A Mommy Story

It’s Cordy’s spring break this week. And I’m amazed we’ve all survived this long.

I never thought I’d look forward to a Monday as much as I do right now.

Thank goodness the sun is shining today. After three days of rain, I was nearly ready to suit the kids up in raincoats and send them out into the cold rain and mud just for a minute or two of peace. Muddy footprints in the carpet and caked on mud in clothing would be a small price to pay for sanity.

With Cordy’s routine being so off at the moment, we’re dealing with a lot of attitude, shrieking, and inappropriate behavior. Our only solution so far is to give her more chores to do. She thinks putting cans into the recycling bin and sweeping the floor are exciting, and it gives her a repetitive activity that calms her down and forces more order into her day.

I think today we’ll have her “pick flowers” in the backyard. Those dandelions are a pain to me, but she’ll think she’s making a bouquet.