Thursday, 11 June 2009

• Seriously; sarcasm just doesn't translate

  Normally I do not let the comments from the mama  blog bother me, but damn these people were harsh. In the last two days I have been called a bitch, told I had more children than I could handle, and had about thirty kids tell me they were glad I wasn't their mom.

  Seriously; I am thrilled they aren't my kids. I sat down that morning with the intentions of writing something funny. The whole project thing had gone down the night before and I built the blog around that. Those of you that read it here got the fact that it was supposed to be funny; unfortunately, the same could not be said for many who read it on the front page. Whitney actually came up with a few of the ideas when my mind blanked. The kids thought it was hilarious.

  Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that my list would create such hostility. I think from this day forward I will just put a disclaimer at the end of the blog in case it makes the front page. "Contents are 99 percent JOKE; if you have no sense of humor please move on."

  :Rant over:

  Tomorrow is a busy, busy day. Jake and Whit are headed out for one of their final activities as eighth graders. They are hitting up the local water park for the day. We were informed just this afternoon that we needed to provide drinks for the occasion. Nothing like waiting until the last minute. We are just going to leave early in the morning and pick them up on the way. I then have to head to Liz's school for "Dad's and doughnuts" day. No, obviously I am not her dad, but he has to work so I am her poor substitute. Following that we are headed to the local park for a picnic with Emily's class. She doesn't actually attend this year, but her teacher thought it would be fun for her and technically, she is part of the program.

  I am tired just typing all this out. Next week is the end of school and I am so ready. They are having the eighth grade dinner and dance on Thursday and then the big day is Friday. I can't wait to see Jake's speech and watch both him and Whitney walk to get their diploma. Yes, it is only eighth grade graduation, but exciting nonetheless.

  For a mother with far too many children to handle; I seem to be handling it pretty well. (Sorry, just had to rant one more time). The fact of the matter is this; I do have eight children and I am a busy mom. I don't have a nanny, a cook, or a housekeeper. I not only expect my children to learn how to pick up after themselves; I demand it. I do know the passwords to their myspace accounts, but have never felt the need to use them. I would not hesitate one second to do so if I thought there was some sort of trouble. I don't think that makes me a bitch, I think that makes me a mom. I value my children's privacy and if you asked any of them; with the obvious exception of one; they would all tell you I am a pretty awesome mom.

  Sometimes it is overwhelming, but can anyone honestly say that isn't true for a mother with only one child? I am a mom and I love my job. I make mistakes and I have bad days just like every other person in this world. At the end of the most days though I can look back and think "yeah, I made it and things are pretty good." My kids love me, my husband loves me, and I have made some incredible friends by way of this blog.

  I hope you all have a wonderful Friday. I most likely won't be around until Saturday! Thanks for letting me rant.

   

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