Until recently my nickname was pretty easy, “Mom, Momma, Trace (short for Tracy), etc.
Lately, though, I have noticed I have seemed to have acquired a new nickname, “Buzzkill.”
The nickname flashes in my head like a brightly lit neon sign when I walk in a room, and my kiddos and their father get “that look” when they see me. You know the look … the “I don’t know whether to laugh or run” look. Or maybe it’s the “She’s totally going to freak out” look.
Sometimes I just sigh, and go ahead and admit defeat and tell them Buzzkill has entered the room.
Here are 10 reasons why I am called “Buzzkill” in our house:
1. Going swimming that day does not constitute a bath.
2. Yelling “1978 Style!” does not give the kids the right not to wear a seatbelt.
3. Moon Pies and root beer are not a proper dinner -especially for consecutive days.
4. Letting kids touch sharp objects is not a “Life lesson.”
5. Loudly burping or farting in public is not a “Part of life” and/or okay.
6. The bottom and / or sleeve of a shirt is not an acceptable tissue.
7. Using a wash cloth to wipe teeth is not an acceptable replacement for brushing teeth.
8. Random squirts of whipped cream or Cheez Whiz from the fridge does not constitute not a snack.
9. The “Sniff Test” on clothing is not an “excellent” indicator of cleanliness.
10. “Because it is day time,” does not make Bourbon Street kid-friendly.
This is so funny and rings true to me as well, except I call it “club DREAD”! Sometimes it seems that the MOM has to be the “bad Guy”. Let’s hope that one day they will appreciate it! thanks for the laugh!
Lol! Club Dread sounds about right 🙂