Patience

Warning - I sense a big giant rant is about to occur...

Why is it sometimes that I have absolutely no tolerance for anything and other times I can put up with a lot. Tonight I just give up. I am tired of repeating myself. I am tired of asking for things that the girls should already know. I am tired of being the bad guy. I try to do fun stuff with the girls and don't seem to get much of a thank you in return. I go out of my way to sit through the play places, playgrounds and kid zones to get poor listening and no favors in return. Ugh. I'm not sure if this their way of saying thank you, fatigue or just kiddos acting their age.

For once, could I get a, gee thanks mom for taking us somewhere fun to play and have them

brush their teeth nicely

keep the toothpaste in their mouth

keep the toothbrush off the floor, wall, counter and off each other

spit nicely in the sink

nicely return the toothbrush to that magical place it sits when not being used

put on their jammies without whining

neatly place dirty clothes in the hamper

sit nice for a book or two

and finally, give nice hugs and kisses before falling into a sound sleep

I guess I just ask too much! Now it's back to reality and time to attempt to get my children to bed. I just hope for no tears from anyone, including me.