Thursday, August 27, 2009

Mathematical Equation

I've decided that the time it takes for a mother to leave her home with her children is very much a mathematical equation. Take the number of children and multiply the number of diapers that need to be changed, added with the number of children who are 'potty trained' multiplied by 2 (since there's more time in catching the kid and getting them to sit down and use the potty) and then adding the number of children multiplied by each item of clothing required (ie, pants, shirt, shoes and socks) and then finally added 5 minutes to each seatbelt/carseat that needs to be strapped. At which point you sit breathless in the car wondering if it would be just better to stay at home! I only have 2 now, and one doesn't struggle a whole lot ... what the heck is suppose to happen when you have more?!! ;0)
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  1. SusanAugust 28, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    In answer to your question of what to do when you have more kids.. well, we don't leave the house much. :)

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  2. DaAugust 30, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    or you can always use the parabolic curve where everything is multiplied by the power of 10 and using time as a constant value will equate to something like this: (2(N(x+1)10))2+(n-5)

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  3. EmilyAugust 31, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    When you have more, the older ones help out. (So I hear.) I was home-ridden for a good many months after Braeden was born. Your equation, and inclination to hunker down for a while, have my endorsement.

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  4. Fuku_chanSeptember 7, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    I hear you. I just make a target time to leave at least 30 earlier than I need to be. Then... I will be on time. ha!

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  5. PollySeptember 8, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    you are hilarious!

    we have to come visit you guys soon!

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