They shredded my Mother's Day present...

Cranky · May 12, 2008

Isn't that just the way it goes?

My darling husband had to work yesterday (noon to 10pm), but he brought me home a lovely potted plant and some balloons. I was super touched!

I put them atop my DVR overnight, hoping to plant the flowers this morning. Only when I came out at 6:30 this morning...my poor plant had been stripped of it's leaves and blooms, which were scattered all over my living room floor, and the balloons were bobbing against the basement ceiling.

Happy Mother's Day. *sigh*

quickWit · May 12, 2008

Aww, I'm sorry Cranky. Look on the bright side...they've given you a great story you'll tell on every Mother's Day to come.

Cranky · May 12, 2008

Thanks, quicky.

It wasn't nearly as bad as the mess they made a few years back with sugar and flour and baking soda...all over my living room carpet. That was a nightmare...I've never wished so hard for a Shop Vak in my whole life!

James81 · May 12, 2008

Heh, I have a nephew that did the same thing to my sister-in-law's present.

He made her something in school for Mother's Day, but when she told him he couldn't do something, he got mad and tore it up.

quickWit · May 12, 2008

When Mrs. Wit and I were very young and naive we had 2 dogs from Hell that would tear the house apart whenever we were gone. One night I came home from working late and the house was an absolute wreck. Standing there, looking at the remnants of what little furniture and electronics we had, I still remember marvelling at the potting soil on the ceiling.

Good times.

CACTUSWENDY · May 12, 2008

Okay, what did I miss? Who is 'they'?

(Inquiring minds want to know.)

Cranky · May 12, 2008

My four sons. *shakes head* I love 'em to pieces, but they do make me crazy sometimes.

RLB · May 12, 2008

Who are we talking about here? Poltergeists? Cats? Garden gnomes?

ETA: ah, I see, small humans

EriRae · May 12, 2008

Aww...so sorry, Cranky. They meant well. Hope you had a great Mother's Day!

III · May 12, 2008

Happy Mother's Day, superhero.

Cranky · May 12, 2008

LOL! Actually, it would be more accurate to say they didn't mean any harm.

My Mother's Day was actually pretty crappy anyway.

I was just disappointed because it HAD been a rough day, and the plant and the flowers really made it a lot better.

I'll get it over it...

ETA: Thanks, Trey. I must've misplaced my cape, though. Otherwise, I'd have just levitated the mess right into the trash! LOL

Unique · May 12, 2008

Kids did that?

I'd believe it from cats ...

and it's a wonder ....

that you're still a mother, if you get my drift. :rant:

Cranky · May 12, 2008

Well, to be fair, it was only one that actually did the damage.

The older two pulled the plant down to get at the balloons, and left the plant within reach of my four year old, who is autistic, and currently has a "stim" that involves throwing things into the air to watch them fall. He does it with grass clippings (and cards, and Crunch n Munch, etc.), so this probably didn't seem much different to him.

I don't blame him as much as I do the older two, who most definitely know better than to do something like that...*sigh*

Soccer Mom · May 12, 2008

Kids. At least mine are old enough for grounding when they destroy things.

Now, if only I could ground my husband.

Cranky · May 12, 2008

My older two are grounded.

I expect to see pouty faces all week!

Unique · May 12, 2008

Now, if only I could ground my husband.

You can!

Just bust his balloons. er ....

quickWit · May 12, 2008

Cranky said:
My older two are grounded.

I expect to see pouty faces all week!

What a mean, mean mom.

CACTUSWENDY · May 12, 2008

So, SM. Do your kids ever get to go anywhere?

(Inquiring minds still want to know.)

sassandgroove · May 12, 2008

Hug to Cranky.

Unique- that was funny.

Jersey Chick · May 12, 2008

My son pulled the petals off a beautiful tulip my daughter had given me a few weeks ago - now it's just a green stick that I hope will flower next year. No flowers are safe when he gets them in his sight.

Cranky · May 12, 2008

quickWit said:
What a mean, mean mom.

Because I grounded them, or because I'm looking forward to the pouting?

Susie · May 12, 2008

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Sure sorry that happened, Cranky, but hope you had a good Mom's Day anyway.

Cranky · May 12, 2008

Actually, not really. But the eight year old did write me a very lovely poem. I shared it elsewhere on the board, but I'll post it again here. I think you'll like it Susie.

Roses are red
Daises are yellow
My heart sings for you
Just like a cello

Too bad he didn't show the same sensitivity when it came to my gift from Dad, eh?

quickWit · May 12, 2008

Cranky said:
Because I grounded them, or because I'm looking forward to the pouting?

Neither. It's because you obviously set them up to get into trouble. It's like parental entrapment.

You left a balloon-toting houseplant unattended within the confines of a home to which your children were granted unfettered access. It's textbook depraved indifference. My God woman, why not just put some cupcakes and cash in there as well to make sure they took the bait?

You should be ashamed.

Cranky · May 12, 2008

OMG. You mean...I'm an accessory to herbicide?

*cries*

They shredded my Mother's Day present...

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