My husband came home to the usual evening of merriment, pushing, calling names and heart flipping laughter. He also happened to notice as dinner was burning and the little one spilled her water all over my leg and the floor, that I had not showered today.
He asked, “Why didn’t you take a shower today?”
And so here is the list that I am laminating and pasting to the fridge to point to when such questions arise in the future:
1) I got no sleep last night – again – due to a sick four year old, a sleepwalking 5 year old and a super early bird 2 year old.
2) I woke up late thus starting my day already behind.
3) I made three assortments of waffles for one child.
4) My two year old is potty training. It’s hit and miss.
5) My sick 4 year old refused her nap but did not refuse to whine – continuously – about how tired she was.
6) Three words. Mount. Saint. Laundry.
7) I no longer have a housekeeper.
8) My children know this and are on a mission to see me work.
9) I left early to get my 5 year old from school hoping Whiney McSickerson and Potty Diva would fall asleep in the car. Did. Not. Happen.
10) I had to make a bag of popcorn for each child so they each had their own. Don’t judge me.
11) I had to go to the bathroom.
12) I had to feed the fish. And the dogs. And my headache.
And the final reason why I have not had time to get a shower today is:
13) You came home, heard that I had a rough day with the kids, announced your tired because you were up all night listening to me deal with our sick four year old, and went to bed. Leaving me with three kids to put to bed.
Maybe I’ll get one tomorrow. Right after you serve me breakfast in bed! :)
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awesome.
Thanks! ;)
Buy a special dessert :)
Sounds extremely reasonable to me
I thought so too! LOL
Wow
Wow good or bad? :)
This list works for so many things that I don’t accomplish every day; except I only have one child.
LOL I hope you at least snickered! ;)
“14) Did I mention I’m so exhausted it caused me not to be able to count correctly?” (missed #8). Hahaha! We are all with you. Mine would be “13 reasons I did not shower or get dressed today.” :)
LOL – that sounds about right!! :D
OH -HAHA – I just got this. 8 is a smiley face, I don’t know why all of my 8’s in number posts comes out that way! But i like your post better! LOL
Nah, 8 is there. It just auto corrected it into a smile. 14 is my life, even though I also have a full time, out of the home job.
I can totally relate!
Welcome then! ;)
BAHAHA mine would be titled. “why i did not shower in 3 days and desperatly whine to husband to watch the kids while i speed through a shower because im hearing both kids scream. Oh did i mention husband is screaming too.” lol
ROFL!!!!! Sounds so completely familiar!
Items on my list also include boys decided to make sand castles in the litter box. And I had to rince the air freshener off the boys, high chair, ect. (Thanks for leaving it where they could find it.K
Oh ewwwwww – LOL
because all day with a bunch of kids is like herding cats… at night during a hurricane.
Agreed
omg after dealing with a 13 year old tantrum for an hour (while I was on the phone with my mother who thinks if I just gave him a good old fashioned Beating, I mean spanking that he wouldn’t have a hormonal fit), then the 2 year old climbed my dresser and I as I am running my fat hiney biscuits across the room lickety split, it falls, crashes my big ole show globe and breaks-thank heavens baby is fine, but now I am buying anchors STAT, I was almost in tears. Until I read your story, then I laughed at your day because I wasn’t there to cry with you and I don’t feel as alone or bad. However, I do want a shower which won’t be happening today
OH MY GOODNESS!!! I am so glad everyone is OK but how scary!!
ok i totally relate to this but lets add this to my plate..worked a 15 1/2 hour shift ALL NIGHT i might add called a wake shift and all 5 of my kids wouldnt let me take a shower let alone a nap before i was do in for another 12 hour shift..whiney 6 yr old and a 2 yr old being clingy a husband that just would let me nap either cuz he was so tired from tending to the 2 yr old in the evening…i wasnt asking for much but u swear i was asking them to crap out golden nuggets..the teenagers were like mom i need my laundry done (i wont let them use my new washer and dryer) SIGH..then on my day off i ended up in hosiptal cuz im ill and i still have every one whining and complaining i also almost got in a accident cuz i almost fell asleep at wheel….HELLOOOO ppl in my house im not a human not freaking wonder woman with no doze running threw my veins!!! i feel so icky and dirty and all i want is a lil bit of sleep and A SHOWER 4 days i swear im goin to scream i dont get in that shower today..ok sorry i had to add to the ladies venting system here
HOLY COW!!! 15.5 hours of work too? Oh I would die a horrible screaming death! I work some during the day but from about 9 – 3am on the blog and I thought that was insane! HUgs to you lady!!
You have just seen into my head! Wow, keep on keeping on!
LOL – yes, what other choice do we have right?
