We just had this little discussion. The conversations we hold with our young. All I can do is shake my head. Mind you this conversation is with my three year old, so bear with me.
"Sweety, I need you to go and try to go potty for me."
"Okay" she heads to the bathroom and quickly returns "Mommy, I can't go potty, there is a little turd in the toilet, right in the hole."
"Well, flush again, and then go please."
"But it isn't my turd. Why do I have to flush my brothers turd?"
"Because I am pretty sure it is your turd, seeing as you were the last to use the bathroom and your brother is at school."
"But brother doesn't wipe when he goes potty."
"What does that have to do with you re-flushing and going potty?"
"There is no toilet paper in the toilet with the turd..."
Well, I finally convinced her she could flush it and go. How exasperating. I had to explain that "I am pretty sure brother uses toilet paper in specific instances...just like everybody else."
I have to admit I was trying real hard not to chuckle as we went through this discussion. Boy. Isn't life full of little adventures.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
It came to this?!?
A very good friend of mine has the two little ones for the afternoon, so I thought it a good time to tackle the toys and clothes that breed like rabbits!
Let me preface this with: "In no corner of my mind did I even come close to correctness when I guessed this would only take an hour or so." I have been at it for two and I am still only at the beginning.
Who would have known that two children under the age of three could accumulate so many clothes!(I haven't even started with the toys yet *sigh*) I know, it is no-bodies fault but my own. Buying clothes as they out grew their others, and then with potty training needing some spares here and there to keep washing clothes to once or twice a week...what was I thinking? How do those mothers on TV do it? seriously!
I have made sure I have packed clothes as they have out grown them. Just to try keeping on top of things. However, as I began going through their closet today, I found miscellaneous clothing here and there and then realized in my zealous packing I had not marked boxes with size or sex. Also I found a stash of clothes my cousin had given me...my daughter completely skipped! Had I not bought clothes for that era, we could have kept things down to 1 box per size. So, for 2 and 1/2 sizes we now have two boxes...grrrr.
Now to move all of these into storage. We want to have another and seeing as it is still in the makings, we don't know the sex....So, save both just in case right? Right. Plus, I have to keep mine, my sisters and my cousins(hopefully that covers everyone)....clothes separate, because what if someone will be needing them back.
What happened to the good old days when kids could run free in diapers? Just an outing outfit, Sunday outfit and good ole pj's? I can only shake my head at the moment. Well, back to tackling the mess, wish me luck!
Let me preface this with: "In no corner of my mind did I even come close to correctness when I guessed this would only take an hour or so." I have been at it for two and I am still only at the beginning.
Who would have known that two children under the age of three could accumulate so many clothes!(I haven't even started with the toys yet *sigh*) I know, it is no-bodies fault but my own. Buying clothes as they out grew their others, and then with potty training needing some spares here and there to keep washing clothes to once or twice a week...what was I thinking? How do those mothers on TV do it? seriously!
I have made sure I have packed clothes as they have out grown them. Just to try keeping on top of things. However, as I began going through their closet today, I found miscellaneous clothing here and there and then realized in my zealous packing I had not marked boxes with size or sex. Also I found a stash of clothes my cousin had given me...my daughter completely skipped! Had I not bought clothes for that era, we could have kept things down to 1 box per size. So, for 2 and 1/2 sizes we now have two boxes...grrrr.
Now to move all of these into storage. We want to have another and seeing as it is still in the makings, we don't know the sex....So, save both just in case right? Right. Plus, I have to keep mine, my sisters and my cousins(hopefully that covers everyone)....clothes separate, because what if someone will be needing them back.
What happened to the good old days when kids could run free in diapers? Just an outing outfit, Sunday outfit and good ole pj's? I can only shake my head at the moment. Well, back to tackling the mess, wish me luck!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
11 year old example
This week is a far cry from the excitement I experienced last week in all of my adventures with ailing children. Children are well and back into their live full swing mode.
Today I am feeling pretty proud of our 11 yr old. His report card came yesterday and he had a great one! Nothing below a B! And over half of the grades were in the A range!He's got smart brains, yes he does! To top things off though, he came home feeling pretty good with himself today. He stood up to a bully at school for a friend of his. You should have seen him, he was beaming from ear to ear. He did it by just telling the bully if they had nothing nice to say, then say nothing at all. Apparently that was all they needed to hear, because the bullying was over for the day. Yay!
