Mom leaves town and there are a huge list of instructions, emergency phone numbers posted by every phone, neighbors, friends and authorities are notified, and finally there is the Family Meeting. Last night Roland called the Family Meeting: "When I leave town, it's no big deal - But mom is leaving so we need to go over these charts, schedules, and graphs." The meeting was 25 minutes long.
I am leaving for BYU Women’s Conference today. Yay for me! One of the things I get to do there (besides hang out with Hannah, Sally and sweet baby Lainey and be "spiritually fed") is go to Blogapolooza, a party for about 50 bloggers that know each other and some how I got invited (thanks to Sally), and meet lots of cool bloggers. I’m SO excited. - Burritos 3 x a day
- Ike can wear the same clothes until Sunday
- Paper plates – no one needs to do dishes
- Music of your choice as loud as you want on the surround sound speakers – all day.
- Panda, Sonic, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Culvers
- Wii 24/7
- Long hot showers without mom banging on the bathroom door
- No chores on Saturday AM
- No homework
- No piano practice
- No wiping kitchen counters or sweeping the floor
- No lifting the toilet seat (who am I kidding – this rarely happens when I’m home)
- No bed making
- TV on during the daytime
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I remember when we were younger and mom would leave town for some reason, and all of the above would happen (except eating out). I loved it for 2 days but then it made me feel yucky like I needed a shower and to listen to classical music. I wonder if it ever makes the boys feel that way?
Can't wait to see you TONIGHT!!
is that kid picking his nose or what?
-carolina peeevich
I'm studying your picture so I can recognize you without your glasses and big hat!
I wish I could be there with you!
- Linda (your Mom)
I will miss your posts while you are away
Robin -
It was that way when ever I left on a trip also. Education week or a trip skiing or with friends to Mexico. The house would get cleaned up maybe the night before I got home. The kids didn't like me leaving.
Have fun!! When I leave for a couple of hours, Warren needs a list of everyone's schedule - but, the kids sure do have fun.
I think no one realizes I'm gone because I've already cooked their meals, washed all their clothes, and made sure they have rides to everything BEFORE I leave! Why should they miss me? Actually, when Steve leaves it's like a party for us because I don't cook, pick a BIG house project and don't shower for days while I'm working on it. They love the pizza and paper plates and the "suprise" for dad when he arrives is some new house addition that I spent lots of money on and didn't ask permission. Oops. He's leaving Monday for Lisbon and I'm painting the dining room. I'll send pictures. Have a great time at conference. I wish I was going.
Some clarifications for Robin's Readers (p.s. I am only contributing because this is one way to bring me closer to her while she is at EFBW (Especially FOR Blogging Women. Also this may be my first and last blog... and no, I won't start a blog. Does this count as a phone call or make up for the lettters I haven't sent over the years?):
A) Burritos 3 x a day (Actually we have had nachos, cereal and bagel bites. Out of love and respect for Robin, we plan to eat the meals she prepared for us with her when she returns. We will also wait for here to sit down and eat slowly so she is not the "last to sit down and the last one finished".
B) Ike can wear the same clothes until Sunday (to clarify -- only the same underwear, socks and t-shirt as long as he alternates diry sweatshirts... I am okay with it)
c) Paper plates – no one needs to do dishes (to clarify -- we are only using paper cups. I can't find the plates. Robin -- you didn't write the location with a map on post it on the fridge)
D) Music of your choice as loud as you want on the surround sound speakers – all day (Wrong again - no music while the NBA games -- I said games, are on in the evening. I find the kids a distraction while I am eating my Nachos (they want some) and watching the game. I am not sure if Isaac is home from his friends house. I put Noah or the neighbor boy or somebody from the ward in charge of that...I think.
E)Panda, Sonic, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Culvers (Try again... Burger King, Little Caesars, Subway and we may try Culvers if not and expesive restaurant...it is cheaper to take 3 out than to take 4. Sorry Robin)
f) Wii 24/7 (No Wii -- again a distraction from the NBA playoffs and watching the perpetually crying mormon girl/mom get the boot from American Idol. Without Robin to remind us to be compassionate and support our kind...the boys and I actually cheered and then did played charades. We all practiced the brook pout, sad face and arizona tears. Actually -- I heard that she was upset because she couldn't make it to EFBW)
g) Long hot showers without mom banging on the bathroom door (Long showers for Noah with Banging on the door. We are celebrating earth week in Robin's absence...she is not a convert. We have cut down on our shower "footprint" by only having one of our sons shower while robin is gone. I am also considering it down the stretch as well)
h) No chores on Saturday AM (kids will sleep in so I can watch the NBA finals)
i) No homework (not true -- I was here supervising Noah's tutor and telling him that he can't have band practice until all his homework is done). Isaac is in elementary school and given the state of American Education... does it matter if he studies? This is a discussion topic for book club)
j) No piano practice (As long as it is down stairs. I did mention to Noah that if he doesn't increase his practice time that I would sell the piano and buy a motorcyle. Robin...I know that this is a different style than you usually use but I really want a dirt bike. Is Isaac taking piano lessons -- this wasn't on the fridge.)
k) No wiping kitchen counters or sweeping the floor (no need... we have put towells, tableclothes, and bed spreads all over the kitchen floor to catch the spills. I know what you are all thinking and don't worry. We will fold them up and put them all away in the last two hours before Robn arrives.
l) No lifting the toilet seat (who am I kidding – this rarely happens when I’m home) -- actually... (see description in k. Besides we will put the placemats back before Robin arrives)
m) No bed making (big time wrong -- beds have to be made and rooms must be clean or they cannot come out of their rooms. I do pick up their nacho plates and bagel bites from the small opening I cut in each door. When asked about the apparent contradiction between staying in their rooms until clean and going to the bathroom -- I told them to be innovative. Robin...we will need to replace the screens on the window when you return).
n) TV on during the daytime -- No I am home sleeping. Robin I took vacation days while you were gone to catch up on my R&R. I do leave before the boys get home... so they are not confused about my manhand. Plus I do not want to dissapoint all the neighbors, family members, teachers, and ward members who are bringing in meals while I am home sick (I did send out an email from your account to the sisters in the ward. I hope that this was okay).
Seriously - you are lucky to know Robin and sample her goodness on her blog. Robin... come home soon, I love you (also and not related...I can't find any black socks).
I am laughing SO HARD. "In Robin's Shadow" is HILARIOUS! I miss your family.
I thought you and SALLY were both hilarious at B-palooza! I loved both of you!!
YAY for blogging!
And Sally? If you see this, it's time to start a blog. You're too funny not to!
I loved seeing you yesterday! BP was tons of fun!
Blogapalooza! What fun that sounds like. Details please!
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