A Day In The Life of the 21st Century House Wife
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The 21st century housewife is a modern woman who can have it all. Career, family and a great social life. Women have become equal to yesterday's man. No more dish pan hands or slaving away over a hot stove. Here is a day in the life of the 21st century housewife.
8:30 a.m.
The alarm on the bed sounds and begins to rise and fall in a continuous motion that sets me scrambling for the remote control. Wild eyed and annoyed, I search through the blankets while a high pitched *beep! *beep! *beep! *beep! shrieks and the headboard flops. Digging furiously though king sized blankets, I locate it buried beneath the iPad I left in the bed the night before. I stab the 'stop' button with my middle finger as if I could hurt it. My husband's side of the bed is empty as usual. He gets up with the girls and gets them off to school.
I grab my skyrocket phone from the charger and stumble down to kitchen greeting the animals as I go. "Good Morning, Pedro! I love you so much!" I sing to my African Grey Parrot.
"I love you," he croaks in response, sounding very chipper. I give him a kiss. "You need a bath?" he asks me as he shakes his red tail feathers. "Yes, thank you, I do!" I repeat as I do each morning he reminds me of this fact.
"Coffee first, you know that!" I call out to him as I meander slowly but with determination toward the open kitchen. I grab my favorite K cup wait for the "Dark Magic" to warm my cup. I have always been someone who likes to try to accomplish two things at one time. It makes me feel like I am crossing the tasks off my mental to do list faster.
The dishes in the sink beg for my attention with crumbs of Cinnamon French Toast Sticks. I see that my oldest made herself an omelet in the microwave and am pleased she made such a great choice! I showed her how easy it was to microwave an omelet in 2 minutes so she could fix one for herself before school. I open the stainless steel dishwasher and am happy to see everything sparkling and sanitized! I quickly pop the dishes back into their places and reload the remnants of breakfast.
Adding a little sugar and French Vanilla cream to the coffee, I boot up my laptop on the center island of the kitchen to check my email and HubPages account to see if I have yet been kicked off of both. Sputtering, flickering lights argue back and forth before allowing me to see my "Welcome" screen. "Good morning," I say to it "are you going to p*&& me off today? Because if you do, I will trade you in for a Toshiba!" I warn it.
Can't live without my laptop!
"Man!" I shout loudly, down the hall leading to the basement, "are you working down there?"
("YEAH?" shouts Pedro in a voice that can't be distinguished from Dave's real voice.)
"Yes!" He shouts back in a quick staccato which tells me he is on a business call. I do not bother to try to carry on a conversation but I am glad he is working!
The online calendar rudely reminds me that I have tasks to do as if I didn't remember. Today I plan to work from home, I have a lot of research to do and the laundry is always damning me to an eternal hell. I am waiting for some smart person to invent disposable clothes. Why not? You could wear them once or twice and they could be recycled!
I think these crazy thoughts while I shark the floor and tidy the evidence of litter that two little girls live in this house. I take mercy on Madison and plug her Amazon Kindle Fire into the wall next to her cell phone. I use bleach wipes over the counters and a magic duster over the furniture tops.
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I notice the light on the phone before it rings. It is my mother. I go ahead and turn Facetime on. "Good morning!" I say while I wait for her face to appear. Shazam! There she is all bright and chipper.
"What are you doing you look a mess!" she says as if she is in shock.
"I am having some lucky charms, they're magically delicious you know." I say as if I am serious.
"Pffffffffffft!" she scoffs, "when will you grow up?" she asks though we both know it is a rhetorical question.
"Wanna go to the lay down movie?" I ask her.
"Stop calling it that!" She demands all disgusted. "They are reclining seats!"
"Whatever. It's weird," I say.
"No, I can't today," she tells me sounding rather proud of herself. "I am going to the park with Barry to ride our motorized bikes."
"Oh, well don't fall off." I sass. "Wear your helmet!"
Dave comes upstairs briefcase in hand and sunglasses on. "Gotta go, I will be in Warren and Lincoln today," he says giving me a quick peck "hi mom!" he shouts into the phone while he clicks the automatic car starter to his truck. "Bye! I tell him and smack him on the rear on his way out. "Go make mama some money!" I say to him as if I am cheering him on
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The fax machine sqeals in the office and I run to see which client needs what.
