Honestly, I am convinced there is some strange phenomenon that occurs when a mom picks up a phone. Some signal goes off in a child's brain that makes them start yelling, running, needing things, climbing, and requiring them to be within 1 foot of their mother at all times. Even when I try going to another room, they follow - loudly. And if the person on the other end also has small children, there is equal chaos.
My sister and I have solved this problem. It's called MSN! We can chat for hours. Sure, there's intermittent breaks, sometimes an hour between posts, odd subject changes - but we know the other is just dealing with kids and life in the meantime.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Mommy can you make me one of those things?
My daughter came up to me this morning and said "Mommy can you make me one of those things?" I must have looked confused because she went on to explain "You know, one of those THINGS, with paper". Huh? She accompanied her statement by moving the thumb and index fingers of both hands open and shut, open and shut.
OH!!! One of THOSE things! "You mean with the numbers and you pick one, then you pick a color?" She gave me a look like I was a bit slow, but she was proud that I'd managed to figure it out. Sure we can make one, how hard can it be? I made them when I was a kid, I made them for the older two when they were little.
Turns out origami is not my strong suit, neither is my memory on how to make these 'things' (what are they called anyway??). However, I'm proud to say that after a few attempts and lots of folding this way and that, the "thing" was accomplished WITHOUT the use of Google.
Now I just need to get the two of them to stop coming up to me every 8 seconds saying "Mommy pick a number".
OH!!! One of THOSE things! "You mean with the numbers and you pick one, then you pick a color?" She gave me a look like I was a bit slow, but she was proud that I'd managed to figure it out. Sure we can make one, how hard can it be? I made them when I was a kid, I made them for the older two when they were little.
Turns out origami is not my strong suit, neither is my memory on how to make these 'things' (what are they called anyway??). However, I'm proud to say that after a few attempts and lots of folding this way and that, the "thing" was accomplished WITHOUT the use of Google.
Now I just need to get the two of them to stop coming up to me every 8 seconds saying "Mommy pick a number".
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Were did the last month go?
March has been very long and very short at the same time. The long cold winter seems to be hanging on to the last possible minute. It is still hard to believe tomorrow is April 1st. I guess taking two classes on top of the working mom gig has an upside - time goes by fast when you're too busy to notice! I have nothing exciting to talk about, I just wanted to be able to say I posted something in the month of March.
The most entertainment around here lately is the Wii. The little ones are old enough to attempt to play, and it is wild, animated, hilarious and dangerous. They jump when Mario jumps, swordfight like it's real, make the greatest facial expression and generally almost bump into each other or the tv constantly. At least they're getting some exercise - just stay clear! Even the dogs have learned it's not a good idea to lay down anywhere near the field of play. I hope when they're older, they still have fun together.
The most entertainment around here lately is the Wii. The little ones are old enough to attempt to play, and it is wild, animated, hilarious and dangerous. They jump when Mario jumps, swordfight like it's real, make the greatest facial expression and generally almost bump into each other or the tv constantly. At least they're getting some exercise - just stay clear! Even the dogs have learned it's not a good idea to lay down anywhere near the field of play. I hope when they're older, they still have fun together.
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