I get tired watching this one. My youngest is 21, and I am no where near as tired anymore. I am convinced teenagers are vampires. Oh -- not blood, that would not be as draining! They suck energy, all kinds -- emotional, psychic, bodily. My mom used to say, "Just wait until you have kids," -- no truer words! I have a 33 year old; I forget she was a teen. Tincture of time...something to look forward to! Until then, best wishes. Contract, haha, counselors live in la la land.
There's like some unwritten law somewhere that says kids have to lie to their parents. I did it, didn't you? I'm not saying it's right, or that it isn't a problem, but don't let it break your heart. It doesn't meant she doesn't love you.
And then I realized this post was from February. BOY, I sure hope you got some rest since then, or else you'd be dead by now. In which case none of this matters.
How do you end a message like this?
...maybe I'd better just walk away from the computer.
Helpful hint.: picking up all the crap the kids leave on the floor also helps for those abdominal squeezes. Just remember to bend at the knees and make the "Ooomph" sound each time whether you need to or not. It let's the teens know how much suffering they are putting you through.
As a 15 y.o. teenager, the contract doesn't do anything. You're smart. And, how long did it take you to get out of that bathroom? And can I have the top hat?
Paula, I hope you get your energy back soon. I know how it goes.
You are the greatest. Just last night I was listening to your book on audio again. Thanks for your brillance and for the many laughs over the years! Have you started using the dishwasher yet? I never have.
I know how weird this is, but I really just wanted to hug you here. You're amazing, and it's so sad to see you become sad.
I really hope you're feeling better.
LunarSorceress 7 months ago
Paula Poundstone, you are wonderful!! I love the way you say motherrrr
yasijenny 1 year ago
I get tired watching this one. My youngest is 21, and I am no where near as tired anymore. I am convinced teenagers are vampires. Oh -- not blood, that would not be as draining! They suck energy, all kinds -- emotional, psychic, bodily. My mom used to say, "Just wait until you have kids," -- no truer words! I have a 33 year old; I forget she was a teen. Tincture of time...something to look forward to! Until then, best wishes. Contract, haha, counselors live in la la land.
tat8er 2 years ago
You need someone to take care of you
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thedognoods 2 years ago 4
You seemed sad here. I'm sorry :/
olliojenarter 2 years ago 3
somehow I knew the bathroom closet would match the yard and the house
thedognoods 2 years ago
Aha! I noticed the photo of "The Perfect Fool" on your bathroom wall. Wonderful! Like you, one of the greats.
WALRU11 2 years ago
There's like some unwritten law somewhere that says kids have to lie to their parents. I did it, didn't you? I'm not saying it's right, or that it isn't a problem, but don't let it break your heart. It doesn't meant she doesn't love you.
RuinDweller 2 years ago 2
And then I realized this post was from February. BOY, I sure hope you got some rest since then, or else you'd be dead by now. In which case none of this matters.
How do you end a message like this?
...maybe I'd better just walk away from the computer.
RuinDweller 2 years ago
Helpful hint.: picking up all the crap the kids leave on the floor also helps for those abdominal squeezes. Just remember to bend at the knees and make the "Ooomph" sound each time whether you need to or not. It let's the teens know how much suffering they are putting you through.
robreyreynolds 2 years ago
life's hard sometimes. but then it makes you smile.
mmnin 2 years ago
As a 15 y.o. teenager, the contract doesn't do anything. You're smart. And, how long did it take you to get out of that bathroom? And can I have the top hat?
ChristophSullivan 2 years ago
life does have a way of piling up on yeah eh?..that's Canadian for dontcha think?
247Alan 2 years ago
Paula, I hope you get your energy back soon. I know how it goes.
You are the greatest. Just last night I was listening to your book on audio again. Thanks for your brillance and for the many laughs over the years! Have you started using the dishwasher yet? I never have.
hotokra 3 years ago
Just listened to the audio preview of my comment..sounds creepy lol
247Alan 2 years ago