Back to Normal....sort of.
04/06/08 05:59 Filed in: Rantin'
So, how do you prepare? How do you train and be ready for the oncoming assault? Tactical Parenting That's how.
- Anything you like, that is off limits to your kids and they know it, put it away, or higher than it currently is.
- Anything that may be deemed "climable", bolt it to the wall.
- Anything that could be used as a weapon, hide it, or keep it handy, your choice.
- Make sure your power tools are actually put away in the special cabinet you had made for them.
- Make sure that all potentially fatal chemicals are put in said cabinet.
- Go out and get the clasp and lock you have been meaning to put on said cabinet for the last year and a half.
- Make sure all of the bikes have air in the tires, ......and the bolts that hold the wheels on are tight.
- Dig out the extra Car seat before you leave for the airport.
- Pray for Sunshine so they can spend the bulk of
their time outside in the
hamster cage, enclosed trampoline. - Hug you kids and tell them they know what is allowed and what isn't and hope they feel "empowered" (knowing full well this will do nothing, but it sounds like good parenting doesn't it?)
- Have your personal "Serenity Now!" phrase on the tip of your tongue.
- Restock the tequila, because there's always Margaritaville........
I have no doubt it's going to be a fantastic weekend, we haven't seen them in a long time and there will be lots of catching up to do and lots of fun to be had. It's going to be a blast watching the kids go nuts together. There will be margaritas regardless of the weather, and the ShortThings haven't slept through the night for two and half years anyway so, bring it on!
See you soon sis!