No, I have not made it very far in the reading/testing department. I ended up taking Lilli to the pediatrician office after dropping off the clothes and picking up the boys at school. Turns out what Lillianne and I have been fighting is Strep Throat, compliments of the cousins. Adam's kids are here with him and when they got here they had apparently had strep. He thought they were treated with antibiotics but they still were dealing with sneezes and runny noses when they got here. The incubation period is spot on....nothing like sharing the love. LOL No wonder she and I have been cranky the last couple of days and now the migraine makes more sense. It still sucks though, thankfully Lilli doesn't protest when it comes to medicine.
I have been uber cranky today and Lillianne has matched me mood swing for mood swing. She told the Dr. to "go away" when we were at her appt. They bribed her with suckers. :) Morgan stated this afternoon that she was sure that pretty much EVERYTHING and EVERYONE was annoying to me today. Yep, pretty much! Wise to this the kiddos chose to be extra sweet this afternoon. Well, all except for Evan and sometimes he is just a crank pot. He insisted that today would be the day that I ordered his Pokemon cards on ebay. Insisted......not a good day to insist. The card ordering has been put on hold due to 7 year old system failure and ultimate melt down. Parenthood.....where is the pause button for days that you feel like garbage? If Staples (isn't it Staples, if not you know what I'm talking about) can have an EASY button, why can't I have a pause button.
Peeve for the day: To the older couple that was in front of me on my way into town today... You are sweet and I appreciate your desire to retain your freedom to drive but......driving 20 miles BELOW the speed limit, crossing the center line every quarter of a mile and nearly having a minimum of 4 wrecks in just a few miles into town should be an indicator that it is time to hand over the keys. Seriously, I'm not trying to be ugly about this but your driving scared me and my children are on the road with me. Be Careful and Be Safe...... No chance of them reading this or even knowing that I was saying not so silent prayers behind them this afternoon but it feels better to say it, or type it....LOL I know that I will one day be older (God willing) and I just pray that I have the sense to let go and let someone else drive.
Peeve number II: To my darling, adorable, stubborn and independent 2 year old princess......for the love of all things good.....WILL YOU PLEASE START USING THE POTTY!!!!!! I remain firm in the conviction that I plan to let you do it on your own time table (past lessons learned) but surely.....surely.......the fact that you remove your diaper, toss it in the trash can and then bring me a new one is an indicator......or really a BIG FREAKING WAVING FLAG that you are aware of what is going on and are completely potty trainable....wouldn't you think? :) Hey, you just let Mommy know, ok?!
So Layne had boy scouts tonight, he just joined this year and is in a super troop with great leaders. He participated in his first flag ceremony tonight and I cried. I AM A DORK, I admit it and well....I just am! You've got to know my boy....he takes life so seriously; school, choir, sports, etc...whatever he is involved in he holds himself to high standards and those around him as well. This is a good thing really, except for the fact that he has very little tolerance for those that don't share the same standards that he does. This is the child that once refused to participate in music class b/c his partner would not listen. Layne didn't want to fail the project so he refused to work with the kid. (eyeroll) Also the reason he ended up hating soccer. The second season he played he was with some kids that didn't play well and he shut down, flat out refusing to play sometimes. NICE and annoying when you know your kid can play the darn game well if he put his mind to it. Reason we believe that individual sports is the way to go for him! LOL Anyway, he just learned the flag ceremony process and true to his nature, he took that seriously (as it should be). Most of the other little guys were doing their about faces and all of the commands haphazardly and Layne was like a little military man. He carried the American flag and you could just see the pride on his face, he knew that he had a serious responsibility deserving respect and took it as such. Hence, the mommy tears. I love it when you get those little affirmations that you are doing things right. He has his first campout this weekend with other troops. He is so excited and already preparing his things to go. His leader informed me tonight that there was much discussion over who would share a tent with Layne. I'm so glad that he is getting along well with his friends. He can be so shy and reserved. I have been that way all of my life, sometimes painfully shy and it has often mistakenly come across as being bitchy or some other misconstrued adjective. I didn't want that for him growing up and when I see him interacting so well with the other kids, it puts my mind and heart at ease.
Next....Mom called tonight (last night depending on when this thing actually posts) from the Chinese place (picking up take out) crying. I WISH that there was someway that I could take her pain away. This is when I get mad at Daddy....not rational I know but a part of the grieving process so I'm told. She shouldn't be alone at 54, crying waiting for take out. She called to tell me that we (she, Lillianne and I) are getting out of here tomorrow.(Thurs) I think that she has shopping therapy in mind, along with some good food therapy. (Most likely it's just really Mom/Daughter/Granddaughter togetherness therapy) I really have tons of homework to do that is due right away but damn it, my Mom comes first. She put us kids first her whole life, she gave up so much for us and she sat by my bed when the Dr's didn't know if I would make it, holding my hand, praying and I'm sure making some deal with God. I WILL be there for her, even if it means completely flunking. She needs me and I literally owe her my life.
I'm getting emotional now so no telling where I would take this post if I continued. Seriously, when they say smoking kills.....THEY MEAN IT!
