So why is it that when you are upset with one kid, the other kid can’t understand the concept of “low profile?” That they need to simply back off. There is nothing to be gained from crossing a grumpy mommy?

I’m having a “discussion” with my youngest. He’s crying. I’m angry. His sisters are present to see the disagreement erupt and then escalate.

Cut to the TV which is on Animal Planet. There are gazelles that are trying to cross a crocodile infested river. First gazelle goes across and gets eaten in an angry and messy display of carnage. There is no rationalizing with the crocodiles. There is only one solution. Avoid the river. However, do the other gazelles then think to “stay out of the river?” No. They go in. One after another. Seemingly amnesic that what happened to their fellow gazelle could certainly be their own fate since they are choosing the exact same route!

Cut back to my children. The middle one starts in right after I’m done yelling at her brother. Taking the same route he did. Oblivious to the water swirling around her. I haven’t had my coffee yet. I am grumpy. My words can have sharp teeth when I am not patient!

The river is still filled with crocodiles child. Why are you venturing here? Give me wide berth.

Then the eldest starts in with “her thing”. Right after I’m done yelling at her brother and sister. Can she not see the water is red? Is she not more evolved then the lowly gazelle? Does she really think that the croc is going to simply avoid snapping at her because she’s the next gazelle? Does she think she is different?

She said she thought the croc might be full by now.

Funny kid.

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