When the Kids are Away

When the kids are away:

1. I take long showers

2. I sleep in

3. I run with scissors

4. I leave hot pans close to the edge

5. I never lock any of the child-safe locks on the cabinets

6. I watch inappropriate TV

7. I leave the house without a babysitter

8. I go to lunch with friends and don't have to ask for highchairs or booster seats

9. I don't leave 20 minutes early for fear of being late because of getting kids in/out of car seats and getting them in to strollers or shopping baskets

10. I don't eat pb&j, goldfish, or hotdogs...kiddie snacks are banned

When the kids are away:

1. It is too quiet

2. Their beds are empty and their rooms seem cold

3. No toys are being played with...no "All Aboard" from Nolan

4. "Puff the Magic Dragon" is not playing in the car

5. There is no one to make funny faces to in the rear view mirror while driving

6. No kisses

7. No hugs

8. No booboos to fix or tears to wipe

9. There is no one dance or sing with during "Wonderpets" and "Backyardigans"

10. When my kids are away...I miss them terribly