Sunday, March 6, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Text Shots
I saw someone do this on another blog and I thought it was a great idea. A lot of our (Matt and I's) communication is done by texting during the day. It's easier and he can actually do it while he's in a meeting or somewhere else where he can't get to a phone (hope I didn't just rat him out!). I started to look through our old texts and found some pretty funny ones. They're even funnier if you don't know the context, so I'll reveal that after you see the dialogue (or is it text-alogue?).
#1
So this is obviously one of the negatives about us still using those kiddie potties that are so low to the ground. We've started making the kiddos use the big potty now. You may have to wait in line, but at least there will be no poop consumption!
#2
I love scones. And I am pretty good at making them if I say so myself. I'd even call them my signature dish. Problem is, I always seem to eat my share waaaay before Matt eats his ... thus resulting in daily stare-downs between me and his yet to be eaten scones. Why doesn't he just man up and eat three in one sitting like I do? But I still love him because he came home bearing Reese's.
#3
This one needs no further explanation ... except for the fact that we have a preponderance of Christmas undergarments floating around our house.
#4
Kids puke. And they do it in places that are impossible to clean (like car seats). You can not imagine all the places dried-up puke can hide in a car seat until you try and clean it yourself. I think it's been over a month and the car still has that lovely smell when it gets a little warm outside.
Hope you enjoyed this little look into our lovely everyday conversations. I hope I don't get into too much trouble for posting them! Matt might start to wonder when everyone is looking at the back of his pants tomorrow ...
#1
So this is obviously one of the negatives about us still using those kiddie potties that are so low to the ground. We've started making the kiddos use the big potty now. You may have to wait in line, but at least there will be no poop consumption!
#2
I love scones. And I am pretty good at making them if I say so myself. I'd even call them my signature dish. Problem is, I always seem to eat my share waaaay before Matt eats his ... thus resulting in daily stare-downs between me and his yet to be eaten scones. Why doesn't he just man up and eat three in one sitting like I do? But I still love him because he came home bearing Reese's.
#3
This one needs no further explanation ... except for the fact that we have a preponderance of Christmas undergarments floating around our house.
#4
Kids puke. And they do it in places that are impossible to clean (like car seats). You can not imagine all the places dried-up puke can hide in a car seat until you try and clean it yourself. I think it's been over a month and the car still has that lovely smell when it gets a little warm outside.
Hope you enjoyed this little look into our lovely everyday conversations. I hope I don't get into too much trouble for posting them! Matt might start to wonder when everyone is looking at the back of his pants tomorrow ...
Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Picture of the Week - February 27
My most loathed nemesis ...
And don't worry that all the blue play-doh seems to be missing out of it's container. I found it the next morning while changing a certain someone's diaper ... ew.
And don't worry that all the blue play-doh seems to be missing out of it's container. I found it the next morning while changing a certain someone's diaper ... ew.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Kidspeak
My triplets just recently went in for their 3 year old check up (I know, a little late). I really did try and get them in around their birthday, but since everything apparently shuts down for a month around Christmas it was hard to get them in until late January. I was excited that we had finally exited out of the "months" stage in determining their ages. When is that supposed to stop anyway? I feel kind of ridiculous saying "33 months" as an age. I actually just stopped using the whole months-as-an-age thing when they turned two. Can you imagine if that's how we always calculated age? I'd be ... well, let's not think about that. I want to have a high self esteem day today, okay?
Anyway, back to the doctor. My kids LOVE going. So much so that they have figured out that if they tell me they feel bad (or, specifically, that their ear hurts), they will most likely get a visit to the pediatrician. I think they must have blocked out the multitude of shots they received from birth to (ahem) 24 months. All they remember is going when they're sick and then getting a sticker or prize when they're done.
I thought things would be all hunky dory this time around as well. As far as I knew, they were just going to check them out, get weight and height, and we'd be on our way. Well, apparently they "discovered" at the last minute that all three of them needed one last dose of some vaccine (I am so bad at keeping track, they could be injecting them with smallpox for all I know). I guess they still needed to get this one in the thigh, so the nurse and I were forced to hold each of them down to give them the shot. I didn't have much trouble doing this when they were babies. Sure, it was sad to see them go from cooing and laughing at me to eyes welled up with tears and screaming, but the fact that they were unaware until the stick made it a bit easier. Giving them a shot when they are older is a whole 'nother ballgame. They all had this look of terror in their eyes when I lay them down on the table and they started to cry even before the nurse had uncapped the needle. Then they started to plead with me. "Please mommy, I don't want to hurt!" Super sad times.