While I am telling you about this boy, I might as well add what a great big and little brother he is. Including the family in his activities and ideas is always counted on. He is our tender one. He is sensitive to others and their feelings, and willing to help most of the time (If I said all the time, you mothers out there would think I had a miracle step-child, he is normal, he groans when asked to do chores, rolls his eyes sometimes, but mostly he is just a wonderful kid). Well, now you know our 11 year old a bit better.
Today I am feeling pretty proud of our 11 yr old. His report card came yesterday and he had a great one! Nothing below a B! And over half of the grades were in the A range!He's got smart brains, yes he does! To top things off though, he came home feeling pretty good with himself today. He stood up to a bully at school for a friend of his. You should have seen him, he was beaming from ear to ear. He did it by just telling the bully if they had nothing nice to say, then say nothing at all. Apparently that was all they needed to hear, because the bullying was over for the day. Yay!
While I am telling you about this boy, I might as well add what a great big and little brother he is. Including the family in his activities and ideas is always counted on. He is our tender one. He is sensitive to others and their feelings, and willing to help most of the time (If I said all the time, you mothers out there would think I had a miracle step-child, he is normal, he groans when asked to do chores, rolls his eyes sometimes, but mostly he is just a wonderful kid). Well, now you know our 11 year old a bit better.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Adventures of Sorts...of Motherhood...
If it isn't one adventure, then it is another. If you have a weak stomach, read no further. There I have done my part in warning you. I am serious.
It began early last Sunday morning, I awoke at 4:30 am to my youngest choking I went to check on the tyke and found he had vomited all over his bed. Ew..I know. He seemed to be perfectly fine afterwords, still does thank goodness. We thought we might be done.
Then, Monday evening my daughter decided to have a small episode. On the hour for three hours it repeated its self and we had great fun cleaning up after her. When I decided she was finished for the evening I was heading to bed (1:30 am) Just then our 11 year old decided he was going to start (I know, he didn't really have a say in the matter, poor guy!) Instead of going to bed I pulled his drenched bedding from the bed and washed it...*sigh*, got him in the bath and I think I made it to bed between 2:30 and 3:00.
My good husband took a bit of a shift between obligations until I was able to catch a few Z's. I believe there weren't any more problems...until Wednesday morning at 3:30 am. I awoke to my daughter vomiting again. Okay, obviously this was not the 12, or even 24 hour flu. Joy. Two more times and she seemed to be better. I thing I did two loads of laundry related to the early morning instances.
Thursday went well, as did Friday! However, here we are Saturday, and now we are experiencing a whole new adventure. I have mopped the bathroom floor, I will need to clean my carpets soon, though I think I will wait until this passes. To say the least, we are clinging to pull-ups instead of panties. She feels belittled, but it seems to be an easier answer than tossing a whole bunch of undies...*sigh*. I know, I could wash them...but ugh, sorry, I have reached my limits for the moment.
Oh the adventures. I can hardly wait for these particular ones to be over. Some adventures just can't be enjoyed the same as say...Disneyland or something of that sort.
It began early last Sunday morning, I awoke at 4:30 am to my youngest choking I went to check on the tyke and found he had vomited all over his bed. Ew..I know. He seemed to be perfectly fine afterwords, still does thank goodness. We thought we might be done.
Then, Monday evening my daughter decided to have a small episode. On the hour for three hours it repeated its self and we had great fun cleaning up after her. When I decided she was finished for the evening I was heading to bed (1:30 am) Just then our 11 year old decided he was going to start (I know, he didn't really have a say in the matter, poor guy!) Instead of going to bed I pulled his drenched bedding from the bed and washed it...*sigh*, got him in the bath and I think I made it to bed between 2:30 and 3:00.
My good husband took a bit of a shift between obligations until I was able to catch a few Z's. I believe there weren't any more problems...until Wednesday morning at 3:30 am. I awoke to my daughter vomiting again. Okay, obviously this was not the 12, or even 24 hour flu. Joy. Two more times and she seemed to be better. I thing I did two loads of laundry related to the early morning instances.
Thursday went well, as did Friday! However, here we are Saturday, and now we are experiencing a whole new adventure. I have mopped the bathroom floor, I will need to clean my carpets soon, though I think I will wait until this passes. To say the least, we are clinging to pull-ups instead of panties. She feels belittled, but it seems to be an easier answer than tossing a whole bunch of undies...*sigh*. I know, I could wash them...but ugh, sorry, I have reached my limits for the moment.
Oh the adventures. I can hardly wait for these particular ones to be over. Some adventures just can't be enjoyed the same as say...Disneyland or something of that sort.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Random Thoughts...
