The Friday Morning Perspective
TGIF!!!
All I have to do is get through today and then it's home to a cold beer, the couch and a good movie. Saturday and Sunday will be soooo relaxing. I think I'll sit outside--it's supposed to be beautiful--and read a magazine, maybe fall asleep in the sun. There's a great pair of shoes I've been wanting to pick up at the mall, I could do that on Saturday afternoon--oh, but they're open-toe, I'll need a pedicure. That's fine I have the whole weekend!
The Friday Evening Perspective
OK, the kids are fed, baby had her bath, Harrison and I played basketball, we all went out for ice cream, and now I'm exhausted. Way too tired for a beer and a movie, but that's ok, I have the whole weekend!
The Saturday Morning Perspective
Wow, the house is a mess, I really should clean before I relax. And while I'm at it, I should do some laundry. Oh my the fridge is empty, I'd better make a quick run to the grocery store (A quick run to the grocery store on a Saturday? How do I fall for that one every weekend?). While I'm out I should dash into Target for some cleaning supplies, Home Depot for weed killer, and Walgreen's for diaper rash cream. This is going to take all day. Oh well, I still have Sunday to relax.
The Sunday Morning Perspective
OK, we should be home from church by 11:00 unless Harrison has choir practice. I'll make us some lunch and then right after that I'm going to sit in the sun with a magazine and a cold beer. Oh darn it, I just remembered I have a literature review due and I haven't even read the articles yet. That's ok, I'll read the articles instead of the magazine, it will still be relaxing. But before i do that I promised Harrison I'd take him to the playground, I really should, he's been asking all week. And the baby is going to need another bath, I think that's a combination of yogurt and applesauce I smell in her hair. I also have to remember to remake the beds that I stripped this morning and finish putting our clothes away. That's ok, I should be able to squeak out an hour or so of relaxation.
The Monday Morning Perspective
Where did the #$%^&*+ weekend go?
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Diane,
ReplyDeleteAfter reading your first paragraph, I couldn't help thinking how lucky you are and feeling just a little bit envious.
You cleverly transitioned your writing into every woman's reality...where DID the #$%^&*+ go? Thanks for a giggle and a good dose of perspective. My in-laws arrive in less than 24 hours for my nephew's graduation celebration. I will try to squeak out at least an hour between now and Sunday! :-)
This is a brilliant piece of writing. You have a real knack for humorous writing and making it is relatable! Maybe it helps that we are all teachers, but I think anyone can relate to the idea of having such good intentions for the weekend and then "real life" takes over. I think your formating of this piece is unique and makes for a fun and entertaining read. Thank you!
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