It's better than nothing!
That's my new motto about everything in life. "It's better than nothing."
Need a 50's costume for your kindergartener and you only have half a day's notice? Throw a big polka dot skirt on her and tie a ribbon in her hair.
It's better than nothing.
Had plans for dinner but you don't have the energy to pull it together? Boil some pasta, open a jar of sauce, and have spaghetti for the 3rd time this week.
It's better than nothing.
No clean clothes for your kids? Pull out a shirt that was in the "too small" bucket and push up the sleeves so you can't tell they're too short.
It's better than nothing.
Have a present all ready for a baby shower but your 3 year old rips it open to see what's inside? Just throw a bow on the box and skip the wrapping paper.
You guessed it,
It's better than nothing.
My people aren't really loving the new motto.
I thought I was in labor two days ago and suddenly realized I have no plan for the kids if I leave for the hospital before my due date! All my backup people are going to be out of town for a good portion of the next 2 weeks, and I can't bring my kids with me unless I want to pay for therapy for a good long while. I emailed another friend (who has a 1 year old little boy who I'm sure never does anything naughty) and asked her to "be me" if anything surprising should occur.
I told her, "They're not really that hard to watch, just water them daily and if they get grouchy, throw cold cereal at them.
It's better than nothing."
Need a 50's costume for your kindergartener and you only have half a day's notice? Throw a big polka dot skirt on her and tie a ribbon in her hair.
It's better than nothing.
Had plans for dinner but you don't have the energy to pull it together? Boil some pasta, open a jar of sauce, and have spaghetti for the 3rd time this week.
It's better than nothing.
No clean clothes for your kids? Pull out a shirt that was in the "too small" bucket and push up the sleeves so you can't tell they're too short.
It's better than nothing.
Have a present all ready for a baby shower but your 3 year old rips it open to see what's inside? Just throw a bow on the box and skip the wrapping paper.
You guessed it,
It's better than nothing.
My people aren't really loving the new motto.
I thought I was in labor two days ago and suddenly realized I have no plan for the kids if I leave for the hospital before my due date! All my backup people are going to be out of town for a good portion of the next 2 weeks, and I can't bring my kids with me unless I want to pay for therapy for a good long while. I emailed another friend (who has a 1 year old little boy who I'm sure never does anything naughty) and asked her to "be me" if anything surprising should occur.
I told her, "They're not really that hard to watch, just water them daily and if they get grouchy, throw cold cereal at them.
It's better than nothing."
posted by Alison at 9:48 AM
7 Comments:
Water and cold cereal...perfect! I wish I could fly out at a moment's notice. False labor stinks. Unless of course you're REALLY not ready to go. I'm so excited for DP to be born!
Les.
P.S. Your "better than nothing" sounds a lot like my "look what I did!"
Hey call me if you ever need another backup for anything. I do live in Wilton now, but I'd be happy to come to the rescue if needed! And I do miss your kids . . . and you and Jake, too!
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This is the best motto ever. May we borrow it?
I love that motto!
Seriously Al, you're hilarious!
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