Stay up way too late playing on the computer so you are nearly comatose when your youngest arises at five o’clock in the morning.
After preparing breakfast and putting on a show, doze off for ten minutes to pathetically attempt to make up for lost sleep.
Out of the corner of your mind, hear children, squealing and giggling. Outside. Where it has just snowed 22 inches.
Realize that it is in fact your children, who last you knew were wearing PJ’s and cannot put on their boots and snowsuits independently.
Peek out the window just in time to see them realize their idea of sneaking out in the snow was, indeed, a very poor one.
Rather than darting to retrieve them, saunter slowly, grateful that this is one lesson that just taught itself.
The end.
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Oh, fantastic! Now just teach them to make coffee and you’re all set!
Marinka´s last blog ..I’d Rather You Wear Fur Than Go Naked
Oh my..I hope you were able to find them all..22 inches is a lot of snow.
Vodka Logic´s last blog ..Betty Crocker Part Deux
Well, as my husband always says, sometimes they have to learn lessons the hard way. And hopefully they got cold enough to know that when Mommy is sleeping, you don’t go outside. ;)
I still remember the day when I myself learned that lesson. Lots of tears and frozen digits. I hate it when mom is right.
JenniferG´s last blog ..10 in 2010
Well of course you are The Best Mom Ever. You let them learn it for themselves. If you continue to just “tell” them they don’t listen (believe me I know). I have a feeling that from now on – they won’t be wandering around outside in pj’s…… ;-)
gigi´s last blog ..My Christmas…..
This is why we have double keyed deadbolts on our doors. And we hide the keys. Sure, it may be a fire hazard, but finding my daughter, the one who can teleport, outside? Terrifying.
Cara´s last blog ..Sleepnanigans
I agree with Marinka – teach them how to brew you the perfect pot of coffee and you will be all set!
And, what…no photos of this outside in the snow PJ escapade? Granted, you didn’t have your eyes open, but still. That would have been perfect!
HaB´s last blog ..The Friday Feature: Bread and Butter, a kitchen shoppe
I know, I know. Such a lost opportunity!
BWAHAHAHAHA!!!! nice.
nic @mybottlesup´s last blog ..Firestone Chardonnay
There is only one lock left on our house (the screen door) that is too difficult for them to open. I shudder to think of what will happen when they do…
Necessity is the motherhood of invention, or something like that. In other words, I bet your kids will think about donning ski pants next time they go outside!
Lynn from For Love or Funny´s last blog ..Health Alert: Cookies are good for you.
please I’m annoyed that my child is sick again!! Mother of the year again goes to someone else!
Kathy´s last blog ..Peppermint Mocha Coffeemate Rocks!
HAHA….too funny. did they try to blame it on the Penny :)
That’s EXACTLY what they did– Penny needed to go out, and we didn’t want her to feel lonely… :)
–>Were you doing anything fun on the computer so late in the night?
WebSavyMom´s last blog ..Flashback Friday (Part 42) – Those Who Believe, Receive
Yes! Very fun stuff— working on putting together a book for Lily. Soon to be blogged about, of course. ;)
Haha… too funny!
Loukia´s last blog ..2009: A year in review, in pictures!
HA! Excellent.
Nan´s last blog ..Christmas Book Review: Cat In The Manger, by Michael Foreman
Oh no! *snerk* I hope they didn’t get stuck in all that snow! hahaha!
Kelly Deneen´s last blog ..A First for Me
I do believe you are simply teaching them the scientific method. You know, start with a question: I wonder what it would feel like to play in the snow barefoot and in jammies? Then, hypothesis: I think it would feel SuperCool!! And, result: Okay, maybe NOT so SuperCool!
You are a genius, ScaryMommy!
TheKitchenWitch´s last blog ..Crack Cookies
Exactly! Lesson learned, I believe.
I agree with Kitchen Witch. Just call is “Christmas Break Science Class” and consider the learning done for the rest of the week! :)
It could be worse!
Dolli-mama´s last blog ..Christmas Week!!
This post made me laugh! I forwarded it several friends. Thanks for starting my day with a smile.
That is perfect! I love lessons that teach themselves!
I applaud you for getting up at 5am with the youngest instead of threatening the non-receipt of holiday gifts (insert other fear-mongering threat of your choice). The snow situation is just icing on the cake.
JulieBouf´s last blog ..It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
oh dear that is more snow than we got! hope you get more rest…and I was up reading too late so I understand
S Club Mama´s last blog ..something to think about this season
Smart Mommy! Have they wanted to go back out?
Yes, but there was no a whine to be heard when I bundled them up.
I love this post!
Love this post!
Absolutely! They’d never in a million years believe you if you just told them they’d freeze in their pjs!
debbie´s last blog ..How to Insult
Too funny. Having babysat during many early mornings, after not enough sleep the night before, I have caught myself dozing on the family’s couch while the kids are wide awake. I usually have to get up and move around to snap out of it. Must be something in the mommy water today though, Mama Kat wrote about sleep as well.
