Today I have already had two VERY amusing conversations with James. First, he walks into my bedroom this morning. Jake was getting ready for work, and I was just lounging in bed with Henry. He looks at me and very seriously and sternly says, "Mom, you have to stop hitting people. It is a really bad choice." My response, "James, I don't hit people. If Mommy is feeling frustrated or angry, I talk to people and tell them how I am feeling." James replies with, "Mom, you hit me, and Daddy, and Henry, and Cha Cha." It was obvious that there was no changing his mind on this one, so I guess I will not be surprised if CPS shows up on my doorstep sometime in the coming weeks.
The second conversation occurred on the ride in to school. We drove past a large Coca-Cola truck. James asked what was on the big red truck. I went on to explain that it was a delivery truck for soda. James then says, "I don't drink soda, just milk or water." My response, "That's right because Daddy is a Dentist and he would be upset if we ruined our teeth by drinking soda." To which James replies, "Yeah, but Daddy just drinks beer. Sometimes you drink beer too, Mom. I wish you would let me have some beer."
You really can't make this stuff up!
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Finding Our Groove
Being back at work has proven to be a good thing for everyone! It has brought with it the return of balance at home. I treated maternity leave as a vacation; therefore everything was VERY relaxed (and somewhat chaotic) around our house. No meal planning, no To Do lists, no morning routine, piles of laundry would become mountains. This would have driven me nuts at one time, but adding another person to care for just throws everything/everyone a little off for the first few weeks!
The last few weeks have been very busy with activity, and I don't see that changing anytime in the foreseeable future. We have a CRAZY summer ahead of us. My calendar is already booked solid with baby/bridal showers, family obligations, my sister's wedding (in fact, we have a wedding every SINGLE weekend in August).
Clearly there is something in the water, because all of my friends are starting families! Nothing better then a fresh crop of new babies to snuggle! It is especially nice when you get to experience the sweetness of a newborn, and then go home to your own kids (that SLEEP THROUGH the night)!
Yes, I may be crazy for writing this (as I don't want to jinx myself) but Henry is now sleeping 7-8 hour stretches at night! This mama is finally starting to get her mojo back! More sleep= a clear head, more energy to truck it to the gym, more productivity while working, less crabbiness/irritability, more motivation to keep up with the house and meal planning. All of the aforementioned = a happy husband. So, I am officially BACK (as long as the sleep continues)! This is a good thing because as I always say, "Jake may be the head of the household, but I am the neck (somebody has to keep things under control around here)."
The last few weeks have been very busy with activity, and I don't see that changing anytime in the foreseeable future. We have a CRAZY summer ahead of us. My calendar is already booked solid with baby/bridal showers, family obligations, my sister's wedding (in fact, we have a wedding every SINGLE weekend in August).
Clearly there is something in the water, because all of my friends are starting families! Nothing better then a fresh crop of new babies to snuggle! It is especially nice when you get to experience the sweetness of a newborn, and then go home to your own kids (that SLEEP THROUGH the night)!
Yes, I may be crazy for writing this (as I don't want to jinx myself) but Henry is now sleeping 7-8 hour stretches at night! This mama is finally starting to get her mojo back! More sleep= a clear head, more energy to truck it to the gym, more productivity while working, less crabbiness/irritability, more motivation to keep up with the house and meal planning. All of the aforementioned = a happy husband. So, I am officially BACK (as long as the sleep continues)! This is a good thing because as I always say, "Jake may be the head of the household, but I am the neck (somebody has to keep things under control around here)."
Friday, March 8, 2013
A Letter to James
Every year I write a birthday letter to James, it is a tradition I plan to carry over with Henry. I am not a big fan of baby books, mostly due to my refusal to spend free time scrapbooking when I could be chasing my kiddos!
So here we go.....
James,
Happy 3rd Birthday! As l look out at the beautiful sunshine today, I can't help but to think it is God smiling down on us for this very special day.
The terrible two's have come and gone, and I must say that most of the time "terrible" would be the wrong word to describe this time in your life. Granted, you can throw one heck of a temper tantrum (I am told this is something you get from your Mother). Don't worry, there is nothing wrong with being feisty! In fact, I find that it is a characteristic that has helped me throughout my life.
You continue to amaze me in all that you do: from how quickly you learned to ride a bike, your ability to shoot a slap shot with a hockey puck better then your Mom, your determination, your amazing ability to memorize your favorite books (Goodnight Moon, Hockey Alphabet, any number of Dr. Seuss books), your unwillingness to compromise (although, this also makes me want to pull my hair out at times), your skillful negotiation skills, and your ability to form meaningful friendships with all your buddies at school.
You are certainly no longer my little baby, as you like to remind me of everyday. I am so proud of your independent spirit. I admire the risks you take with your fashion choices when you dress yourself on a daily basis (I am hoping you will want my opinion as you get older, and would like a woman's point-of-view). I am also so proud of the amazing big brother you have been to Henry, he is so lucky to have you to look up to. You and your brother are by far and away my greatest accomplishments to date.
