WELCOME TO MY WORLD: A hurricane of wet pool towels, a kitchen sink overflowing with dirty dishes, and all-around mayhem.
Meet Zoe, wailing at the top of her lungs for reasons only she understands. Across the room, Max, completely in the buff, dashes in circles shouting, “I have a big booty!” Meanwhile, little Sam has decided that wearing six pairs of socks is optimal for his new skating routine on the family room floor.
Just then, the babysitter walks in.
Max yells, “Nooooo!”
Sam pipes up from the bathroom, “Mom, I need to poop really, really bad!”
Zoe stomps her feet as she marches upstairs.
A delightful chaos ensues.
“Guess what? You’ll never guess, so I’ll just spill the beans,” I announce, trying to cut through the noise. “I just landed a book deal. A real one!”
From the bathroom, Sam shouts, “Mommy! Hurry! I need you to wipe me!”
Max, in a moment of pure curiosity, sticks his finger up his nose, examines the findings, wipes them on my jeans, and struts away like he’s just won an award.
Zoe, discovering her computer game has been switched off, declares, “You’re the worst mom ever!”
The babysitter, caught up in the whirlwind, responds, “Oh wow! That’s amazing! What’s the book about?”
Sam interrupts, “I think you missed a spot, I feel poop in my tushy!”
Zoe, not to be outdone, retorts, “Didn’t you hear me? You’re the meanest mother ever! Meaner than Miss Hannigan! Meaner than a witch! So, so, so mean!”
An awkward silence fills the room.
“Um, parenting…” I mumble.
The babysitter just stares blankly.
End scene.
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Summary:
This scene humorously depicts the chaotic and unpredictable moments of parenting, highlighting the challenges and laughter that come with raising kids. With a book deal on the horizon, the protagonist navigates a whirlwind of distractions, messy situations, and the unfiltered honesty of her children.