Victor brought a paper home from school the other day with a picture of a pilgrim style ship and a sentance in the middle that said,
"If I sailed to another country I hope there would be___________"
Victor filled in " Dinosaurs. "
That made me laugh.
Monday, October 26, 2009
The other evening we had a friend over. This is a person who has been friends with our family for a very long time, known our children their entire lives. I think to a degree that is part of where our problem lies. He used to come over and wrestle and throw the kids around and they thought it was great. Now that they are bigger suddenly when they try to climb all over him he is getting all angry and unkind about it. I had to leave the room for a few minutes because I was just getting ticked off. Maybe I just spend too much time watching my own kids, I don't see how you can play with them like that for years and then suddenly get mad at them for trying to play with you the same way as always. They don't see what has changed. Yes, they are older and throwing a 5 year old isn't as easy or as fun as throwing a one year old. They however don't get it. This is not the first person to do this to them. I had another friend over who was acting the same way and was getting really frustrated with them. Finally I told him "You're the one who taught them to act that way." Somehow this seemed completely foreign to him.
Recently I read a conversation between two people and at one point the comment was made " You don't have to be learning ALL the time." ( referring to the lack of educational value Sponge Bob has) I do agree with that statement, however he is watching this show with his 3 year old, and whereas he may not be getting much more than mindless entertainment from it, a 3 year old is ALWAYS learning be it good or intelligent learning or Sponge bob brilliance.
That same sad evening where suddenly my older two just weren't allowed to play any more also happened to have the fabulous moment where the statement was made " Not right now I am playing with Caleb." What game can you honestly play with an 18 month old that a 3 year old can't particpate in? Granted the dynamics will most likely change, but think of how much more loved everyone feels when all invited to play. There wasn't even an alternative presented, just "no I am playing with Caleb." Makes me want to beat you.
Why must people be so rude to children? Have you never noticed how embaressed or ashamed they look when you yell at them for an accident, or when they just want you to play and you say " I am playing with Caleb- not you." Rude and insensitive I tell you. Take your rudeness away from my kids, my kids are too good to suffer through your belittling attitude.
OK so I guess this is just my kid watching rant a lot blog.
I will say in addition, I have a super sexy husband who on his own borrowed a carpet shampooer. Then shampooed the couches, the kitchen chairs and the upstairs hallway, all on his own. That is some serious sexiness. This was all after he already mowed our lawn and the neighbors lawn that morning.
In other news, the next few Monday nights will be devoted to a pie making class. By Thanksgiving it won't be Paula's perfect pies, nope it will be Vanessa's perfect pies. That's right. They did change the dates though, so suddenly that last class is dangerously close to my baby's due date. Hope I get all 4 classes in. Close enough to my due date that on my little dry erase calender we finally have it marked. YAY!
Recently I read a conversation between two people and at one point the comment was made " You don't have to be learning ALL the time." ( referring to the lack of educational value Sponge Bob has) I do agree with that statement, however he is watching this show with his 3 year old, and whereas he may not be getting much more than mindless entertainment from it, a 3 year old is ALWAYS learning be it good or intelligent learning or Sponge bob brilliance.
That same sad evening where suddenly my older two just weren't allowed to play any more also happened to have the fabulous moment where the statement was made " Not right now I am playing with Caleb." What game can you honestly play with an 18 month old that a 3 year old can't particpate in? Granted the dynamics will most likely change, but think of how much more loved everyone feels when all invited to play. There wasn't even an alternative presented, just "no I am playing with Caleb." Makes me want to beat you.
Why must people be so rude to children? Have you never noticed how embaressed or ashamed they look when you yell at them for an accident, or when they just want you to play and you say " I am playing with Caleb- not you." Rude and insensitive I tell you. Take your rudeness away from my kids, my kids are too good to suffer through your belittling attitude.
OK so I guess this is just my kid watching rant a lot blog.
I will say in addition, I have a super sexy husband who on his own borrowed a carpet shampooer. Then shampooed the couches, the kitchen chairs and the upstairs hallway, all on his own. That is some serious sexiness. This was all after he already mowed our lawn and the neighbors lawn that morning.
In other news, the next few Monday nights will be devoted to a pie making class. By Thanksgiving it won't be Paula's perfect pies, nope it will be Vanessa's perfect pies. That's right. They did change the dates though, so suddenly that last class is dangerously close to my baby's due date. Hope I get all 4 classes in. Close enough to my due date that on my little dry erase calender we finally have it marked. YAY!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Just to reinforce my previous stance,
Watching another friends kid today. Yup. I still don't really like other kids. So sad, so few kids measure up to how awesome my kids are. Especially since I really detest Thomas the Train and some kids can't seem to move past him. Beh.
