No one calls you out like your kid.
Yesterday, an 8 a.m. cat grooming appointment threw off my schedule. To get to the groomer on time, I pulled up to school earlier than normal. But, I forgot my oldest son’s backpack.
I circled back home and arrived eight minutes late to the groomer’s.
Cade yelled, “Ducks in our yard!” I joined my youngest son and watched two ducks waddle around.
On our way to pick up our cat, I realized I left my purse at home where I watched the impromptu duck show.
Frustrated, I talked to myself. “Damn, I mean darned, ducks!”
Cade said, “Did the ducks put your purse on the table?”
Silence.
“Touche, Little Man. I shouldn’t blame someone else for my mistake.”
Let’s learn from our mistakes and not blame others — even the damn ducks!
By Adrienne Parkhurst — Duck Watcher
