"Look, Mom, I'm rubbing myself. Rub, rub rub!" - Jackson
He was rubbing himself. He just happened to be washing his hair. But because my mind is in the gutter, that is not what I thought of and neither did Andrew.
"I hear a funny, squeaky noise." - Jackson
Andrew and I about died laughing when he said this. It is so close to the movie quote! If you don't know what movie I'm talking about, your life is not yet complete.
"Dad, I'm going to have hair on penis when I grow up!" - Jackson
Well, let's just say Andrew's only come back was an uh huh sound. Especially since a few days before, Jackson vehemently denied he will ever have hair there. And very loudly denied it in a baseball stadium restroom.
"Mom! I made a big poop! A hot dog poop!" - Cullen
Wow, son, great. I always wanted you describe every bowel movement you make.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Monday, May 12, 2014
Well Checks
It is indeed the season for well checks around my house. Sawyer had his 18 month last week, and Cassidy had her 2 month today. And at the end of the month, I get to take Jackson in for his 5 year.
Sawyer survived his one vaccination shot and only cried a little. His stats are
23lbs (35%)
32 inches (35%)
Cassidy also survived her three vaccination shots. She was a little bleeder and gushed a bit. Her stats are
12.8lbs (75%)
22.5 inches (45%)
My kids are growing up healthy and strong! I couldn't ask for anything more.
And if you didn't get a chance to read my Mother's Day blog, check it out. I hope all the Mom's out there had a wonderful Mother's Day yesterday.
Sawyer survived his one vaccination shot and only cried a little. His stats are
23lbs (35%)
32 inches (35%)
Cassidy also survived her three vaccination shots. She was a little bleeder and gushed a bit. Her stats are
12.8lbs (75%)
22.5 inches (45%)
My kids are growing up healthy and strong! I couldn't ask for anything more.
And if you didn't get a chance to read my Mother's Day blog, check it out. I hope all the Mom's out there had a wonderful Mother's Day yesterday.
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Being a Mom
Becoming a Mom changes your entire life. From the first moment I held that screaming chubby baby in my hands, my entire world tilted on its axis. Of course, that might have been the fact I couldn't believe I just birthed an 8lb child, but who's counting. When the idea I was finally a mom and responsible for raising my child sunk in, my life did change.
Being a Mom is so much more than raising a child, whether one or multiple. It's putting your life on hold and putting someone else's needs above your own. Because no matter what, your child is going to make an impact on this world.
I was thinking what being a Mom is all about the past few days. I think I've come up with a list of sorts that all Moms and Dads can relate too.
1) Being ridiculously tired, but still putting on a brave face while facing the day ahead.
2) Sacrificing your night's sleep to hold and rock your baby to sleep because he/she is sick/teething and that is the only way they will rest.
3) Not being afraid to catch vomit in your hands in the vain attempt to save your carpet/furniture.
4) Realizing you forgot the bring the pacifier and sacrificing one of your fingers for your little one to chew on.
5) Making sure your kids are always eating healthy despite the fact you are living on coffee and whatever else you can get your hands on at the time. But damn it, the kids are not going to eat junk food!
6) Knowing how to contain a diaper explosion while simultaneously opening a food item.
7) Just accepting the fact, you will get spit up on you no matter what and knowing it's really not a big deal.
8) Being an expert at juggling multiple schedules.
9) Saying No multiple times is a common theme amongst all parents.
10) Knowing your child will not die from having a meltdown, but you might have the inkling to kill them before its over with.
11) Having a phone conversation without being interrupted will have to wait 18 years.
12) Any object can and will be used as a weapon so just accept it.
13) Have at least said once, "Unless your bleeding or dying, I don't want to hear about it."
14) Learning vodka will get pen stains out of micro suede. Just in case you needed another excuse to have a bottle of vodka around!
15) Privacy? What's that? I've forgotten because everything that's super important has to be told to me while I'm in the shower or using the bathroom. It can never wait!
16) Knowing a clean house is one of those mysterious things that can never be fully accomplished because small tornadoes suddenly always appear afterward.
17) Sometimes 5 o'clock is just to late to crack open that bottle of wine if the kids are going to survive to the time Dad comes home from work.
18) Have something valuable to you? Might as well hide it with a padlock wrapped in concrete buried in an unmarked grave. Otherwise, the kids will find it and decide it is the most awesome toy in the world!
19) Look forward to bed time because you will finally have a little bit of peace and quiet.
