

AM44 said...

Could not have made a better list myself.I registered my middle one for kinder today...should I allow myself to hope that next fall I may not be such a frequent viewer of Nick Jr.?! Nah...I have a 13 month old that loves Fresh Beat Band. But, maybe my iPad will actually be charged when I go to pick it up. :)

Brandy@YDK said...

that list is perfect. i'd love a free day..

KSK said...

*sigh* This is what I have to look forward too? ..I can't wait to start watching Yo Gabba Gabba! Sounds educational... :)

Corinne said...

I hope you get at least one thing you want. Maybe Dad can wake up with the kids, and you can sleep until noon.

Happy Mother's Day!

Beth Zimmerman said...

I'll grant you the calorie one! In fact ... I'm taking it upon myself to grant that one to all mothers everywhere. For the rest ... you're on your on! Happy Days!

Jacksdad1901 said...

So you noticed the odd look to Yo Gabba Gabba? I am so glad that the wonderpets were a quick flash in the pan at our house

Gigi said...

I hope that all these come true for you! Have a happy Mother's Day even if they don't. :-)

Gail said...

Fantastic wants...may your wishes come true.

Lizbeth said...

Great, now I'll never look at Yo Gabba Gabba the same....ewww!

K Lind said...

I totally agree! I'm so sick of Yo Gabba Gabba and Wonder Pets that I could scream! Here is hoping that, at least, one or two of your wishes come true!

Mairin said...

I agree with every single one of these 100%, and I'd like to add that what I'D like for Mother's Day is to be able to read this damn blog post in peace, without my kids slamming their hands on the keyboard (19-month-old) or asking me 1,000 times what I'm reading (4-year-old)!

Happy Mother's Day!

Sarahf said...

I hope you get at least some of them. I can remember my Mum getting a new three piece suite and carpet when I was about 7. Now I look back and understand why it was such a big deal to her. She just wanted something decent to sit on.

AMY said...

LMAO....she gives you boogers! OMG!

Katie Gates said...

Terrific list. I hope your wishes come true, and have a happy mother's day regardless!

Cheryl D. said...

Calories really don't count on Mother's Day if you're a mother! It's a scientific fact!

Formerly known as Frau said...

Happy Mother's Day! I hope all your dreams come true some day!

@ly said...

When they become teens you can sleep as late as you want but don't rush that because that comes with a whole set of another issues. Happy Mother's Day.

Queenie Jeannie said...

Oh Momma, you need a BREAK!! Big hugs! I know it seems like this time will last forever, but it won't and you'll actually look back and remember how awesome the kids were and wish you could go back!

Moms are kinda stupid that way, lol!

Happy Mother's Day!

MidnightSage said...

I hope you get each and every one of these, but the truth is you'll be lucky to just get one of them. lol Hang in there! They will be teens before you know it and trust me, you will long for what your going thru right now and miss it terribly. lol Happy Mother's Day :)

JoeinVegas said...

I think you only have about 12 years until you can do those things, maybe a few more depending on Natalie.

C.Mom said...

Oh that all sounds decadent!! Wishing you a happy mother's day!!

Debbie said...

All I can say is AMEN! Oh, if only we could put in our Mother's Day orders and actually get what we asked for!
I settle for just one day of no arguing between the kiddos. I'm so tired of being a referee.
Hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day and at least get a few of the things on your list!

Sarah said...

Really, it doesn't sound like you're asking for too much :)

Angelia said...

I've given up on having anything nice until my kids are gone. One is a teenager and I still can't trust her not to spill crap.

Also, I'd like for my make-up to be just mine. With two teen age girls NOTHING is sacred!

Mrs Montoya said...

That's a great list! I could just have e peaceful bathroom one and be fine. Hope you're having a great Mother's Day!

Kate said...

I cannot tell how much I agree with you, on everything!!

Hope you got at least one thing on your list for Mother's day!

LisaDay said...

I read a book in two days just last week. It was so exciting. Of course, I am barely functioning now because I am so sleep deprived, but still. I hope you were able to pee in peace this Mother's Day.

LisaDay

JDaniel4's Mom said...

Why share boogers? JDaniel likes to share too. I hope you ended up with a wonderful Mother's Day and get time to read a book.

Thanks your for your kinds words celebrating my SITS day!

Myya said...

I want all of those things too!!! I hope you got at least a few of them. Hope you had a great Mother's Day!