6/16/09

Lawn update...


We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to bring you this breaking news.   Sassy discovered the culprit who "littered" in our lawn after her sleepover. 

Said culprit was instructed (and when I say instructed, I mean Sassy let loose on her and MADE her call me ) to call and confess/apologize to the said mother who was FURIOUS.  (Yet thankful that someone was being careful...) 

After a long and humiliating phone call on culprit's part, everyone involved agreed to move forward.  Frankly, it was a nice discussion.



whew.   That was a new one.  I am still shaking my head.  




68 comments:

Bobby G said...

LMao! glad it was all worked out!

Candy's daily Dandy said...

Power to Sassy! Bravo girl!

Rick Daley said...

Something's to be said about that mother: you don't want to rubber the wrong way.

Unknown said...

GO SASSY GO! Wow.. so some of the stuff you have been trying to teach her really HAS sunk in amazing.

I am glad it all worked out for the better.

CSY said...

Just when we think our children NEVER listen to us, they go and do something like this. Makes me think that there is a sliver of hope mine won't be rotten...yeah, mine are SO rotten! Good Job, VM!

Wunderwoman said...

Sassy takes after Momma, doesn't she VM? Glad it all worked out. Whew, now where's the vodka?

Laura Marchant said...

I am just curious, does said culprit's parents know?

Carolyn...Online said...

I am not ready for that.

Googling "convent" now.

Hit 40 said...

Your better folk than I. I would have just cleaned it up and forgot about it.

... my neighbors kid smokes pot blowing the smoke out his window. I don't like them enough to bother getting involved. Don't want my house egged by her pot smoking brats.

Anonymous said...

That is one brave kid! And, in an odd sort of way, I'm glad you were there for her . . .

Mrs. E said...

Who is Rick Daley? You gotta admit--that was a good one! I don't blame Sassy--I wouldn't want her mom on my case either. (Keep that lady on your side!) Clear your name, girl, clear your name!! PS. Easy for me to chuckle at this one. It is your house, not mine!

Anonymous said...

Kudos to Sassy and to you for handling it well.

However, I'm sure the culprits reputation ain't what it used to be. Huge lesson learned.

Kathy B! said...

Sounds like it all ended well without getting the lawnmower out. Actually, I don't know if I'd say it ended well, but at least it ended on a note of accountability and apology. Sometimes that 's the best you can hope for...

Scope said...

And the OTHER culprit? Last I was aware, it to two to tango.

Hopefully the fesserupper relayed the message at least.

Christy said...

Yikes and yuck. Glad you found the culprit! And I am sure you will ALWAYS find things to blog about!!

Unknown said...

When my Sassy gets your Sassy's age, I'm going to need more than a Martini.

Anonymous said...

Makes me want to puke when I think of someone leaving a rubber in my yard... just plain icky.

Di
The Blue Ridge Gal
(YAY Sassy!)

Sue said...

From time to time, I watch that old movie of Steve Martin's, "Parenthood". The movie says it all! You have to give Sassy's friend props for calling you, that had to be a tough thing to do!
Sue

Kate Coveny Hood said...

I can't even think about this. I will do everything in my power to make sure my kids are nerds who never get invited to parties! Not really of course (at least not intentionally...)

Kate Coveny Hood said...

I can't even think about this. I will do everything in my power to make sure my kids are nerds who never get invited to parties! Not really of course (at least not intentionally...)

Evil Twin Sister said...

I always like reading your labels. Matter of fact, in the sincerest form of flattery, I've begun to imitate you a bit with my labeling.
In so doing, I've noticed that the label thingy sometimes cuts the label and puts the last part first and the first part last...
like yours here.

I'm betting it *should* say, "Some day my life will be boring, and then I won't have anything to blog about." ... but it's backwards.

Or maybe I'm just fruit-loop.

Anonymous said...

At least is wasn't her doing. Glad you got it cleared up.

Empress Bee (of the high sea) said...

well that's good. i think. well is it? good, that is?

smiles, bee
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

home is wonderful! ps

Real Live Lesbian said...

LMAO @ Rick!

the story of my life... said...

I hope my daughter is as cool as sassy! way to go mom and daughter!!

Kim said...

Whew! That poor girl who had to make the call.

Desert Songbird said...

Poor girl - she must have been terrified to admit her mistake to you! Still, Sassy was hellbent on clearing her own name, so you KNOW she was going to get justice.

(And, yes, at least it was protection. They were trying to be safe.)

Formerly known as Frau said...

Don't mess with Sassy and her mother too! Bad asses!!

Kimberly said...

Nicely done...LOL! I wonder what we would do in our house if such a thing happend....

Jenn @ Juggling Life said...

I, too, am LMAO off at Rick. Perfect comment.

