supervising from the couch: Today

Friday, May 20, 2011

Today

I'm hoping my sensitive tooth is not a cavity.
I made it out of Costco without buying anything that wasn't on my list.
I'm listening to a podcast on meditation.
I had a sandwich for breakfast and oatmeal for lunch.
I need to figure out how to sync my calendar to my new iPhone.
I wish it was warm and sunny.
I'm craving a really great novel.
I might be willing to settle for a really great movie.
I feel grateful.

2 comments:

Misty said...: Read The Art of Racing in the Rain. A book told from the perspective of the dog. Loved it.; May 21, 2011 at 7:15 AM
Natalie Allen said...: I like this, and I miss you. A LOT. Okay, I said it. Can´t wait to knock your door down, July 3rd.; May 26, 2011 at 1:07 PM

here's the story:

I was interviewed for a newpaper article about kids and sleep, and quoted as saying something like "when I'm tired, I feel like supervising from the couch." Ever since, it's been our catch phrase for slacker parenting. Ironically, I only had one child at the time and we were practically attached at the hip. Now that I have four older kids, they spend chunks of time playing without even the benefit of me watching from the couch. However, I do try to come running if it sounds like there might be blood. Somehow they have all thrived in spite of me.