I am the semi-neurotic mother of three kids, ages 18, 8 and 5. My oldest is off to college and my youngest just started school. I’ve been the single mom, divorced mom, married mom, young mom, old mom, career mom, and attends school-at-night mom. I’ve worked in the IT world for almost two decades, but still shy from programming cell phones. I have no free time, but when I do…I write or read or plan our next vacation or holler at whomever to give me some PEACE AND QUIET.
Mood Ring
I need a mood ring that tells me what my children’s moods are before I walk in the door.
When I have a really rotten day at work, which has become increasingly more prevalent, my kids are usually sweet as pie. Last week I came home in tears and immediately both girls sprang to my aid, held onto my middle and squeezed my sorrows away. Today I had a mediocre day and the girls were acting like demon spawn. They were fighting (more than usual), throwing tantrums about the level of leftover ice cream, back-talking (“I don’t see any olives in my salad, *Mother*, where are they exactly??”), spilling their dinner, not eating their dinner then demanding dessert. Whatever irritates me, they did it. My mediocre day turned into one where I wanted to hop into the car and drive (without my cell phone) until I ran out of highway.
I really need that giant mood ring for when all three of us have a miserable day. Maybe I’ll take up a collection, I’m sure my neighbors would contribute!
I can honestly say that my children have never had a sentimental feeling towards each other… ever! Where did I go wrong?
Comment by Jody — October 26, 2009 @ 3:47 pm