I get the “I thought you were going to take a shower before i got home from work so we could go” bit. So Having not been able to take a shower in a couple days i proceeded to break down crying. I literally just fell hit the floor,not realizing i had landed on a toy car and busted my knee mind you. I then blubbered out that our potty training two year old boy peed everywhere when I sat down for 2 minutes and literally passed out of exhaustion,our son then proceeded to open every drawer and yank out clothes,socks and undies and throw them everywhere. I then spent the next 2 hrs cleaning up all that and then the baby puked all over the freshly cleaned everything. After letting me blubber for about 5 minutes my darling lil butthead of a man says this lil gem, “Go take a shower hun you smell like crap. Oh and your bleeding everywhere.” >..> So i got to take my shower after i cleaned the blood off the floor (thank god for linoleum) and dug a small car out of my knee,rahter the lil plastic pieces that broke off of it XD
sounds good to me..except for the husband and housekeeper part..
thank you for the chance at the $20 paypal cash, if I won it, I would buy me some books
My husband’s birthday is coming up, so I would probably use it toward something for him. Thanks!!
Sadly, I would just pay for things for household necessities from soap.com!
Thanks for the chance at $20 paypal cash. I would buy groceries with it. :)
I can totally relate with you.
I’ve had those days. Just hang in there it will get better.
i would put towards a bill
I guess because i have not been up long and i am not going anywhere so not in any hurry
Thanks for the pay pal cash opportunity. I would probably put it towards something for my wedding!!! I am getting married this June!!!
That was a great read! Ecspecially the husband coming in and complaining, how true is that! I pay my cell phone bill through my paypal account so I’m sure it would go towards that wonderful bill!!! Thanks!
i would spend it on my daughters bday
haha cute post
I would buy new makeup with the money
I feel your pain!! Why do husbands react that way? When I had a full time job the minute I enter the door, the child is mine and he just vanishes :( Used to drive me crazy, havent eaten got out of my scrubs or taken a needed post work shower. With all the exhaustion I ended up sleeping with the little one in whatever state. Mornings ended up being my me time!
Thanks for sponsoring the Paypal giveaway, My birthday is coming up in
April want to buy myself something nice havent been able to do so in a
while.
Thank you for the $20 giveaway! I will use it to buy groceries for my kids.
I would use my $20 to get some more yarn so I can make more baby hats, chemo hats (just started making those) and baby mittens. Yea I could use toward groceries but if I use it for my yarn which is my stress relief then I don’t have $20 taken out of my grocery bill LOL
I would put the PP cash towards new tires :)
I would put the PP cash towards a gift for my fiance!
that’s a cute stoy
My son is wanting headphones for his birthday, so I would buy that.
Thanks so much.
I would use the $20 to buy a new coffee make. The one I use to make ice tea just broke.
I can relate to this post Here via the Paypal giveaway – thank you for the chance to win. I would most likely just use the 20 bucks toward gas…though I’d like to put it aside toward my savings for tablet computer.
Coming over from Saving and More giveaway, I would buy groceries!
Thanks :)
I entered the paypal giveaway. I would spend it on DVDs or dog treats. Preferably both!!;)
2dogs5catscrew@att.net
I would use the Paypal money for going out to lunch.
entered $20 paypal giveaway..would put this towards a Keurig brewer
yup. have heard all that before. it will get better, the kids grow up eventually. LOL
Robert F
I would buy some ebooks with the PayPal cash.
I would buy groceries and/or use it towards Herbalife purchases :)
Allie Lanc on Rafflecopter – crazylicious85 at suddenlink dot net
What a story. I hope you were able to rest . If I win the $20 Paypal I ‘d save it for a special event
Love this post!!
If I was to win the money I would use it towards Easter baskets and Easter dinner.
Thanks for the great giveaway! :)
Thanks for the giveaway :)
I would buy more cloth diapers with paypal cash!!!
Oh my goodness! Sounds familiar, but thank goodness we only have one little one. I would use paypal cash to cover the coupon app that I want to download for my new razor phone. It’s super neat!
I would get my son some new sneakers if I won,and I relate to your story above, mine would be called 10 reasons I left the house and forgot to put my shoes on today ( yes i really did that lol )
Thank you for the Giveaway.
That is definitely the story around my house! I love your blog! I would use the paypal cash to buy books and dvds.
I would use the money to purchase something wonderful for my new Granddaughter from Etsy for her upcoming 1st Birthday!!! Thank you so much for this fabulous giveaway!! I LOVE your blog. lovemum24@gmail.com
Wow! Sounds like your hubby needs a wake up call. But next time he asks why you didn’t shower, leave him with finishing cooking dinner & cleaning up & watching the kids & go take one! Oh…and I’m entering the Paypal Cash Giveaway & will spend the money buying my kiddos some new shorts to wear as the temps get warmer!
I would buy my diet weight loss aide! I have been losing weight, and this money would really help out!
I could use the money towards things for my kids… :)
I would use the money for my grandchildren
If I won the paypal money I would buy new sheets for my teenager!!
