Blame the Parents

With a sigh that could tell a longer tale than any novel, Mila made it crystal clear how she feels about my rule that there is no food allowed in the carpeted areas of our house. It's a very simple rule designed to keep all food in the kitchen or dining room, but both girls have THE WORST time with it. Alexis is a little better about it than Mila, but that's like saying a lake isn't as wet as an ocean. Mila is a complete disaster at keeping her food on the right side of the line.

Oh, did I mention that keeping food off of the kitchen is as simple as not taking a step? BECAUSE IT IS. Our kitchen and family room are all one big room, split in half with a strip of wood signaling the transition from wood flooring to carpet. JUST STAY ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE LINE, MILA. She has the worst time with it.

I guarantee that when Mila is an adult, she will purposely stand on carpet while eating just to make up for all the times I've fussed at her for doing it. Seriously. I wouldn't put it past her to buy a house with a carpeted room just so she can eat on the carpet. It's definitely going to be a thing.

I maybe leave the fridge door open from time-to-time for that exact reason. That was always one of my mom's pet peeves, so she would fuss about it about 2 seconds after I would open the fridge door. If I had a dollar for each time she told me to take a picture instead of standing there staring into the food abyss, I would have enough money to pay to keep a fridge door open for 50 years. I'd have some change leftover, too.

So, Mila, someday when you spill spaghetti sauce on your carpet because you INSISTED on eating there, think of me. Think of all the times I asked you to stay on the right side of the line and you refused. Karma, she will come for you.

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[Mary]

Hahaha! When I bought my first house, I opened all the doors and windows AND turned on the air conditioner. I also called my folks to tell them what I was doing. My dad got mad. My Mom laughed. I made my point. Yea, I'm an asshole.