My Much Needed Break

Christine Ramsay on Jan 19, 2009

Tags: house work, Mothers, short breaks, sons

This will probably ring bells with many mothers of grown up children, maybe dads as well.

I visited my son for the weekend.
He has an apartment in a town close by.
We always enjoy each others company.
He’s a kind and fun loving sort of guy.

I planned to put my feet up and relax,
But that’s not what my son had in mind.
First of all we had to do the washing,
Then nothing for dinner could we find.

Shopping seemed to be the only solution,
So off to the supermarket we did trot.
He filled up a trolley without a second thought
About whether he could pay for it or not.

My cheque card now very much lighter
We drove all the goodies back home,
Then sat down for a welcome hot drink
Of cappuccino frothing with foam.

The next day I snuggled down for a lie in,
But he had other ideas to off load.
He wanted us to spring clean the flat
Until he had a nice sweet smelling abode.

I dragged myself out of my warm bed,
A feather duster welded to my hand,
And lifted dust which was several inches thick
Until I thought I could no longer stand.

We scrubbed floors, cleaned baths and hoovered,
With a vengeance no one would believe,
Till at last the apartment was gleaming,
And I flopped down my fatigue to relieve.

Now I have finally returned from my short break
Well and truly in need of a rest.
And I won’t be visiting again for a few weeks,
Because he’s becoming a bit of a pest.

(He’s laughing because he thinks he’s the best….)

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Glynis Smy on Jan 19, 2009
Now this is something I can relate too!!! Well done brilliant work, now put your feet up, phone off the hook and relax, you earned it!
Debra. on Jan 19, 2009
Oh, Christine do I know how you feel! Oh, yes. I do know how you feel! You gave me a mighty chuckle with that bit about the payment for the groceries, though.

god bless you, my friend and I hope you can finally put up your feet and relax!
Alicia Wind on Jan 19, 2009
aww– Christine, sorry to laughed at this! but yeah, ur son thought ur the best mom of the world! hahahha! and
CHAN LEE PENG on Jan 19, 2009
Thanks for sharing.
CutestPrincess on Jan 19, 2009
haha, im laughing out loud! you always make us laugh by your poem! you should link this to your son!
Milton H Peebles III on Jan 19, 2009
It the other way around for me. When I visit my dad, he always has a job for me.
I enjoyed this
monica55 on Jan 19, 2009
I’d let him come visit me, then have a few chores ready 4 him like Milton’s dad. Very funny Christine.
Monica.
Little Miss Lizzy on Jan 19, 2009
Hahaha! Christine – I know you love it really – he’s your baaaaayyyyby!! You Mummy’s just can’t sit still can you – even when your sons are all grown up!
Abdul Sabour Ayoubi on Jan 19, 2009
I really enjoyed reading it and it reminded me of my Mother, whenever I go for holiday to see my mother, she always tries her best.She looks after me a lot. I live alone and I’m used cleaning my flat and I am sure if you leave him alone he will get used to doing things himself. I never knew how to cook but I learned it quite well.Now I cook all different types of food.
Ruby Hawk on Jan 19, 2009
I feel the same way about my single son only in reverse. I would love to dust and scrub his place. My hands itch to get the cleaning done.
Morgana on Jan 19, 2009
Once you have children you are stuck for life, no matter how old they get. I know this not because I children but because I’m my mom’s child and I’m always her little girl.She does things the best, when I’m sick I always look for her for comfort. Even now that I’m 24 yrs old I visit her and lay my head on her breasts lol.
AC Hamilton III on Jan 19, 2009
That wore me out with work, and laughter…Great story…Loved it!
Christine Ramsay on Jan 20, 2009
Thank you all. Fortunately I only visit every three months or so. He has to look after himself the rest of the time. Glad you enjoyed the read.
Unofre Pili on Jan 20, 2009
Nice piece as usual maam. You really can turn everyday life situations into a nice piece of poetry.
S A JOHNSON on Jan 20, 2009
Yeah he really should think you’re the best!
Gabriel Speed on Jan 20, 2009
That’s is as it should be. You are his mum. Ha ha
believer on Jan 20, 2009
ah what are moms for
Judy Sheldon on Jan 20, 2009
Is there no sympathy for moms? I have 4 and 2 steps, 23 grandchildren and it seems I am always getting wrangled into something. God love them! Great article.
Anne McNew on Jan 20, 2009
Hahahaha this is what they’ve called “back job” for moms. My mom’s the same but I don’t ask her to work. When she visits our home, she would usually see things to clean up and work for, and I could not let her stop – beeing a workaholic mom ever since.
mark ramsay on Jan 21, 2009
Ha ha! Well what do you expect Mum, that what mums are for.
Mr Ghaz on Jan 21, 2009
Great Poem. That’s very attractive and funny too. I loved it! Thanks for sharing
trishia on Feb 9, 2009
What a good laugh! We Mums do it everytime. Good write!
Christine Ramsay on Feb 9, 2009
Thank you again. Guess what, I have just had my son visit me for a weekend and I gave him loads of jobs to do. LOL
standingproud on Feb 15, 2010
sons arent they great hahaha
Tina Cassello on Feb 15, 2010
I’m glad you got even. Did you write about that yet?
Jacques Berkeley on Dec 6, 2011
Good!

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