Worst Mommy in the World

I believe I have won the Worst Mommy in the World award tonight.

My son was in a snit over everything today (he’s four). First, he wanted to wear sweatpants to pre-school, not jeans. Then tonight I made him take a shower instead of a bath because it was late.

Son: (stamping his feet) I am NOT going to take a shower!

Me: Yes, you are. Now get in and wash up.

Son: I’m going to trick you! You can’t make me wash!

Me: (pouring strawberry-scented shampoo over his head). Oops. I guess you have girl shampoo on your head. You’d better wash it off.

Son: Nooooooo!!!!!! (frantically rinsing himself off)

I am so bad sometimes.

Thank you so much to everyone who sent their congratulations! I am still flying high and smiling. It doesn’t seem to matter that I have edits and revisions and a book that isn’t done. Life’s pretty good right now.

Except that the good TV shows are starting up again. This is bad, given the nightly workload (and trauma of toddlers who will NOT shower or wash their hair. Don’t even get me started on tooth-brushing.). I love watching 24, American Idol, and Lost. My Tivo will be loaded! I can see it now…write 5 pages and you can watch a show!

And speaking of shows like American Idol, what’s your opinion about the awful singers they audition in the beginning? Some of them are so bad, it’s like watching a train wreck. Do you like that part or skip it?