motherhood math

November 30, 2011

Miles was eating breakfast at the counter while I did all

kinds of things in the kitchen. He said, Grown ups are way busier than kids…especially you, you are the busiest grown up. I told him that I’m sure there are people busier than I am and he said, No. Because you have to
feed Elsie

and put her to bed

and make us food

and make your own

food
and make Asher finish his food

because he doesn’t,
and drive me to school
and that’s 7 things

OH! And what am I forgetting…
You also give us stars (referring to the stars they earn for doing things)
and you give Elsie a bath
and you give US a bath…

THAT’S TEN THINGS!!! See? You are the busiest!

So. According to my six-year-old, I do ten things (maybe his counting is a little off) and all but one of them are for my children.

This is Motherhood Math at its best.

Now excuse me, I have to get back to being the busiest person on the planet…

{ 22 comments }

Kristen @ Motherese November 30, 2011 at 10:21 am

Wait! You also take gorgeous pictures of your gorgeous children. That’s 11 things. See – you are the busiest person in the world. xo

Barb November 30, 2011 at 10:38 am

He is a genius – moms are the busiest people on the planet :)

Peg November 30, 2011 at 10:45 am

That is seriously the cutest post ever…what a wise, mathematically talented little guy!

marlowe November 30, 2011 at 11:19 am

I love that! And love keeping close the things little guys say :)

Sarah-fortheloveofnaps November 30, 2011 at 11:27 am

This made me smile!
You go, busy mama!

Kim November 30, 2011 at 12:30 pm

At least he notices that you do things! Seth tells me I am lazy. yeah, he is awesome like that.

Kim November 30, 2011 at 12:30 pm

Oh, and if you move to Austin, tell Miles he needs to teach Seth how to recognize that his Mama does LOTS.
(looking around at my clean house…)

Kimberly November 30, 2011 at 12:46 pm

Well at least someone noticed how much you work your butt off…am I right?
Kids crack me up.

Busy Bee Suz November 30, 2011 at 2:04 pm

I think he is a genius for figuring this out. Perhaps a raise is in order for Mama???

~Brenda November 30, 2011 at 2:05 pm

Yes. I’m thinking his math is off, but …. I think he gets the overall picture. :))

Have fun being the busiest girl on the planet. I hope to come back next Tuesday for “Just Write.”

Sarah November 30, 2011 at 3:00 pm

Oh, how I love this! So glad you found time to share during your busy day :-).

Galit Breen November 30, 2011 at 8:53 pm

Oh my, that math is good. And important. And lovely. xo

Varda (SquashedMom) November 30, 2011 at 9:23 pm

LOVE the way your kid thinks. Math genius, clearly! Beautiful post, as always.

Cheairs November 30, 2011 at 9:52 pm

Oh…I love this!!! Just love it!!!
This needs to be framed and put in a most special place…..reading it warmed my heart!!

Jennifer November 30, 2011 at 11:16 pm

Ah, don’t you love those moments when one of your kid just melts your heart? I loved reading about this kind of math. And your photos are perfect.

Jo@Mylestones December 1, 2011 at 9:12 am

Only 6 years old, but the boy totally GETS IT. You have a genius on your hands. And also? You are pretty duggum smart yourself (not to mention BUSY!)
XO
Jo

Elaine December 1, 2011 at 11:38 am

I would have to file this under the “Oh the things they say” archives.

His math and your photos are both precious.

Sushi Mon December 1, 2011 at 1:59 pm

Those melt your heart moments like this are what mother’s rely on to get through the other million break your heart and your sanity moments.

nicole December 1, 2011 at 7:52 pm

Gosh that’s cute. Sweet boy.

Sarah December 2, 2011 at 12:48 am

I think you are going to be really glad you wrote this down because it is just adorable. And I’m also glad that your day seems like it’s 80% kitchen related – because sometimes I feel like the only one!

charrette December 2, 2011 at 2:36 am

Love this! Love you!

Lindsay @ Lindsay Blogs December 2, 2011 at 2:29 pm

Aw how adorably perfect of him to recognize how hard you work for them!

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