- Our basement flooded. I discovered this when my oldest ran downstairs to start school and shouted, “Mommy, the ceiling is leaking and water is everywhere!”
- The plumber was unable to determine the source of the leak. Ah, charming old houses!
- Because of the flood I had to cancel an afternoon play date with a professor of mine whom I haven’t seen in 10 years.
- Something else sprung a big leak, too. At 4:30 a.m. one early morning my 3-year-old woke me up sopping wet – with pee.
- The same 3-year-old, who rarely has any accidents, also pooped in her panties later that day. Poor thing.
- Poor Mom, too, because not only did I have to eradicate the hazardous waste but when I went downstairs to toss the panties in the wash, I discovered a snake. My husband was not home. I had to get the snake out of our house all by my lonesome. I Crocodile Dundee-ed the thing using a catch-and-release maneuver that involved a broom and a fishing net (and a screech or two).
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| Image captured by iPhone clutched in a shaky hand |
- So long as we’re on the subject (of poop, not scary reptiles), my 5-year-old drew a picture of me on the toilet and then loudly said, “Look, Mommy. I drew a picture of you on the potty!” Our windows were opened when her loud voice proudly announced her artistic rendition of yours truly perched on her porcelain throne. And our elderly neighbor gentleman was nearby, sitting outside enjoying a good book and the sunshine. Another thing about charming, old houses is that doors – including the ones to bathrooms – don’t close properly or stay shut.
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| Some kids draw portraits of their moms surrounded by flowers; mine depicts me on the potty. |
- Mary Elizabeth has started taking the whole idea of natural beauty into her own hands and loves to smear her breakfast fruit all over her skin and hair.
- I forgot to bring Madeline’s shin guards to her first soccer practice and felt like a total loser mommy.
Other than that it wasn’t a bad week at all.
Eek! Saying prayers for you to not get too frustrated & have a better week this week! The potty pic is hilarious though. My son loves to "help" by unrolling all the toilet paper while I potty, lol but certainly can't draw anything recognizable.
i'm so sorry kate, but i have to admit that i laughed whole heartedly at this…not at you of course, but most definitely with you. i love the lock on my bathroom door…when elias questions why the door is locked i explain that it is truly the only time mommy has to be alone.
Oh, no, Kate. I'm so sorry about the basement. I hope nothing was ruined. Sounds like you guys have had a rough week! We'll swap stories soon.
Jessica
I hate water INSIDE the house ANYWHERE that it does not belong. It always cost SO much money to fix. Come to think of it water is downright expensive..waterfront views, water to keep in pools, water that floods a basement…
Sorry man!!
Lisa
you need a HUG!!! Next week has GOT to be better!
Hang in there Kate! They do grow up before you know it and soon you will be wishing for little cheeks to wipe and messes to clean up. Bless you!
Thanks to everyone for the encouraging words. Honestly, it's all rather funny now. The snake and flood made for an adventurous week. Besides, whenever I have one of those days or one of those weeks, I'm reminded of how blessed I am because I have such a vast support system. I live a charmed life in a charming, old house!