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Dear Mom (A letter from my 9 year old son)

February 3, 2012 By

My 9-year-old had an “off” day yesterday. Off usually means he has put on his pre-teen face for me complete with sass, defiance, attitude and very little reasoning. Sigh.
After a long, productive talk, he finished up his homework then handed me this letter. It’s too cute not to share.

Dear mom,

I am very sorry for not paying attention at all to you today. This morning I did not help you with anything when I should of, and tonight I played with LEGO when I did not finish my homework.

The reason why I did not follow directions this morning was I was sleepy and very cranky, and tonight I did not want to finish my work and I was still cranky.

I am going to take deep breaths, say sorry, think before I do and help out but not in a bossy way. And guess what… tomorrow’s a new day. So I will try to help out.

Love your oldest loving son,

H.

P.s. I’m going to be a good boy.

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Reason number 5,367 why you should never take your eyes off a toddler

January 24, 2012 By

I’m the first to admit that I’m a mix between a Helicopter parent and a let-your-child-explore parent. Really… it’s a mix or a struggle between some lingering anxiety and having a teaching background.

I repeatedly tell my husband that our toddler is not trustworthy. And only because he’s just that… a toddler — with two older brothers.

I’ve never had to baby proof my house to the extent that I’ve had to in the past two years. It’s like this kid sniffs out danger and puts himself in harms way whenever possible. He is totally a thrill-seeker. Or is trying to fit in with his older brothers. Or he’s out to give me a heart attack. Although, it’s likely all of the above.

Sunday was an extremely lazy day in our house. It was wet outside from raining the day before, half the family was sick with God only know what and I was relishing in the opportunity to get a little work done.

Or so I thought.

Along with being a little daredevil, my child likes to be in the most natural state possible. Which is usually a typical toddler trait.
While I was sitting on the couch, he ran into the other room and quickly shimmied his way out of his zip-up PJ’s – without unzipping them. This happened twice and each time I put his PJ’s back on. (Yeah, I know.)
I then went to the kitchen to clean up the mess from lunch.
Once I finished, I checked my computer then caught something out of the corner of my eye. Like a flash of bright white streaming across the sky.
My toddler not only took his PJ’s off… he took his diaper off, too.

I laughed while yelling to my husband — who was upstairs playing LEGOs with the two older boys. He ran downstairs (with his camera) and we followed our naked little devil into the playroom. Then it hit me. Poop. I smelled poop!

The anxiety kicked in and I sniffed out the missing diaper like a crazy hound dog.

I finally found it. In a backpack, hanging on the door.

My husband took the culprit upstairs for a bath while I disinfected the entire downstairs.

The worst part of it all? I found a straggler — a little turd – yesterday. I had poop nightmares all night last night.

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Who exactly are the holiday for in this house?

December 6, 2011 By

Even though I’m an adult with (way too many) responsibilities now, I still adore the holidays and somehow I don’t allow it to stress me out at all.

There’s something about the cool, crisp air, the music, the act of giving, the smell of my husband’s hot chocolate and the look on my children’s faces that send me into a glittery tailspin.

(Yes it’s cool and crisp in Southern California… at night or early in the morning).

I use any excuse I can to milk it and I milk it pretty good.

Today, for example, I don’t think I took my robe off the entire time I was at home. I poured an extra cup off coffee this morning (like I need an excuse) and dropped a few marshmallows in it for good measure. Seeing that the holidays are the only time we seem to have marshmallows in this house, I consider it a rare delicacy. Tomorrow it’s caramel sauce.

I found myself drifting off into the magic of the movie, Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas. The movie that was babysitting my children so I could try to get some work done.

I squee’d when the box containing one of my husband’s Christmas gifts arrived. I just hope I can get it wrapped, keep it wrapped and resist the temptation to give it to him early.

(I’m SO bad with surprises. I mean, not bad. I just get eager to give someone a gift when I know they will simply adore it).

I spend my nights after the kids go to bed scheming up new places to put Nicky, our Elf on the Shelf, and fall into complete and utter mommy guilt when I forget to move the dang thing. I also light up like a Christmas tree when my 4-year-old finds our elf in the morning and yells, “Hi, Mickey!” (I don’t have the heart to correct him).

I put way too much time and effort into writing three different scripts on Portable North Pole. And then I do a handwritten note from Santa to all three kids — each letter must start and end with a curly cue. It’s kind of a sickness.

I spend way too much money on presents because I can’t resist a sale the thought of the perfect gift. Plus, my kids are totally worth it.

Please excuse me while I curl up in my dirty robe next to our fake, undecorated and leaning Christmas tree.

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Wordless Wednesday- Shame On The Rainbow

October 26, 2011 By

Note to self: check pockets before washing all your favorite pants and shirts with a 9-year-old boy’s jacket.

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Coffee Chat – Kids Are Funny

October 21, 2011 By

Wait! That's not coffee... whatever. It's been a long week.

Imagine you just sat down with a bunch of your girlfriends. Coffee (or tea)(or margarita) cup in one hand. No kids around. Just laughter, friends, and good conversation.

Then a question comes up…

What is one of the funniest things your kid has said to you?

 

Because it has been a loooong week… you take a sip and chime in:

 

  • Walking into the gym Myles pointed at a woman and said, “Mommy, that’s my dad’s girlfriend.” – Melanie S.
  • I asked Myles if he wanted to wear a hat today, he said, “no, I want to wear a supervisor.” – also from Melanie S.
  • When my nephew was a toddler I said I would come over to visit for a little bit. He said, “No Auntie, you need to come over for lots of bits”.  – Casey S.
  • My favorite was when 4-year-old Aspen told me she wanted to be a bee for Halloween because, “People will think I am beautiful and then I will sting them!”- Julie M.
  • Mom, what are you going to be when you grow up? – Staci P.
  • Mom, did cars have engines when you were young? – Meg B.
  • This weekend I heard this conversation between Charlotte and 4-year-old Liam–  Mama: “Liam I have to wrap Maya’s birthday present later today. Want to help me?” Liam, not even glancing up from what he is playing with: “yes. If I’m available.” – Dottie E.
  • Xander emptied out a dollhouse and put a fireman figurine inside. I noticed the family of dolls was sitting around a table on the “front lawn” of the dollhouse. I asked him if the doll family saved the dining room table and food from the fire in their house. He said, “Yes mommy. They were hungry so they went back in and grabbed the table, chairs and food while they were waiting for the firemen to come and save the house.” – Dana R.
  • Mom, what would happen if we didn’t have heads? (She’s 4) – Leah S.
  • We were at the grocery store and she saw the sign with the person falling (caution sign). She was 3 at the time and pointed to the sign and said, “look mommy we can do flips!” – Stacey C.
  • After a long day’s outing with my 4-year old, I plopped down on the sofa and exclaimed, “I’m pooped!” To which she replied, “I’m peed!” – Barbara F.
  • ‎Mom, how come my penis is bigger than my brother’s? – Ginger A.
  • SugarPlum got out her medicine syringe from her doctor’s kit, and told Pickle “It’s time for your baby medicine! You’re gonna love it! It’s yummy! It has BABIES in it!” – Rehan Blog
  • She quoted Toy Story 3, “I’ve got a playdate with destiny,” then asked me, “Who’s destiny?” – Mary G.
  • My son was hanging out on the potty taking his time and trying to think of anything to do other than actually use the potty. He looked down at his shirt and said, “Look, Mommy! I have my Starbucks shirt on. See the light saber?” Yeah, it was a Star Wars shirt. – Danielle S.

Check out the last Coffee Chat when we talked about BabyWearing.

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