Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Things I Never Thought I'd Do

Disclaimer/Warning: The following is not for the feint of heart/stomach, or those who think children's bodily functions are inappropriate to blog about...which is me...usually. Momentary lapse in propriety, I guess, but..sorry. Just look at the cute pictures and skip over all the silly words. :)

Things I Never Thought I'd Do:

1. Speak the phrase "Throw up on Mommy!" Yes, words I never thought would come out of my mouth, but when you have a sick 3 year old and it's a choice between me (with blanket), both of which clean fairly easily, and the couch, which does not...well...

2. Dance around the room with my two children singing a song about...well...potty (Thank you, Karen - and Elmo's Daddy of course-, for the song). But when are trying to potty train a 3 year old and have had no success you will do almost ANYTHING when you do have some success. Yes, success! And that is worth a song and dance as far as I'm concerned. And a few phone calls to important people (Dad, for one). In fact, I was so excited that when we went to Liam's doctor's appointment today for his "Owee sick", as he calls it, I had to fight back the urge to share our triumph with the doctor! (Seriously, what's happening to me???) But I think my mother would be proud of the self-restraint I exercised. :) As for the dancing...the kids love to dance around anyway and watch their mom be totally silly.

So there you have my week. A sick 3-year old who apparently felt like being sick was the perfect time to take an interest in potty training. A haircut, managed through tears, screaming and Peanut Butter M & M's. And Caleb, who has started shouting "No" about everything and is practicing his faces: Mad Face, Surprised Face, Scared Face, etc. Here he is doing his Surprised Face:

Sunday, February 15, 2009

To Sew, or Not to Sew

So, I sewed. It is only the second sewn quilt I have ever made in my life...I tend to crochet more than sew, but I was pretty happy with how it turned out. My bobbin quit about 3 seams short of finished, of course, but after many fights with it, counsel from others (thanks, Mom! And Karen!) and letting my machine rest overnight (ha ha), it finally got completed, and just in time. Happy birthday, Charlie! And love to proud parents, Jim & Kate!


(And my picture loaded sideways for some reason...hmm.)