"Poppycock!" I say looking at the rush order for a title search. It is in Warren county and I quickly shoot Dave an email knowing he will check his iPad. "I will run taxes and judgments and scan into your email!" I inform him so he won't leave without doing this job. I hurry and process it and send it over. I make a quick call to the accountant and fax over my monthly receipts. A quick call to my company's lawyer to work out details for a contract with a new client and check my email.
The door bell rings and the dogs bark so I run upstairs and I see through the window that it is the financial investment expert from down the road. Instantly, I am irritated. It is like a telemarketer in your face! When will these people learn that it is not smart for a house wife to answer the door to a strange gentleman caller when she is in the home alone? "Good dogs," I say to my pups and pet them a whole bunch so they know they are good. "Get 'em Cujo," I encourage the mini-daschund.
("Shut up Peanut!" Pedro says with disgust. "Go lay down, asshole!" he adds). At this point I argue with my assistant about the language.
The alarm on my phone rings to remind me I need to get ready to pick my daughter up from school. I quickly shower and brush my hair straight and flat and dab enough make-up on so I don't send the kindergartners peeing their pants, screaming and running into the traffic when I get to school. I hurried into my Levi's with the rips on the legs and a hoodie from Pink. I pulled on my cowgirl boots and run out and hop in my Jeep and drive 7 miles per hour over the limit so I won't get stuck in the caravan of SUV's and mini-vans.
My girl and the neighbor are waiting and the prinicpal opens my door ane while he shoves Maddy safely into the seat he greets me by name and waves me off. "Later, Mr. B," I say and pull away.
"How was your day?" I ask Maddy "what were the best parts and worst parts?" I inquire hoping there was no worse part but giving her the opportunity if there was. "Great!" she says and smiles to boot.
"Gymnastic's tonight," she reminds me.
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I rush home and the girls do their homework on their laptops while they wait for dinner, chatting about their day. Dave has sneaked home and is back in the basement clicking away at his keyboard. He is a workaholic but we both share this need to constantly be doing something.
"Man! Want to watch a Netflix later?" I call down and wait for his response.
"Yeah, that would be great, I'll be done in a couple of hours." he adds.
"OK, I am leaving, be back later." I shout on my way out.
Maddy does well in her lesson and I work on my iPad while she floats through the air doing hand springs and round offs on the floor. I don't watch constantly. I would be nervous.
It is nearly bedtime when we arrive home and I park the Jeep in the garage shutting it behind me with the push of a button. I use the infrared glare from the security camera to find my way to the code pad and disarm the service.
The girls giggle and get ready for bed while I check my HubPages account and my email. I head down to the office to see if the man has everything under control. "I am just finishing," he tells me happily. "Well it is nine o'clock," I remind him. "Early!" he says still smiling. "Lets watch a blue ray."
"Ok!" I say as if it is a grand idea. "Do you love me?" I ask him as I do at this time every day.
"Well, yeah!" he says with theatrical enthusiasm. "Your like, the very best housewife on earth!"
"Thanks," I tell him, "it isn't easy. Lets watch T.V. in the bedroom. And stay on your own side of the bed! I tell him. "If you so much as put a toe on my side, I will call 911! A woman has her rights!"
"You would!" He says laughing.
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Hi Paradise7 - thank you so much! I was a little nervous about this one:) lol It is as close to my real day as I could be in general. The female in the photo is my daughter's coach:) I soooooo wish it was me! lol
Wow I have great timing... only published less than 10 minutes ago :-) This was AWESOME! You are so crazy busy, but it seems like you love your life as well. The relationship you have with Dave is also inspiring. I spent a few hours with a bunch of girls yesterday and truth be told they made me feel weird about my relationship... as if it were abnormal. Your fun attitude about life shows through in your hubs and in the things you say and they show to me that it is a great way to live. You reminded me of how great life can be, how fun, and what it should be like to be in a real relationship that actually matters. Thank you for the insight to your life! Thank you for the reminder and the inspiration! As always awesome hub!
Hah! I wish that kitchen was MY real kitchen!
Don't be nervous about posting a true-to-life story. I think that grabs people just because they can relate to it. I know I did, even though my day is quite a bit different, still, I could relate. I also work from home.
