I didn't have a bad day. I just had a weird day. One of those days where things don't go quite as planned. I had planned to spend the whole morning turning in some data requirements only to realize that I was a month early. Better than being a month late and allowed me time to start other things on my long to do list. Then I had lunch with a good friend and hurried off to my next meeting. Well, the next meeting was a no-show. Not only a no show but blamed me for a miscommunication on where we would meet and then refused to reschedule for her internship interview!!! Guess she can go do her internship somewhere else. Kinda dodged a bullet there I think. Once again, not in the plans but allowed for more time on the ol' to-do list. Next on the schedule was a conference call. Oops, it was for 3pm Eastern, not Central time so I missed it. Dang it. Really needed that info. Fortunately the people were kind enough to immediately send me the recorded version so I can watch it soon. I finished my work day cooking with/for a bunch of teenagers at work. At least that part went off without incident!
But then it was home to the kiddos. I attempted parenting success by surprising them with a trip to McDonald's PlayLand. They always beg me and I hate going there. Fed the big boys dinner and headed home. Everyone got their bath/shower and jammies on and we were just winding down for the night.
OOOPS!!! I forgot to feed Will! I seriously forgot to feed my own child! Total parenting fail!!! What is wrong with me?!?!?! I don't feed him McDonald's at his age and I just plain forgot to do anything related to dinner when I got home. And sweet little Will is so used to just going with the flow that he never even made a peep. Never asked for food or drink. He did have a few apples at McDonald's, but still!! It is 7:10 pm and I totally forgot to feed the little guy.
So I start berating myself and head to the kitchen telling myself what a horrible mother I am. I think I said something like "UGH! I am the worst mother EVER!!!". To which sweet little Justin responded "MOM, you are a great mom. You were just busy yelling at us."
Oh well don't I just feel a whole lot better.
