is that the saying?
more bees with honey than vinegar.
then i think why do you want to attract bees?
struggling with parenting,
the attempt to guide, nuture and mold my daughter into a good human being.
she says her anger demon is a lizard.
or possibly poison dart frog.
whatever it is, this mama is having hard time.
the punishment makes her madder.
shifts the blame to me.
just stop being a narsty kid.
it's simple.
be nice.
everyone will be happier.
seems like the world is in alignment
when i turn the car ignition
and on the radio
Livin on a Prayer is just starting too.
is very far and few between.
'specially in my own house.
when it happens, my imagination runs wild
all these things i could do.
big plans seem to lead to big disappointment.
so, i'll just lay on the couch today.
embrace my racking cough and clogged nose.
and remember what it feels like to
completely veg out.
without guilt and with complete silence.
[Olivia sitting in the recliner, cuddling under cozy quilt blanket. Me is sick, coughing, lost voice and cleaning the house]
Olivia: "I think I'm turning into you, Mom"
Me: "Why?"
Olivia: "Because I like being lazy and wearing sweats."
Me: "Oh, really?"
[obviously backtracking]
Olivia: "I mean, you're not lazy, you work hard too."
Sigh.