Hey RealHousewife, thank you for sharing an account of your busy lifestyle. It's an interesting view to say the least and pretty cool as Paradise said. You seem to get so much accomplished during your day and it seems to be quite fluid as well. Voted up! :)
Kelly...
I'm not sure...I may want to be a 21st century Housewife. But remember...they are...magically delicious...
This was very funny! I was not worried that you would find an awesome idea...you always do!
Good luck on the 30/30 thang...
Thomas
Hey Myth - awesome I am gonna go check your hub out! I do have a pretty busy day but I can't sit still. When I was little - everyone said I had ants in my pants:) LOL
I am a jokester that is for sure - and Dave is like that too. He says "if there is a laugh to be had? Well then lets have it!" haha! But he is a very, very patient and happy guy. Unless I am mad at him! haha
Paradise - I wish that was my kitchen too! It isn't - I did shoot some photos of my real one but I really wanted a more modern look for this photo. I really do have the adjustable bed and a smart oven though - I gotta love those a bunch!!
Thank you very much again!!
Hey Cagsil - thank you very much! I start out each day with list of "things to accomplish". Most often I never ever get to the end. I hate that~! But I can't be idle. I almost never have television on during the day either...I use music for noise because I don't find myself getting all engrossed in stupid stuff! lol
Thank you for the insight into your life...it looks like things are great for you!
Awesome. Simply awesome. There are a few questions but I don't like people telling me that it's none of my business, so I'll pass. You've definitely got a handle on the fast pace, and you are to be commended my friend. Excellent read, and I got the notice for cripes sake. Funny, it only came after we talked about it. (whispering) You think the Hub Geeks planted a bug? Yeah, I think we're being monitored. (looking nervously over my shoulder)
You're amazing girl!
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Heeeey Thought Sammies! Ha ha - and that is a great portrayal of a conversation with my mom! lol She did get an electric bike and fell off the first time she got a "lesson" ! omg - nothing was hurt but her pride thank goodness!
I say - being a housewife is not so bad these days! Go for it!
Hi Justateacher - thank you so much! I have a really great husband too. He was just mopping the floor and went to the grocery store for me:) lol But we really help each other a lot. We own a small business and if one person is snowed under in any area - neither of us is too proud or busy to help each other. Often on the weekends - he will clean house to help out because I help him with his daily stuff. I feel very, very, very fortunate!!!
Wow...you are lucky! My husband works hard all week and I am very proud to have him as my hubby....but I would die of shock if he were to even pick up after himself!
Hey Jim - !! Hi! Hi! Hi! I don't mind questions and I could decide to answer them or not so knock yourself out:) lol And Thank you so much for that outstanding compliment! You are one heck of a great example of the awesome 21st century guy!
I think you might be right!! lol Sssshhhhhhh be vewy vewy quiet!
LOL @ Justateacher! Honestly, we have been together for 18 years! And it has been a work in progress:) It used to be a lot more like "me tarzan - You Jane" which is exactly why I joke and call him "Man" all the time! lol I started working night shifts and he became responsible for lots of female style junk - like bathing the girls each night when they were babies...he took them to the sitter in the morning. It was very flip flopped. So I had to make sure we knew which one of us wears the pants:) I let him do that job in every sense of the masculin word and I even ask his advice before making large purposes...stuff like that.
yeah - my husband and I have only been together for 5 years - and don't get me wrong, he is great - just not one for picking up around the house - although I was shocked beyond belief when he put a load of clothes in the washer this morning!! Maybe after 18 years I will have him trained better :)
I LOVE that you talk with the parrot! Lol. It's like when I talk to my turtle but he refuses to answer back... ;) Thanks for the insight into your life!
Justateacher - oh Boy! At the 5 year mark....I was the Woman of the House! Lol. We had lots of arguments about why it was not my job to be the person to pick up underwear off the bathroom floor! LOL. I swear - that used to bug me! He still occasionally fails too but now I don't get so annoyed because he helps out in SO many areas. But like I said - things did not change drastically until our family had to. When I worked nights - he was like the mom:) lol. And the girls bonded to him more too! It was weird...now we are more traditional!
