SpIT WaDS

I walked into the room and the spit wads started flying

I woke up

peace

made my bed

crisp white sheets

sunny morning light

quiet

I love this time of day

until . . . . 

I walked downstairs

and into the lives of my family

and then it started

SPIT WADS.......

"Mom . . . 

"You said you'd make pancakes for breakfast"

"I need help with my homework"

"I need to study my states and capitols"

"Where is my ball uniform"

"Do you know where my cap is"

"My sweater needs ironing" 

I don't mind helping with the needs of my children

But when those needs are presented to me

One after the other from both sides of the room

SPIT WADS

Splat

Boom

Whack

Aghhhh. . . . . please stop!!!

*Note - I am not a single parent

My husband was reading 

Drinking a cup of coffee

On the couch

ESPN on the TV

With no demands being made on him

How come?

He's a willing participant

Shelter from spitballs that's what I crave 

on mornings like these

often my 'spit wad shelter' is 

Dunn Brothers - North

all by myself

I love the coffee

I love the crowds of people

 the hustle and bustle

 the "peace"

It's peaceful because although

it's full of conversation and laughter and meetings

I am not responsible for any of it

I can choose to tune in or tune out at will

Where do you find shelter 

from the spit wads?