Yep, I bought some poster board this week. I read this out loud to my teenage son, who was lounging on the couch a little while ago PROMISING me he was working on a history assignment. He got a little defensive and said the teacher assigned it yesterday. Yeah, maybe this time...but this cartoon is all too familiar...
That is totally my son. Last minute for everything.
And, the poster board? The last time I had to make a late night poster board run, I went ahead and bought TWENTY. I have them right here in my closet hanging out the side. And, boy, have those been a lifesaver.
Danger Boy 20 years old, plays water polo for Gannon University in Erie, PA. He's the strong, silent type. Studying PoliSci.
Grown-up Girl Dr. GrownUp Girl is happily home after finishing pharmacy school in Chicago. Busy building a post-student life with Dr. GrownUp Guy.
GrownUp Guy GrownUp Girl's husband and a most-excellent son-in-law. Oh yeah, he's Dr. GrownUp Guy, PharmD.
Mr. Fix-it Husband and father extraordinaire. He is gone more than he is home, but all his frequent-flyer miles keep this big family connected.
MVP 23 years old, graduate of Colorado State Fort Collins with a major in Wildlife Biology and a minor in sustainability. He lives in FoCo with his girlfriend, Mandy, and their dog Rosy.
Social Butterfly 18 years old, attends Northern Arizona University, majoring in psychology. She's my snuggle bug.
True that.
Posted by: BOSSY | December 07, 2008 at 12:08 AM
Oh! Thanks for the reminder to replace the poster board stock!
Posted by: Gina | December 07, 2008 at 12:46 AM
Yep, I bought some poster board this week. I read this out loud to my teenage son, who was lounging on the couch a little while ago PROMISING me he was working on a history assignment. He got a little defensive and said the teacher assigned it yesterday. Yeah, maybe this time...but this cartoon is all too familiar...
Posted by: Kathy H | December 07, 2008 at 01:18 AM
Kids should come with a warning label: will cause high blood pressure, especially where school project procrastination is involved.
Posted by: phd in yogurtry | December 07, 2008 at 01:39 AM
You (all) don't say!
Posted by: allmycke | December 07, 2008 at 03:53 AM
That one spoke to me, too!
Posted by: Smalltown Mom | December 07, 2008 at 11:12 AM
The story of my life...well, my kids lives....
Posted by: Suzanne | December 07, 2008 at 11:56 AM
I remember those days with #2 son, very well. But, somehow he made it through school.
Posted by: Coast Rat | December 07, 2008 at 12:16 PM
That exact scene has been played out in my house...more than once!
Posted by: Shelley | December 07, 2008 at 03:21 PM
Grrrrrr....this happens all the time in our house - it's so annoying!
Posted by: Hen | December 07, 2008 at 04:50 PM
I do this to myself all the time, but I imagine it will be frustrating when a child does it.
Posted by: Nora Bee | December 07, 2008 at 04:58 PM
I'm doing this procrastination thing right now.
Posted by: shelia | December 07, 2008 at 06:33 PM
All. The. Time.
Drives. Me. Nuts.
My beloved MIL sent this to us recently because she knew we could relate.
Perfect! :)
Posted by: kcinnova | December 08, 2008 at 06:35 AM
Hey...have you been at my house? I love how you find these. ;)
Posted by: Grandy | December 08, 2008 at 11:00 AM
I'm the type that does projects the day they are assigned. My husband? Not so much. If my kids take after him then I am DOOMED!
Posted by: CC | December 08, 2008 at 05:27 PM
That is totally my son. Last minute for everything.
And, the poster board? The last time I had to make a late night poster board run, I went ahead and bought TWENTY. I have them right here in my closet hanging out the side. And, boy, have those been a lifesaver.
Posted by: onthecurb | December 08, 2008 at 07:10 PM
This happens every time there is a project. i have come to expect it...sigh.
Posted by: The Girl Next Door | December 08, 2008 at 11:07 PM