In a minute Mom..

I love both of my girls dearly. But somedays, my sixteen year old twists my very last nerve.

Neaner, Neaner, Neaner..You can't make me!!!!

"Arly clean your room"

"In a minute Mom"

"Arly bring your laundry downstairs"

"In a minute Mom"

"Arly pick up your dishes"

"In a minute Mom"

But, without constant reminding, "in a minute Mom" rarely happens. And somedays, it frustrates me beyond words.

So, the other day, after Arly had left for her friends house, I discovered one of her "in a minute" chores had not been completed. Arly is old enough to know what is expected of her (I do not ask alot) and she is familiar with the "no chore, no ride" rule. I decided it was time Miss Arly got a taste of her own medicine.

A couple hours later the telephone rings.

I've childproofed the house but they're still getting in!!!

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Arly: Mom can you pick me up?

Me: Sure Arly, I will be there "in a minute"

We hang up, and I continue what I was doing before the call. Fifteen minutes pass and the phone rings again.

Arly: Mom are you coming?

Me: Yup, be there "in a minute"

We hang up again. And again I continue on with what I was doing. Ten minutes later the phone rings again.

Arly: MOMMMMMMMMM, Where are you? Chad (AKA the squeeze <*maternal eye roll*> lol) is coming at seven and I need to come home and shower.

Me: Yahuh, ok Arly I will be right there

I arrive to get her and she is madder than an old wet hen.

..teenage dramatic car door slam...

ARGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!

Arly: MOM, why did you make me wait so long?

Me: (in a very calm voice) Arly, remember all the times you say "in a minute Mom?" Well, today I am on 'Arly time'...*grin*

She did not say one word...