20) Know that every time your son/daughter comes up to you and gives you a hug and kiss while saying 'I love you!' is the best feeling in the entire world.
For all the mom's out there that do a fantastic job every day, Happy Mother's Day!
Two pictures because I can never get all four in the frame at once :)
Being a Mom is so much more than raising a child, whether one or multiple. It's putting your life on hold and putting someone else's needs above your own. Because no matter what, your child is going to make an impact on this world.
I was thinking what being a Mom is all about the past few days. I think I've come up with a list of sorts that all Moms and Dads can relate too.
1) Being ridiculously tired, but still putting on a brave face while facing the day ahead.
2) Sacrificing your night's sleep to hold and rock your baby to sleep because he/she is sick/teething and that is the only way they will rest.
3) Not being afraid to catch vomit in your hands in the vain attempt to save your carpet/furniture.
4) Realizing you forgot the bring the pacifier and sacrificing one of your fingers for your little one to chew on.
5) Making sure your kids are always eating healthy despite the fact you are living on coffee and whatever else you can get your hands on at the time. But damn it, the kids are not going to eat junk food!
6) Knowing how to contain a diaper explosion while simultaneously opening a food item.
7) Just accepting the fact, you will get spit up on you no matter what and knowing it's really not a big deal.
8) Being an expert at juggling multiple schedules.
9) Saying No multiple times is a common theme amongst all parents.
10) Knowing your child will not die from having a meltdown, but you might have the inkling to kill them before its over with.
11) Having a phone conversation without being interrupted will have to wait 18 years.
12) Any object can and will be used as a weapon so just accept it.
13) Have at least said once, "Unless your bleeding or dying, I don't want to hear about it."
14) Learning vodka will get pen stains out of micro suede. Just in case you needed another excuse to have a bottle of vodka around!
15) Privacy? What's that? I've forgotten because everything that's super important has to be told to me while I'm in the shower or using the bathroom. It can never wait!
16) Knowing a clean house is one of those mysterious things that can never be fully accomplished because small tornadoes suddenly always appear afterward.
17) Sometimes 5 o'clock is just to late to crack open that bottle of wine if the kids are going to survive to the time Dad comes home from work.
18) Have something valuable to you? Might as well hide it with a padlock wrapped in concrete buried in an unmarked grave. Otherwise, the kids will find it and decide it is the most awesome toy in the world!
19) Look forward to bed time because you will finally have a little bit of peace and quiet.
20) Know that every time your son/daughter comes up to you and gives you a hug and kiss while saying 'I love you!' is the best feeling in the entire world.
For all the mom's out there that do a fantastic job every day, Happy Mother's Day!
Two pictures because I can never get all four in the frame at once :)
Friday, May 9, 2014
Prom and a Wedding
On a very rare date night, Andrew and I went to dinner last Saturday.
As we were being seated, a large group of formally dressed teenagers were at a table beside us. I looked over at Andrew and asked, "Is it prom season?" After a bit of discussion, we concluded yes it was prom season. Which brought on another round of funny memories for both of us.
Coincidentally, Andrew only went to his junior prom, and I only went to my senior prom. This happened to be the same year since I married a 'younger man.' The cougar that I am! As we looked upon the group of teens enjoying themselves to a nice night out, I noticed not many things have changed.
The same tuxes were worn with Oakley's hanging off the back of the guys' heads. Similar formal dresses were worn by the girls. Similar formal hair curled and hair sprayed to perfection sat on top their heads. I did feel sorry for the girl who was wearing 6 inch heels and could barely walk out of the restaurant because her feet were going to be killing her by the end of the night.
"You do realize we are actually closer to Jackson's prom than we are ours anymore?" Andrew said out of nowhere.
And just like that, my bubble burst. Holy hell, were did the time go?! My prom was back in 1999. It doesn't seem that far away, but in reality, that's 15 years. I refuse to get into the mindset that I am old, but when Andrew brings up that tid bit, I realize how much time has gone by. A little crazy to think about.
And on another note, I would formally like to announce Jackson is getting married. He told me this week he was marrying a little girl in his class named Olly. Apparently, these two have been playing for awhile and decided to get married. Olly's mom has confirmed this, and we both had a good laugh about it. And Jackson also told me kissing is yucky this morning. So he will be getting married with no kissing. Seems like he is getting the wrong end of the deal to me. Ahhh, young love!
