Life As I Know It: Couch parenting

February 23, 2009

Couch parenting

Couch Parenting? Well its when you are to sick to get off the couch and your husband must report to his new job and you are stuck all weekend with 3 kids. Its telling your 3 year old to stay out of the toilet and pleading with your 8 year old to feed her brother. Its also bribing your 8 year old with $5 to clean the house while the 2 little kids and you take a nap.

Thats how my weekend went. How was yours?

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Anonymous2/23/2009
Eeeek. I hope you're feeling better now.
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Country Mouse, City Mouse2/24/2009
I have been a couch parent on occasion as well. Feel well soon!
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Michelle Fluttering Butterflies2/25/2009
Oh no! I hope you're feeling better soon! I had a terrible weekend as well, with a cold. Luckily N was home and was able to do everything for me while I slept.
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Lori2/25/2009
Oh wow - sorry! Did the bribery work??
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February 23, 2009

Couch parenting

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