This morning a television ad featured a perky woman
who chirped,
“DIY is in our DNA.”
DIY does not appear to be in my DNA. I am currently
in the middle of a home improvement project, and I am not at all chirpy. What I
am is irritable, fearful and
light-headed from 5 days of fumes.
I decided to refinish the kitchen table. I made
this decision last year and foolishly announced it to the guru crew. The 12
year old has asked me about this project every week for a year. Clearly, she doesn’t know my decorating project method:
1.
I announce.
2.
I plan.
3.
I procrastinate.
4.
I do a half-ass job.
5.
I delegate the rest
to Guru Guy.
Am currently ramping up to Step 5.
Success is likely because – hello! – it’s Mother’s Day Weekend, and nothing
says “Happy Mother’s Day” like resuscitating furniture your wife has destroyed
with “improvement”.
So Guru Guy won’t be making a
last-minute run to the mall for Mother’s Day gifts. And you don’t need to
either! Even if you’ve forgotten a gift and you’re fearful of the drama you’ll
face from your Baby Mama, if you have kids and a pencil you’re all set.
Have the youngest kiddo draw a
picture of the family. Bonus points if it includes speech bubbles for all family
members filled with their catch phrases.
Pick a really ornate frame for
this simple drawing and voila! a meaningful memento for under $5.
If you really
want to make Mom melt, play the “I’m Thinking Of A Time When…” game at dinner
but have it focus on favorite memories you’ve shared with mom. Waterworks (and
hugs) guaranteed.
Have a great weekend, guru girls
& guys!
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