Last night Eler Beth asked me, "Why don't you get paid to be a mom, Mom?"
I got all mushy and told her that I do get paid to be her mom, just not by something tangible like money. I think that's what she wanted to hear!
Today we lit the furnace. I guess it was time. I don't like it being too chilly in the mornings for the kids and the birds. Monday and Tuesday it rained steadily. I think we've had about six or seven inches fall. Because it has been so dry we haven't had any flooding, though. Today we had misty rain and occasional showers, but nothing too heavy.
I have enjoyed these dark, gloomy days because I've been in the mood to clean, and not being tempted to go outside has helped that mood along. And I've got some really good books to read, and an afghan to crochet. But it is driving Eler Beth up the walls! She's accustomed to riding her bike every day and playing with the dogs whenever she wants, so I've heard the "b" word a lot over the past few days. We did take another trip to the library today, so that helped. When Thomas got home from work he needed to run to Wal-Mart, and he took her along, so that helped, too.
The dogs are getting a bit tired of the rain as well. They are outside dogs, although they do get to come in to visit once in a while (but not all at once). We have a big back yard, and they have their kennels and houses. They aren't suffering, but I know they're as bored as she is.
I appreciate the comments I got on my previous entry. "Bullying" was on my mind yesterday, and I just felt like that is a form of bullying as well, and I just needed to write it.
I hope everyone is having a good Wednesday. I wish we could have sent some of this rain to California. I hate turning on the news because it is so frustrating to see something like that going on and not being able to do anything about it.
12 comments:
yeah..why don't we get paid?? ...nah..I think being a mom is priceless.
No, it IS priceless.
Gem :-)
LOL..well we haven't turned on our furnace yet...but our dau and her two little ones have theirs on....they have the house...we have our apt attached to the back of the house...connected...but disconnected...LOL...know what I mean....and yes the weather has been gloomy...but just gives us a time to do something different than the usual....but kids like to have things their way...right???? LOL...and our Max..is an indoor dog...and he doesn't like getting wet LOL...so we take him out with an umbrella....LOLOL...oh the things we do for our pets and kids....right???? hugs to ya...Ora of KY
Fortunately, the sun has come out here after being AWOL for over a week, Lori.
I've got to tell you, rainy days are NOT cleaning days to me....they are sleep days, cuddle days, watch an old movie days, play games days, etc. - Barbara
What's the "b" word?
Dot (my border collie) seems to think I'm in charge of the rain. She refuses to go out in it no matter how bad she has to go (and she doesn't go in the house, she just holds it). I'll open the door and she'll stand the, look at the rain, and then look up at me like it's all my fault.
can you guys send us some rain? we sure could use it. e have not turned on the heat yet, but I am so looking foward to cooler temps.
Kelli
http://journals.aol.com/kamdghwmw/noonmom
So sweet! Nice to know our kids would pay us if they could!
I've enjoyed the gloomy days too.
My kids are going nuts being in the house this long!
Traci
Sometimes I think I like the over cast .....gloomy days...better then the sun shine....I know that may sound strange....at least most people think so. But my favorite thing to do is listen to the rain and cozy up in a comforter and read a good book....June:)
It's been HOT here in CA. I sure wish you could send us rain, too!
Pam
our rain came shortly after yours did, and we were glad to see it. it was such a hot, dry summer. hope ca gets their rain.
We turned our furnace on Thursday, it was so cold and damp in the house I couldn't stand it any longer. Rain days can be relaxing now as an adult but I remember the days when I couldn't bear to be cooped up in the house.
Lisa
http://journals.aol.com/wwfbison/life-on-a-bison-farm
I follow your blog just not enough to know Eler Beth's age, but- if she was young enough- you should have answered "I actually am keeping a tab, and you already owe me $450,000. I start collecting the week after you complete whatever education you can get with your skill set."
When my own daughter asks me that question... it'll be time to explain the birds, the bees... and the fact that their father leaves every morning for his job while I don't. Of course, I'm a housewife... but the key will be getting Gabrielle to understand the financial dynamic that exists between he father and I, and for her to learn to cultivate said situation for herself.
Tough job, yes... but I have a few years to worry about it. Gabrielle is 5.
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