Earlier today, I pulled a muscle in my neck carrying a full basket of laundry. At first, it didn't seem all that bad, but I'm in some pretty serious pain now and wondering just what will be my best bet in terms of pain killer to alleviate some of it.
The children? They've noticed. Mommy is sitting. Mommy is barely moving. Mommy is having trouble moving her head, neck, shoulders, arms and body around. Mommy -- can't do much. And they are fully taking advantage.
Sure, I could yell at them for careening around the downstairs at 100 kid miles per hour. But shouting really isn't going to do much. I guess as long as the energy is gone at bedtime, I shouldn't be too upset. And I can totally tell them to stay out of the fridge and stop snacking since I offered to order them pizza for dinner. But they are eating yogurt, grapes and string cheese -- so really, what am I complaining about?
But they know I'm having trouble. And as kids do whenever mom or dad isn't at 110% they take full advantage. Because they know it's easier for mom or dad to just roll with the punches. Which I am. Because right now rolling is about the only thing I can do -- just not with my neck.