George while talking to Jason on the phone, ignoring George who was repeating his question to me:
"Mama...Mommy...MOMMY...do you have ears?" (I say this a lot to any one of our kids!)
Mimi today driving in the car:
"Mama, where is baby Win?"
Me: "He's at school."
Mimi: "Does he go to Baby School?"
Me: "Yes, i guess he does."
Mimi after a moment: "That would be funny!"
(No idea what brought Baby Win up--see?? Completely random!!)
Natan sang "Frosty the Snowman" at Walmart today--loudly.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Highly random...
This morning...kids were watching PBS (the only thing they are allowed!) and I hear the excited yells that always happen when a certain someone appears on the screen (not Barney, or Calliou, or any one you would imagine)...
George & Mimi: "Mama! Mama! It's Barack Obama!"
George: "That's the President, Mimi...that's the President."
Mimi: "I want to watch this 'cause...I love him."
(Young Liberals!)
My question/vent for today:
When looking at a website selling bathing suits "for every shape and size" I clicked on the section for suits designed for "small busts." Up popped (literally) 72 pictures of large boobs in tiny tops.
I can't catch a break. When I say "small busted" I meant "SMALL BUSTED!!!" I don't mean "silicone" or "Double D" or even "B Cup!"
Say NO to drugs:
We watched a National geographic show on Meth addiction this afternoon--and let the kids watch with us. It hit home. Now, George walks around yelling: "You bad! No drugs!" and then telling us that you will "get dead" by drugs.
Mimi was silenced by the pictures of the people "making bad choices." She was quick to notice that all the images of the people addicted looked angry or ugly.
So...we got that little lesson out of the way.
Natan:
I am taking a new approach to people who show their ignorance by judging before getting the facts, or even judging incorrectly with the facts.
Yes, Natan has a loud, high pitched scream.
Natan cannot hear in his right ear. At all.
Natan is not necessarily ignoring those who speak to him. Sometimes he actually does not hear.
Natan is developmentally delayed. I treat him differently because of this and will not apologize for it, even if certain people think I let him away with too much. Screw you.
I don't care if you are a stranger, relative, or friend...if you pick on Natan--MY SON-- I will tear you up one side and down the other. For no other reason than you are being a bully. And I don't like bullies.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Oh...yeah...
For those wondering about a burial for Larry (yes, some have inquired!)...he's still boxed up in our freezer.
Please don't judge. If you've ever dug a 4-foot deep hole in Georgia clay, you know why I am waiting for Jason to do it this weekend.
As for Stanley...he has become the perfect dog. I think I misread grief which was actually relief. Turns out Stanley wanted to be top dog and I don't think he was in fact attached to Larry. He is the sweetest guy! Sleeping with us...never in his crate unless we have to go out...sitting...not jumping all over us...as much as I was sad over Larry, I can't help but wonder if this was some divine dogly plan...
Now there's something I can believe in!!!!!
Please don't judge. If you've ever dug a 4-foot deep hole in Georgia clay, you know why I am waiting for Jason to do it this weekend.
As for Stanley...he has become the perfect dog. I think I misread grief which was actually relief. Turns out Stanley wanted to be top dog and I don't think he was in fact attached to Larry. He is the sweetest guy! Sleeping with us...never in his crate unless we have to go out...sitting...not jumping all over us...as much as I was sad over Larry, I can't help but wonder if this was some divine dogly plan...
Now there's something I can believe in!!!!!
Disclaimer...
I think I may have offended someone I actually like with one of my recent blogs.
To clarify:
I realize that I slammed mothers who work outside the home. Keep in mind that it was a reaction to yet another woman criticizing me just because I do not. Rather than blurt out the first thing that comes into my head in those situations, I choose to blog. Those women say things to me in person that are very demeaning. I won't do that because it's hurtful.
To those I offended, I apologize if you felt I attacked you personally. The people I refer to are usually strangers or people that I know but do not consider any more than acquaintances.
On a lighter note...I love Fridays!
6:30--I convinced the two older ones to snuggle until 7:00, and we made it to 6:45. Why is the bed most comfortable in the last fifteen minutes you're in it??