Hi PracticalMommy! Lol. I tell ya - I LOVE my animals. They are my companions when everyone else is away. I teach the birds practical things you would be glad to know! Lol. My uncle stayed here for about 4 months while he recovered from an accident - he did not like my animals! He cursed at them while I was out but Pedro is a narc:) he speaks in the exact voice he is imitating! LOL. Busted!
Well! your hub is so funny loved it. Your Pedro sounds like my sisters bird she had at one time. Her husband was in their basement of their shop and he didn't hear the door bell. Then the shopper heard "I'll be there in a minute". "No problem". When her husband came back into the shop he appolgised to the shopper, he said it's okay you told me you would be here in a minute.
I grew out of disposable clother when I stopped wearing diapers. Of course, if I live long enough we'll probably be reunited. :)
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RealHousewife - Kelly I love your writing. You really do have a knack for adding sensory details. I can just about picture everything you are doing. Pedro is too awesome! What a lovely life you lead dear friend - thank you for sharing.
PS - be nice to your mommy :)
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Hi 20 - I had to laugh out loud at your comment! Yes - Pedro is so intelligent! I bought my daughters these safety necklaces for Christmas and they beep louder and louder if the pieces come apart...the girls kept setting them off just for a second..they apparently love that irritating noise, now the bird is doing it! LOL He picked up on the one immediately! haha
Thanks so much!
Hi MissOlive! Thank you so much you 21st century lady! LOL Yeah I can't wait for her to see this one:) ahhh! She is really sweet honestly - she is just a little bossy:) haha! We have lunch planned next week - there is a huge event down town and I think I may write about that!
Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed spendind the day with me!
8:30a.m...You lucky housewife! I was looking for Nelly's Shake Ya Tailfeather video to go along with Pedro's shaking his! hahaha! What a fun-filled day! The Man! lol YO, you are too funny!!!
Real...I am so glad I could sit and READ about your typical day as opposed to following you around!! lol. The reality is, I can relate to that kind of activity and pace...just not in the 21st.Century mode. More like the 60's and on....with barely any of the TECHNO-TOYS. And it is sooooo funny now, how my baby boomer friends and I can chat about HOW THE HELL DID WE DO WHAT WE DID WITHOUT ALL THE MAGICAL "STUFF" THERE IS NOW?? Seriously, no computer, microwave, cell phone, remote controls. Heck, Kelly, we didn't even know WHO was calling til we picked up the phone!!! lol......Very FUN hub. I enjoyed every bit of it. Bless you and your sweet family!
sunshine - I didn't think of that video! LOL That would be cute - and Pedro loves music - he dances and bobs up and down and moves back and forth! I am getting ready to go let him have his play time out:) lol
I do have pretty fun days - when they go right! LOL Thank you so much!
You are right Effer - I remember rotary phones! Before we had the "double" line:) And my mother refused to use the microwave - she didn't like that new fangled stuff! My dad said we had the most expensive popcorn maker on the block:) haha Same thing when she got the dish washer - the machine didn't get the dishes clean enough for her! I think we just had dirt and bikes and other little kids to play with? I do remember a few random toys and games but nothing else really like kids have now. Too funny - you crack me up!
Yes, Kelly....but YOU remember them as a "child"....you cute little whipper-snapper.....I remember them while RAISING my children!! OMG...rotary phones and double lines.... STOP.....I'm getting an Old Lady headache!!! lol
did u get to watch the video or did u both just flop off asleep????
Effer - yes I pretty much do:) lol I can not imagine raising children then - and you know what - exactly why our mothers made us play outside! I would have too! lol But even disposable diapers were not that good then, I have a sister who is 11 years younger so I changed lotsa saggy diapers! lol
My oldest girl is 23! She doesn't live aat home anymore though. She does stop in and still come home (here) for lunch most days! haha! I think it's funny:)
Hey Neeleshkulkarni - I ended up breaking the lap top out and we sort of watched Horrible Bosses. Dave ended up snoring with in minutes! As usual...but it is ok then I watch what I want! haha
Talking to laptop, talking to self, talking to laptop, talking to self. Darn it, theres a connection there somewhere. Oh! Excuse me Kelly...just thinking abit. Man, what a delight reading about a day in the life of you and the family Kelly. You're the quintessential 21st century housewife for real. So thanks for the invite, and thank goodness for your super sense of humor too!
