Middle America's Worldview

I find it frustrating on the kids getting around in the mornings. If I wake them, they drag worse than 10 weights on a fish line. If Kel wakes them, they are happy as a lark and around, ready by 7:30 a.m. giving them time to watch t.v.

This morning Kel was up at 4 a.m. again. I was going to wake the kids up around 6:40 and Kel said she would, so they would get around. Frustrated I let her. This time I observed (while not being seen) trying to determine what's the big difference.

I will put my way and kel's way to see if you can tell. I can't see what's the big difference.


My way
I knock on the door and open it gingerly. "Good morning, kids! It's time to get up. Let's roll. Up and atem." I am met with "Dad! I'm tired!".
Then they move like sloths.

Kel's way.
She sneaks in our daughters room first. She barely whispers, "Good morning beutiful girl. It's time to get up. Let's get up and around to show dad your a big girl." It looks like she is lying down with our daughter as she is whispering to her.

She then sneaks into our son's room. Again barely audible at the door. "Good morning my baby boy. Did you have a good nights rest." It looks like some snuggling going on. She then appears to talk some baby gibberish to him and I hear "Lets get around for daddy this morning."


Hmm, I didn't see any money being passed to the kids or promises of chocolate. Could it be a conspiracy?