Having kids is like giving birth to narrow messy boom boxes whose volume is stuck on high to a really really annoying radio station.
The noise. Is. Endless.
Sometimes it is amusing, downright funny, even eduational.
But those times rarely occur while stuck in Newark International Airport during a 3-hour rain delay.
They are even more elusive while sitting in a packed airplane on the tarmac for waaaay longer than expected after aforementioned 3-hour delay, when they’re already bored with the stickers, coloring, reading but can’t use the iPads or cell phones to play games yet.
So this Thanksgiving while people across America are stuffing their faces with juicy golden turkey, puffy marshmallowed sweet potatoes, tangy cranberry sauce, garlicy mashed potatoes, artichokes heavy with breadcrumbs, pies of every fruit and custard, feeling so thankful for their feast…and I’m eating this:
Yum. Mush with a side of Fiber. Deck the friction' halls.
(because of my upcoming butt surgery )
…I will remember to be thankful for the Direct TVs sitting in front of my kids’ seats on Continental Flight 1188 today, and the ease with which my AMEX swiped those muthuhs into action.
For my remembering to pack their made-for-kids headphones in the backpacks that sat by their feet so I didn’t have to fork over another $6 for icky recycled airline headphones.
For the sweet, sweet TV-induced silence peppered with intermittant giggles coming from my right as I leaned back and read a book for the first time in far too long as we all zoomed towards Chicago for the holiday.
And finally, for the fully stocked wine cabinet that greeted me upon walking into my in-law’s apartment, offering ample servings of fruit and all-important antioxidants with which to nourish me throughout our stay.
Gobble gobble, indeed.
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Been there! Thank god for wine. TV – worth paying extra for… Oh no – I sound like the worst sort of Bad Mother.
TV is awesome. Mothers who realize that are awesome, too.
Can you pour the wine on the cereal?
Actually I love the Fiber One cereal and don’t think it needs wine.
I actually love this cereal, I can even eat it dry as a snack. But…it’s not stuffing. And I looooove stuffing.
Wait. You can’t eat Thanksgiving food? Please say it ain’t so. And what are these made-for-kids-headphones you speak of?
Have a wonderful time drinking wine while watching your kids watch TV. That’s what I plan on doing, anyway…
Carbs are my butt’s nemesis. And I don’t eat poutry, so…yeah. no Thanksgiving dinner for me.
The headphones, I got them at Target. They only allow a safe volume for kids, so hearing doesn’t get damaged. And they fit their heads.
I just had wine with lunch. Ahhhh….
Awww, wine. I am looking forward to a nice large glass or two tonight. I have spent the last 3 days and nights battling and having nightmares about lice. To top it off I have 15 adult family members coming over tomorrow for Thanksgiving. I am praying that all the lice is dead and that I don’t send our entire family home with leftovers and lice.
Have a great Thanksgiving and enjoy your wine. I know I will enjoy mine.
Oh no! I think lice upgrades you to champagne status. Get on that, pronto.
At this moment, I am thankful all family members live close enough that I don’t have to fly with my little verbs!!
I am sure there will be a moment when I wish they all lived a plane ride away, however,
I am always thankful for tv. Both mine and theirs.
And, wine, it goes without saying…..
Amen, sister! On all accounts.
I so love the screens on the backs of airplane seats. Long flights would be so much more miserable without them!
The best part is that if you are stuck on the Tarmac (as we were) you can still watch your show. Thank. Goodness.
Popping in from WOE weekend linky.
Gobble away!
Great post… *chuckles*.
Hope you had an awesome thanksgiving! YAY for the in-laws’ fully stocked cabinet, ample servings of fruit & other goodies…
Thanks, Mish! Thanksgiving has been great-lots of butternut squash soup.
Hope your was great as well. Thanks for coming by!
‘Having kids is like giving birth to narrow messy boom boxes whose volume is stuck on high to a really really annoying radio station.’ – perfect description!
Thanks! They sure know how to Make Some Noiiiiiise! As all the DJs say…
Love the picture of your meal. I’d be bummed (it pains me to even type no pun intended) to miss out on stuffing and pie. I’m grateful I don’t have to travel for Thanksgiving. My Mom comes down here. It feels so decadent to take days off and not have to spend two of them travelling. Good luck with your return flight!
For me it’s the stuffing, stuffed artichokes and pecan pie that I miss. Oooohhhhhh….sad Kim. Maybe I’ll celebrate Valentine’s Day next year as Thanksgiving. Hm. That would be kinda awesome. and something for me and my shiny new butt to look forward to.
I’m lucky in that everyone comes to us for Christmas, so at least we’re in our own home for all of that. Hope you had fun with your mom!
The noise level around here makes me jealous of my Deaf kid who gets to yank out his hearing aids and have peace and quiet whenever he wants it.
I’d need to be heavily medicated to get on a plane with my kids. Not even wine would do the trick I’m afraid….
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