Helen´s last blog ..What Not To Get The Woman Who Has Everything
My husband and I both believe in teaching lessons through natural consequences. I love it!
Noelle´s last blog ..Cookies and Carols
This put a smile on my face imagining my little guy doing this one day!
Pres. Kathy´s last blog ..Looking older
Great job! Logical and natural consequences are the best. I use them everyday. ;)
WackyMummy´s last blog ..We Are The World That We Make… Honestly
Awesome. Shall try this. :)
I remember being 12 and sneaking out with a friend to the nearby golf course, where they turned the sprinklers on at night.
We ran through the sprinklers in our pjs at least once a week that summer, lolol!
Put the carrots, raisins and an old hat right near the door, so they can make their own snowman and let you nap!
oh- and the tissue in the mittens!
My mom used to put our socked feet into empty white bread bags before we put our boots on. The boots slip off easily and kind of keep your feeties dry!
`signed …ex snowbound mom who now lives in Sunny SoCal and is not the least bit missing the east coast.
swirl girl´s last blog ..The One In Which She Says "Ho-Ho-Humbug"*
Ohhhh, that is a fantastic boot tip. So stealing that one.
Appears you’ve found a valuable bargaining chip this morning without even looking (even better, whilst napping!).
Use it wisely!
Oh my!
I love that they probably looked around the sea of snow and thought “How are we going to explain this one to mom??” haha. Kids can’t get away with anything!
Erica´s last blog ..Sad, Sappy kids’ books: A review
That’s pretty funny– and they wonder why we want to bundle them all up. And, if we ever get snow, I’m totally stealing Swirl Girl’s tip about boots!
Melissa´s last blog ..The Winter Wonderland that Never Was
I think learning from mistakes makes a much better lesson than learning from mom. After all, they never listen anyways!
Ha! You’ve got my vote.
Seattledad (Luke, I am Your Father)´s last blog ..Seeking a Few Laughs
Ha! Great tips. =)
-Aimee
Aimee @ Ain’t Yo Mama’s Blog´s last blog ..Mental Monday: When It Comes To Grief, Nothing Is Normal.
Next project: Minced Onions.
Mariano´s last blog ..Small Business, Big Voices, Episode 4: Kenny Simmons, Phoenix Atlantis Entertainment
If only it would FRIGGING SNOW in FRIGGING TEXAS. UUUUUUUUUUUUGH. I need some self teaching lessons!!!!
Julie´s last blog ..TEST RESULTS
I would have liked to see photos of that! But at least a lesson was learned. You have an early riser too?!?
T Rex Mom´s last blog ..Cookie Baking Extravaganza!!!
You are so funny. I can not even stand it! I miss little kids. I am putting that on my to do list right this second : )
Life with Kaishon´s last blog ..Our Tree Still Isn’t Up!
LOL
I love it when they think they’ve fooled you and then go “ooops”
It just reinforces the sacred belief that MOMS KNOW BEST ;-)
Elisa´s last blog ..Um… falala? Or whatever the Swiss-German equivalent is.
leaving one child in the snow for an extra 5 minutes just so you can top off your morning coffee with a little Kahlua. yeah, priceless.
dawn´s last blog ..pumpkin spice cookie bark
I would never do such a thing…instead I stay up way too late on the computer and then totally neglect my job the next morning. I blogged on this exact topic today. Too funny.
I wish it would snow here.
Mama Kat´s last blog ..Sleep….Who Needs It?
Love it!
Mad Woman´s last blog ..Early Random Tuesday Thoughts Holiday Edition
Still chuckle thinking about the time I dressed the oldest up to go play on the deck…snowsuit, boots and all. I was looking forward to some one on one with the sorely neglected baby. All was well for about 2 minuites before the 3-year-old banged on the deck door asking to come in as she needed to use the bathroom. Naturally she was wearing many layers including snow suit, sweat suit, scarf, turtleneck, t-shirt, bathing suit (don’t ask), and panty hose.
MusingsfromMe/Jill´s last blog ..Review & Giveaway: Walmart to the Rescue
That will teach them so sneak off while mommy is getting some much needed (and deserved) sleep! Sneaky little buggers aren’t they?
Allison´s last blog ..10 Ways to Get Fit After the Holidays
My kids no longer get up at the crack of dawn, making the ONE and ONLY day that I catch myself saying “Thank god I have teenagers” Christmas.
Plus one of them makes a mean Cosmopolitan… she’s obviously my favorite.
Jennifer June´s last blog ..Aaaaaaand scene!
Hilarious….and oh so true!
Christy Cross´s last blog ..Technorati Claim Token
Are you living in my house? Walking in my shoes? Great! I’ll be back to pick up the kids on Thursday. You got it covered, right? Slow saunter to the “rescue” whilst they figure out they don’t have it all figured out. :)
Happy New Year!