I remain the Sandwich Generation Poster Child
My husband is out of town, and, my 83 year old mother-in-law is staying with us.
I’m grateful for the help, but, this weekend there’s been a few moments that have been rather comical in terms of me being needed by everyone.
The kids have been particularly needy this weekend, probably a combination of their dad being gone, and, me somehow not providing the level of service to which they’ve become accustomed.
There was one glorious moment where all of them were calling out my name at the same time, my 5 year old needed someone to wipe his butt, the 11 year old needed help with homework, the 13 year old wanted money and the 83 year old couldn’t make the electric can opener work.
However, it was the dogs that nearly put me over the edge when they picked the same moment to, for no discernible reason, to start whining to come inside.
I suppose it beats not being needed.
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3 opinions for I remain the Sandwich Generation Poster Child
midlife mommy
Mar 10, 2008 at 4:29 am
Oh my. Sounds like someone (you!) needed a time out.
RE: that butt wiping thing, how long does it last? my daughter is three and a half, and I was just wondering . . .
Almost Vegetarian
Mar 11, 2008 at 8:21 pm
It could have been worse. It could have been someone else who needed butt help.
And there is something to be said for being needed.
Cheers!
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