7:00-8:00--Enjoyed breakfast with M, G, and N while Vinny (now being called 'Tater" by George) slept.
8:00-9:00--worked on our letters and numbers. George thinks it's funny to call every letter "H" which is yet another reason I need to home school...I really can't expect a teacher to think things are funny the way a mom would!!
9:00-10:00--Made heart cookies to hand out to our dance teachers tomorrow. Also made some "freestyle" cookies for Daddy. One looks phallic--should I be concerned??
10:00-11:00--went for a walk down the road and back. Saw "Grandpa", our elderly neighbor from around the corner. Luckily he loves the kids and loves that they jump on him for hugs!!
11:00-12:00-ran on the treadmill while kids sucked up Barney and Caillou.
12:00-1:00--picnic outside for lunch. Getting ready to send three biggies for nap--Vinny went down around noon.
Tonight is pizza and movie night since Dad's still working late. Another Friday of Star Wars. It's sad that I speak Jedi...
To clarify:
I realize that I slammed mothers who work outside the home. Keep in mind that it was a reaction to yet another woman criticizing me just because I do not. Rather than blurt out the first thing that comes into my head in those situations, I choose to blog. Those women say things to me in person that are very demeaning. I won't do that because it's hurtful.
To those I offended, I apologize if you felt I attacked you personally. The people I refer to are usually strangers or people that I know but do not consider any more than acquaintances.
On a lighter note...I love Fridays!
6:30--I convinced the two older ones to snuggle until 7:00, and we made it to 6:45. Why is the bed most comfortable in the last fifteen minutes you're in it??
7:00-8:00--Enjoyed breakfast with M, G, and N while Vinny (now being called 'Tater" by George) slept.
8:00-9:00--worked on our letters and numbers. George thinks it's funny to call every letter "H" which is yet another reason I need to home school...I really can't expect a teacher to think things are funny the way a mom would!!
9:00-10:00--Made heart cookies to hand out to our dance teachers tomorrow. Also made some "freestyle" cookies for Daddy. One looks phallic--should I be concerned??
10:00-11:00--went for a walk down the road and back. Saw "Grandpa", our elderly neighbor from around the corner. Luckily he loves the kids and loves that they jump on him for hugs!!
11:00-12:00-ran on the treadmill while kids sucked up Barney and Caillou.
12:00-1:00--picnic outside for lunch. Getting ready to send three biggies for nap--Vinny went down around noon.
Tonight is pizza and movie night since Dad's still working late. Another Friday of Star Wars. It's sad that I speak Jedi...
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Squabbling...
Correct me if I am wrong, but I think I may be the only person in the world, or at least in North America who overheard THIS argument between Mimi and George today:
Mimi: "My China Mommy lives in Chinese. That's far away."
George: "Well, my Georgia Daddy lives in Georgia, and that's very far away."
Thus began the debate (which lasted surprisingly long, considering the subject matter), regarding which Mommy/Daddy lived the furthest away.
Also, a shout out to Claudette...thanks for the email about a recent post--appreciate the encouraging words!
Mimi: "My China Mommy lives in Chinese. That's far away."
George: "Well, my Georgia Daddy lives in Georgia, and that's very far away."
Thus began the debate (which lasted surprisingly long, considering the subject matter), regarding which Mommy/Daddy lived the furthest away.
Also, a shout out to Claudette...thanks for the email about a recent post--appreciate the encouraging words!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Kiddo Stuff
George: "Happy Valentimes, Mommy..."
Mimi: "Mama...can we start to decycle?" (pretty sure she means "recycle" but one never knows...!)
Natan: "I found the chicken!!!!!!" (really saying, "I found the ticket" but hey--that's where we're at! It's a line from the Polar Express movie).
Vinny Update: on a second round of some serious antibiotics (really pleased about that...) for a back to back ear infection. Dr. said perhaps it's time for ear tubs. Bring it on!
George Update: No soccer or heavy running until they check his lungs for any possible damage caused by his arteries. Dance is fine...good thing he looks good in a tutu!!!!!
Oh yeah...and it's 70 degrees in Georgia! Jonquils spotted daily!!!
