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It will be a good day
I may have to drag it kicking and screaming- to be a good day but damn it, it will be a good one.
Lately, I have sucked as a mom. TV has been on way too much, I have been in my own world way too much.
Today, though, I will make it a good day.
Lately, I have sucked as a mom. TV has been on way too much, I have been in my own world way too much.
Today, though, I will make it a good day.
a baby tubing?!
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Why yes of course.
It is no secret that we are very active as a family. I believe that if the energizer bunny himself saw my kids even he would give up- my kids have extra tanks of energy (now all I need to do is bottle it).
This last weekend we went to the lake house, which, to the kids is the epitome of summer fun. There is a lake, a beach, a boat (with tubes and skies), a wave-runner, and tons of family to play with (not to mention the games and the food...). In kid world there is no downside.
I have never been tubing. But all of my kids have- even Pixie- at 19 mos.
We were on the boat trying to decide who's turn it was to go- Peas wanted to go and she had been so patient letting the other kids go first on the wave-runner so she went first. Pixie tried to climb out of the boat (which is really hard given the giant life jacket she had on). She was going to go as well, there was no two was about it.
When Peas came back on the boat. Pixie again resumed her pointing and yelling that it was her turn. We obliged. No she did not alone. We got her on the tube with her uncle and he proceeded to fall off the tube almost dropping her in the water. In the end we get her on the tube and she tubed. Holding on the the handles, grinning.
A 19 month old tubing? Why not? She will grow up just like B's cousins. Lots of water fun at a young age. Soon enough she will be skiing. I don't remember when B learned to water ski, but I know they will all learn before they are 10.
It is no secret that we are very active as a family. I believe that if the energizer bunny himself saw my kids even he would give up- my kids have extra tanks of energy (now all I need to do is bottle it).
This last weekend we went to the lake house, which, to the kids is the epitome of summer fun. There is a lake, a beach, a boat (with tubes and skies), a wave-runner, and tons of family to play with (not to mention the games and the food...). In kid world there is no downside.
I have never been tubing. But all of my kids have- even Pixie- at 19 mos.
We were on the boat trying to decide who's turn it was to go- Peas wanted to go and she had been so patient letting the other kids go first on the wave-runner so she went first. Pixie tried to climb out of the boat (which is really hard given the giant life jacket she had on). She was going to go as well, there was no two was about it.
When Peas came back on the boat. Pixie again resumed her pointing and yelling that it was her turn. We obliged. No she did not alone. We got her on the tube with her uncle and he proceeded to fall off the tube almost dropping her in the water. In the end we get her on the tube and she tubed. Holding on the the handles, grinning.
A 19 month old tubing? Why not? She will grow up just like B's cousins. Lots of water fun at a young age. Soon enough she will be skiing. I don't remember when B learned to water ski, but I know they will all learn before they are 10.
Need Prozac?
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
I ran out of Prozac on probably the worst day ever:
On a holiday weekend (pharmacies and doctors are closed)
Going to spend time at the family cottage
The day before a certain guest, familiar to most women aged 15-45, made an appearance.
The kids, of course, are acting up- it is a 'hangover' day. It is hot. I am more irritable than normal owing to the lack of antidepressants and PMS pain.
I am hoping we all live to tell the tale about the time mama grew horns and her head spun around.
On a holiday weekend (pharmacies and doctors are closed)
Going to spend time at the family cottage
The day before a certain guest, familiar to most women aged 15-45, made an appearance.
The kids, of course, are acting up- it is a 'hangover' day. It is hot. I am more irritable than normal owing to the lack of antidepressants and PMS pain.
I am hoping we all live to tell the tale about the time mama grew horns and her head spun around.
Oh HELL No.
Friday, July 1, 2011
The 'rules' around here are pretty lax: Be kind, if you make mistake- try and fix it, and don't run into the street, Are the big ones.
Yesterday, I had a new experience. One that I did not anticipate having. One that made me so very very sad. Some kids were laughing at my daughter for the way she speaks.
I was so angry, so hurt, so upset for my daughter. How dare anyone make fun of a kid for an issue that they have. Hell.No.
