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"Mom, you can't really blame me for being up so late!!"

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Clients' Choice

So, it is 10:30pm on a Monday night. My son is sitting on the floor by me creating a map. He is trying to do a project that was given to him 2 weeks ago.  So far tonight he has created a clay fish and painted it.  Wrote a 2 minute speech on this fish.  Now is working on the map.  I keep telling him to stay on task, because he keeps goofing off. 

So he looks at me and says, "Mom...  You can't really blame me for being up so late, I am trying to cram 2 weeks of homework into 1 night!!".  I busted out laughing!

The joys of being a parent to a 12 year old!

Brooke

 

Andy Laughlin
ConnectRealty.com - Bellingham, WA

HaHa.... Sounds like fun! Thanks for the comment on my blog!! Cowboys won tonight 41-37!! Now they are 2-0!

Sep 15, 2008 05:31 PM
Brooke Shepherd
Keller Williams Clients' Choice - Colorado Springs, CO
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Andy, thank you for dropping by our blog!  Well, I am happy to hear that your Cowpaddies are starting off so well!   Have a good week!

Brooke

Sep 15, 2008 06:22 PM
Steve Loynd
Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH
800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

I always get the same thing from my son, it's not his poor planning apparently it's my bad parenting. Steve

Sep 16, 2008 03:27 AM
Brooke Shepherd
Keller Williams Clients' Choice - Colorado Springs, CO
Speak With Honesty~Act with Integrity

Steve, isn't that the truth!  The joys of parenting!

Brooke

Sep 16, 2008 03:32 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Look on the bright side, at least he had all the items on hand that he needed to do his project. Last week I was running out to Target (at the last minute) to pick up the things needed for my little one's project that was due the next day!

Ahhhhh, kids!

Sep 16, 2008 03:44 AM
Jon Wnoroski
America's 1st Choice RH Realty Co., Inc. - Green, OH
Summit County Realtor

I'm not sure I ever learned how to organize my self when I was younger in order to get tasks done in a timely manner.  I can remember many a Sunday night working feverishly to get stuff done for Monday morning.  Of course, I had a ll weekend to do it... but it just didn't move me to get it done until the last minute.  Over the years I've learned for past lessons and as an adult am able to plan strategically so my work gets done in time .. and early enough so I can "tweak" it a little before I present the final product.  I guess time cures most things  lol.

Sep 16, 2008 03:48 AM
Brooke Shepherd
Keller Williams Clients' Choice - Colorado Springs, CO
Speak With Honesty~Act with Integrity

Craig, thank you for sharing!   I have had those nights aswell.  What do ya do?

Brooke

Sep 16, 2008 03:51 AM
Brooke Shepherd
Keller Williams Clients' Choice - Colorado Springs, CO
Speak With Honesty~Act with Integrity

Jon,

I have to admit, I am sure my son somewhat gets it from me.  There are times where I just dread doing the work and wait.  OY! 

Thanks for your comment!

Brooke

Sep 16, 2008 04:01 AM
Cheryl Frei - Realtor® & e-Pro Certified Realtor®
Elite Realty - Absarokee, Montana and Billings, Montana - Absarokee, MT

Livia - It's awesome being a parent!  I know I love being a parent even those they are grown-up and living they're life.

Sep 16, 2008 07:40 AM
Kevin & Maryellen Garasky
KMG Mortgage Group - Kevin & Maryellen, Idaho & Washington - Coeur d'Alene, ID
KMG Mortgage Group - ID & WA

Livia - I'm glad I'm not the only one who has a wee one staying up late.  In my case, she's only 2 1/2, and being up late was NOT my idea - but that of an over-tired, over-stimulated child.  After she finally fell to sleep last night, by loving husband stayed home while I went to DQ - by myself!

Sep 16, 2008 10:42 AM
Brooke Shepherd
Keller Williams Clients' Choice - Colorado Springs, CO
Speak With Honesty~Act with Integrity

Cheryl,

You know I don't think there has been a day that has gone by where they haven't made me laugh.  So much fun!

Brooke

Sep 16, 2008 12:37 PM
Brooke Shepherd
Keller Williams Clients' Choice - Colorado Springs, CO
Speak With Honesty~Act with Integrity

Maryellen,

Bless your heart..  Staying up w/ a young child can be so hard.  I remember those days, 4x...  Ok, so I am curious.  What did you get to eat at DQ? 

Brooke

Sep 16, 2008 12:38 PM
Rick Turner
Key Realty - Toledo, OH
Puts People In Their Places!!

Livia,

It sounds to me that he operates best under pressure!

Sep 16, 2008 03:44 PM
Brooke Shepherd
Keller Williams Clients' Choice - Colorado Springs, CO
Speak With Honesty~Act with Integrity

Rick,

Thank you for finding the positive in it.  You are right though, he does work better w/ pressure.  He doesn't like it, but he does do well that way.

Brooke

Sep 16, 2008 03:48 PM
Freddy Solis
Carrington Real Estate Services - Fairfax, VA
Your Real Estate Coach

I find myself doing 10 things at the same time, not being able to finish at least one. Too many projects not enough time.

Sep 18, 2008 07:15 AM
Brooke Shepherd
Keller Williams Clients' Choice - Colorado Springs, CO
Speak With Honesty~Act with Integrity

Freddy, I am sure the relief you feel when you finally that one done is awesome!  I know I love that feeling. I do the same thing!

Brooke

Sep 18, 2008 03:59 PM