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March 23, 2006

mom in the middle

scene one

5:00 pm

interior: playroom

scene: mother sleeping face down on floor. toddler building town with blocks nearby. two girls playing at computer nearby. six year old boy driving cars on mothers back.

zoom in: mother snoring

zoom in: four year old girl (girl 1)

girl 1: "when is mommy going to make dinner?"

girl 2 (eight years old): "ssshhhh. she's sleeping AND grumpy."

zoom in: mom drooling

zoom in: toddler joining in with parking cars on mothers back. starts building block city on mothers back.

girl 1: "i'm starving!"

girl 2: "SSSHHH. here i'll get you some cereal."

scene two

5:34 pm

exterior: driveway. van pulling in.

interior: dad walks in door. takes in playroom scene.

dad: "sssshhhh! let's go out for dinner."

scene three

exterior: kids and dad climb into van and leave.

interior: mom jumps up. high fives nobody. gets glass of wine.

Posted by Jess at 01:42 AM Permalink

Comments (18)

Tracy

YES!!!!

Posted by Tracy | March 23, 2006 04:17 AM

supa

ha! did that really happen? Because that kicks ass.

Posted by supa | March 23, 2006 04:18 AM

jess

really happened!

Posted by jess | March 23, 2006 07:32 AM

debbie

that is hilarious and AWESOME. i think i'll be able to pull that trick off in a year or so. can't wait! heh.

Posted by debbie | March 23, 2006 07:42 AM

redneckmommy

Just so you know, I am stealing that trick and going to add it to my list. However, I might not be taking into consideration the fact that your husband sounds way cooler than mine...

Posted by redneckmommy | March 23, 2006 08:26 AM

Chantal

Oh Evil One, I bow to you!

That freaking rocks. I'm totally stealing it.

Posted by Chantal | March 23, 2006 08:33 AM

moe

That is THE BEST!

I don't know if I could pull it off. I'm not sure I could 'sleep' with my kids buzzing around be.

Posted by moe | March 23, 2006 09:28 AM

karen

OMG, that is awesome!

Posted by karen | March 23, 2006 09:56 AM

Rachel

How do you do it? If I were to lay face down on the floor all three (four if my nephew were there) would think it's playtime and jump on my back. If that didn't make me "wake up" they would bend low and on the count of three yell, "Wake up, Mommy!" (think the Wiggles). How do you get your kids to know that if you're sleeping they shouldn't bother you?!!!

Posted by Rachel | March 23, 2006 10:27 AM

Jen

That is the best short play I never saw!!!

Posted by Jen | March 23, 2006 11:05 AM

Chair

Wicked awesome!

Congrats!

Posted by Chair | March 23, 2006 11:29 AM

Mega Mom

Truly Awesome. You are my new hero.

Posted by Mega Mom | March 23, 2006 12:02 PM

christle

Maybe Narcolepsy was invented by some overtired, overworked moms who needed some ME time!

Posted by christle | March 23, 2006 04:15 PM

LetterB

The drooling was a nice touch. Very Stanislavsky. I like how you were able to be grumpy and comatose at the same time. Not easy!

Posted by LetterB | March 23, 2006 07:29 PM

LetterB

I like the drooling. Nice touch. Very Stanislavsky. And I liked your ability to be grumpy and comatose at the same time. Not easy!

Posted by LetterB | March 23, 2006 07:33 PM

Mocha

Brilliant. I do believe we only get this smart after at least 3 kids.

*taking notes: grumpy, drooling, faking sleep... yes, a night for Mom coming right up!

Posted by Mocha | March 23, 2006 08:57 PM

Grammacello

Heh I love it, i love it!
Although as a Grandma, I bet I actually COULD fall asleep , kids notwithstanding, in the circumstances.
I have a trip soon to see my similar-aged two grandkids- last time I stayed at the house- it is a hotel for us this time!- it took about three months to recover!

Posted by Grammacello | March 23, 2006 10:26 PM

Lacy

You're freakin' awesome. I LOVE it!!! Thanks for the laugh Jess!

Posted by Lacy | March 23, 2006 11:34 PM