I do not understand the joys of parenthood and not claiming to understand.
However, from a non-parent POV, it's hard for me to understand certain aspects of it...mainly the excuses. And please note that when I say "excuses" its not meant to be taken in bad way.
I was discussing this with another childless friend because it seems like people with children leave early/come in late and take more sick days due to the nature of adding another responsibility to their life (not saying staying home with a sick kid is a cake walk either).
This friend and I had a lively discussion about some of the explanations people have for being late, leaving early or being out of work. All legit, of course.
But she brought up a hilarious point; I couldn't use these excuses for myself regarding David, my husband.
And then we started thinking of some....
David was cranky this morning
David flushed my car keys down the toilet
David threw up in his hair this morning
David choked on a grape
David shit his pants as we were getting into the car
David got pink eye from the neighbor boy
David ate a piece of a puzzle and is working on passing it
David hasn't eaten for 2 days because his last poop scared him
David peed in the heating vent
David peed in a closet
David fell down the stairs
David's butt got stuck in the toilet
It's not funny when it's your kid doing these things.
But it is funny when it's my husband.
