Sunday, May 11, 2008
I'll Mop Another Day
"I'll Mop Another Day"
My kitchen floor is a mess. I swear the house was clean when we put him to bed, how can one two-year-old touch so many things in the first four hours of daylight? Books scattered throughout the house, Buzz and Woody in his shopping cart, Cheerios under the table and sippy cups hidden behind the recliner. I look down at my five month belly and wonder how I will ever find another moment of clean peace and quiet.
Jolly little hand prints mark up Daddy’s big screen as well as my newly painted hallway. What idiot said flat paint hides everything? My toothbrush is now community property; there is no safe place he can’t find it. I’ve rediscovered my jewelry collection in trails of a different life hidden like treasures throughout the upstairs. A rhinestone earring here, a beautiful no-longer-neglected bracelet there. Where does his energy come from?
Another fifteen minutes and he can go down for a nap. Maybe Barney can entertain him for the second time today and give me an early start on my chore list. I sit him on the couch, and to his squeals of utter delight turn on the purple giant. Walking into the kitchen I look down at my sticky floor. Between the juice and the yogurt, this floor seems to be my nemesis. I round the corner into the utility room and reach for the mop and a bucket. As I turn back, light from the little window above the sink illuminates a small spot of floor in front of the refrigerator and I freeze.
Two little footprints stop me in my tracks. Illuminated in the sunshine and emblazoned on the kitchen floor, they’re like angel whispers touching my heart. I suddenly realize how fast those little feet are growing. He didn’t fit into his church shoes this week. Three years has been a heartbeat, my precious babies are going to be a big brother and then a cub scout and then somebody’s prom date and finally, he’ll be gone from my arms, gone from my kitchen floor. My throat tightens and I set the broom back in its corner. Quietly, I head to the living room, scoop my angel into my arms, smell his hair and kiss his sticky hand. We snuggle up with his blanket and together, gratefully, watch Barney.
I’ll mop another day.
My kitchen floor is a mess. I swear the house was clean when we put him to bed, how can one two-year-old touch so many things in the first four hours of daylight? Books scattered throughout the house, Buzz and Woody in his shopping cart, Cheerios under the table and sippy cups hidden behind the recliner. I look down at my five month belly and wonder how I will ever find another moment of clean peace and quiet.
Jolly little hand prints mark up Daddy’s big screen as well as my newly painted hallway. What idiot said flat paint hides everything? My toothbrush is now community property; there is no safe place he can’t find it. I’ve rediscovered my jewelry collection in trails of a different life hidden like treasures throughout the upstairs. A rhinestone earring here, a beautiful no-longer-neglected bracelet there. Where does his energy come from?
Another fifteen minutes and he can go down for a nap. Maybe Barney can entertain him for the second time today and give me an early start on my chore list. I sit him on the couch, and to his squeals of utter delight turn on the purple giant. Walking into the kitchen I look down at my sticky floor. Between the juice and the yogurt, this floor seems to be my nemesis. I round the corner into the utility room and reach for the mop and a bucket. As I turn back, light from the little window above the sink illuminates a small spot of floor in front of the refrigerator and I freeze.
Two little footprints stop me in my tracks. Illuminated in the sunshine and emblazoned on the kitchen floor, they’re like angel whispers touching my heart. I suddenly realize how fast those little feet are growing. He didn’t fit into his church shoes this week. Three years has been a heartbeat, my precious babies are going to be a big brother and then a cub scout and then somebody’s prom date and finally, he’ll be gone from my arms, gone from my kitchen floor. My throat tightens and I set the broom back in its corner. Quietly, I head to the living room, scoop my angel into my arms, smell his hair and kiss his sticky hand. We snuggle up with his blanket and together, gratefully, watch Barney.
I’ll mop another day.
Road Trip
The boys and I took a road trip to Atlanta this past weekend. It was so nice to see our family!! We miss them so much. It was also great to have an extra set of hands to help out with the kids. Thanks everyone!! We got to see everyone (which is alot of people b/c my family is huge!!). We also celebrated an early bday for Will. He had two parties while we were up there. My dad and stepmom gave him a party on Friday night and Sunday after church my mom's family celebrated his birthday!! You guys are the best. We love you so much and wish we were closer and got to spend more time with you!!! :)
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Toys
Will loves his shape sorter. He is really good at it and can put all the shapes back in really fast. The only one he has some problems with is the trapezoid.
Jake loves, loves, loves Thomas the train. He would play with the track and trains all day every day if I would let him!!
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Men Rules
Girls, I'll be taking comments with your suggestions for our own set of rules that I'll compile and post here first. Let's call them "The Mom Rules."
So here it is: The Man Rules
Please note.. These are all numbered '1' ON PURPOSE!
1. Men are NOT mind readers.
1. Learn to work the toilet seat.
You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down.
We need it up, you need it down..
You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down. 1. Sunday sports. It's like the full moon
Or the changing of the tide. Let it be.
1. Crying is blackmail.
1. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one:
Subtle hints do not work! Strong hints do not work!
Obvious hints do not work! Just say it!
1. 'Yes' and 'No' are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.
1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it.
That's what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.
1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument.
In fact, all comments become Null and void after 7 Days.
1. If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us.
1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one
1. You can either ask us to do something. Or tell us how you want it done. Not both. If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.
1. Whenever possible, please say whatever you have to say during commercials.
1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we.
1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings.
Peach, for example, is a fruit, not A color...Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.
