"Mom, my throat hurts~" he cried in THAT voice (you know that voice) with THAT look in the eyes (you know that one, too).
"Ugh," I think, silently, to myself.
"Open wide," I say.
"Drat," I say, out loud.
Of course, it's today. Valentine's party at school, Brutus running out the door for an early, can't be missed meeting, me on my own getting The Crew dressed, fed, and dropped off.
The Scientist begins to cry. He HATES to miss school, even on non-party days. I resist the urge to cry (Points for Mom) and go into highly-efficient-lets-figure-it-out mode. 15 minutes later we're all out the door, heading to a walk-in clinic. (Thank you positive test! Thank you Amoxicillin!)
What to do with contagious boy?!?!
Panic? No. Hostile frustration? Not I. Not now. (Maybe later.)
I call Nana...
This is really the first time in over a decade of marital bliss that we've lived near family. And right now, I'm ecstatic about that fact. Nana's breathless (exercise bike?) but happy to have a potentially contagious boy and his sisters come play until mommy can figure things out at work. The Crew is happy. Mommy's relieved.
Nice Nana's Rock!!!
Showing posts with label The Scientist. Show all posts
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Friday, February 12, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Go To Bed...(Subtitle -- Why I'm awake at this hour hunting for a picture of The Scientist for his school project.....
"Working mothers are guinea pigs in a scientific experiment to show that sleep is not necessary to human life."
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Only Full-Time Need Apply.....
"I couldn't stand the thought of being a part-time mom to my kids...."
Seriously....that's what she said. No, I didn't rip her head off....but I wanted to. I didn't comment on the audacity and impossibility of her statement...but I wanted to.
Actually, it made me think of my helpers....Those wonderful people who are there when I can't be. Who don't think twice about wiping my kids noses or booties. Who give treats, hugs, and reassurance...to the kids and mom.
I have been amazingly blessed in this department. My first babysitter with The Scientist volunteered for the job. The second, too. Then on to preschool...I loved those teachers.....
Pretty Princess's first sitter I didn't know well, but was told by the Spirit to call her. (Yelled at my the Spirit, actually) Later I found out that they were struggling to make ends meet and what I offered to pay her was just the amount. She was awesome. It's not everyone who will roll out of bed, pregnant and nauseous to let someone else's toddler wander in at 7:00am.
Don't even get me started on the back-up list. Those people you can call when your regular arrangements are a no-go. I have been blessed with friends who would answer their phone at 6:30am and happily tell me to drop off my little one at 7:00am. I once had an work emergency come up in the evening and Brutus was stuck at school. I ended up taking The Scientist and a couple of jars of baby food (I picked up on the way, since we hadn't even been home yet) to a friends house--she then fed him and took care of him until way in the evening.
Now I am blessed with a neighbor who looks forward to Fridays with the girls, a great friend who sends me notes about Sweet Angel's day, and an amazing 16 year old who loves to spend a few days a week during the summer taking care of 3 energetic kids. (No kidding..this girl actually calls me and volunteers to watch my kids.....)
Do any of them replace me? No, they never could. At one point I feared that. But I've learned that it's not possible. No matter where I am, I'm the mommy....Full-Time Mommy
Seriously....that's what she said. No, I didn't rip her head off....but I wanted to. I didn't comment on the audacity and impossibility of her statement...but I wanted to.
Actually, it made me think of my helpers....Those wonderful people who are there when I can't be. Who don't think twice about wiping my kids noses or booties. Who give treats, hugs, and reassurance...to the kids and mom.
I have been amazingly blessed in this department. My first babysitter with The Scientist volunteered for the job. The second, too. Then on to preschool...I loved those teachers.....
Pretty Princess's first sitter I didn't know well, but was told by the Spirit to call her. (Yelled at my the Spirit, actually) Later I found out that they were struggling to make ends meet and what I offered to pay her was just the amount. She was awesome. It's not everyone who will roll out of bed, pregnant and nauseous to let someone else's toddler wander in at 7:00am.
Don't even get me started on the back-up list. Those people you can call when your regular arrangements are a no-go. I have been blessed with friends who would answer their phone at 6:30am and happily tell me to drop off my little one at 7:00am. I once had an work emergency come up in the evening and Brutus was stuck at school. I ended up taking The Scientist and a couple of jars of baby food (I picked up on the way, since we hadn't even been home yet) to a friends house--she then fed him and took care of him until way in the evening.
Now I am blessed with a neighbor who looks forward to Fridays with the girls, a great friend who sends me notes about Sweet Angel's day, and an amazing 16 year old who loves to spend a few days a week during the summer taking care of 3 energetic kids. (No kidding..this girl actually calls me and volunteers to watch my kids.....)
Do any of them replace me? No, they never could. At one point I feared that. But I've learned that it's not possible. No matter where I am, I'm the mommy....Full-Time Mommy
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Reality Hits---Like an anvel...
Brutus - Has a bunch of hearings and meetings scheduled over the next month....Every one is on the afternoon of a day I work; an afternoon he's supposed to be home with kids. EVERY ONE!
Scientist - Oh, what can I say. If only he was vocal, or clingy, or demanding. Alas, he appears to be at risk of becoming a sociopath. Defiance, disobedience, lying....they have all come out in the past couple of days.
