Ha! Every parent should do this! When we have a babysitter, I make a point of telling my kids that the babysitter is in charge and they must do whatever she says. Hopefully it helps.
Of course, living with kids that aren’t mine, I hear Maria’s line a fair amount around here. Yet I never try to play rule maker nor disciplinarian. I suspect they’re just wary. If Mommy marries her boyfriend, what will he become? All I can say is: her husband. The kids still have a Dad who lives not that far away.
I suppose most of the time I feel more like chauffeur and cook. Well, I don’t mind that. I love cooking, and why wouldn’t I jump in where help is needed? The kids are both very talented and bright- just high maintenance.
I know my kids are high maintenance……….and you do a wonderful job as their chauffeur. Although I hate to think that it seems that way to you. Your ability to step in when I’m not around is a huge help to me. Some day Lia and David will appreciate all that you do for us!
ChessPirate over 11 years ago
“First fall to Hulk Herman! But don’t count Maria the Mauler out yet. She’s small, but wirey!”
Comic Minister Premium Member over 11 years ago
Sorry Maria.
gobblingup Premium Member over 11 years ago
Ha! Every parent should do this! When we have a babysitter, I make a point of telling my kids that the babysitter is in charge and they must do whatever she says. Hopefully it helps.
Thomas Scott Roberts creator over 11 years ago
Of course, living with kids that aren’t mine, I hear Maria’s line a fair amount around here. Yet I never try to play rule maker nor disciplinarian. I suspect they’re just wary. If Mommy marries her boyfriend, what will he become? All I can say is: her husband. The kids still have a Dad who lives not that far away.
Thomas Scott Roberts creator over 11 years ago
I suppose most of the time I feel more like chauffeur and cook. Well, I don’t mind that. I love cooking, and why wouldn’t I jump in where help is needed? The kids are both very talented and bright- just high maintenance.
ladyydoc over 11 years ago
I know my kids are high maintenance……….and you do a wonderful job as their chauffeur. Although I hate to think that it seems that way to you. Your ability to step in when I’m not around is a huge help to me. Some day Lia and David will appreciate all that you do for us!