Probably should've just left well enough alone, but below is my rebuttal on behalf of all the single ladies (now that Beyonce seems to have moved on). ;)
Please know that it's all in good fun and maybe just a reminder to all of us that the grass is always greener and we all have pretty much the same desires at the end of the day.
1. Sleep - The uninterrupted kind.
Sleep - The interrupted kind.
2. Coffee - Plenty of it.
Wine - A little bit of it - in good company.
3. A hot shower - Alone.
A hot shower - And someone who even cares if I do shower.
4. Appreciation - Spoken words. Written words. Just let us know you notice.
Appreciation - Spoken words. Written words. Just to know we're noticed.
5. Some time alone with Dad.
Some time with... just about anyone.
6. Regular time with girlfriends.
Regular time with girlfriends.
7. A creative outlet. - An old one. A new one. Maybe one yet to be discovered.
A creative outlet - An old one. A new one. Anything to keep our minds preoccupied.
8. Encouragement - Daily. If possible - many times a day.
Encouragement - Daily. If possible - many times a day.
9. Permission to have an occasional emotional meltdown - Because let's be honest: Sometimes, nothing feels better than a serious ugly cry.
Permission to have an occasional emotional meltdown - Because let's be honest: Sometimes, nothing feels better than a serious ugly cry.
10. A nap
A nap
11. Some romance
Some romance - And not just vicariously through some chick flick already watched a million times.
12. Some new clothes - (Picking up Costco's latest does not count.)
Some new clothes - (What's this about Costco's latest? That sounds affordable.)
13. Exercise - If it is not scheduled, it won't happen and it is easy to put our own health behind everything else. Help support us here!
Exercise - And a reason to even do so.
14. Grace - We're doing our best, but we are still human.
Grace - We're doing our best, but we are still human.
15. A hand getting the house clean - Family: Pitch in. Get the kids to help. Hire a house cleaner. Just don't leave it all on Mom all of the time.
A hand getting the house clean - Kitty: Clean your own stinkin' litter box for a change!
16. A good book. And the chance to read it now and then.
A good book. And maybe a reason to put one down now and then.
17. Yummy food that we don't have to cook - Husbands: Cook for us. Or get takeout. Or take us out. Just feed us something delicious that we don't have to make (or clean up!) once in a while.
Yummy food that we don't have to cook - Cook for us. Clean up after us when we cook. Take us out. Whatever. Any of it. All of it. Just sit with us while we eat.
18. Some time to ourselves. All alone. - Or at the very least, the chance to use the bathroom without interruption.
Some time that is not all to ourselves. All alone - Or at the very least, an occasional interruption.
19. Chocolate - Our own stash. Please don't touch it.
Chocolate - And someone to share it with.
20. Laughter - Every day.
Laughter - Every day.
21. Thoughtfulness - A kind note. A spontaneous gift. A box of chocolates.
Thoughtfulness - A kind note. A spontaneous gift. A box of chocolates.
22. More coffee - At a real coffee shop, without the kids. (Bringing a friend or a book is a bonus.)
A little more wine - Maybe at a winery somewhere. Maybe even with a friend or two.
23. Unexpected things - Mommyhood can be so mundane. Surprise us! Flowers or a gift. A trip to Paris (we can dream!) Rescue us from monotony.
Unexpected things - Singledom can be excruciatingly mundane. Surprise us! Flowers or a gift. A trip to... oh, I don't know... the next county over (we can dream!). Please rescue us from the monotony!
24. A vacation - Or at least the chance to plan and dream about one. Even if it is years away, dreaming and planning is half the fun.
A vacation - Or at least the chance to plan and dream about one. Even if it is years away, with someone we've not yet met... dreaming and planning is half the fun.
25. Prayer - Don't forget: We need it too!
Prayer - Please don't forget... we need it, too.
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