How did you guys know that post was Chuck? You didn't picture Deb shoveling snow and cussing the neighbors?
Nan, our book club discussed reading "Room". After your post, I am very glad it was shot down. Sounds like quite a book.
We are finishing up a week with Mike out of town. Another person we can curse for being in Florida. Though he is at his uncle's funeral, so I guess that would be inappropriate. I got the stomach bug and survived quiet nicely with all kids in school in the morning and Kate (and I) napping in the afternoon. I learned a great trick tonight. Give the kids a bath at 4:30, dinner at 5, by 6 they think it is bedtime and I give them the "privilege" to stay up if they do work. They have never so willingly helped out. dishwasher unloaded in record time. 3 loads of laundry folded quicker and neater than I ever do (Mike might argue that is not saying much). They were paid a penny for each piece folded. Since Riley always wants more than the gal next to her, she was racing like a grayhound. Now that I know what they are capable of, they should be able to finish up spreading the pile of mulch in our yard. A penny a pitch fork full should get our yard wrapped up under $2! Let me know if anyone would like their services. They book a week at a time and we will pay for airfare.
Maria
That is the deal of the century! For that price, they can come fold my laundry anytime!!
ReplyDeleteIt will be unfortunate when they can start telling time, but until then, I hope you work this schedule trick as long as you can!
I hope you feel better soon as well.
Maria, I loved your entry about your new workforce! Don't worry about when they learn to tell time... just change the clocks. I have done that!!
ReplyDeleteLove, Kate