Hey Alastar! Thanks for hanging with me! lol And the Parrot - he picked up those curse words from my uncle that was here! lol He had a huge problem with the bird and the dogs - he did not like 'em! lol I am assuming he was cursing the dogs in the window where he liked to sit most of the time...because suddenly Pedro is cursing the dogs out each time they bark! The most hilarious thing is - the bird imitates the voice of the speaker - yessssss! haha! So in a way - he tells on everyone. He says other bad words just like Dave:0
Thanks again - best compliment on earth is that you found it funny:) I talk to my plants too. lol
OMG - I think this is your best yet. I absolutley love how you really lay it out on how difficult it is for a real housewife in this day and age. Seriously... we just don't get the respect we deserve. And the ending... beyond priceless! I am still laughing! :)
HaHa Kelly- I like Dave better and better! Oh yea, plenty of hard evidence plants really do respond to human thoughts and talk so you surely have some very happy flora!
Stunning! And fearing for hubby! This is awesome narrative of your everyday life Kelly! I think Pedro is a gossip(JK) Is he from Saint Louis? Nice pics and excellent view. Thanks for putting all these together RHW!
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BBG- thank you so much! Lol. I do love the ending:). Dave always LHAO when j say that to him:) haha! He says he Believes me though:) Who knows - on a bad day I might! Lol
Now you could write about you day and I bet it would be much funnier! With the 3 kids and the trials of sticky things on the floor and Mad Max:) haha!
Hi Alastar - Dave is a Hella funny guy:). A trip! I knew him for about a year before ever actually going to his house? It was the ultimate bachelor pad! I walk in - there's hand cuffs hanging by a push pin on the kitchen wall along with post it notes for reminders:) lmao! He had a huge full size video game in the room just off the kitchen:) haha! I thought - if I go out with this dude again - it's gonna be a lotta work!
I did notice he was very clean though. He would iron his shirts every day and his house was spotless!! Now I knew I might have a good room mate right there:) haha! Thank you so much:)
Hi Lord! Lol. The bird is a gossip!! He will repeat just the stuff you wouldn't want him to say. He is on his cage right now and being very naughty. I also let the Quaker fly free a few hours each day:). I love my boys.
Thank you for spending a day with a boring ole housewife:). I have to make my days as fun as possible or I'd go nuts in here! Lol
RHW - I had to give you the 5 Star treatment. I bet you're hell when you're well and you ain't never sick woman.
The Frog
Oh geez, It took so long to get through the story and all the comments that I clicked off before leaving my own comment!
I want an adjustable bed! Which one is better, the foam type or the sleep number type? Both are too expensive, but I gotta have one cause my camping air mattresses keep blowing up. Or the cat is causing them to leak or something, but I can't sleep on anything flat and hard.
Wish I had that modern kitchen too! I had mine remodeled a few years ago, but nothing that fancy for sure.
That Pedro, he's a card. I am so scared of that vicious dog too! How many times do you have to pet him before he calms down?
Maybe you should get one of those wearable cameras and show us your day through a video. It would not be dull!
Frog - LOL. I am going to let Dave read that! He would be shaking his head, laughing and giving you a high five! My child is sick today....but I rarely get sick. I say I think I'm hard to kill because I worked in a hospital for so long and was exposed to every germ between the earth and the sun! Lol. I am so glad you liked hanging out in my world for a day!
Haha Lela - I actually had to cut some parts out. If you noticed I didn't go to the rest room for a whole day:) lmao!
If you got claws in the bed - I'd get the foam. They are ultimate beds...it took me about a couple years to get used to a foam mattress to be honest with you though. But...I have to sleep with my head board up a little so I can breathe...lots of allergens here living by the corn field.
Oh man if I had a camera (would be cute if I walked around with one helmet style:) you al, would freak because of the noise probably! LOL. I'll only record while they are at school.
This was a fun read, and how much has changed since my mother's days.
Hi Will! Thank you so much! You are so right - I was watching videos from housewives between the years of 1920 - 1960 for visual reference and I was thinking it is a whole new business:) lol. Wow - I remember when my babysitter would make her own lye soap...she used it for tooth paste! EW! Lol
Wow, you are a busy Momma! But by the sounds of things you have a good life and one that you have made for yourself so it is no accident that you have the life you have. I will show this to my wife so she sees what she has to live up to! LOL! Great hub. Thank you.