Pretty Princess - "Mom, I just want to stay HOME today!" "Mom, you just have to be with ME today!" Princess = 1, Laundry/Grocery Shopping/Dishes = 0
Sweet Angel - Spent the night in our bed. It was the only way we could get her to sleep. She crawled over to me, snuggled in (she is a spoon-er!) and slept on my arm all night. This afternoon, I ended up having to put her in the sling to make dinner. She wouldn't let me put her down from 3-8pm. It took 2 hours to get her to bed. I ran outside once this morning to get something out of the car, and she flipped out! Made me cry...a couple of times.....
Feeling down, frustrated, questioning, guilty....
Here's to Thursday!
Scientist - Oh, what can I say. If only he was vocal, or clingy, or demanding. Alas, he appears to be at risk of becoming a sociopath. Defiance, disobedience, lying....they have all come out in the past couple of days.
Pretty Princess - "Mom, I just want to stay HOME today!" "Mom, you just have to be with ME today!" Princess = 1, Laundry/Grocery Shopping/Dishes = 0
Sweet Angel - Spent the night in our bed. It was the only way we could get her to sleep. She crawled over to me, snuggled in (she is a spoon-er!) and slept on my arm all night. This afternoon, I ended up having to put her in the sling to make dinner. She wouldn't let me put her down from 3-8pm. It took 2 hours to get her to bed. I ran outside once this morning to get something out of the car, and she flipped out! Made me cry...a couple of times.....
Feeling down, frustrated, questioning, guilty....
Here's to Thursday!
Monday, January 25, 2010
The Results Are In....
Week one and here's where we stand....
The Scientist --
-Slipped into bed with us Thursday night and snuggled close to me, very close -- I was alerted to his presence by my knees hitting the floor. He hasn't done this for almost 2 years.
- Asked every morning if it was a work morning or a home morning. Highlighted everything on a calendar for him.
Pretty Princess --
- Slipped into bed with us Thursday night and Friday night. Snuggled close to me. Jockeyed for space on Thursday with The Scientist. Alerted to this by the "OW-- Move!" cries in the middle of the night. BIG change. She ends up in our bed at least once a week, but NEVER by me, or even near me. She usually stays on the edge on the other side of her dad.
Sweet Angel --
- Still a Mommy's Girl (Thank you!!!)
- Fights going to sleep at night a bit. Wants to sit on my lap instead.
- Frequently comes over to me throughout the day, stands between my legs with left are wrapped FIRMLY around my leg, and right thumb in her mouth. Stays for 30 seconds or so, then smiles and moves on. I'm going to have to watch this. It has me a little worried.
- Got very excited when she saw the babysitters kids sit down in front of us at church. Talked (loudly)to the 2 year old most of Sacrament Meeting. (Mental Note: Do not sit near babysitter and family at church anymore.) Makes me feel good knowing she is friends with them.
Brutus --
- Enjoying a little extra time with the kiddos.
- NOT enjoying new homework responsibilities.
- Cooking again---I've missed his dinners. Usually yummy. Sometimes experimental.
- Keeping up with work, although that meant one late nights and a few hours Saturday morning. Need to work on this a bit.
- In a bunch of trouble for keeping me awake watching streaming Netflix episodes way to late.....5 nights in a row.....WAAAAY to late....
Me --
- Ended up having to go to a mandatory staff meeting Sunday night. Drat. Kids were NOT happy. Mommy was NOT happy.
- Tired!!! (See above...darn Brutus)
- Ditching the "To Do List" and playing Polly Pockets, Legos, and Dolls more frequently.
Pressing forward........
The Scientist --
-Slipped into bed with us Thursday night and snuggled close to me, very close -- I was alerted to his presence by my knees hitting the floor. He hasn't done this for almost 2 years.
- Asked every morning if it was a work morning or a home morning. Highlighted everything on a calendar for him.
Pretty Princess --
- Slipped into bed with us Thursday night and Friday night. Snuggled close to me. Jockeyed for space on Thursday with The Scientist. Alerted to this by the "OW-- Move!" cries in the middle of the night. BIG change. She ends up in our bed at least once a week, but NEVER by me, or even near me. She usually stays on the edge on the other side of her dad.
Sweet Angel --
- Still a Mommy's Girl (Thank you!!!)
- Fights going to sleep at night a bit. Wants to sit on my lap instead.
- Frequently comes over to me throughout the day, stands between my legs with left are wrapped FIRMLY around my leg, and right thumb in her mouth. Stays for 30 seconds or so, then smiles and moves on. I'm going to have to watch this. It has me a little worried.
- Got very excited when she saw the babysitters kids sit down in front of us at church. Talked (loudly)to the 2 year old most of Sacrament Meeting. (Mental Note: Do not sit near babysitter and family at church anymore.) Makes me feel good knowing she is friends with them.
Brutus --
- Enjoying a little extra time with the kiddos.
- NOT enjoying new homework responsibilities.
- Cooking again---I've missed his dinners. Usually yummy. Sometimes experimental.
- Keeping up with work, although that meant one late nights and a few hours Saturday morning. Need to work on this a bit.
- In a bunch of trouble for keeping me awake watching streaming Netflix episodes way to late.....5 nights in a row.....WAAAAY to late....
Me --
- Ended up having to go to a mandatory staff meeting Sunday night. Drat. Kids were NOT happy. Mommy was NOT happy.
- Tired!!! (See above...darn Brutus)
- Ditching the "To Do List" and playing Polly Pockets, Legos, and Dolls more frequently.
Pressing forward........
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