Mimi: "Mama...can we start to decycle?" (pretty sure she means "recycle" but one never knows...!)
Natan: "I found the chicken!!!!!!" (really saying, "I found the ticket" but hey--that's where we're at! It's a line from the Polar Express movie).
Vinny Update: on a second round of some serious antibiotics (really pleased about that...) for a back to back ear infection. Dr. said perhaps it's time for ear tubs. Bring it on!
George Update: No soccer or heavy running until they check his lungs for any possible damage caused by his arteries. Dance is fine...good thing he looks good in a tutu!!!!!
Oh yeah...and it's 70 degrees in Georgia! Jonquils spotted daily!!!
Monday, February 09, 2009
Been wanting to blog this for awhile...
I am sure to offend with this one, but--how many times A WEEK am I offended by this and say nothing!!!!
To all of you "working moms" (which, by the way, I am one of, since I work my tail off all day, from the moment my and my kids' feet hit the floor until I fall into bed late at night), please do not say: "Oh...I just don't know HOW you do it...I could NEVER stay home all day with my kid(s)--I'd be so bored..."
WHAT???
My response to you: "I don't know how YOU do it--I could NEVER leave my kids in the care of someone else--stranger, friend, or relative--day after day. I would feel like a failure..."
Most people who say that to me work because they want stuff. They want a fancy house, nice car, great vacations, etc. We have a nice, simple home that we are filling with memories made by our kids. We drive practical and inexpensive vehicles. We vacate to my Mom's house where the lodging is free. We wear hand me downs and shop almost always at Wal Mart. That is how we do it on Jason's salary.
There may be a few out there who HAVE to work, but not the folks that talk to me. They are judgmental about the choice I make to stay home, and I think it comes from their own feelings of guilt. I know this because they actually say these things to me and do not consider that what they are saying is offensive. If I gave more of a crap, it would even hurt my feelings. But...I am too busy watching my children grow up, enjoying the thousand of hugs and kisses I receive a day, and not cramming everything into two or three hours at night and weekends to waste my time on useless people.
Tomorrow's plan: Playing all day outside in this gorgeous weather (with a nap break for the kiddos), hanging with Sally, and whatever the hell else we fancy. COST: Nothing. You can have all your fancy stuff. I love my children. They are worth more than gold. Can you say the same??
Four beautiful reasons to stay home...
To all of you "working moms" (which, by the way, I am one of, since I work my tail off all day, from the moment my and my kids' feet hit the floor until I fall into bed late at night), please do not say: "Oh...I just don't know HOW you do it...I could NEVER stay home all day with my kid(s)--I'd be so bored..."
WHAT???
My response to you: "I don't know how YOU do it--I could NEVER leave my kids in the care of someone else--stranger, friend, or relative--day after day. I would feel like a failure..."
Most people who say that to me work because they want stuff. They want a fancy house, nice car, great vacations, etc. We have a nice, simple home that we are filling with memories made by our kids. We drive practical and inexpensive vehicles. We vacate to my Mom's house where the lodging is free. We wear hand me downs and shop almost always at Wal Mart. That is how we do it on Jason's salary.
There may be a few out there who HAVE to work, but not the folks that talk to me. They are judgmental about the choice I make to stay home, and I think it comes from their own feelings of guilt. I know this because they actually say these things to me and do not consider that what they are saying is offensive. If I gave more of a crap, it would even hurt my feelings. But...I am too busy watching my children grow up, enjoying the thousand of hugs and kisses I receive a day, and not cramming everything into two or three hours at night and weekends to waste my time on useless people.
Tomorrow's plan: Playing all day outside in this gorgeous weather (with a nap break for the kiddos), hanging with Sally, and whatever the hell else we fancy. COST: Nothing. You can have all your fancy stuff. I love my children. They are worth more than gold. Can you say the same??
Four beautiful reasons to stay home...Larry...
Larry Montague...April 14, 2006-February 5, 2009Mimi: "What are we going to do with Larry?"
Me: "We are going to dig a big hole and we'll bury him in the garden."
Mimi: "...like a treasure?"
Me: "We are going to dig a big hole and we'll bury him in the garden."
Mimi: "...like a treasure?"
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