So this is happening.
Why, you ask? Let me tell you.
We have been seeing Anna and David quite a bit but didn’t have plans to see them today. BUT! We told the kids (like we always do) to get their stuff done early, just in case because you never know what might come up.
And imagine that—Anna invited us over for a last minute dinner. But I said we couldn’t go because Katie hadn’t gotten anything done that day that she was supposed to.
Cue tantrum tears.
Katie, pissed: YOU SHOULD HAVE TOLD US.
Me: I didn’t know. I warned you to get your stuff done in case.
Katie, pleading: CAN I JUST DO SOME STUFF QUICK?
Me: No. You haven’t showered, haven’t done one minute in your room, and haven’t done your missing homework. There is no doing something quick at this point.
Katie, channeling Owen: I’M A JERK. MY LIFE SUCKS.
Me: No, you just didn’t listen or didn’t want to do the work. We warned you. I’m taking a picture so I can show you the next time and you might remember.
Good times. Good times.