
a couple of weeks ago...we were in full-on-rush-mode to get out of the door on time, and if you know me then you know i cannot stand to be late...to anything, even when it doesn't matter. jackson was dragging...as always, enjoying himself with not a care in the world...and i was repeating myself for the 87 bagillion-th time
"did you brush your teeth...do you have your lunch...get your jacket...gross, your mouth is still dirty...why is your lunch still on the counter?"...you know the routine
then just before the tears, yes, tears...he exclaimed in a very unhappy, distressed fashion
"i have to do everything around here!"
oh really?...around here?...seriously?
at that very moment, i.seem.to.have.lost.my.mind! we made our way out the door, finally and after several long moments of sitting in the car, in the garage...just sitting there...i explained reminded him of the responsibilities that take place in our family, him included...like it or not
he apologized many times over as i came up with a plan consequence, one that would help him understand "everything" that does indeed goes on around here
i apologized as well, for the losing my mind part...cause it wasn't pretty
once we arrived home from school, his usual homework would be completed and then he could resume the large amount of laundry that awaited me him (it had to be something like 3 loads) and then he would also be responsible for dinner...yes, dinner (i didn't care what it was even though a round of PB&J's quickly ran through my head)
while this would be taking place, i would be found 'doing nothing' on the couch, which between me and you drove me nuts
it took him for-ev-er to fold and put away the laundry, especially after the spill of towels that happened which almost sent him over the edge. in the end, the towels were a complete mess, which again drove me nuts...but i was determined to 'let them be'...
things are looking up around the garrett house! i can assure you there is a clear understanding when it comes to who does what around here
oh the joy...