I didn't do it

Funny how people cannot take responsibility for their actions. The young pirates family said - he was coerced, he didn't do it. Okay.
The Craig's List med student's fiance said, he didn't do it, he was framed. Yeah right.
How many convicted criminals incarcerated are not guilty? How many students in schools caught in the act of inappropriate behavior - didn't do it? Even when there is video evidence - they didn't do it.
Why can't we just stand up and say, Yes, I did it? Why is that statement so difficult? When I find the toilet seat left in the up position why is it hubby tries to look innocent? When there is a mess on the kitchen counter, the bathroom light is left on, the side gate is left open - he shakes his head and says - not me. Well, if it was not you - who then? The dog? I know the dog does lots of bad things but he doesn't use our bathroom. If you did the deed - confess. I'm thinking of placing a camera in our bathroom to catch the culprit. Since I do not raise the seat to use the throne - I'm thinking it's not me. When I capture the culprit on video can I put it up on YouTube?

Responsibility 101

Last weekend with much trepidation we left the house and the animals in the care of our teenager. We were on an island with no phone cell access. I was a smidgen worried, the first time and all. The first time in anything always being a bit dramatic. We walked him through what needed to be done and how the animals were fed and left a note. Instructions about no wild parties or orgies.

To our surprise when we returned the house was still standing, the animals were fed, actually they were overfed. The freezer was completely empty, the dishes were done, the cupboards were half empty and the laundry was done. I was speechless. This 18 year old is maturing and being responsible. Amazing!!! There were three chips out of the new surface of the pool that was somewhat of a mystery - probably never to be solved.

We were happy with this situation. So happy, in fact, that we are going away this weekend, leaving him in charge. This could become a standard weekend activity for us. Maybe, just maybe he is rolling into responsible adulthood.