You know, there's nothing more in this world that irritates me more than a great day being constantly interrupted by need for parenting.
I have three boys. Every day, I leave them food AND water (hey...they have their own bowls!) and I have purchased every game system and handheld electronic ever invented just so I am free from parenting.
Don't look at me like that. You tell me a more thankless job than parenting. Go ahead! See? As a parent, it isn't possible for you to do anything right, understand 'what it's like' because 'it wasn't like that when YOU were my age' and last but not least "you wouldn't REALLY abandon us at Wal-Mart, would you?"
Wait. That one didn't belong there. But, for the record, I assure them that I would NEVER abandon them at Wal-Mart.
I'd make sure it was Target, or somewhere similar.
Every kid needed something 'this second' today. One broke a rule and didn't get to stay after school for one of his activities. He made it a point to skulk around and give me looks as if I had sentenced him to be drawn and quartered. The middle one wanted to show me magic trick after magic trick and every single time I looked for the youngest, I caught him trying to slip outside without pants.
SIDENOTE: The youngest is high functioning Autistic. For a long time, I thought (and was told) that autistic kids had a sensory aversion to clothes and liked to be naked. I don't buy that anymore. Because, if you think about it, who really WANTS to wear pants anyway?
Just as I was getting a handle on the color challenge, the DH calls and asks if I'm ready to go to the PTA meeting.
Needless to say, I was a little...okay...maybe quite a bit late in getting my card in. Which isn't the most polite thing to do since you happened to be asked to appear as a Guest Designer AGAIN by the challenge hostess.
I also might've been a little behind because I spent 2 days trying to figure out how to one-up myself after building a CAROUSEL!! How am I supposed to do that??? Sigh.
The colors were difficult for my card because I went the Christmas/Wreath route. Finally, in desperation, I sponged orange and yellow and a little red and stuck the wreath on 2 pieces of mounting tape and called it a day.
Thanks so much for asking me back this week!!!
Date: Monday, October 6, 2014 GMT Views: 1675
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Mon, Oct 06, 2014 @ 9:18 PM
It is hard to write and laugh at the same time. You sure have had a heck of a day LOL. This card is drop dead gorgeous my friend, I can sure see why you were invited back!!
------------------------------ Susie
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Registered: February 4, 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Wa. Posts: 421
Mon, Oct 06, 2014 @ 9:38 PM
How do you find time to do ANY stamping? You sound like a wonderful mother with a fabulous sense of humor. (Congratulations for sticking to your rules when you had a sulking son.) This card would be beautiful for many things, not just Christmas. TFS and hang in there.
Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Mon, Oct 06, 2014 @ 10:03 PM
Carmen, you are in your element not only as a magnificent creator but as a writer! You are a rare person who can create AND entertain at the same time! Three boys, yep, I am there with you! They are all different, all nuts and all so darned loveable. Your card is sensational and I assure you, being in possession of two of your creations, you are awesome, lady!
Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44908
Mon, Oct 06, 2014 @ 11:25 PM
Wow!! What a beautiful wreath!!! Simply gorgeous!!
------------------------------ Lesley Proud Fan Club and RAK Member He is the GOD of the Impossible!!!! Kookzi the Rookzie Punchkateer It is by the grace of God that we take our next breath.
Registered: March 7, 2009 Location: Where the corn is knee high by the 4th of July Posts: 17498
Tue, Oct 07, 2014 @ 4:39 AM
I so enjoy reading your candid, funny descriptions! I agree, despite having a hectic day and being short on time, you have created a great wreath. Nice bkgrd and emb sentiment, as well.
Registered: September 7, 2007 Location: Miamisburg, OH Posts: 43141
Tue, Oct 07, 2014 @ 4:50 AM
I hope you have a blog for all your musings….I need to check it out if you do when I'm not dashing off to work……the sponge on this is absolutely stunning and I love your card! But your musings are hysterical……you're kidding, right? I know you love your kids!! hahahaha