My 14-year-old son comes home from lacrosse practice and asks, “What’s for dinner?”
“Darn, you need to eat again?” I ask him, playing a little stupid.
He starts digging through the cabinets and refrigerator.
“Aren’t you old enough to cook for yourself?” I ask. By golly, he is 14!
“I shouldn’t have to cook for myself after I practice.” The teenage side really comes out.
Oh wait, I guess that is supposed to be another thing on my “to-do” list. Teach my son how to cook and not burn the house down. I’ll have to do that right after homework, piano practice, reading time, and should I try to teach them another language while I’m at it?
I ended up going to a restaurant around the corner and picked up this:

Heh, it’s better than anything I could cook, and he got two vegetables in! I realized that after a long day of making sure my 5 year old has his lunch for his field trip, taking my kids to their activities, chasing my 1 year old around, etc. It’s okay to not be supermom!

He was one happy boy and continued his life texting once he had something in his belly. I didn’t have to spend hours in the kitchen between preparation and cleanup. Sometimes taking the “easy” way out is the best option. I’m sane, he’s fed, life’s good. Give yourself a break sometime!

Yes. I’ve been trying to get mummy to understand this. But she doesn’t want to. Especially if I am the one who’s asking. So, I’ve learned to analyze her properly before I speak. If she’s too busy or visibly stressed, I’d rather go to bed hungry. That was between the ages of 10 – 12.
But now, I just go whip up something either for the both of us or for everyone. Even if it’s just noodles. You moms rock!!! And you need your YOU time and rest.
If kids can’t get that, then they are ungrateful 😛
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You are so sweet. Mom life is tough, but it is very rewarding. You mom has a wonderful daughter! We do need our YOU time. Now, go tell all of the other kids. Ha ha.
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Copy that, Sunshine.
ATTENTION ALL OF THE OTHER KIDS!!!
Give your moms a break. they deserve it after enduring your naughtiness and feisty lifestyle so perfectly. so, BACK OFF a bit!! Let them have some time to themselves.
First alert sent. Now on to social media. 😛
Thanks.
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😂😂❤️
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