I am this cat
It’s True.
25th Nov2008
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25th Nov2008
Random Thought Tuesday
Random Thoughts Tuesday is something I picked up at The Un Mom It’s for random thoughts, hooray for me. That’s perfect.
There is a restaurant that I pass on my way to Aidan’s school. It’s called Homeside Restaurant. When I pass, I always read, Homicide Restaurant. To much CSI?
I brake for squirrels.
The only thing I don’t like about this time of year is that I am forced to wear shoes.
Have I ever told you that my 2 month old sleeps through the night? She has since she was like 4 days old. Don’t be jealous, the other 3 HAVE NEVER slept through the night.
I have Photoshop now. muhahahahahahahahaha!
I am pretty much in love with you if you read my blog on a regular basis.
25th Nov2008
Bumkins
The folks at Bumkins make a sweet line of Dr. Seuss baby and toddler apparel.
They have waterproof bibs,diaper covers, bodysuits, a little footed sleeper,
Tees, and a coverall suit.
They carry some other really cute things as well. To make it even sweeter,
all of their merchandise is made of non-toxic fabric.
They, with the help of Mom Bloggers Club,
sent me the coverall suit for Zoe.
I love their attention to detail. The coverall suit is red and white with,
Thing 1 and Thing 2 on the front.
The little snaps on the coverall suit have The Cat in the Hat’s hat on them.
On the back of the outfit is a small label that reads,
“It’s fun to have fun, but you have to know how.”
Zoe
Zoe thinks it’s comfy, and I love the little pockets on the back,
they make me want to pinch her butt:
::pinch::
When you make a Dr. Seuss purchase you get a free
waterproof Grinch superbib.
You will also be entered in to win a 4 pack of Grinch ornaments.
You have to enter this coupon code when you purchase:grinch08
The bib is WAY better than those plastics bibs.
It’s vinyl, phthalate, and PVC FREE. It’s also made in good ole’ US of A,
with American fabric if you’re wondering.
Contest
Click here to check out their gift sets…SO cute!
23rd Nov2008
Puking, Super Powers, and Boot Camp.
I woke up to the sound of Aidan screaming this morning. I jumped from bed, and ran toward her room, but I found her in the family room floor…puking. I really wasn’t surprised, her scream gave it away. Scream interpretation is a super power you get when you become a parent. That way, you know if it’s worth stopping what you’re doing to go intervene.
It’s music to my ears when Aidan asks me how I know everything. She was telling my mom about this super power of mine last week. My mom responded with, “Yes, that’s because Mommy has eyes in the back of her head.” I knew then I was going to be up all night showing Aidan that the back of my head, had no eyes. She’s still not convinced.
Today Ben was offering me a cup of coffee. He had bought a different kind and told me to expect a “bolder flavor.” I guess I gave him a look that said, “How dare you change the coffee without asking me!” Because he said, “You don’t like change!” Of course I argued with him. Then Aidan said, “Mommy, I like change!” Then she said, “Mommy, what’s change?”
The past few days I have realized that I am raising a lazy son. When it’s time for Andrew to put his shoes on, he just lay’s down in the floor and puts his hands behind his head. Then, because he’s so considerate, he raises his foot in the air so I can put his shoes on for him. Today we were looking at a toy catalog and he was telling me about all the toys on the pages. Suddenly I realized that his hands were behind his head, and he was telling me when to turn the page. He starts boot camp tomorrow.
I may puke. I am going to bed.
22nd Nov2008
No sombreros were worn in the making of this post.
Yesterday, after a small anxiety attack, a couple of phone calls and the discovery of someone’s birthday, I got a girls night out.
I was in the bathroom reaching for my makeup bag, which was dusty from lack of use, when Aidan came in to interrogate me.
“Wear are you going, Mommy?”
“I’m having a girl’s night.”
“I want to go with you.”
“No.”
“But it’s not fair.”
“Yes, it is fair.”
::the waterworks begin::
“It’s not fair when you go places and leave me home.”
“Well Aidan, seeing how that NEVER happens, I think you’ll live.”
::runs off::
“Dadddddyyyyyyyyyy, Mommy’s leaving!”
“uhh huhhh”
When it was time to go, I said bye to Ben and the kids.
Aidan: “Bye Mommy.”
Andrew: “Bye Mommy”
Zion:”Bye Mom”
I start walking toward the door.
Aidan: “Wait! I need a hug”
“I just hugged you.”
“I need another one.”
“Fine.”
Andrew: “Mommy! I need a BIG hug!”
So I give him a BIG hug. Still confused how he has somehow forgotten that I just hugged him 5 seconds ago.
Zion:”I need a hug, Mom.”
So I hug him too…again.
Then, as I place my hand on the doorknob…
Aidan:” Mommy, you forgot to give us kisses.”
“Oh, it must have been all the hugging that made me forget.”
Andrew:”I need a kiss too, Mom”
“Fine.”
Zion: “Hey Mom! Kiss me too.”
