Time does really fly...every year seems to get faster and faster. It is hard to believe that my little guy is 23 months old today...almost two! I look at all of the things he can do and it amazes me. Once so dependent on Mommy and Daddy he know lets us know he wants to do things his own way, in his own way, of course.
I often wonder how he figures things out. He likes to feed the dogs. He has been doing this for a few months. But what I don't get is how he knew how to split the dog food between two bowls. We had always just got two scoops and put one in each dish...no, not him. He takes one big scoop and puts a little in one dish and a little in the other dish. Kids...they are amazing.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
02-22-2010 - Please, don't drink from the toilet....*sigh*
Oh, the fun things toddlers do. Some days seem to be filled with "don't do that" moments;
DON'T...
- drink from the toilet.
- drink from the bidet.
- drink from the dog dish.
- hit your sister.
- shut the door on the dog.
- kick the dog.
- lick the dog's tongue.
- pee on the floor.
- touch poo.
- touch the oven.
- eat off the floor.
- eat out of the trash can.
...all within a 2 hour window yesterday. LOL!
DON'T...
- drink from the toilet.
- drink from the bidet.
- drink from the dog dish.
- hit your sister.
- shut the door on the dog.
- kick the dog.
- lick the dog's tongue.
- pee on the floor.
- touch poo.
- touch the oven.
- eat off the floor.
- eat out of the trash can.
...all within a 2 hour window yesterday. LOL!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
02-17-2010 - Shooting a Friend
...err, well, maybe I should have said 'injecting' a friend. Tonight is the magical night. I have agreed to be a friend's "shot buddy". I have been deemed sane enough to take a rather large needle and jab it into her upper buttock. So what makes me qualified? Hmmm...I've given myself about 1000 injections, went through shot training, watched numerous videos...heck, I've even injected another friend, but the first time is always...hmmm...interesting. If things go well, I'm committed to doing this for about 12-14 weeks....which I'm looking forward too, but...I just want the first one done with already!
Friday, February 12, 2010
02-12-2010 - Scrape together a V-Day gift for next to nothing...
I love to shop and I love a great deal...great deals are usually "free" in my book. So here are some links to put together a great "free" Valentine's Day gift & date.
- Free Printable "Love Coupons" - Red Plum
- Free Movie - Red Box
- Free Photo Collage - Walgreens(Good on 2/12)
- Free Music - Good House Keeping
- "Free" food - Panda
And if you have too much fun...
- Free stain remover - Kids'n'Pets
- Free pain reliever - Excedrine (Don't choose Excedrine in the quiz to get a free supply)
Now, go feel the "Love" this weekend!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
02-11-2010 - Gems I need to remember...AKA...Learn These Things
All of us as parents need to find a way to have the proper tension between developing a good relationship with our child and understanding yes we do represent authority and we will establish boundaries...
- For when I have the kids all by myself or when I become a stay at home mommy....First, always take a shower and get ready for the day. Second, stop watching too much TV. (even if you have it on as background noise...the kids will get sucked in) Third, create a schedule for yourself.
- One of the best things parents can do is hug their baby and say I love you and I remember where you are and I will be back. Turn and leave....Do not look back. Do not linger. Do not pass go and collect $200.
- The best thing for parents to do...(and I sometimes get parents saying no--no that doesn’t make sense because it sounds like you are condoning it) ...the best thing to do is ignore the behavior if it is non destructive. If they are injuring themselves or kicking your walls or doing something that is hostile you can’t ignore it. If they are just pitching a fit on the floor screaming and hollering ignore it and walk out of the room.
- Like it or not, children want to be just like their parents. If I want my son to be respectful of his elders, speak with kindness, and think before he speaks, then I must learn to be a good example.
- If you have a preschooler who is resisting going to bed at night there is a reason for that. You are the center of the universe to them and they don’t want to be separated from the action. Most self respecting preschoolers are going to stall and fiddle around and resist going to bed. It’s not pleasant but it is normal behavior. At least you know your child is typical. For my daughter, money talked. In the preschool years she would get a whole quarter for her allowance. I remember saying to her one time, “Laura if you get out of bed again I’m going to have to take a quarter out of your bank.” Well, like a self respecting preschooler she had to push the envelope and she jumped out of bed. But mom is a promise keeper and I said, “Laura I’m sorry that you chose to get out of bed now I’m going to have to take that quarter.”
And she hopped back in bed and did the “I’m in bed now” thing that kids do because they want you to back pedal and I said, “I told you I’d have to take a quarter for you getting out of bed and you chose to get out of bed.” I went over and shook a quarter out of her piggy bank and walked out of the room with that coin in my hand feeling like a big creep. But guess what? She never got out of bed again because she trusted my words. She knew I meant what I said.
