Friday, 10 July 2009
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Trapped
I have had a shocking revelation in my stay here that has caused to me reevaluate my very existence.
I can't get out of the baby gates.
Seriously.
This keeps me trapped in parts of the house till I can find a kid that can get me out. I have been trapped in the staircase, trapped in the laundry room, trapped in the living room and locked out of the house. This leaves me feeling quite vulnerable. Not just the sheer frustration of not being able to get out, but the fact that sooner or later, it's going to dawn on the kids that I am at their mercy.
This could get ugly.
I suspect bribes will be in order, so I have been collecting a mental and physical arsenal/toybox to negotiate with on a seven and nine year old level. Ironically I know it will be the seven year old that will try first. I can see it coming...the redhead, blue eyed bowling ball of fate headed right at my down my 5 foot ally.
I can win this.
(and if I can't, I can at least stall till I leave. I think.)
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Comments (23)
Aren't kids adorable?
@Justin_DeBin - yeah, just precious
Hang in there lady, I know just what you mean. Those gates are not for the over 15 crowd!! Either they don't work at all, or they work so well no one can get them open (except the baby) Ow!!!
Ha! Sorry. This cracks me up. We have a huge gate dividing our living room and dining room. It embarrasses anyone who visits us that they can't get through. When you feel the frustration, just remember the alternative of all the things the little ones are not getting into. : )
@MooncatBlue - a nice thought, but apparently I AM one of the little ones that can't get into anything
Find a kid that can get you out...that is bad!
Hey Katers ,how are ya?
I have been traipsing all over,soon I will traipse over Texas!
ROFLOL ~ oh my....you certainly have your work cut out!!!
Be sure to carry snacks in your pockets so you won't go hungry while trapped behind a gate.
@seedsower - Texas?
@dingdongdingbat - I am taking my mom to Houston to see my cousin and then I want to meet Dan,the theologian ,Katers and Old Hat too!! We will drive to see my niece in Jacksonville ,to Savannah and Raleigh.
My mom's breathing( COPD) is getting worse and I want to take her on the Southern Tour that she always dreamed of.
This is so funny, in a pathetic way. I'm trying not to chuckle at the mental picture of you standing at a baby gate calling for help. Oh the indignity. Oh the humor. At least for us on the other side.
my hubby hates the baby gate between the kitchen and the living room that I use for the dogs
@ideaguy - I can just imagine myself turning into one of your drawings-now THAT would be funny
@seedsower - I can't wait for you to get there either! you are such a gad-about!
Good luck with the kids. You sound like you need it. I pity my daughter tonight. She has 16 girls about 8 years old over for her daughter's slumber birthday party. Which do I feel more sorry for? I don't know.
I tried to send you a message to thank you.... but it only has a space to write a title...no message box. It has been that way for days. So I'll say thank you right here.
You could just step over them like I do.
Oh, wait. No you couldn't.
lolololol
I can't believe I went there.
hahahahaha
cowboy hugs, katekate.
Hatsie
Reminds me of the "child proof caps" on medicine bottles that ONLY a child can open!!! lol
Also reminds me of a less amusing incident...Shawna ( #2 daughter) was about 18 months old...we lived in a bi-level house and I had a safety gate at the top of the stairs...she reached through...unlatched the gate and road it like a sled down the stairs!!! We quickly learned how to REALLY baby proof it!!!
Ruth Ann
@My_HAT_is_older_than_you - you are in sooo much trouble cowboy
I hope you save these ruminations for these punks to read eventually.
Oh Kate, what memories you will have from this trip. Hope you learn how to work the baby gates before it dawns on them that you are trapped. LOL! Hugs from Nanny
Always keep a cell phone on you so you can call for backup~!
Glad your enjoying your monsters Kate!
Oh my. I know what you are saying. Everyone else in the family could just step over it but not me...I agree have some rations and bribes in your pocket along with the cell!