In the end, they recovered, but the memory has been forever etched into their minds. Ever since the doctor visit they give each other "shots" constantly, always being sure to repeatedly remind the other that "it will only hurt a little bit" or "it will be over soon." They have also told me many times about how the doctor hurt them. I try to let them know that the doctor just wanted to give them medicine to make sure they didn't get sick and that it really only hurt for a little bit, but I'm losing the battle. I'm sure I will drag screaming children into the office the next time we need to go. I'm soooo looking forward to it.
That was a really long explanation for the classic quote below. Like I said, we play doctor now almost every day. Here's how a typical game goes.
Sam: "Mommy, can I take you blood crusher?"
Me: "My what?"
Sam: "Your blood crusher!"
Sam moves towards me with his Sesame Street blood pressure cuff. Kinda morbid for Big Bird to make one of these, don't you think?
Me: "Oh, my blood pressure. Got it. Sure go ahead."
Sam proceeds to put the cuff on my wrist since the cuff is a little small to accommodate myguns arm.
Sam (after taking the blood pressure): "Ok, you're all better now."
Me: "Great! Thanks Sam."
Sam: "Mommy!"
Me: "What?"
Sam: "You're supposed to say DOCTOR Sam!"
Me: "Right. Thanks Doctor Sam."
Sam: "You're Welcome!"
And end scene. I'm just glad Dr. Sam didn't give me a shot.
Anyway, back to the doctor. My kids LOVE going. So much so that they have figured out that if they tell me they feel bad (or, specifically, that their ear hurts), they will most likely get a visit to the pediatrician. I think they must have blocked out the multitude of shots they received from birth to (ahem) 24 months. All they remember is going when they're sick and then getting a sticker or prize when they're done.
I thought things would be all hunky dory this time around as well. As far as I knew, they were just going to check them out, get weight and height, and we'd be on our way. Well, apparently they "discovered" at the last minute that all three of them needed one last dose of some vaccine (I am so bad at keeping track, they could be injecting them with smallpox for all I know). I guess they still needed to get this one in the thigh, so the nurse and I were forced to hold each of them down to give them the shot. I didn't have much trouble doing this when they were babies. Sure, it was sad to see them go from cooing and laughing at me to eyes welled up with tears and screaming, but the fact that they were unaware until the stick made it a bit easier. Giving them a shot when they are older is a whole 'nother ballgame. They all had this look of terror in their eyes when I lay them down on the table and they started to cry even before the nurse had uncapped the needle. Then they started to plead with me. "Please mommy, I don't want to hurt!" Super sad times.
In the end, they recovered, but the memory has been forever etched into their minds. Ever since the doctor visit they give each other "shots" constantly, always being sure to repeatedly remind the other that "it will only hurt a little bit" or "it will be over soon." They have also told me many times about how the doctor hurt them. I try to let them know that the doctor just wanted to give them medicine to make sure they didn't get sick and that it really only hurt for a little bit, but I'm losing the battle. I'm sure I will drag screaming children into the office the next time we need to go. I'm soooo looking forward to it.
That was a really long explanation for the classic quote below. Like I said, we play doctor now almost every day. Here's how a typical game goes.
Sam: "Mommy, can I take you blood crusher?"
Me: "My what?"
Sam: "Your blood crusher!"
Sam moves towards me with his Sesame Street blood pressure cuff. Kinda morbid for Big Bird to make one of these, don't you think?
Me: "Oh, my blood pressure. Got it. Sure go ahead."
Sam proceeds to put the cuff on my wrist since the cuff is a little small to accommodate my
Sam (after taking the blood pressure): "Ok, you're all better now."
Me: "Great! Thanks Sam."
Sam: "Mommy!"
Me: "What?"
Sam: "You're supposed to say DOCTOR Sam!"
Me: "Right. Thanks Doctor Sam."
Sam: "You're Welcome!"
And end scene. I'm just glad Dr. Sam didn't give me a shot.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Check It Out
If you have a chance, check out Triad Moms on Main today by clicking HERE. I have the honor of being a guest blogger for them today. Hope you enjoy it!
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