As we were being seated, a large group of formally dressed teenagers were at a table beside us. I looked over at Andrew and asked, "Is it prom season?" After a bit of discussion, we concluded yes it was prom season. Which brought on another round of funny memories for both of us.
Coincidentally, Andrew only went to his junior prom, and I only went to my senior prom. This happened to be the same year since I married a 'younger man.' The cougar that I am! As we looked upon the group of teens enjoying themselves to a nice night out, I noticed not many things have changed.
The same tuxes were worn with Oakley's hanging off the back of the guys' heads. Similar formal dresses were worn by the girls. Similar formal hair curled and hair sprayed to perfection sat on top their heads. I did feel sorry for the girl who was wearing 6 inch heels and could barely walk out of the restaurant because her feet were going to be killing her by the end of the night.
"You do realize we are actually closer to Jackson's prom than we are ours anymore?" Andrew said out of nowhere.
And just like that, my bubble burst. Holy hell, were did the time go?! My prom was back in 1999. It doesn't seem that far away, but in reality, that's 15 years. I refuse to get into the mindset that I am old, but when Andrew brings up that tid bit, I realize how much time has gone by. A little crazy to think about.
And on another note, I would formally like to announce Jackson is getting married. He told me this week he was marrying a little girl in his class named Olly. Apparently, these two have been playing for awhile and decided to get married. Olly's mom has confirmed this, and we both had a good laugh about it. And Jackson also told me kissing is yucky this morning. So he will be getting married with no kissing. Seems like he is getting the wrong end of the deal to me. Ahhh, young love!
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Feminine Band Aids
Cullen went into our bathroom this morning while Andrew was getting ready. I was packing lunches and making breakfast in the kitchen. He proceeded to walk into our toilet area which is separated from our main bathroom by a door. He comes back out and is drumming with two of my tampons.
I go ahead and keep a box of tampons on the floor by the toilet. It's convenient. Plus, I don't have to do the underwear shuffle of shame to fish them from below my sink when needed
"What's this?" Cullen asked.
"They're Mommy's. Put them back, " Andrew replied.
"Are they band aids?"
"Yes, Cullen. They're Mommy's special band aids."
Andrew comes into the kitchen and tells me this story. We just start laughing.
They are similar to band aids, now that I think about it. I think Andrew comes up with the best answers that come as close to the truth as possible.
I go ahead and keep a box of tampons on the floor by the toilet. It's convenient. Plus, I don't have to do the underwear shuffle of shame to fish them from below my sink when needed
"What's this?" Cullen asked.
"They're Mommy's. Put them back, " Andrew replied.
"Are they band aids?"
"Yes, Cullen. They're Mommy's special band aids."
Andrew comes into the kitchen and tells me this story. We just start laughing.
They are similar to band aids, now that I think about it. I think Andrew comes up with the best answers that come as close to the truth as possible.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Big Brother
It's nice to see the little brother/big brother and little sister/big brother relationship starting at a young age. Jackson is a natural in his big brother role. He loves helping out with Cassidy and will even help with Sawyer.
On the other hand, Jackson and Cullen haven't quite developed their relationship as big brother/little brother. It's more of 'who can annoy the other the most before someone comes running to Mom to tattle' relationship. Ehhh, it's got time to development. Since they are so close in age, it's probably more of an equality relationship without the equality right now. So they inevitable piss each other off all the time. True sibling love!
Jackson being a caring and loving older brother.
On the other hand, Jackson and Cullen haven't quite developed their relationship as big brother/little brother. It's more of 'who can annoy the other the most before someone comes running to Mom to tattle' relationship. Ehhh, it's got time to development. Since they are so close in age, it's probably more of an equality relationship without the equality right now. So they inevitable piss each other off all the time. True sibling love!
Jackson being a caring and loving older brother.
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| Jackson holding Cassidy at 1 month old. |
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| Helping Sawyer ride on his old tricycle. |
Friday, April 25, 2014
Swing, Batter, Swing!
Teeball season continues in our household. Jackson had a game last weekend, and I was able to capture a few snapshots.
His hitting and throwing have definitely improved. Jackson played catcher in the first inning which he was excited about. We're still working on paying attention to the ball at all times. But hey, it's 4U teeball. No kid is really paying that much attention.
His hitting and throwing have definitely improved. Jackson played catcher in the first inning which he was excited about. We're still working on paying attention to the ball at all times. But hey, it's 4U teeball. No kid is really paying that much attention.
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