Yesterday Hadley came home and requested string-cheese for a snack. Being a good servant - oh I mean mother - I fetched her one, opened it, and handed it to her - an absolute fit ensued.
Why??? Why would she throw a fit after I had given her what she had asked for? Because, dear readers, I had dared to open the package.
She refused to eat it and wanted another one. Wasn't happening.
She threw a tantrum, and I threw her in her room.
About ten minutes later this note was thrown down the stairwell:
Nice. I'm getting hate mail from my 6 year old.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
For Real?
If I was arrested for everything I forgot while pregnant, I'd be in a federal prison....
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Tunnel Of Terror
The girls love going through the car wash. LOVE.
Not sure why I'd ever spend the money to take them to Disney World. Ten bucks buys them ten minutes of real good fun. They bounce through the car, giggling and ducking from the sprayers.
Not sure why I'd ever spend the money to take them to Disney World. Ten bucks buys them ten minutes of real good fun. They bounce through the car, giggling and ducking from the sprayers.
They really find this thrilling. Not sure they could even handle the excitement of Disney World - their little heads might explode.
Turns out yesterday, it was my head that nearly exploded in what will henceforth be known as the Tunnel of Terror.
I drove in and Cameron and Hadley unbuckled and took their position by the window. As Hadley plowed herself over the seat, she knocked Cameron's Gatorade with her knee and it went flying through the van.
Cameron proceeded to cry about her empty bottle while Hadley screamed that it wasn't her fault. I could've washed the van myself with all the tears that were flowing.
I tried to distract them by pointing out the colored soap, but by this time they were too busy fighting.
Cameron decided to escape her sister's screaming by climbing on my lap. In the process she stepped on my ipod, which was laying on the console and cracked the case. Now I was angry. I sent them back to their seats and told them to get buckled.
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All the while.....well, poor Jack.
Poor poor Jack was terrified of the car wash. Every time a nozzle swung his way, he'd scream and cover his face. I tried to calm him down, but my efforts were worthless. I'm not sure he could even hear my voice over his sister's sobs. So, I did what any good mom would do - I snapped a picture.
We pulled away with the outside of the swagger wagon looking nice and new. The inside however was filled with tears, screams, broken electronics, and gatorade.
Hope that clear coat wax lasts a good long while.....I wouldn't drive back through that nightmare if it was free.
Hope that clear coat wax lasts a good long while.....I wouldn't drive back through that nightmare if it was free.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Show and Fail
This morning, Cameron got up and started readying her Barbie for Show and Tell. Barbie needed a nice outfit, her hair combed and two matching shoes. Cameron was having trouble with the shoes - Barbie lost her shoes two minutes after being sprung from the box.
I gently broke the news that it wasn't Show and Tell day; However, I promised her that I would find out when her next Show and Tell would be.
When I picked her up, as promised, I inquired about Show and Tell. Her teacher responded by grabbing a giant dagger and stabbing it in my gut. Today was Show and Tell, and Cameron was the only child not to bring something to share with the class.
Wow. I felt bad. Really bad. Really Really Really bad. How had I missed this? Her teacher informed me that it had been in the newsletter AND placed on the school calendar. Hmmm - really?
Middle Child Syndrome? I get it now.
Cameron, I extend to you my apologies, and I promise to do better. I promise not to let you fall through the cracks. I promise to not take your infinite patience and easy-going personality for granted. I promise to give you the best of my attention and if all else fails, I promise to find you the most gifted therapist money can buy.
I gently broke the news that it wasn't Show and Tell day; However, I promised her that I would find out when her next Show and Tell would be.
When I picked her up, as promised, I inquired about Show and Tell. Her teacher responded by grabbing a giant dagger and stabbing it in my gut. Today was Show and Tell, and Cameron was the only child not to bring something to share with the class.
Wow. I felt bad. Really bad. Really Really Really bad. How had I missed this? Her teacher informed me that it had been in the newsletter AND placed on the school calendar. Hmmm - really?
Middle Child Syndrome? I get it now.
Cameron, I extend to you my apologies, and I promise to do better. I promise not to let you fall through the cracks. I promise to not take your infinite patience and easy-going personality for granted. I promise to give you the best of my attention and if all else fails, I promise to find you the most gifted therapist money can buy.
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