Selective Hearing
I’m sure that those of you out there who have children and/or spouses are very familiar with this term. There are times when you just don’t know whether to laugh or cry at the absurdity of it all. At times, it makes me want to scream in frustration.
It just never ceases to amaze me how children can tune out their parents so easily. They will only hear what they want to hear especially if the TV is on. I can rant and rave all I want and no one will hear me. I can be asking for help with something and there will still be no response. All this changes the minute I mention a treat, like say, ice cream, then they all come running. : )
All this may sound amusing but, it is the truth. In households where children live, this is a relatively frequent occurence. You may want to take your child to their doctor to have their ears checked but, it will be a fruitless exercise. The doctor may find a little ear wax but everything else will be in order. What is a parent supposed to do?!
This not only applies to children. It also applies, in my case, to husbands. All it takes is one good movie or show and, it is like, I am all alone in the house. Quite honestly, I can’t complain about it too much because there is a good side to this.
Can you keep a secret? Huwag ‘nyo ako ibuking, okay? These are the moments when I get to enjoy some peace and quiet. What keeps them all so occupied, leaves me with some free time to enjoy my trashy novels. Isn’t that just so divine? : )
Thank goodness for TV. Don’t tell my mom I said that. ; )
Until next time. Take care.
