Saturday, June 19, 2010

Putting on my Big Girl Pants

What I want to do on this beautiful Saturday:
  • Lounge on my bed and read either one good book or two mediocre books.
  • Lounge in a hammock and while away the hours reading to the kids.
  • Take the kids berry picking until their lips and fingers are stained.
  • Travel up the coast and stay in an out-of-the-way B&B.
  • Tear up my carpets and install hardwood floors.
  • Go house hunting for perfect four bedroom, three bath farmhouse on an acre but only a bike ride away from town.*
  • Go wine tasting.
  • Work in my garden.
What I need to do on this beautiful Saturday:
  • Go grocery shopping.
  • Clean the bathtubs and toilets.
  • Mop the floors.
  • Pay bills.
  • Clean kitchen.
  • Dust.  Everywhere.
  • Get the kids down for a nap - despite their protests.
Which list do you think I'm going to get to do?

Better get to it.

*Would necessitate a lottery win.

2 comments:

Haddie Nuf? said...

want and need. hmmm....I say the most important thing is whatever gives you time with the family. I have a theory that they are only young and want you around for so long so eat the kids attention up while they allow it.

Anonymous said...

I spend most days having fun with the kids. And then, when it takes a snow shovel to clean, I pout about not being able to have even MORE fun. lol

Now...if only I could afford a housekeeper. Or a maid service. Or some random high school kid who wants to make a few dollars.