Too right! Parents everywhere would secretly subscribe to this sentiment - I would bet my patchwork stash on it.
So Little Bro is annoyed by Sis being completely, like, social!
'She's never home to do her jobs Mum!' he points out.
I could point out to him, I say the same thing about him. How many times have I emptied the dishwasher and taken out the compost and rubbish when he's next door at The Best Mate's place?
I'd like a dollar...
Now don't get me wrong, I'm no slave-driver, but I believe kids should do their part in maintaining the cushy environments they live in. Especially as they get older, they need to learn how to take care of themselves should the need arise - when Hubby and I go on a trip without them for example. :D
Now, if I look at the jobs list on the fridge, it all looks completely fair and equal. The problem is that Big Bro has had VCE to contend with for three years now - 'Mum I'm studying!'.
Sis CAN'T miss Neighbours, and says 'When Neighbours is finished Mum', and then promptly forgets and then it rains and the clothes that have been hanging on the line (probably hung out by me) for four days, get another rinse!
'Okay' I say to Little Bro. 'We'll switch the jobs around, wanna take out the garbage and compost all the time, instead of emptying the dishwasher?'
'Yeah' he says. That was easy. Problem solved. Or was it?
'Why are we changing the jobs around?' comes the whine from Sis.
'Because Little Bro says you're never here, so we're switching the jobs around. And you've all been doing the same things for years. It's time for a change.'
'He's always next door at The Best Mate's place!' she countered. Sigh. Why, why why?!
'Look, that's how it is now, and it's because I said so.' I said this with finality using my best Dragon Mother voice.
Sis flounced off, clearly indicating this isn't over.
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