Hello, my dear ones! It’s your loving mother here — the ultimate finder of lost items, the queen of laundry, and the diligent cleaner who scrubs away the evidence of your muddy adventures, which, astonishingly, you seem to overlook.
Last night, I watched you munch on a peanut M&M that had been lurking in our car since Halloween, yet you turned your nose up at my lovingly prepared dinner. You made your disdain clear by drowning it in ranch dressing while I sat right there. So, you know what? Tonight, I’m feeling inspired by this glass of wine, and I think it’s high time you learned the art of making your own meals. How about whipping up a PB&J? Go ahead and go wild with the jam — just remember to clean up your mess afterward, got it?
Household Rules
In our household, there’s a cardinal rule: if you create the mess, you clean it up. This seems to slip your minds often, but I know you can remember it — especially since you haven’t forgotten the time I missed getting you that Lego set for your birthday five years ago, even after I searched high and low for it. I do all of this because I love you, and I want to see you happy. So please, do me a favor and find your own shoes.
If I’m in the bathroom with the door closed, in my bedroom, or even chatting with your father, it’s not the ideal time to inquire about whether we have any chips. A quick look in the pantry would clear that up for you in a flash.
Cleaning Responsibilities
You seem to think my hobbies involve cleaning up after you, especially when it comes to your bathroom habits. Surprise! I’m not a fan of it. If you happen to leave any mess behind, it’s your responsibility to clean it up before anyone else sees it. I don’t care if it looks like modern art next to the toilet — it’s just a mess that needs addressing.
At this point, I can’t help but think you enjoy pushing my buttons. You wait until I’ve repeated myself 20 times, sounding like a scratched record, before finally doing what I asked. I’ve caught you rolling your eyes when I reach my breaking point, but really, there wouldn’t be any need for that if you just did the simple things, like putting on pants so we can get to school on time. Seriously, why do you need step-by-step instructions for that?
Finding Your Belongings
Don’t ask me where your sweatshirt is. I can’t keep track of everything! My brain is busy enough figuring out how to get you from basketball practice to your dentist appointment in record time without rescheduling. If your sweatshirt isn’t on you, it should either be in your drawer (folded or not) or in the hamper. I suspect it’s crumpled under your bed or hiding in the backseat of the car, where you left it. And just so you know, a sweatshirt doesn’t belong in those spots.
If the trash can is overflowing, causing banana peels and coffee grounds to drip down the sides, how about taking it out instead of telling me how gross it is every time you throw something away?
Encouragement for Independence
So please, pull your weight! Find your own socks, stop peering into the fridge asking if we have blueberry yogurt when it’s practically staring you in the face. You’re capable, you’re able, and you’re strong enough to handle things on your own without asking for help.
Before you even think about asking me for something, ask yourself if you can figure it out independently. And maybe, just maybe, you’ll witness me transform into Mary Poppins right before your eyes. It could lead to a truly magical experience for us all.
Thank you,
Your caring mother
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Summary
This article humorously reminds family members of their ability to take care of themselves and encourages independence while highlighting the challenges of parenting.