Well, its been a crazy week in our house hold. It seems the flu just finishes and gives us a break (for a week or so) and then hits us again. If any one has suggestions on getting vomit stains and odors out of a mattress, I am open to suggestions. Other than that I have miraculously stayed afloat with the house...mostly. I think I have washed enough bedding to account for everyone here and abroad. For the month any way. I know, TMI. Other than that not a whole lot has taken place. I have had the words and actions of others haunt me this week, having too much time to think can and is a problem at times. The problem with it is: we hear things that people would never say to our face...which is a good thing...but then you you begin thinking: I don't think I have presented myself on those terms, so why do they think that of me? How can people be so cruel in their thinking? Then I think, how many times have I said something not knowing the whole story or, for that mater wanting to know or understand the other side? I think: I may know better, or assume that I know it all. Through this and other thoughts it keeps occurring to me that is the reason we are taught not to judge. I can't make judgments on others, because I don't know the whole or even half of the story. Their shoes have been tailored to them. The portion I do know is one sided, skewed and shared in the moment. Often times because it is one sided , skewed or shared in the moment, it is put in a darker light. *sigh*. I need to remind myself that I have made unfair judgments and, whether I deserved it or not, I have been forgiven. This turning the other cheek thing is so difficult. Especially when you feel it is unjust of the one 'slapping'. I apologize if this sounds angry, just something I needed to put out there and get off my chest. On a good note, I think the flu may be though with this coarse. I am thankful for the Savior and the atonement. I know through it I can be molded and perfected...when I remember to apply it. When I humble myself. Humility. A whole other lesson. Luckily I have a whole life time to learn it.
Friday, February 5, 2010
More Reads
Well, I have been enjoying another great book! "Rebekah" by Orson Scott Card. It is from his trilogy "Women of Genesis".
I have actually been listening to it on CD between errands and runs. I am enjoying how well written the book is, especially the building up of each if the Biblical characters. When making my purchase of the book on CD I didn't realize the book I have is the second of a series...oops! I guess I will be going back before moving forward with the nest one...lol!
Along with my listening to "Rebekah" I am reading a book called "Women of the Old Testament". I believe That the research of Orson S.C. is accurate, consistent with the history and teachings found in the Bible. It is bringing the old Bible stories to life for me!
Other books that have done this for me as well are:
"Two from Galilee" by Marjorie Holmes
"The Red Tent" * by Anita Diamant
others from the trilogy by Orson Scott Card are:
"Sarah"
"Leah and Rachael"
*The Red Tent is a well written book , but has some material that can be offensive to others. I have recommended it to others forgetting about the offensive part(I had skimmed past it) and was told they were surprised I would recommend the book. However, I enjoyed the way Anita wrote the book and painted the characters.
I have actually been listening to it on CD between errands and runs. I am enjoying how well written the book is, especially the building up of each if the Biblical characters. When making my purchase of the book on CD I didn't realize the book I have is the second of a series...oops! I guess I will be going back before moving forward with the nest one...lol!
Along with my listening to "Rebekah" I am reading a book called "Women of the Old Testament". I believe That the research of Orson S.C. is accurate, consistent with the history and teachings found in the Bible. It is bringing the old Bible stories to life for me!
Other books that have done this for me as well are:
"Two from Galilee" by Marjorie Holmes
"The Red Tent" * by Anita Diamant
others from the trilogy by Orson Scott Card are:
"Sarah"
"Leah and Rachael"
*The Red Tent is a well written book , but has some material that can be offensive to others. I have recommended it to others forgetting about the offensive part(I had skimmed past it) and was told they were surprised I would recommend the book. However, I enjoyed the way Anita wrote the book and painted the characters.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Bed Time?
Last night my three year old was looking for every excuse in the book not to go to bed, but she came up with a real good one and I thought I would share it with you, here it is:
"I can't go to bed right now"
"Why not?"
With great exasperation in her voice, and all sorts of drama in the body language she exclaims "Because my tummy says if I don't eat right now, I'm gonna die!"
Well, I have to admit I didn't want to see her die this young, so we had a burrito with cheese, a glass of water and then went to bed. *sigh*
"I can't go to bed right now"
"Why not?"
With great exasperation in her voice, and all sorts of drama in the body language she exclaims "Because my tummy says if I don't eat right now, I'm gonna die!"
Well, I have to admit I didn't want to see her die this young, so we had a burrito with cheese, a glass of water and then went to bed. *sigh*
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