Sandee said...

Okay, I had to read what Rick said. Bwahahahahaha. I think he sized it up pretty well.

Have a terrific day. :)

Joanna Jenkins said...

Woo-hoo! You go girl :-)

Keyona said...

I think I have my own Sassy that won't put up with that crap either!

http://not-the-norm.blogspot.com/2009/06/its-about-to-bea-what-girl-fight.html

me in the pink said...

Phew. That must be a relief. Hey - heck of a party favor you must be giving out! LOL. (just kidding)

Queen Bee said...

You're lawn is the place to be.

Boozy Tooth said...

Congrats all around. That was well handled. And yes, VM, be grateful that the culprit (and hopefully all the culprit's friends) was being careful.

Unknown said...

Okay, seriously, what did you say to her on the phone???

I have NO idea what I would have said, but someone would be damn happy they made it out alive!

Anonymous said...

Good Job Sassy!

Char said...

Well don, mother AND daughter.

blognut said...

Oh, man! I would have died if I had to make that call.

Wait!

Nevermind... I actually did have a conversation like that, only it was IN PERSON. Mother of God! I'd managed to block that until just now. Oy!

Joanie said...

Wow! Go Sassy! I imagine that girl will be very red-faced when she sees you enext time (if she ever goes to your house again)

Hey! Gimme a wave around 8 tonight! Should be not far from your town in Oregon by then.

darsden said...

wow I am so impressed go sassy!! awesome ending to a well...eewee moment, handled very well indeed!

Suzy said...

Dear Mrs. Me,

Please come out to LA and straighten out two of my neighbors, who I am FIGHTING with over lesser issues.

Girl Tornado said...

Glad you got THAT all worked out, and I'm also glad I no longer have to deal with those teenage issues! But hey, I had my share, although having a son is way different than dealing with daughters, I am sure! (lucky me!)

laughingwolf said...

once in a while it comes out in the wash...

Michel said...

OMG you know she is having a small heart attack right now thinking you're going to call her mom, right??

GROSS though. that's disgusting.

Kim said...

I'm very impressed Sassy was able to get her to call you. Way to go.

After all I've seen the past few months, I would have been thankful someone was at least using protection.

buffalodick said...

I'm coming in late on this... Was it a used one or still in the package? :)

Rick Daley said...

Thanks everyone ;-) Sometimes you just gotta call 'em as you see 'em...

cheatymoon said...

That Sassy has such a smart mom.
:-)

tracey.becker1@gmail.com said...

I cannot wait to be parenting teenagers. REally. It sounds like a joyful experience, all around...

For Myself said...

Wait...was the girl flying solo? What about the dude? How cum (heehee) he gets off (heehee!!) scott free?!

The Renaissance Chick said...

Did the rubber meet the road? :)

Malisa

The Peach Tart said...

Good for Sassy and said culprit

Joanie said...

Go, Sassy! Woo hoo!

Something tells me she takes after you a bit.

Da Goddess
dagoddess.com

DKC said...

Good job, Sassy! And said culprit for taking the responsibility to own up.

This IS The Fun Part! said...

What a great lesson for Sassy - that she can't blame YOU for!! And it's terrific that it pissed her off instead of dumping 'tude on you. Very, very well done VM!

I bet that you are totally disausted after such an important shmergency ! ! You are such a good mother to those darling little spawnlings of yours.

Grannie

Jessica said...

hahah, Grannie, I was going to say she must be disausted too! lol!

guess i'll have to go with the condiment joke instead....

KMcJoseph said...

We used to call them "Long Island White Fish" when we saw them floating in the Long Island Sound.

anymommy said...

I'm a bit in awe of the confession. Glad it's all over for you.

Fragrant Liar said...

Well, at least it was somebody else's kid, right? I bet you'll think of this whenever you squirt condoments on your hotdogs. ;)

Captain Dumbass said...

Sassy's kinda scary.

Barrie said...

Oh my! The conversations you have! I'd like to be a fly on your shoulder!

Zip n Tizzy said...

Boy Sassy is Sassy isn't she?!
Are she and the culprit still friends?
Wonder how many lawn parites she'll be attending in the near future.

And today in "kindergartenese"... From the backseat I was informed there was a penisting. ( I still don't know what that one is... I couldn't turn around to find out.) I'm telling you it's a good thing I've got good insurance. I'm doomed if we keep having these car talks!

As Cape Cod Turns said...

Sassy's a regular Sherlock Holmes! Way to go, Sassy!

Vodka Logic said...

At least it wasn't your daughter

Marie Reed said...

I'm with Caroline... I would hope that my boys would enter the priesthood... crap. we're Jewish!

Mrs. Booms said...

Kids are creative boogers.