Tonight/This early morning I am thankful for:
1. Antibiotics
2. Halls Max throat lozenges
3. That fact that it is completely and utterly QUIET in my house right now
4. My soft, soft sheets that I am about to climb in to
5. The great hubby that is already there :)
Nite
I have been uber cranky today and Lillianne has matched me mood swing for mood swing. She told the Dr. to "go away" when we were at her appt. They bribed her with suckers. :) Morgan stated this afternoon that she was sure that pretty much EVERYTHING and EVERYONE was annoying to me today. Yep, pretty much! Wise to this the kiddos chose to be extra sweet this afternoon. Well, all except for Evan and sometimes he is just a crank pot. He insisted that today would be the day that I ordered his Pokemon cards on ebay. Insisted......not a good day to insist. The card ordering has been put on hold due to 7 year old system failure and ultimate melt down. Parenthood.....where is the pause button for days that you feel like garbage? If Staples (isn't it Staples, if not you know what I'm talking about) can have an EASY button, why can't I have a pause button.
Peeve for the day: To the older couple that was in front of me on my way into town today... You are sweet and I appreciate your desire to retain your freedom to drive but......driving 20 miles BELOW the speed limit, crossing the center line every quarter of a mile and nearly having a minimum of 4 wrecks in just a few miles into town should be an indicator that it is time to hand over the keys. Seriously, I'm not trying to be ugly about this but your driving scared me and my children are on the road with me. Be Careful and Be Safe...... No chance of them reading this or even knowing that I was saying not so silent prayers behind them this afternoon but it feels better to say it, or type it....LOL I know that I will one day be older (God willing) and I just pray that I have the sense to let go and let someone else drive.
Peeve number II: To my darling, adorable, stubborn and independent 2 year old princess......for the love of all things good.....WILL YOU PLEASE START USING THE POTTY!!!!!! I remain firm in the conviction that I plan to let you do it on your own time table (past lessons learned) but surely.....surely.......the fact that you remove your diaper, toss it in the trash can and then bring me a new one is an indicator......or really a BIG FREAKING WAVING FLAG that you are aware of what is going on and are completely potty trainable....wouldn't you think? :) Hey, you just let Mommy know, ok?!
So Layne had boy scouts tonight, he just joined this year and is in a super troop with great leaders. He participated in his first flag ceremony tonight and I cried. I AM A DORK, I admit it and well....I just am! You've got to know my boy....he takes life so seriously; school, choir, sports, etc...whatever he is involved in he holds himself to high standards and those around him as well. This is a good thing really, except for the fact that he has very little tolerance for those that don't share the same standards that he does. This is the child that once refused to participate in music class b/c his partner would not listen. Layne didn't want to fail the project so he refused to work with the kid. (eyeroll) Also the reason he ended up hating soccer. The second season he played he was with some kids that didn't play well and he shut down, flat out refusing to play sometimes. NICE and annoying when you know your kid can play the darn game well if he put his mind to it. Reason we believe that individual sports is the way to go for him! LOL Anyway, he just learned the flag ceremony process and true to his nature, he took that seriously (as it should be). Most of the other little guys were doing their about faces and all of the commands haphazardly and Layne was like a little military man. He carried the American flag and you could just see the pride on his face, he knew that he had a serious responsibility deserving respect and took it as such. Hence, the mommy tears. I love it when you get those little affirmations that you are doing things right. He has his first campout this weekend with other troops. He is so excited and already preparing his things to go. His leader informed me tonight that there was much discussion over who would share a tent with Layne. I'm so glad that he is getting along well with his friends. He can be so shy and reserved. I have been that way all of my life, sometimes painfully shy and it has often mistakenly come across as being bitchy or some other misconstrued adjective. I didn't want that for him growing up and when I see him interacting so well with the other kids, it puts my mind and heart at ease.
Next....Mom called tonight (last night depending on when this thing actually posts) from the Chinese place (picking up take out) crying. I WISH that there was someway that I could take her pain away. This is when I get mad at Daddy....not rational I know but a part of the grieving process so I'm told. She shouldn't be alone at 54, crying waiting for take out. She called to tell me that we (she, Lillianne and I) are getting out of here tomorrow.(Thurs) I think that she has shopping therapy in mind, along with some good food therapy. (Most likely it's just really Mom/Daughter/Granddaughter togetherness therapy) I really have tons of homework to do that is due right away but damn it, my Mom comes first. She put us kids first her whole life, she gave up so much for us and she sat by my bed when the Dr's didn't know if I would make it, holding my hand, praying and I'm sure making some deal with God. I WILL be there for her, even if it means completely flunking. She needs me and I literally owe her my life.
I'm getting emotional now so no telling where I would take this post if I continued. Seriously, when they say smoking kills.....THEY MEAN IT!
Tonight/This early morning I am thankful for:
1. Antibiotics
2. Halls Max throat lozenges
3. That fact that it is completely and utterly QUIET in my house right now
4. My soft, soft sheets that I am about to climb in to
5. The great hubby that is already there :)
Nite
2 Comments:
Just on the diaper thing hunny...None of mine started before 3. Sooooo..I am sending you all the good luck I can for the speediest of potty training.
xoxo
C
ps...you're an amazing mother and daughter.
xoxo
C
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