How to do homework.

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How to do homework.
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Tue, 02-14-2006 - 1:05am

Lessons from my fourteen yr old.

7-7:15 Gather homework materials. (Make sure during this time you get sidetrack at least twice.)

7:15-8 Explain to parent why you forgot certain parts of homework at school. (There has got to be much mumbling done during this. And God forbid, do not make eye contact.)

8-8:15 Look for pencil.

8:16 Learn how to dodge a pencil flying at you at 40 mph. (This is the pencil your Mom got up and grabbed from the counter you walked by at least five times.)

8:17-8:30 Do homework.

8:30-8:45 At this time you need a bathroom break. We all know you have been working for at least 13 minutes.

8:46 Learn how to decipher Mom's calm reassuring voice from her "If you don't get out here and do homework I will make your life a living hell." voice.

8:47-9:15 Finally get some work done.

9:16 Realize you have been working for almost a half hour and need a sandwich. Get up to make one as quiet as possible as not to disturb the Mom. (Mom is not stupid and knows exactly what you are doing.)

9:30 Recieve encouragement from Mom in form of threats.

9:31-10 Get some actual work done. (Mom is now doing crosswords right next to you and her eyes are glowing red.)

10pm Get ready for bed while explaining to your parents why you can get the rest done at school.

10:10 Feel absolutly exhausted. (Oh wait that's me, Mom)

I make jokes but really I miss my 11yr old sweetheart who just did his work without being asked. :(

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Wed, 02-15-2006 - 1:27pm
dd is dear daughter, ds is dear son, dh is dear hubby. Usually the first D means dear, although sometimes, it's clearly not what's meant! LOL

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