I've got, as Bill Cosby would say, "a conflict of interest going on within myself". Physically, I am soooo tired, no energy whatsoever, muscle fatigue and aches. But my brain has IDEAS and a "to do" list. My body is like, "eh, whatever". AND it's a whopping 60 degrees out today! I LOVE it! Just cold enough for boots and sweaters but not so cold as to needing a bulky coat.
Then there's "Hurricane Aidan" breezing through the place. Oh my goodness! I wish I had that kid's energy and determination. Every night before I go to bed, I pick up the place and run the vacuum (or the ants will be having a midnight fiesta). But then within a short time the next day...... STUFF is everywhere! We have to turn all the kitchen chairs on their sides because the boy is a CLIMBER but he is also a FALLER. lol He has no fear. So, when people walk into our house, there's random chairs on their sides around the den and kitchen. Not to mention the toys he enjoys and the books from the shelf that he delights in pulling off at a rapid pace, tossing hither and yon. Then there's the food on the floor. Have you ever stepped on a partially-chewed, slimy apple slice in your bare feet? Not a pleasant experience, I'm here to tell ya. And I've never seen a kid so obsessed with the vacuum cleaner! I have a Kirby that I almost never use in the new house because there's no carpet in the den or kitchen, which is the main area we live in. So, I use this "stick vac" thing (I don't know what it's called, some small motor, lightweight sucking thing. lol) and Aidan LOVES it! He actually tries to fight me for it. I use it several times a day and he comes running like a junkie, reaching for it, "me! me! me!". That thing occupies him for a LONG time. I've taken some pictures but can't find the sync cord for my camera.
So here I sit, on the sofa, typing on the laptop, watching my 16 month old vacuum the floors. I'm waiting for him to lift up the ottoman and sweep under there. He's such a strong bruiser, he probably could do it. lol Hm, if I can just teach him how to refill my coffee cup and make croissants.....
Now, you know the REAL reason I had a whole mess of kids! ha ha I don't think the child labor laws apply if they're your OWN kids, right?
3 comments:
He sounds like a typocal toddler. Nice blog.
LOL right there with you on the tired but head full of ideas thing!! and LOL about the child laws - i hear ya on that too - they gotta be handy for something ay? :P
The problem with kids doing one's work is that there's a big stretch between 16 months (when it's fun) to oh, say, 22, when guilt kicks in :) Or maturity, perhaps.
If he learns to do the coffee and croissants, though, you can rent him out, and all of your fortunes will be made...
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