As I turn to walk out the door, someone brings up hugging again. So, I run.
When I get in the car, I can’t help but check several times to make sure they haven’t gotten in there somehow.
I wont go into the part where I stood at the restaurant a while, wondering where everyone could be. Or that they were at their house, waiting on me to pick them up. That’s not important. What’s important is that there was cheese dip and an unlimited supply of tortilla chips. It’s also important that the birthday girl didn’t end up with a sombrero on her head, which I think is a small price to pay for a free brownie.
21st Nov2008
STOP THE PRESS
Zoe laughed! It was this amazing adorable giggle. You may continue with your business now.
21st Nov2008
I’d rather be at Books-A-Million
We were looking through a catalog this morning, and Ben noticed a book he thought I’d like.Then he said, “That’s it! Let’s go to Books-A-Million.” My heart skipped a beat as I thought about the books I might buy..or at least thumb through. Before I could even verbally respond he said, “I guess that was a mean trick to play on you.”
::inset super frown here::
Then I remembered, that we had been talking about our budget, and not buying anything extra to save a little money. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Dave Ramsey for ruining the whole shopping experience for me and pointing out how much money could be going into savings. It’s not that I am ungrateful, it’s just that I’d rather be at Books-A-Million. Dave, I first read your book while standing in the isle of that store, and that worked out for both of us. I bought a book, and you got paid for it.
I’d also like to thank Lee and Larry for showing Ben how much you’ve saved up!(WHICH IS AWESOME!) That has encouraged us to buckle down a little…or a lot.
Repeat after me, HOORAY for saving money! HOORAY for saving money!
21st Nov2008
Caution: Soap Box Ahead
Yesterday on the radio, I heard this survey done by the Tyra Banks Show and we all know Tyra’s surveys are known for their statistical accuracy. Something like 3% of girls want to be a teen mom. Regardless, of accuracy, I’ve heard of girls saying this sort of thing before. It’s something that kind of baffles me. It makes me wonder; are these girls missing something in their life that they feel they have to make up for, by having a baby? Maybe they think it will be a fun to dress up that pretty baby everyday. Do they want to feel loved? Do they want to their boyfriend to commit to them, so they want to bring a baby in the mix.Because we all know, it’s better to trap someone in a relationship with you so they can be unhappy for the rest of their lives. Add a child to that mix, and you have what we call a happy home. Let’s not leave out the grown ups who try this tactic as well.
Now, I will be the first to tell you that being a mom is wonderful. My kids make me crazy happy! At no point in this post do I want it to seem like I have a negative outlook on parenting. What I have is a realistic outlook on parenting. I heard someone say once, that they were too selfish to have kids at that time in their life. THAT is what I am talking about. I didn’t even understand what she meant by that, until I had to give up so much of my desires when Aidan was born. I’m not talking about dreams and aspirations here. I’m talking about going to the bathroom by myself; sleeping through the night; talking on the phone without being interrupted; getting in the car without having to put children in their car seats, adding 20 minutes to your outing at each stop. How about going to the emergency room in the middle of the night because your child has croup? Being scared that it could get worse but trying to keep it together for their sake. With parenthood comes responsibilities, that you need to be mature to handle. You can’t be selfish and be a good parent.
Dear Future Parent, you will get to play dress up with your baby…about 15 times a day. When the poop from your baby’s diaper travels north up to the back of their neck, soiling that cute little baby gap outfit that possibly made you want to have the baby in the first place. And just wait until they puke all over themselves, and you for that matter. You can change your clothes too. That brings me to your wardrobe. Not everyone shrinks back to that pre-pregnancy size, those maternity outfits you were so excited about, consider those your new wardrobe. Prom will be great with your baby’s daddy at your side. Assuming you can find him, and your bundle of joy in a fashionable baby wrap (don’t forget your Motrin.) You shouldn’t assume that your parents are going to babysit so you can go to prom. I was grown and married before I had kids,and babysitters are few and far between, like as far as the east is from the west far.
If you’re looking for love and think a baby is the answer, you’re looking in the wrong place. Not to say your children don’t love you, but you’re still on the giving end in this scenario. Children aren’t magically considerate. They don’t think twice about waking you up in the middle of the night for any need they have. They will wake you just to announce that they have to go to the bathroom and it doesn’t matter that they’re not required to report that kind of information, they will. No matter how many times you say, “There are no monsters under your bed OR In your closet OR in the potty waiting to bite your tush!” They will refuse to believe you, and insist on sleeping with you in your bed, with their feet in your face, and their head on your butt. It’s because of your love for them as a parent, that you don’t tie them down to their beds so you can get some uninterrupted sleep.
With that said, no one is ever ready for parenthood. See how tricky this is? All I am trying to say is check your motives when you find yourself planning a pregnancy. There, I will get off my soap box now.
Update: I feel like I should clarify that I am all about people having kids.We have 4 and love it. Family is awesome! REALLY REALLY AWESOME. I just worry about people having children for the wrong reason, and wanted to express it.
