Bad Mommy

I have definitely been a bad mommy today and totally deserve a time out... preferably at a spa somewhere with lots of books and really good music.

Here are some bad mommy examples from today:

1. I had a bunch of odd jobs/paperwork/phone calls to attend to today, so I found myself keeping the t.v. on for the kids for most of the morning. This is a Catch22 though, because although they are quiet during the programs, they are usually more naughty and unruly after watching a lot of television. So, I am able to get things done, but suffer the punishment later. Too much t.v. = Bad Mommy
2. Miss A was exceptionally naughty today and finally ended up with a spanking. Now, I know there are different beliefs on this and I don't want to offend anyone. Believe me, my spankings are more for getting the point across and not for pain. After Miss A received the "Spank," she promptly told me, "... but I have such a CUTE bum-bum." And I, of course, told her that a cute bum-bum does not always let us get away with things. Not always. Spanking a cute bum-bum= Bad Mommy
3. One final example of many bad mommy moments is when I was sitting on the edge of the tub while gently coaching Miss A to just let the poopies come out when El Destructo lives up to his nickname and rushes into the bathroom and throws his squishy ball in the toilet, knowing full well that squishy balls do not go in the toilet. So, being the bad mommy that I was today... I just flushed it! I said, "That's what happens when things go in the toilet." Now, I know they will be traumatized for years because I distinctly remember my dad flushing (accidentally?) one of my dollies down the toilet when I was 2 years old. Flushing Squishy Balls down the toilet= Bad Mommy

I should just start saving up for their therapy bills now.