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Rose Norton

Rose Norton
Location
Methow Valley, Washington, US
Birthday
December 31
Title
Hey, you!
Company
La Casa, Inc.
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I'm a domestically impaired mother suffering from chronic SAHM syndrome, an aspiring humorist, and semi-avid runner. I'm the mother of two feral children, a three-legged dog, and a deaf cat, but we all have special needs in our own little way.

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JULY 22, 2011 1:03AM

Bathroom Confidential: Shower, Interrupted.

Rate: 6 Flag


*knock, knock*

 

Me: Yes? 

 

Tweeny: Moooooom, hi. Whaddyadoin?

 

Me: I’m knitting a sweater. 

 

Tweeny: IN THE SHOWER?

 

*knock, knock*

 

Dude: MOM! I want to watch Netflix! 

 

Me: No TV today. 

 

Tweeny: Can I shave my legs? 

 

Dude: But, MOoooOM! 

 

Me: No, squared. 

 

*slam*

 

Tweeny: But my legs! They are sooo hairy! I need to-

 

*knock, knock* 

 

Dude: MOM!!MOM! MOM!MO!MOMOMMOMOMO!

 

Me: WHat! 

 

Dude: Angry Birds? 

 

Me: NO! 

 

*slam*

 

Tweeny: Mom, if I don’t shave my legs than I will never wear shorts again. 

 

Dude (sans knock): Stupid Zombies? 

 

Me: NO!

 

Tweeny: Mom, you don’t understand. Shaving my legs would make me a better person-

 

Dude: Pocket Tanks?

 

Me: Dude, I’m done with your questions. Go to bed. 

 

Tweeny: But it’s still light out!

 

Me: I don’t care!

 

Dude: But I haven’t had breakfast yet!

 

Tweeny: I really feel that you are being a little too harsh, lady. What’s next? 

 

*SLAM*

 

Me: For you? I’m thinking you should clean the kitty litter. 

 

Tweeny: Would that be before or after I shave my legs? 

 

Me: AAAAHRGH! 

 

Tweeny: Relax, Mom, you’ll blow a gasket. It was just a question. 

 

Me: No....shampoo....eyes.....tweens.....stupid zom--

 

*knock, knock* 

 

Hubby: Hey, hon, I’m going to the store. 

 

Me: for what??!

 

Hubby: Pants. 

 

*scratch, scratch*

 

Dude: I’m gonna flush....

 

Me: NO! PLEASE, FOR THE LOVE OF GO--

 

*scratch, scratch*

 

Hubby: Where’s my hair gel? 

 

Tweeny: Dad, you’ll let me shave my legs, right?

 

*scratch, scratch*

 

Hubby: I’m out. The dog’s wanting in. 

 

Me: Sure, let the dog in the bathroom, and while your at it, just let the cat in, too. 

 

Tweeny: Okay (heehee).

 

Me: NOT IN THE SHOWER!!!!

 

Dude: Oh, MOM! I’m gonna fluuuuuush. 

 

Me: NO! 

 

Dude: Angry Birds? 

 

Tweeny: So when do you know when you are starting your period, Mom? 

 

Dude: The dog rolled. He smells like poo. He needs a shower right--

 

Me: DON”T YOU DARE! OUT OF THE BATHROOM ALL OF YOU!!!!!

 

*grumble, grumble*

 

**SLAM!**

 

*knock, knock*

Tweeny: It’s okay it’s just me, Mom. I’m not starting my period, aren’t you glad?

 

Me: Excessively. 

 

Tweeny: Soooooo...

 

Me: WHAT! 

 

Tweeny: Can I shave? 

 

Me: All right. Stick your leg in here and I’ll do it. This way you won’t bleed out all over the floor when I cut you.

 

Tweeny: Um, I think I’ve changed my mind. Thanks though!

 

*SLAM*

 

(Silence.) 

 

Me: HELLLO? 

 

(Silence.)

 

Me: Anyone? 

 

(Silence.) 

 

Me: Can somebody bring me a towel?!

 

(Silence.) 

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I guess us fathers really do have it easier! Hang on, I'm looking for a towel right now.
R
Thanks, Limb. I knew I could count on you ;)
And people question my belief that kids destroy lives. Don't they still make cages for kids? :)
Sounds like a Calgon moment is needed here too. Gotta love the kids though. Rated.
Thanks, Jon! I never doubted the validity of your claim. ;P I was anti-cage when the kids were young enough to train. Boy was that a mistake.

Thanks Jali! I'm going to start taking my martinis wet now.
It's a dirty job, Macco. I'm not sure that I will miss the lack of screams and pleads, but I will miss the constantly....hovering...over...my...shoulder...watching....me...type.....
(Tweeny just caught on).
Oh great. Is this what I have to look forward to? My kids are 8 and 5. God, I'm gonna need tons of Xanax. BTW, that was pretty damn hilarious. Sorry...
This was hilarious!