Monday, June 29, 2009

Would You Rather...?

In college, we used to play a game called "Would You Rather...?". Basically, we would pose questions to each other, like this: would you rather have a nose that constantly bled, or pee nonstop all the time? Pretty easy game to play. This blog is dedicated to Maggie and Steve, with whom we always played this game, always striving for the morally vague "would you rather kill your mom or your best friend?". What a great way to spend your friday nights. Well, the last few days, I've been thinking about this game. Because it's not so much theory anymore, as it is a horrible reality. For example:
Would you rather
-take a 13 month old to Church for 3 hours, or have a stranger punch you in the face every morning for a week?
-give a 13 month old a bath and get her ready for bed, or hold a hand grenade in one hand while being tickled constantly?
-cook dinner every night for the Rest of Your Life, or have your toe nails removed one at a time?

See, when I was in college, these were easy ones, I mean, really, how hard could it be to take a kid to church, right? Oh, my friends. Every Sunday morning, as Zane and I get in the car (always 15 minutes after church has started, mind you-and we've got a good 25 minute drive to get there), we are still optimistic. And then I get to church. And wish someone would punch me in the face. Because, seriously, could that be any worse?!

So if you see me any time during the week, and I look just a little less than my best-don't judge me. Just, please, punch my daylights out. At least that way, I'll get a little bit of sleep.
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7 comments:

  1. Jenny RamseyJune 29, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    too funny! my kids are now at the stage where they try to con me into letting them out of Church. "i have to potty", "i need a drink", "my legs are sleeping", etc. thank goodness for nursery and primary!!! :)

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  2. ShineJune 29, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    Here's one from my life! Would you rather drive 2.5 to 3 straight hours with a constantly screaming kid and crabby hubby on about 30 hours of sleep per week (which makes for some great migraines during said car-trips) or be kidnapped, taken to a desert, cut from neck to naval and have coyotes eat my guts out. Coyotes seem pretty dang awesome right now.

    I know, let's take a two week trip together. We'll just drop Layla and Andy off at the taco stand and pick them up when we're nice and massaged, relaxed, suntanned, and well-read. Whatdya say? :)

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  3. ShineJune 29, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    P.S. I LOVE that picture!

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  4. Steve, Maggie, JanieJune 29, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    i love that this is dedicated to us. We could make up an even more amazing list now that we're parents! Only a few more months until nursery!!! YEAH FOR BEAUTIFUL DAYS!! I love you!

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  5. BrooksJune 30, 2009 at 6:32 AM

    So I just had a dream last night where you and I followed this guy who wanted to run across the world. You know, Forrest Gump style. Anyway, was thinking about you!

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  6. TianaJuly 1, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    Maggie I totally second yeah for nursery in a few months! Seriously looking forward to it! Heidy it is totally one of those punch me in the face days as well....it'll get better ...I hope!

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  7. sunflowereyesJuly 3, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    I remember back in the day when I would fight with Mom and threaten to call CPA on her. She'd pick up the phone and say, "Thank goodness! I'll dial for you!" I never really got that sentiment till I had kids. That sense of, "Yeah, sure they'll take me away. But at least I'd have 3 meals a day in peace and quiet."

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