My funny, ironic life!

[Jen528]

I scared my chickens into laying eggs!  OK, I'm not a big, hairy meany out there every morning waving the ax at them, threatening them with their lives, but I did mention to some family members at our last dinner that if our chickens didn't start laying eggs, they would end up being supper.  I'm not trying to be heartless.  We have had chickens off and on for the past 7-8 years.  My kids enjoy having them around, but the main point of keeping them around is for them to produce, right?  We plan on getting some chicks this spring, since we are down to just 5 hens right now and I was serious about possibly having to kill them.  Well.... wouldn't you know, this week we have been getting 2-3 eggs a day.  I guess all I needed to do was talk crap on them.  LOL!  Isn't that how life works - about the time we give up and start talking smack, things work out.  Makes me wonder if I should just start out with a negative attitude.  Nah, I'm just not like that.

Our 21 month old daughter has decided to become a stripper.  Pajamas come off as soon as they are put on.  Shirts and pants don't stand a chance.  Oh and the kicker is, the coffee table is her stage.  No, I don't allow her to stand on the table, but every time I turn my back, she makes her way up there.  So, my only question - where do we install the pole?  Just joking!

I've been really busy lately, taking my home-bases business to new heights and my kids are jealous.  I try to plan my work day around my family, but occasionally I do have to ask for 10-15 minutes to finish up something.  Well, last night was utterly hilarious.  I do our own taxes and because I wanted to make sure I was taking all the deductions allowed, it was taking me a little longer.  My kids came home from school and were lost.  I swear they didn't know what to do without mom being in the kitchen making their snack.  We always keep plenty of snacks in the cupboard, but you would have thought the world was ending because I wasn't there to open the door for them!  Okay, they are 7 and 10.  I think they are big enough to take care of themselves for a few minutes.  Then, they kept coming into my room, asking the silliest questions.  In one afternoon I watched my children regress back to toddler hood.  Their sister, who is an actual toddler, was coping better and enjoying her new-found independence.  Here's some of the questions they interrupted me for:

Can we go outside and play?  Um, yes, you normally don't ask before you rush out the door, so why do you want to have a conversation about it now?

Can I brush my teeth?  This one threw me.  Usually I have to harp on them twice a day to brush their teeth, so why does she want to do it now (not, that I am prohibiting it, by any means) and she was just in the restroom a minute ago so why didn't she do it then?

Mom, are you busy?  Yes, I actually heard this 5 times in 30 minutes after I explained to them that I needed to finish what I was doing, so please give me a little space.

Are we having supper tonight?  What? When have I ever not made them supper?  This question also popped up at 4pm, when I generally don't start making supper until 6pm.

The funny part, and they had a hard time excepting this, is that I could have had everything done within 30 minutes, but because of all the interruptions it took my an hour and a half. Even my caring, loving husband acted a little put out because I wasn't standing by the door like a lovesick puppy when he walked in.  To be fair, he doesn't really expect me to be at his beck and call, but I know how much it means to him to have my undivided attention for a few minutes when he first comes home from work.

Well, I'm sorry. Sorry chickens, I won't say another bad word about you (as long as you continue to give me eggs.)  Sorry kids, sometimes I am busy, but Mommy loves you very much.  And yes, you may go play outside, brush your teeth and as an added bonus I will even cook you supper tonight!  Sorry my loving husband, if you felt I was inattentive, but I think we already worked this out over a heaping bowls of ice cream last night after the kids went to bed.   Aren't we rebels?!  LOL!

[HappyWifeNmom]

Feb. 7, 2009 at 7:10 AM

HAHA thats good, I like that! That is how life is...just when your about to give up everything seems to turn around for the best. Life is crazy, your kids are hillarious! I cant believe they asked to brush their theeth, thats the funniest thing Ive heard in a while lol. Sometimes between everyone elses day and our own, we need a little more time, its not our fault thats for sure! As far as your hubby goes, I know you mean about how much it mean to him when he first get there and hes got your full attention for a while, my hubby is the same way, if Im trying to get dinner done or dealing with the kids right after he comes home he always thinks Im mad at him about something lol Thanks for the laugh this morning lol :)