I would buy Miracle Gro for my plants and yard pretties.
If I won the paypal money I would most likely put it toward a purse.
I would use the Paypal for http://www.supportacancercutie.org put it back into the organization thanks for the chance
If I won the PayPal giveaway, I would put it towards a Kitchen Aide Mixer!!
I would save the PayPal cash for Christmas.
Well if I won the paypal- I’d put a way for my sons graduation to go see his grandfather before going into the service
I would buy some stuff on Ebay!! make up probably..lol
If I win, I’m going to buy a new pair of earbuds since mine broke a year ago!
haha..great post and thank you for the giveaway!
I would put it in a special account to use to buy stuff on the internet. Or..maybe save for a Tablet or Kindle.
If I won your giveaway with Savings And More, I would use it towards my rent! :)
What a interesting story it is! :) If I win, I would like to purchase a birthday gift for my parent.
I would use it towards a birthday gift
My Daughter would probably confiscate the paypal money and buy something on ebay.
prob go out for lunch!!!
I would love to win I’m trying to get up enough money to buy my son his own prepaid phone. Thanks for the chance
I’d buy something for my boys and my hubby!
I would spend the money on a gift for my brother, who’s about to buy his own house for the first time :)
i would buy something for my 2 boys and my daughter
i would use the money to buy a birthday present for my mom. :)
Thanks for the chance NOW I would like to win!!!
i’d just put it towards (weekly) coupons
I would probably use the money from the giveaway for groceries.
Spend it on my birthday. Buy me a new blouse or something for Easter.
I would buy an outfit for my little guy
I would save the paypal cash and use it to buy gifts.
I would use the $20 paypal cash for Supplies for my Tutu making that i just started!
I am disabled so money is short each month so we have to decide if we are going to pay bills or buy food so the money would be put to buy groceries for my family! Thanks for the chance to win.
I would buy my daughter something :) LOVE LOVE LOVE the post above. lol
LOL i can soooo relate to that….
I will save it up for diapers for the twins
I would use the paypal cash for my electric bill.
I can so relate, when I finally think I am going to get time alone my hubby comes home and says by the way I am going out. Kids r screaming, yep, oh how I love my job:)
I would buy gas for my car this week has been terrible on us.
Thanks for giveaway,, I would leave in Paypal account to pay for orders I make.
20$ would get me some groceries…I’m literally a starving student.
matthews.jennifer@gmail.com
You picture takes me back to years gone by. If i win the 20.00 i would buy some much needed undies.
Mount Saint Laundry HAHAHA! Thanks for the great giveaway! I would use the $20 for my daughter’s upcoming birthday.
Angela Michels
This is great! Thank you!
I’d spend the money on bills
This article is so true! Entered the paypal giveaway & would buy a coffee maker. :)
OMG I feel terrible for you, and the pile of laundry would make me want to run away, and ours is half of that pile, wouldn’t it be nice if our husbands would say just once, I will take care of this you go rest, I know it will never happen
This is so true! Entered the Paypal giveaway & would buy a new coffee maker. :)
It sounds like you need a vacation. Thank you for the great giveaway! I am saving for a kindle fire and would put the $20 toward that.
I would use it towards a new bag!
Amanda Sakovitz
thank you!
I could use this to help pay for gas for the trip I’m going to have to make soon when my husband deploys. i’m not staying where i live cause I have no friends here:( lol anyway. i’d transfer it to the bank account. this would help out a lot
commenting here on what I would do with the $20 paypal money giveaway (this link post was on saving & more rafflecopter form) to go to…I would treat me & hubby to a movie thia weekend for my birthday If I won it, thanks
sewitupjulie at gmail dot com
Thank you for the giveaway and all you do for us.I’d use it for my wedding
I would use the 20 to get some cleaning supplies. I have a mountain of laundry to do myself and running low on detergent!
If I won the $20 I would buy my son a few new summer outfits.
It would go to my gas tank for work :)
I would probably buy toys for my son. :)
If i win the money it will go toward the grand daughter due in June
bama_candy2002@yahoo.com
me…I feel for the mamas of the world with little children…ahhh but it passes so quick…every unbelievable day will be a memory some day!!! So hold your head up and smile…I am!!! Anyway..I am on a mission for a kindle fire by my bday..which is aug..and this card and the one i have all add up…hope I win…
I would put it towards the new stroller that I desperately need!
Gas for my daily trips
I would buy my grandson some outfits!
Lol!!! I can totally relate!!! If I won I would buy my girls an Easter present probably that new dvd “Hop” :-) Thanks for the chance.
if I were lucky enough to win, I would take my best friend to lunch
I would spend it on my daughter.
Thanks for the giveaway, I would use it to buy some summer clothes on ebay, LOL
$20 for gas. And I’m loving this post!!
Oh my some real good ones!! Funny
Lol. Thank you!