It is a point that I make, to not step into the kids squabbles unless it is coming to blows. This time I went into full mama bear mode.
No. absolutely not. under no circumstances.
I think I got my point across and the my daughter will not be teased anymore.
Yesterday, I had a new experience. One that I did not anticipate having. One that made me so very very sad. Some kids were laughing at my daughter for the way she speaks.
I was so angry, so hurt, so upset for my daughter. How dare anyone make fun of a kid for an issue that they have. Hell.No.
It is a point that I make, to not step into the kids squabbles unless it is coming to blows. This time I went into full mama bear mode.
No. absolutely not. under no circumstances.
I think I got my point across and the my daughter will not be teased anymore.
I never win anything.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
I must have the worst contest entry luck in the world. I just don't win. Which is fine, for the most part. I have learned not to get my hopes up.
One thing that I did win was a coloring contest when I was 6 or so- I won second prize, and a Barbie.
I digress. I entered a giveaway on Newlyweds on a Budget and I WON. Take that luck. I WON.
When I opened my email to see a message from Kari, I squealed a bit (I am easy to please and easily excitable). This is thrilling because a) I think the blog is so adorable and b)I have found a new etsy shop to spend way to much money and time on. Two very awesome things.
Universe, Bring It. I am a winner! In the words of Charlie Sheen WINNING
One thing that I did win was a coloring contest when I was 6 or so- I won second prize, and a Barbie.
I digress. I entered a giveaway on Newlyweds on a Budget and I WON. Take that luck. I WON.
When I opened my email to see a message from Kari, I squealed a bit (I am easy to please and easily excitable). This is thrilling because a) I think the blog is so adorable and b)I have found a new etsy shop to spend way to much money and time on. Two very awesome things.
Universe, Bring It. I am a winner! In the words of Charlie Sheen WINNING
The best things in life are free
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
But they take a lot of time and effort- thankfully, some of the effort is just so so much fun.
Last night we had so much fun. I missed my pole dancing class and that was a bummer- but catching lighting bugs with the kids until 9:30 was so fun. We also played tag and duck duck goose.
When I was little catching lightning bugs was one of the things I looked forward to most.
My mom would find a container and poke some air holes in it and my friends and I would run around the neighborhood catching the fireflies until the jar glowed like a lantern.
At some point the mothers would yell for the kids to come home and we would fall unceremoniously to sleep.
Having the time yesterday to run around and play with my kids was one of the highlights of my week, month even. It was just such a great night. I wish I could explain it.
Peas was playing duck duck goose and was giggling so much she could hardly get the words out. When she would get a lightening bug she would cradle it in her hand and ask it politely to light up.
Pixie, too young to really understand, was determined to take part. She sat in the circle and ran around shrieking with glee. She was thrilled to look at the lightning bugs, fascinated by their glow.
Stinky ran around like I have never seen him. Catching lightning bugs with cat like reflexes.
Princess- what can I say about her? She is growing into be such an amazing kid. She helped Pixie get lightning bugs and played duck duck goose. She is a wonderful kid.
Last night we had so much fun. I missed my pole dancing class and that was a bummer- but catching lighting bugs with the kids until 9:30 was so fun. We also played tag and duck duck goose.
When I was little catching lightning bugs was one of the things I looked forward to most.
My mom would find a container and poke some air holes in it and my friends and I would run around the neighborhood catching the fireflies until the jar glowed like a lantern.
At some point the mothers would yell for the kids to come home and we would fall unceremoniously to sleep.
Having the time yesterday to run around and play with my kids was one of the highlights of my week, month even. It was just such a great night. I wish I could explain it.
Peas was playing duck duck goose and was giggling so much she could hardly get the words out. When she would get a lightening bug she would cradle it in her hand and ask it politely to light up.
Pixie, too young to really understand, was determined to take part. She sat in the circle and ran around shrieking with glee. She was thrilled to look at the lightning bugs, fascinated by their glow.
Stinky ran around like I have never seen him. Catching lightning bugs with cat like reflexes.
Princess- what can I say about her? She is growing into be such an amazing kid. She helped Pixie get lightning bugs and played duck duck goose. She is a wonderful kid.
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