Thursday 4 October 2012

Day Three


October 3rd, 2012
Striking Mothers Log Book Day Three: Ok, so in hindsight perhaps serving Chinese food for dinner last night was poor choosing. Ginger Beef sauce and plum sauce left out on plate over night creates a product similar to crazy glue. On the upside, I am beginning to grow accustomed to the soya sauce bottle as a centerpiece on my counter. I may call Pier One and suggest that it would fit well with their Asian inspired decor line. I could be rich. I am beginning to think my otherwise seemingly bright children may actually be cognitively delayed. It’s a good thing they are pretty. Olivia took a look at the kitchen after school and announced “this kitchen is disgusting” then walked downstairs. Peyton has said nothing. This surprises me, as she is the self-proclaimed ‘neat freak’ of the small people that live here. Quinn may have hit an all time low (one can hope) when she emptied the dog brush and placed the bundle of hair on the arm of the chair. A non-striking mother would have freaked out at this…. a striking mother can’t help but wonder if she is saving it to make a pillow. Someone left the ice cream container on the counter, now it’s just cream. Odds are high that is going to stink by tomorrow. Someone wrote ‘I love you mom’ in the dust on my shelf. How precious. I may have to re-consider this Liquor Depot Lunch bag idea, as I fear it may prompt the teachers to report me to child welfare. Ironic eh? I should just write the Social Services phone number for them in their agenda’s…oh wait, I haven’t seen those all week. It turns out that we are out of ‘lunch bags’ anyway…. Dylan is just going to use the dogs pooh bags. I think it’s a nice gesture, after all, they do have those convenient close tie handles. The dog ate the cookies left on the counter today. I sure hope that his crime of opportunity doesn’t cause any Great Dane diarrhea. That could make things pretty sketchy around here. There are no favorites today. Its garbage day tomorrow, but I’m guessing that will wait till next week. The empty wine bottles however are going to need to be picked up asap!!

11 comments:

  1. I just saw your story on The Today Show, and I just have to applaud your decision to strike and your fortitude in the face of the resulting household disaster. I have threatened to strike, but have never actually followed through with it. Bravo, and best wishes for a lasting result!

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    1. Thank you for the well wishes!! I was all done threatening..it's was useless. But if you ever do Strike, please let me know how it goes:)
      J

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  2. My children are ages four and one so I can't strike just yet. But I'm keeping this in mind for the future! Can't wait to see what happens at your house.

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    1. Yes, they are a wee bit more dependent at ages four and one aren't they:) But....when they are older I hope you will tell me all about it!

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  3. Oh lord I've got tears from laughing over here.

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  4. Please keep this going! HILARIOUS!

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    1. Although the strike ended..I plan to keep writing for sure!! I hope the rest of the posts have made you giggle as well.
      J

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  5. What a brilliantly fantastic idea! I love your sense of humour. You have mums cheering you all around the world and resolving not to be doormats anymore. You are an inspiration!

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    1. Keeping a sense of humour is the only way to make it through this parenting thing!! Thank you for your kind words and cheering...I don't think I have ever been cheered on before, well maybe while in labour but this is way more fun. Weeee!
      J

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  6. LOVE it wish i had the courage to do this xxxx

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