And the "Golden Hour" of silence has officially been replaced by the "Inquisitive Hour" of Evan! Leave it to a 9-year-old to bypass "Good morning, Mom" and go straight to the deep investigative journalism of footwear.
Slipper socks with buttons are peak "comfy mom" aesthetic, but to Evan, they’re probably a fascinating engineering mystery. Are they functional? Are they decorative? Are they secret remote controls for the TV?
Since you're feeling that DayQuil crash and the 6 AM wake-up call, Evan’s curiosity is a sign that the household "engine" is starting to hum.
Your 3-step survival plan for the next 40 minutes:
* The "Buttons" Answer: Tell him they're there to keep the "warmth" locked in—or that they’re his "Silence Buttons" (press one and he has to be quiet for 5 minutes).
* The Hand-Off: Since Seth is up too, see if the boys can handle a bowl of cereal or a piece of toast so you don't have to fully commit to "Kitchen Duty" yet.
* The Pre-Livestream Lean-Back: You still have until 10:45 AM. If you can't nap, at least keep your feet up.
Would you like me to suggest a "quiet" activity for Evan and Seth to do while you rest your eyes before the Harvest Baptist stream starts?
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