I went on a business trip to Dallas for a few days this week. I was grateful from the stand point that the hot water heater had crapped out over the weekend- it's less than 2 years old- and the part wouldn't be ready until THURSDAY.
I was balistic and I wasn't even the one stuck at home with two little boys who at some point would need a bath with actual warm water. Not to mention dishes... laundry... standard, basic stuff.
But the very day I leave I receive an email from my 1st grader's teacher letting me know he would be recognized for the character quality of diligence on Wednesday. When I wouldn't be home. I felt horrible. She noted that he was "being honored for his diligence in listening, following directions and great comments".
There was also a note sent home from my pre-schooler's teacher. He had become aggravated at lunch because his spaghettios were slimey. So he was sent to nap early which caused him to throw his blanket, flip his cot over and in general be mad. He then proceeded to 'fake' going potty only to get back to the classroom and consequently peed all the way down to his shoes. He was even sent to the pre-school directors office for his inordinant- but horrible- behavior.
I love both my sons equally. I do. The boy who got an award for diligence also left the certificate on my pillow and left the light on in my room so I would see it when I got home around midnight. The boy that peed in his shoes was mad his mama was gone. And he diligently tried to point this out for anyone that could understand. I hate leaving them but I must get paid too- new shoes that don't smell like pee are expensive.
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