Allow me to bask in my occasional greatness.

This occurred yesterday morning. I am paraphrasing somewhat.

Henry: I am being inexplicably grouchy about this tiny thing I have to do when I first get to school. Therefore I will refuse to go to school today. I am now saying that school is horrible, as is life, and you.

Scott: I am upset because you have to get to school! I am saying stuff!

Me: I remain calm and analytical. Are you actually just worried about the aforementioned tiny thing? Is this small glitch in your routine throwing everything off?

Henry: Huh. I am now realizing how right you are. But nothing will solve my worry, so I remain hopeless.

Me: I am coming up with ideas. For instance, I could write a note to your teacher explaining the tiny thing. Will that make everything better?

Henry: Let me think. Yes. It makes everything ONE HUNDRED PERCENT better.

Me: I have solved everything!

Henry: You have! I am now happy, and no longer hate life, OR you.

Scott: Your mother is the best mother ever. I am shamed.

Me: I will concede that you occasionally have your moments of excellence, but this was mine. All mine.

Henry: Allow me to gaze at you in adoration.

Me: I will allow it.



Both Scott and Henry stare in wonderment as I begin to radiate a slight but distinct maternal glow. Roll credits.

Comments

[WendyPinNJ]

And here would be one of those "great mommy" moments the counterbalance all the "bad mommy" moments!

[WendyPinNJ]

Let me try that again:

And here would be one of those "great mommy" moments THAT counterbalance all the "bad mommy" moments!

Ain't it grand how the universe works!

[Siobhan]

It is important to let others know about the moments that have not irreparably scarred our children.

Also, save this, frame it and hang it in Henry's room when he turns 14. He'll need the reminder.

[Marinka]

I love documentaries!

[Summer]

Woah, Alice.

I mean, I knew you were wise....but this?

This is wisdom for which there are no words.

I bow to you.

[pb]

did you levitate? even a little?

[Andrea A]

you are my hero

[Mrs. D]

The glow of your wisdom and maternal omnipotence is emanating from my computer screen!

[Erin @ Fierce Beagle]

Wait, so where was the paraphrase?

[Robin]

We should all remember to bask in our moments of rational thought and action because we sure as hell tend to wallow in the low times. Go Alice! The beauty of motherhood award goes to you today.

[Caroline]

Did I just fall in love with you? Yes, I think I did.

[Christy]

heh, heh, heh... I wanna know what the note to the teacher said. I'm probably going to need to write one of those soon.

[Jen]

You are Awesome! Allow me to bow to your greatness. Can I get some of your creativity and problem-solving prowess over here to help with my three-year-old?

[wendy]

bask away! those moments when one figures out exactly the right thing to do in the exact right moment irt parenting must be savored!

[Alice Bradley]

Sadly, Jen, I think I expended all my greatness on that one incident. Now I'm back to resorting to screaming and threats. 

[JustLinda]

Is it weird that when I read that, you all had sort of robotic voices and stuff? What's up with THAT??

[Shannon M.]

It's the calm and analytical I like. It's so hard to find those sometimes.

I often go for screamy and irrational.

[Tanya]

Gotta love the glow...it doesn't show its face very often!!

[Alexandra]

The Hero. She is.

[Susan]

Wow, I've heard about those kinds of parenting moments. One day, Susan, one day...

[Maureena]

One of your best posts in recent memory.

[BOSSY]

Two thumbs up and a box of kleenex.

[M]

Awesome!! :)

[cartoongoddess]

You will be sainted, no doubt. :o)

[Rachel]

hehehe. You are awesome.You make me laugh.