I enjoyed your article. I was a sham who homeschooled my kids. I’m now a grandmother of 10. Rather than thinking of motherhood as a job think of it as a calling. It changes perspective. Enjoy your holiday!
This article brought tears to my eyes. I not only felt like I wasn’t alone when getting frustrated, but it provided such clarity in how to reframe. It’s not overly complex. So simple and can quickly help you refocus. I didn’t even realize that’s why I get so frustrated with them.
Once years ago, when I was single and oblivious, I sent my sister in law a cake recipe that wasn't complicated but did need attention for around 45 minutes. She told me it was too complicated for her life (at the time I think she had 6 or 7 kids) and I couldn't understand or relate. A few days later I saw the following "joke" and it started to make sense. Fast forward to my life today and all I can do is laugh... And for the record I have big-ish kids and my home is nowhere near pesachdik but I sat down now to sort the laundry because clean clothes are still a necessity...
MOM'S BROWNIES
Remove teddy bear from oven and preheat oven to 375.
Melt 1 cup margarine in saucepan.
Remove teddy bear from oven and tell Jr. "no, no."
Add margarine to 2 cups sugar.
Take shortening can away from Jr. and clean cupboards.
Measure 1/3 cup cocoa.
Take shortening can away from Jr. again and bathe cat.
Apply antiseptic and bandages to scratches sustained while removing shortening from cat's tail.
Take smoldering teddy bear from oven and open all doors and windows for ventilation.
Take telephone away from Billy and assure party on the line the call was a mistake. Call operator and attempt to have direct dialed call removed from bill.
Measure 1 tsp. salt, 1/2 cup nuts and beat all ingredients well.
Let cat out of refrigerator.
Pour mixture into well-greased 9x13-inch pan.
Bake 25 minutes.
Rescue cat and take razor away from Billy. Explain to kids that you have no idea if shaved cats will sunburn. Throw cat outside while there's still time and he's still able to run away.
FROSTING
Mix the following in saucepan:
1 cup sugar
1 oz unsweetened chocolate
1/4 cup margarine
Take the darn teddy bear out of the @#$% broiler and throw it away-- far away.
Answer the door and meekly explain to nice policeman that you didn't know Jr. had slipped out of the house and was heading for the street. Put Jr. in playpen.
Add 1/3 cup milk, dash of salt, and boil, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
Answer door and apologize to neighbor for Billy having stuck a garden hose in man's front door mail slot. Promise to pay for ruined carpet.
This totally resonates with me! I don’t even attempt to do anything that I can’t include my son in when he is awake. It’s helped me lessen my moments of frustration which isn’t his fault and stay in the moment with him because we wont get these moments back again! Happy Passover! 🫶🏽
Hey, Riddle me this, Batgirl: How come when the Angel of Death was en route to Egypt, ya'll didn't have time to leaven your bread and let it rise... But found 3 hrs+ to slaughter, skin, and roast the Paschal lamb? lol
That always bothered me, haha... Keep your sandals on and your staff at your side... And knit a sweater while the lamb cooks, hah. I mean, what kinda bread took 4+ hrs to rise, right?
I enjoyed your article. I was a sham who homeschooled my kids. I’m now a grandmother of 10. Rather than thinking of motherhood as a job think of it as a calling. It changes perspective. Enjoy your holiday!
This article brought tears to my eyes. I not only felt like I wasn’t alone when getting frustrated, but it provided such clarity in how to reframe. It’s not overly complex. So simple and can quickly help you refocus. I didn’t even realize that’s why I get so frustrated with them.
I wish I could be a SAHM. What a blessing.
Once years ago, when I was single and oblivious, I sent my sister in law a cake recipe that wasn't complicated but did need attention for around 45 minutes. She told me it was too complicated for her life (at the time I think she had 6 or 7 kids) and I couldn't understand or relate. A few days later I saw the following "joke" and it started to make sense. Fast forward to my life today and all I can do is laugh... And for the record I have big-ish kids and my home is nowhere near pesachdik but I sat down now to sort the laundry because clean clothes are still a necessity...
MOM'S BROWNIES
Remove teddy bear from oven and preheat oven to 375.
Melt 1 cup margarine in saucepan.
Remove teddy bear from oven and tell Jr. "no, no."
Add margarine to 2 cups sugar.
Take shortening can away from Jr. and clean cupboards.
Measure 1/3 cup cocoa.
Take shortening can away from Jr. again and bathe cat.
Apply antiseptic and bandages to scratches sustained while removing shortening from cat's tail.
Assemble 4 eggs, 2 tsp. vanilla, and 1-1/2 cups sifted flour.
Take smoldering teddy bear from oven and open all doors and windows for ventilation.
Take telephone away from Billy and assure party on the line the call was a mistake. Call operator and attempt to have direct dialed call removed from bill.
Measure 1 tsp. salt, 1/2 cup nuts and beat all ingredients well.
Let cat out of refrigerator.
Pour mixture into well-greased 9x13-inch pan.
Bake 25 minutes.
Rescue cat and take razor away from Billy. Explain to kids that you have no idea if shaved cats will sunburn. Throw cat outside while there's still time and he's still able to run away.
FROSTING
Mix the following in saucepan:
1 cup sugar
1 oz unsweetened chocolate
1/4 cup margarine
Take the darn teddy bear out of the @#$% broiler and throw it away-- far away.
Answer the door and meekly explain to nice policeman that you didn't know Jr. had slipped out of the house and was heading for the street. Put Jr. in playpen.
Add 1/3 cup milk, dash of salt, and boil, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
Answer door and apologize to neighbor for Billy having stuck a garden hose in man's front door mail slot. Promise to pay for ruined carpet.
Tie Billy to clothesline.
Remove burned brownies from oven.
Amen to that! A wonderful reminder.
This totally resonates with me! I don’t even attempt to do anything that I can’t include my son in when he is awake. It’s helped me lessen my moments of frustration which isn’t his fault and stay in the moment with him because we wont get these moments back again! Happy Passover! 🫶🏽
Hey, Riddle me this, Batgirl: How come when the Angel of Death was en route to Egypt, ya'll didn't have time to leaven your bread and let it rise... But found 3 hrs+ to slaughter, skin, and roast the Paschal lamb? lol
That always bothered me, haha... Keep your sandals on and your staff at your side... And knit a sweater while the lamb cooks, hah. I mean, what kinda bread took 4+ hrs to rise, right?
Feels like a Seinfeld bit. Always bothered me.
Great reminder, thank you!