Huum! Two weeks, eh? Well, Kimmy, if you were me, you would select a bunch of inspirational/spiritual CD dust them off...pop them into the CD player and get cracking, while thinking, "I can do all things through Christ, which strengthens me..." But alas, you're not me, Kimmy, so you might have to engage Molly-Maids...I guess. I'm not sure about the kids...or hubby for that matter! Not much help there.
All the same, I hope all goes well and you are able to enjoy your visitors in a spanking clean home.
As a kid I used to clean out the coal fire then dust and vacuum afterwards to win my Dad's approval. My motive was his to obtain his permission to go to the cinema or swimming pool etc. I wasn't the only kid in the village who worked this wee scheme. Would that kids today were motivated to do the same then we hapless parents would not need a special day to appeal to.
Loved this write, a look at reality! Been there done that! Had a days notice once...yeap, inlaws on the way! Oh no! Panic...but it all worked out, as I am sure yours will too! Enjoyed the humor within, great write!
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling
Thanks for the laughs Kimmy!Funny isn't it how mothers still have to worry about other mothers so we don't really get a break after all;-).
who knows maybe a miracle will happen for you;-)Wishing you the best!
HOpe it ALL works out to your favor (and theirs) Kimmy!
I love this!
Happy and Joyous Mothers Day to YOU!
Warmly, WArrior Lady PURPLE Sheee
Glad I gravitated here tonight, think I'll stay awhile, I missed your writing style~
BE SAFE!
STay Strong and POsitive!
God Bless!
Enjoy! Your Mothers day and Have fun with company!
If No new sofas, cover them with decorative light blankets! :)
Ligiht some candles, after Christmas stuff is GONE! and noone will be the wiser and have Soup simmering! Mmmm....
laughs, been there done that...one day I just let go of the need to impress my mother in law and you know what....my mother in law found it a great pleasure to also lend that extra hand, she was a treasure to me and she said she loved feeling needed...who knew? Happy Mothers Day
LOL!! yeah sometimes we have to be inventive to get what we want in life...women are the world's greatest negotiators. Cute poem, I hope your kids chip in; if not, know that your inlaws are there to see you, not to "white glove" your house. In the long run, it is the love that they will remember not the dust and spotted carpets. Try tempting your kids with before and after photos, offering a "prize" to the one who does the best job on their project. Sibling rivalry is a powerful tool.
Take care,
Sherry
Oh Kimmy you have me laughing on this one! We could use a pair of new sofas too. Betwen kids and cats they have the "very warn look" and I have sewed them where needed once to many times. Besides, are they coming to visit with you or your house? Enjoyed the write!
Be safe,
Karen
Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on May 5, 2007
Lovely,just lovely...Hugssss
Love,
Chanti Lace
Reviewed by LadyJtalks LadyJzTalkZone (Reader)
Reviewed on May 5, 2007
When the children were young I taught them well. if their rooms didn't get cleaned up or at least hidden from view of the floor and I had to do it. Everything on the floor was thrown into the hall way. Anything that was not picked up from the hall way went into a green garbage bag and out the door it went.
If cups and dishes of theirs where left in the other rooms I would throw them from what ever room it was towards the kitchen. and green garbage bags were used for anything thing that didn't get picked up after it was thrown to the bottom of the stairs.
The learned real quick and by the time they were teens (except for the son's bedroom) how to stuff everything they owned under the bed fast on clean up day. My son's room took a slightly different tactic when he got older.
As far as the in laws visit...I found out they only come when you are living with their son. lol... I think we all know the feeling. Lady J
Just gotta love this one......you rock girl...oops mom!!
My kids are in contest with my sanity!!
Love Tinka
Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on May 5, 2007
I haven't tried the threatening their lives bit yet,
but when I yell, not often, the kids move.
Their Mom does too much for them..
Hope you get what you want...
Comfortable: that's how I would describe your poem, comfortable: like a couch. :) Hope you get the needed help, the needed sofas, the needed...rest: you've earned it! Well done, and Happy Mother's Day!
We both are allergic so, we can't skip it even if we want, and bein Spring + pollen + dust it is a joy to continuosly go over and over and over and over the house.
Bless the man (wife says it was a woman) that found the magnetic swiffer!
Hope you get the new couches, I will pass the word.
Georg
Sounds like our place... Lived in. My mom was a cleaning fanatic. She died at the age of 52. Who was left to clean. Enjoy life. If loved ones love you they will understand.
I liked the way you wove the words here.
God Bless,
Lew
I'm going to cross this line Kimmy and tell you, it's only my wife and I, and we have the hardest time getting around to clean house. My wife had two little poodles but they're gone, she had a hard time keeping them clean, no more dogs for me. I feel you is this down to earth true life verse. In fact we're at this moment trying to get ourselves together to clean some house. After a hard work week, I'm still sitting writing and reading poetry, it relaxes me, maybe a little too much. Love you G hang in there
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Best regards,
Leland
Great Work…
All the same, I hope all goes well and you are able to enjoy your visitors in a spanking clean home.
God Bless
Much love,
Lena
PS How was the wedding?
Did you succeed? And did you get those sofas?
Regards
Dai
Bill
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling
who knows maybe a miracle will happen for you;-)Wishing you the best!
Eileen
I love this!
Happy and Joyous Mothers Day to YOU!
Warmly, WArrior Lady PURPLE Sheee
Glad I gravitated here tonight, think I'll stay awhile, I missed your writing style~
BE SAFE!
STay Strong and POsitive!
God Bless!
Enjoy! Your Mothers day and Have fun with company!
If No new sofas, cover them with decorative light blankets! :)
Ligiht some candles, after Christmas stuff is GONE! and noone will be the wiser and have Soup simmering! Mmmm....
thanks for the smile and Happy Mother's Day to you!
Gina
Take care,
Sherry
Be safe,
Karen
Love,
Chanti Lace
If cups and dishes of theirs where left in the other rooms I would throw them from what ever room it was towards the kitchen. and green garbage bags were used for anything thing that didn't get picked up after it was thrown to the bottom of the stairs.
The learned real quick and by the time they were teens (except for the son's bedroom) how to stuff everything they owned under the bed fast on clean up day. My son's room took a slightly different tactic when he got older.
As far as the in laws visit...I found out they only come when you are living with their son. lol... I think we all know the feeling. Lady J
Fee
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
My kids are in contest with my sanity!!
Love Tinka
but when I yell, not often, the kids move.
Their Mom does too much for them..
Hope you get what you want...
Comfortable: that's how I would describe your poem, comfortable: like a couch. :) Hope you get the needed help, the needed sofas, the needed...rest: you've earned it! Well done, and Happy Mother's Day!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Bless the man (wife says it was a woman) that found the magnetic swiffer!
Hope you get the new couches, I will pass the word.
Georg
I liked the way you wove the words here.
God Bless,
Lew