I am very excited for what the future holds for you. Your zest for life and determination are sure to make this year one to remember!
If you remember one thing and one thing only; Mommy loves you.
All My Love,
Mom
So here we go.....
James,
Happy 3rd Birthday! As l look out at the beautiful sunshine today, I can't help but to think it is God smiling down on us for this very special day.
The terrible two's have come and gone, and I must say that most of the time "terrible" would be the wrong word to describe this time in your life. Granted, you can throw one heck of a temper tantrum (I am told this is something you get from your Mother). Don't worry, there is nothing wrong with being feisty! In fact, I find that it is a characteristic that has helped me throughout my life.
You continue to amaze me in all that you do: from how quickly you learned to ride a bike, your ability to shoot a slap shot with a hockey puck better then your Mom, your determination, your amazing ability to memorize your favorite books (Goodnight Moon, Hockey Alphabet, any number of Dr. Seuss books), your unwillingness to compromise (although, this also makes me want to pull my hair out at times), your skillful negotiation skills, and your ability to form meaningful friendships with all your buddies at school.
You are certainly no longer my little baby, as you like to remind me of everyday. I am so proud of your independent spirit. I admire the risks you take with your fashion choices when you dress yourself on a daily basis (I am hoping you will want my opinion as you get older, and would like a woman's point-of-view). I am also so proud of the amazing big brother you have been to Henry, he is so lucky to have you to look up to. You and your brother are by far and away my greatest accomplishments to date.
I am very excited for what the future holds for you. Your zest for life and determination are sure to make this year one to remember!
If you remember one thing and one thing only; Mommy loves you.
All My Love,
Mom
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Back In the Saddle
First Day Back to Work:
1.) 5 a.m. feeding
2.) COFFEE
3.) Feed the other child
4.) Instruct James to get his clothes on
5.) Dress self and feed self, as I am about ready to consume an entire box of cereal by the time I am able to eat
6.) Brush Teeth (and add flossing for good measure, since James and I are seeing the Dentist tomorrow)
7.) Greet sitter and fill her in on Henry's morning schedule
8.) Load James into truck and drop him off at school
9.) Return to office to start tackling e-mails (all 800 of them)- MORE COFFEE
10.) Consider taking a shower, realize all the clean towels are in the dryer
11.) Fold Towels, and notice the dryer is really dirty
12.) Clean dryer (oops the rubber gasket piece falls off, attempt to quickly repair)
13.) Fail at repair, have to take dryer door apart (waste 45 minutes)...LG.....my life was certainly not good after this escapade
14.) Run out the door to pick up James (after running the lint roller over myself)
15.) Look at my weekly menu and realize Chicken Cordon Bleu is WAY to ambitious for my "first day back dinner" (What the hell was I thinking?!)
16.) Figure out Plan B for dinner......Fish Sticks it is!
17.) Feed Children
18.) Bathe Children
19.) Brush Toddler's teeth (and say a silent prayer that there will be no meltdowns at the dentist tomorrow)
20.) Books and bed for kiddos
21.) Load/start dishwasher
22.) Realize that I STILL have not taken a shower
23.) Waste a few minutes typing this
24.) Time for a pre-bed rinse off shower, a good teeth flossing, and bed
25.) All in all, a successful but exhausting day. Better get to bed so I can do it all over tomorrow!
1.) 5 a.m. feeding
2.) COFFEE
3.) Feed the other child
4.) Instruct James to get his clothes on
5.) Dress self and feed self, as I am about ready to consume an entire box of cereal by the time I am able to eat
6.) Brush Teeth (and add flossing for good measure, since James and I are seeing the Dentist tomorrow)
7.) Greet sitter and fill her in on Henry's morning schedule
8.) Load James into truck and drop him off at school
9.) Return to office to start tackling e-mails (all 800 of them)- MORE COFFEE
10.) Consider taking a shower, realize all the clean towels are in the dryer
11.) Fold Towels, and notice the dryer is really dirty
12.) Clean dryer (oops the rubber gasket piece falls off, attempt to quickly repair)
13.) Fail at repair, have to take dryer door apart (waste 45 minutes)...LG.....my life was certainly not good after this escapade
14.) Run out the door to pick up James (after running the lint roller over myself)
15.) Look at my weekly menu and realize Chicken Cordon Bleu is WAY to ambitious for my "first day back dinner" (What the hell was I thinking?!)
16.) Figure out Plan B for dinner......Fish Sticks it is!
17.) Feed Children
18.) Bathe Children
19.) Brush Toddler's teeth (and say a silent prayer that there will be no meltdowns at the dentist tomorrow)
20.) Books and bed for kiddos
21.) Load/start dishwasher
22.) Realize that I STILL have not taken a shower
23.) Waste a few minutes typing this
24.) Time for a pre-bed rinse off shower, a good teeth flossing, and bed
25.) All in all, a successful but exhausting day. Better get to bed so I can do it all over tomorrow!
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