SW! Wow! I was just thinking about you! And you popped right up! Lol.
Oh I tell you - I just do the things I like:) haha! It took me lots and lots of hard work to be where I am to be honest. I worked at least 2 jobs constantly. I did lots of overtime, traveled to seminars and school and more school. BUT if I can do it anyone can there is nothing special about me other than I use all and every resource available to me. It is always good to see your comments:) thank you again!
You are not just a real housewife, Kelly, you are a 'domestic goddess,' as Roseanne Barr used to say. And kudos to you for having the strength and determination to continue your schooling while working and raising a family. It's not easy - takes true grit, m'dear.
Hi Drbj! I thank you! It was not always easy at all sometimes. I can remember crying over algebra in my mid twenties! Never thought I'd laugh about that though:) lol I just did not sleep very much at all. Imagine - working in the sleeping business but only getting to watch how it's done! It was so worth it:)
I love the picture of the "Attack" dog.
As for answering the door when I am alone, I was always worried about that growing up because we didn't have a peep hole in the door. Now I live on the top floor of my building I feel safer - at least once I am in my building. Being a person who lives alone I wouldn't feel safe not having neighbours just across the hall.
Hi Flora! Yeah Peanut is very daunting isn't he? Lol. He really thinks he is a BIG dog! When the neighbors walk their lab - he stands there barking like he doesn't realize that he is a mere snack for that huge dog:) lol
Yes - I'm glad you brought that up! Ladies should NEVER answer the door. I get so mad about that! Anyone can buy a clip board for 50 cents at office max. I have had men stand there knocking forever because obviously they knew I was here and not answering. I am not obligated to open my door to any stranger and I won't. You shouldn't either unless they flash a badge and you can read the ID:). So crazy to me. I've looked all over for the No Soliciting signs and they are always sold out. I wonder if solicitors go buy them all out:) lol
Thank you for your comments and glad you hit on that one:) stay safe!
I started to read this hub the other day and I was rudely interrupted but I did make a note to myself to come back here and I am so glad that I did. I think I will bookmark this one as I laughed through the entire hub (this is a good thing) and figure when I need to escape a bad day I'll just re-read your hub. Al is not going to be too happy with me, as now I want some birds of my own to yell out profanities. :))) Are they hard to train? They would fit in so well in my crazy household.
Hit all the buttons on this one. Loved it and thanks for a view into the day of the REALHOUSEWIFE.
Hahahaha! Kelly you rock!! YO!
Hey Susan - too funny! Every time I try to respond to the comment on a couple of my hubs - I get booted off the net instantly! So I have to log in on the hardwired computer to return comments!
The bird is easier to train than you could imagine. I love those birds so much it is insane! But they talk to me:) Pedro is like a small child who can tell me what he wants. He tells me when he wants a bath and he loves me - he also wolf whisltes at me a lot - he thinks I am hot:) haha! I always thank him too:)
It is what makes then such interesting pets - it has never been so obvious that animals have brains - thoughts - wants and things they love. Pedro is still a baby (about 2) these birds can learn to count - identify colors - they are extremely sharp! If you want some interesting reading about them google Alex the African Grey:) I highly reccommend them as pets for people that work from home. They need lots of attention:)
Thank YOU so much Susan:) You are an ultimate 21st century housewife!!
Hey Lord! How are ya?? You have been back to working hard lately, huh? I hate going back after the holidays:) I am lucky I can work from home. I had to run out of here like superwoman to deliver files to my husband and I said I could never work outside the house. I am on call 24 / 7!
LO see we don't sit and watch TV and eat bon bons! I don't work outside the home but am still busy doing my own business and writing and trying to decipher my family genealogy and put them in hubs. Some days I wish I could take a nap.
Hi Lady G:) lol Yeah I am just not much into the TV...don't even bother to turn it on most days. If I do I put cartoons on for my birds:) lol They enjoy the sounds, music and silly voices.
