Bill Belew has raised 2 bi-cultural kids, now 34 and 30. And he and his wife are now parenting a 3rd, Mia, who is 8.
When do Parents Need a Time Out? | Ice Cream and Caffeine Fix
Parents Time Out
“Sweetie. Mommy wants to stop at 7-11 and get some coffee. I need my caffeine.”
“Mommy, can I have some ice cream?”
“Sweetie. I am in a hurry. I need my caffeine.”
“Mommy. Can I have some ice cream?”
“Darling. Quick. Follow me. I can’t wait.”
“Mommy. Can I have some ice cream?”
“Where’s the machine? Where’s the machine?”
“Over there, lady.”
“Mommy. Can I have some ice cream?”
“Counter? Counter? Where’s the counter? Where can I put the baby?”
“Mommy. Can I have some ice cream?”
“Can you hold the baby?”
“Mommy. Can I have some ice cream?”
“Okay, let’s put the baby down here. Now where’s the coffee?”
“Mommy. Can I have some ice cream?”
“What’s wrong with you and the ice cream? Why do you ask so many times? What’s the big deal? Let me get my caffeine. I don’t understand you and your obsession with ice cream! Let’s go!”
“Mommy….”
“Enough about the ice cream!”
“We forgot the baby.”
Does this mommy need a time out?
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