To quote Allie Brosh, "...an award for everyone who manages to work and email and take care of kids and not kill their plants." YOU are a Responsibility Champion!
Crap, can't keep plants alive. The kids are still alive, so there is that.
You're right. He's evil. But you should see him naked. I mean really!
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Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
SuziQ - Jun 25, 2014 9:08:38 am PDT #708 of 30000
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
Amy - Jun 25, 2014 9:14:03 am PDT #709 of 30000
Because books.
Yeah, my plants are only hanging in there -- and they're all succulents -- but the kids are okay. So far.
Working from home is leading to me having the personal hygiene standards of a C.H.U.D.
SAME. When I'm sitting at the desk all day editing, sometimes it's just too much of a hassle to shower. But I am not un-depressed, either, so.
sj - Jun 25, 2014 9:16:51 am PDT #710 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
[I do always shower before Tim comes home. Usually RIGHT BEFORE he comes home, but I am by god clean before he walks in the door.)
I remember those days when I would make sure to have outdoor clothes on and dinner started before TCG got home. I got over it at some point.
Connie Neil - Jun 25, 2014 9:17:04 am PDT #711 of 30000
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If not killing plants is the criterion of a responsible adult, then I don't qualify.
sj - Jun 25, 2014 9:18:33 am PDT #712 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I married someone who keeps the plants alive. That probably doesn't count does it?
SuziQ - Jun 25, 2014 9:23:14 am PDT #713 of 30000
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
I'm in my robe, no bra, no shower - headed to karate, so will have to dress in my gi. Then home for a shower, not washing my hair cause I'm getting it colored tonight. After work I see my chiropractor then off to my hair gal. Wheeeee!
-t - Jun 25, 2014 9:25:54 am PDT #714 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Sometimes plants die even if you do everything right. That's no measure of anything.
What I mean to say is - all those criteria for Being a Responsible Adult only work in the positive sense. Not doing any of them doe snot make you not a responsible adult. They are sufficient but not necessary conditions.
SuziQ - Jun 25, 2014 9:26:01 am PDT #715 of 30000
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
And work just took a turn and no karate for me, so no bra until after a quick shower.
Calli - Jun 25, 2014 9:27:10 am PDT #716 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
I keep most of my plants alive, but I'm not doing much of anything on the kids front. In my case, not having kids was the responsible choice, though.
Amy - Jun 25, 2014 9:30:15 am PDT #717 of 30000
Because books.
Not doing any of them doe snot make you not a responsible adult.
This is true, but also? I really like "doe snot" as something to say when I'm mad. "Doe snot, that sucks!"