1. If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that.
1. If we ask what is wrong and you say 'nothing,' we will act like nothing's wrong. We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.
1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to,
Expect an answer you don't want to hear.
1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine... Really .
1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as baseball. Or golf.
1. You have enough clothes.
1. You have too many shoes.
1. Thank you for reading this.
Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight;
But did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping.
So here it is: The Man Rules
Please note.. These are all numbered '1' ON PURPOSE!
1. Men are NOT mind readers.
1. Learn to work the toilet seat.
You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down.
We need it up, you need it down..
You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down. 1. Sunday sports. It's like the full moon
Or the changing of the tide. Let it be.
1. Crying is blackmail.
1. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one:
Subtle hints do not work! Strong hints do not work!
Obvious hints do not work! Just say it!
1. 'Yes' and 'No' are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.
1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it.
That's what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.
1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument.
In fact, all comments become Null and void after 7 Days.
1. If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us.
1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one
1. You can either ask us to do something. Or tell us how you want it done. Not both. If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.
1. Whenever possible, please say whatever you have to say during commercials.
1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we.
1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings.
Peach, for example, is a fruit, not A color...Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.
1. If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that.
1. If we ask what is wrong and you say 'nothing,' we will act like nothing's wrong. We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.
1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to,
Expect an answer you don't want to hear.
1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine... Really .
1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as baseball. Or golf.
1. You have enough clothes.
1. You have too many shoes.
1. Thank you for reading this.
Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight;
But did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Kicking Away
Baby #3 is really starting to kick alot these days. I felt it for the first time on Monday night (4/7/08). It is the neatest feeling. I love it. I am one of these crazy people who really enjoy being pregnant. It is one of the coolest things to me.
On Tuesday when I went to the doctor we were listening to the baby's heartbeat. He wanted to count the beats per minute. He could not keep the doppler on the heartbeat long enough to count the beats per minute because the baby was moving around everywhere. He even tried to press on my belly to keep the baby on one side and it was still flopping around.
Lord knows we need this unknown baby #3 to be calm with having three kids under the age of 3 1/2 years old. It needs to get all of its energy out while still in the womb!!!
We find out in less than two weeks what the sex of this baby is going to be!! I can't wait I am so excited!!
On Tuesday when I went to the doctor we were listening to the baby's heartbeat. He wanted to count the beats per minute. He could not keep the doppler on the heartbeat long enough to count the beats per minute because the baby was moving around everywhere. He even tried to press on my belly to keep the baby on one side and it was still flopping around.
Lord knows we need this unknown baby #3 to be calm with having three kids under the age of 3 1/2 years old. It needs to get all of its energy out while still in the womb!!!
We find out in less than two weeks what the sex of this baby is going to be!! I can't wait I am so excited!!
Monday, April 7, 2008
Likes and Dislikes
Thought I would do an update on my children's likes and dislikes these days...
Jake:
Likes
-Thomas the Train
-building his train track
-reading books (Hugs, 10 redneck babies, picture books,etc.)
-sleeping on his new bunk bed
-swinging on his playset
-driving his power wheel
-digging in the dirt
-wearing his NASA astronaut costume
-giving hugs and kisses to mommy
-his school
-playing baseball
-watching dvd's, Handy Manny, Little Einsteins, Winnie the Pooh, and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
-helping mommy with housework and daddy with yardwork
-milkshakes from Sonic
-feeding the ducks
-Gaga
DISLIKES
-loud noises
-haircuts
-firecrackers
-frogs and spiders
-sleeping
Will
Likes
-food (anykind will do)
-sleeping
-Elmo
-reading books with his big brother and mommy at night
-riding with jake in the truck
-spinning in the swing
-popsicles
-feeding the ducks
-taking baths
-anything new
-following mommy and daddy around
-ice
-cookies
-milkshakes from Sonic
-being held
-puppy dogs
Dislikes
-being put down
-to be told what to do
-taking food away
-his feelings being hurt by mommy or daddy
-highchairs at restaurants
These are just a few of the things the kids enjoy and don't enjoy during the days of their little lives. Time sure flies when you are having fun!!! I love being able to spend everyday with my children as they grow up before my eyes!!
Jake:
Likes
-Thomas the Train
-building his train track
-reading books (Hugs, 10 redneck babies, picture books,etc.)
-sleeping on his new bunk bed
-swinging on his playset
-driving his power wheel
-digging in the dirt
-wearing his NASA astronaut costume
-giving hugs and kisses to mommy
-his school
-playing baseball
-watching dvd's, Handy Manny, Little Einsteins, Winnie the Pooh, and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
-helping mommy with housework and daddy with yardwork
-milkshakes from Sonic
-feeding the ducks
-Gaga
DISLIKES
-loud noises
-haircuts
-firecrackers
-frogs and spiders
-sleeping
Will
Likes
-food (anykind will do)
-sleeping
-Elmo
-reading books with his big brother and mommy at night
-riding with jake in the truck
-spinning in the swing
-popsicles
-feeding the ducks
-taking baths
-anything new
-following mommy and daddy around
-ice
-cookies
-milkshakes from Sonic
-being held
-puppy dogs
Dislikes
-being put down
-to be told what to do
-taking food away
-his feelings being hurt by mommy or daddy
-highchairs at restaurants
These are just a few of the things the kids enjoy and don't enjoy during the days of their little lives. Time sure flies when you are having fun!!! I love being able to spend everyday with my children as they grow up before my eyes!!
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