I have tons to do every day...I never get my list done but maybe I would feel more accomplished if I made shorter ones:) haha! Thanks so much - sounds like you enjoy your busy days too. Fun stuff:)
I put on the music stations some days but most days I don't even turn it on either. Oh the lists---mine never get done either. I just add it to the next day. My husband once thought (hahaha) that I could set a schedule of what I was going to get done on days. H changed his mind right quick when he was sick one time and the phone never stopped ringing and I had to put out many little fires and didn't get to do what I wanted to do. It;s just like an office. Some days are so busy and then some days are so boring. I have a big dog and 4 indoor outdoor cats, 3 cats who think the door should be revolving.
You got that right Lady G! Haha - I can't believe he thought you could just draw up a plan:) lol. Well yes I'm sure your hubby figured out very quickly that life as a housewife just isn't that easy. Take today for example - the doctor called and said "hey the rapid strep test for your daughter was wrong! She DOES have strep now go get her from school!" lol. I swear that was not in my planner:) haha. Or my kids love to hit me with - hey I forgot to tell you I need fifty cup cakes for school tomorrow! Omg! Really? Then I got to do the Betty Crocker voodoo!
When the quick test for strep is negative, the lab always sets up a blood plate to make sure. It takes 24-48 hours for the strep bacteria to grow and then the doctor is notified that the initial test was a false negative.
I can't believe the doctor said, "the lab was WRONG", Oh wait, yes I can. It's always the lab's fault. Silly me.
No wonder she paid 5 bux for a popsicle!
Ha! Hey Austin- no the doctor said the office test was wrong! Lol. And the Lab was correct!! You would love my doctor - I really do:) lol. The rapid test was a false negative so my poor kiddo has been so sick!! I'm am SO grateful the lab caught it woman!
I love hubs on girl power! This is outstanding. You are a superstar at home and on hub pages!
Hey Tammy - yeah we don't need no men! lol I would have guessed you for a strong lady too - you seem to know what you want and stick to your guns. I love that in a girl:)
Very funny; love the picture of the atack dog....great article; keep them coming.
Hi billybuc! Why thank you so much! lol The dog is vicious....or not! He runs from my parrot!
My how life has changed since the fifties.
Hi SueJanet - it sure has! Even since the 70's:) lol Thanks for the comment!
Hi Kelly,
Where have you been girl? don't see you much hubbing around in our community...lol
loved reading about your schedule and girl, you sure rock in your personal life :)
loved to read about your parrot. He sure is an interactive and one hell of a bird...lol
Hi Ruchira - So good to see you! I have been very busy lately! lol Things are coming together and I am slowing down so hopefully I will be back to my regular schedule! Yay! lol I have had one thing after the next here - one child with the flu - then strep - then I got the flu! OMG! lol I was trying to do the 30/30 and I just had to jump ship - I have even been neglecting my Pedro:) haha He is such a fun bird - I don't see how anyone couldn't adore them. Thank you SO much!
It is only 1 p.m. now and after reading this, I need a nap! You are so funny Kel. Thanks for showing us the "real deal." I need to get myself a Pedro.
I had a feeling you weren't feeling too well. January is such a bad month. Allergies, colds, flu. Take care and get well soon!
Hey Sharyn - Yeah it is 3:30 and I am I did take a shower and get dressed - then I put my bathrobe on over my clothes and I am getting ready to have a cup of coffee to see if I can motivate:)
Hey Lela - yeah I guess you can only be around it so much before it catches you off guard. I was trying to watch Abduction with Sydney last night at 7 - I fell asleep about 5 minutes in:) Poor Syd - she said I was snoring! lol
Thanks - I hope all is well up there - I bet it isn't freezing like here...I miss the warmer weather but hey word - April is coming up fast!
You know I had the A/C running today. It was nearly 80 degrees! I hope the cosmos hasn't changed so much that April in Texas is too dang hot. I would love to use the new hammock I got last fall.
Are you kidding me? It was sleeting here...the roads were getting kind of bad (black ice is a huge problem). April could be like a hot oven there! lol I hope not!
I am glad that you fought like a warrior with those flu bugs :) Good to see you back and bring LIFE to this community.
I am hard to kill Ruchira! Lol. Thanks so much:). It is grand to be back! I was just chuckling to myself about a comment PDX made and thought "I love hub!" haha!