I am also witnessing just how impressively competent my children really are. Child turns 4 this month, tells me he can't put on his own coat, can't put on his own velcro shoe, can't get his coat off. I am such a meanie. I look at him and say " You're almost 4 years old- you can put your own shoe on. " Amazingly enough, when told to do it himself- He can! Oh wait that is because just about any 4 year old can his foot inside a shoe two sizes too big.
He is a very kind sweet kid though, who loves to tell you about everything and listens very well when I tell him something. He is very obedient. He just requires more attention than I am used to giving. It is really good to see my daughter interact with someone near her age. She seems to generally avoid other children that are not her own siblings, and sometimes even them. I am not really concerned about it, just mentioning.
I am also witnessing just how impressively competent my children really are. Child turns 4 this month, tells me he can't put on his own coat, can't put on his own velcro shoe, can't get his coat off. I am such a meanie. I look at him and say " You're almost 4 years old- you can put your own shoe on. " Amazingly enough, when told to do it himself- He can! Oh wait that is because just about any 4 year old can his foot inside a shoe two sizes too big.
He is a very kind sweet kid though, who loves to tell you about everything and listens very well when I tell him something. He is very obedient. He just requires more attention than I am used to giving. It is really good to see my daughter interact with someone near her age. She seems to generally avoid other children that are not her own siblings, and sometimes even them. I am not really concerned about it, just mentioning.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
On the way to the library,
Story hour has started up again for my little girl. She will turn 4 shortly before Thanksgiving (right when the new baby is due). I really don't think that I sit down and talk to her often enough. Every time I do I feel so enlightened about some of the mysteries of the world. Here are a few of the highlights from our walks to and from the library.
N:"Look mom! I can run really fast because I have super sonic speed!"
N: "There are a lot of rules. They come from the sky."
Me, quite puzzled and thinking she is just talking like a little kid: "Oh? What makes you think they come from the sky?"
N: "That is where Heavenly Father and Jesus live, and they make the rules."
I found this thought to be surprisingly profound.
N:" Did you see this crack in the wall?"
Me:" Yes, I did."
N: " A shark did that."
Me: " I had no idea."
N: " See those cracks in the road?"
Me: " Yes."
N: " A shark did that too."
Me: " How exactly did a shark get there to put cracks in the road?"
N:" I don't know." (Staring at me as if that was the dumbest question anyone had ever asked her.)
She also tried 4 different times to stuff rocks and/ or berries in her pockets.
While at the library she made a new friend. When I happened to walk by she yelled, " Mom! Meet my new friend! Her name is 'My friend'!" I guess she wasn't paying much attention during the introduction portion of the conversation.
She also called the new librarian whose name is Mr. Peter, Mr Peach. Luckily he seems to actually want to deal with children so it wasn't a big deal.
I am so glad I have her. She is so fun and makes me think in different ways. I honestly feel sorry for people who live in stable and loving relationships who simply don't want to have kids. Yup they are work and they are frustrating, but how often does your job really make you laugh? I think you are only missing when you think you are missing.
N:"Look mom! I can run really fast because I have super sonic speed!"
N: "There are a lot of rules. They come from the sky."
Me, quite puzzled and thinking she is just talking like a little kid: "Oh? What makes you think they come from the sky?"
N: "That is where Heavenly Father and Jesus live, and they make the rules."
I found this thought to be surprisingly profound.
N:" Did you see this crack in the wall?"
Me:" Yes, I did."
N: " A shark did that."
Me: " I had no idea."
N: " See those cracks in the road?"
Me: " Yes."
N: " A shark did that too."
Me: " How exactly did a shark get there to put cracks in the road?"
N:" I don't know." (Staring at me as if that was the dumbest question anyone had ever asked her.)
She also tried 4 different times to stuff rocks and/ or berries in her pockets.
While at the library she made a new friend. When I happened to walk by she yelled, " Mom! Meet my new friend! Her name is 'My friend'!" I guess she wasn't paying much attention during the introduction portion of the conversation.
She also called the new librarian whose name is Mr. Peter, Mr Peach. Luckily he seems to actually want to deal with children so it wasn't a big deal.
I am so glad I have her. She is so fun and makes me think in different ways. I honestly feel sorry for people who live in stable and loving relationships who simply don't want to have kids. Yup they are work and they are frustrating, but how often does your job really make you laugh? I think you are only missing when you think you are missing.
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