- You eat or you don’t and if you don’t the consequence is that you get hungry but parents have to allow that consequence to happen and not rescue the child by an hour later fixing a meal for them.Your job is to present the food and make sure it is healthy. Their job is to eat it or not. It’s very simple. You don’t have to cross over the line and do their job for them and beg or trick them to eat.
- Spanking is giving a child a measured amount of pain in close association with something that they have done wrong. The problem with spanking – the reason that it’s so often criticized, and justly so is because parents often are out of control with their children. It’s not a measured amount of pain, it’s not thought through ahead of time. So there’s a vast difference between abusive, physical harm to a child, and a measured amount of pain that’s administered by a loving parent. (The Fine Art of Discipline)
- For when I have the kids all by myself or when I become a stay at home mommy....First, always take a shower and get ready for the day. Second, stop watching too much TV. (even if you have it on as background noise...the kids will get sucked in) Third, create a schedule for yourself.
- One of the best things parents can do is hug their baby and say I love you and I remember where you are and I will be back. Turn and leave....Do not look back. Do not linger. Do not pass go and collect $200.
- The best thing for parents to do...(and I sometimes get parents saying no--no that doesn’t make sense because it sounds like you are condoning it) ...the best thing to do is ignore the behavior if it is non destructive. If they are injuring themselves or kicking your walls or doing something that is hostile you can’t ignore it. If they are just pitching a fit on the floor screaming and hollering ignore it and walk out of the room.
- Like it or not, children want to be just like their parents. If I want my son to be respectful of his elders, speak with kindness, and think before he speaks, then I must learn to be a good example.
- If you have a preschooler who is resisting going to bed at night there is a reason for that. You are the center of the universe to them and they don’t want to be separated from the action. Most self respecting preschoolers are going to stall and fiddle around and resist going to bed. It’s not pleasant but it is normal behavior. At least you know your child is typical. For my daughter, money talked. In the preschool years she would get a whole quarter for her allowance. I remember saying to her one time, “Laura if you get out of bed again I’m going to have to take a quarter out of your bank.” Well, like a self respecting preschooler she had to push the envelope and she jumped out of bed. But mom is a promise keeper and I said, “Laura I’m sorry that you chose to get out of bed now I’m going to have to take that quarter.”
And she hopped back in bed and did the “I’m in bed now” thing that kids do because they want you to back pedal and I said, “I told you I’d have to take a quarter for you getting out of bed and you chose to get out of bed.” I went over and shook a quarter out of her piggy bank and walked out of the room with that coin in my hand feeling like a big creep. But guess what? She never got out of bed again because she trusted my words. She knew I meant what I said.
- You eat or you don’t and if you don’t the consequence is that you get hungry but parents have to allow that consequence to happen and not rescue the child by an hour later fixing a meal for them.Your job is to present the food and make sure it is healthy. Their job is to eat it or not. It’s very simple. You don’t have to cross over the line and do their job for them and beg or trick them to eat.
- Spanking is giving a child a measured amount of pain in close association with something that they have done wrong. The problem with spanking – the reason that it’s so often criticized, and justly so is because parents often are out of control with their children. It’s not a measured amount of pain, it’s not thought through ahead of time. So there’s a vast difference between abusive, physical harm to a child, and a measured amount of pain that’s administered by a loving parent. (The Fine Art of Discipline)
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
02-10-2010 - Queen of...
I love being organized and the rush it brings. Looking at all of my perfectly arranged drawers and spaces make me look so together, or does it? I wonder at times if it is just a cover for the way my brain really thinks. I'm self diagnosed ADD/ADHD (depending on the moment). Maybe it's really a multiple personality disorder...some of my spaces are perfect, and then there are places less noticeable, hidden behind doors, that scream chaos....and I love it! Random junk shoved all together in not so neat piles...he he. It's like a guilty release from all of my perfectly organized spaces. Is that so bad?
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
02-09-2010 - Tuesday, what is today?
Today is:
- Henry's birthday, just like his grandpa's...Congrats Katie!
- a rainy day...yes, more rain in Vegas.
- perfect for a Blue Coconut slush from Sonic.
- the day after Monday.
- 5 days before Valentine's Day.
- 5 days before my 7th Anniversary...I love you Teddy!
...better get to work day...*sigh*
- Henry's birthday, just like his grandpa's...Congrats Katie!
- a rainy day...yes, more rain in Vegas.
- perfect for a Blue Coconut slush from Sonic.
- the day after Monday.
- 5 days before Valentine's Day.
- 5 days before my 7th Anniversary...I love you Teddy!
...better get to work day...*sigh*
Friday, February 05, 2010
02-05-2010 - Welcome Back!
Wow! They say time flies when you are having fun....I'm amazed that it has taken me this log to get back into my blog. I'm now a mother of two, and have been that way for over three months. Geez, you would think I was busy or something. Life is good...no, life is grand! I just wanted to touch base. I'll be back soon....I promise it will not be a 2 kid break...promise!
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