Real, this hub made me laugh, I don't know how you pack so much into your day!. It tired me out just reading it and all the comments!. I wonder, " would you come back as a man next time". Try stepping into your hubbies shoes for a week or so lol. There's just sooo much to do and not enough time to do it all in. Voted up-awesome as ever :)
As they say..woman has a lot of power and strength! :)
Hi Brian - sometimes I feel like I'm running in circles like a crazy woman! Until this year - I also volunteered 2 days a week at public school! Sometimes I used to stop and have to ask the teachers if I was dressed correctly and make sure I hadn't thrown anything on backwards:) lol. I once wore two different shoes without noticing it until I got back home!! Lmao! At least they were both black suede:) haha
Hi clintonb - thanks I love the saying "Behind every good man - there stands a good woman rolling her eyes!! Lol.
I have to admit - my husband is on the go just as much as me - we are both work a holics for sure! And so funny - we were attracted to each other over our work ethic! We met on the job:) LOL
Hi!
This was a great read. I enjoyed your day. I have one question for you though: What's a Smart Oven? I am pretty busy too. Sounds like something I need to look into!
Hi Karen -
A smart oven can be set to cook your food even when you are gone. For instance - I could throw a pot of soup in the oven and set the timer and temp to begin cooking and also program what time to turn it off! lol I don't use it because I am pretty sure my house would burn down:) LOL I rarely use a crock pot for the same reason if I won't be home when it is on.
I just stick with quick meals or serve yourself nights:) haha!
Oh. I like crock pots and I don't worry about it being on if I'm not home...love the smell of something delicious when I walk in the house at the end of a long work day. But the Smart oven...that sounds a little bit scary if I'm not going to be home. I agree.
I know - it probably would be fine but my dad - I swear - he pounded things into my head and they stayed up there. He used to say don't leave the stove on or the crock - you'll burn the house down.....now every time I do - I'm sure my house will burn down! Lol
Great hub, it made me laugh! My mini-dachshund looks a lot like your attack dog! :)
Hi Sadie - thanks that is the ultimate compliment :-). I love to make people laugh with my writing.
Aww the mini's are so cute and little! Mine is a great big giant baby! I think they are incredibly smart dogs!
When do you have time for yourself Kelly...lol!!! You lead an exciting life!!! You kept me wanting to hear more and more!! Voted up!!!
Kelly ~ Oh, how I loved spending a day with you as I read your hub. I've been feeling a little down lately and tried everything to cheer myself up. Nothing seemed to give me the lift I needed...and then I came upon your hub.
I laughed and laughed and then I laughed some more. Before I realized it I was the old Audrey again and feeling like the diamond I just wrote about.
YOU did that for me Kelly! I think you're better than chocolate. What? Did I just say I love your writing more than chocolate?
The photo of your "attack dog" is so darn cute. Thanks so much for this hub Kelly. Please keep writing about your lifes special moments. They make mine special too!
Voted all the way!
Hi Audra - how are you? lol I swear - days like today are a killer! There is really never a dull moment in my life! Never! I might actually like a few of those:) haha! Too bad you don't live closer, I would love to have you over for coffee and pastries! thank you so much! I am just now settling in to try to catch up a bit...whew!
Hi Audrey - oh my well then we are on the same page tonight! I needed a lift and your comment was just the ticket:) Thank you so very much!
I do try to get lots of laughs in my day...it helps to release those happy endorphins! I need them all!
Oh my sweet Peanut - he is my boy. I love those animals so much! They really keep me company and are the perfect companions. Pets just are there for you when you need a hug or sloppy kiss:) lol
Thank YOU so much - honestly. It was a long day in this housewife life today!
Wow...I feel like I need to take a deep breath and sit down a spell after reading about your day! :) I guess I've been retired long enough that I forgot how hectic a typical day could be. I just love your writing! It is so humorous and engaging that I was sorry to come to the end of your hub. Great read, voted up across the board!
Hi Stephanie - thank you! I have had some extra hectic days lately too! Lol. I helped move my uncle here from Arkansas and whew! I had to do some juggling:). I'm just about caught up and lacking some sleep but tomorrow - it's back to the normal schedule:) YAY! Lol
Paradise7 Level 6 Commenter 4 months ago
This was cool. I really enjoyed reading it. I loved the pic of you (I presume) and your daughter doing gymnastics. You both look good!