Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Have I Reached the Party To Whom I Am Speaking?
"One ringy-dingy..."
Calling Kyrgyzstan, or whoever is at 388800003223388888**1**00000#... et cetera.Catching One's Breath
Today we accomplished:
Door guy came to re-measure the opening; called back to say they could produce a door to fit.
Carpets have been professionally cleaned (maybe Mommy doesn't hate the carpets afterall!).
Phone call from Cathy - she and the kids sang Happy Birthday to and chatted with Mommy.
Three poopy diapers, including one that might have accidentally been flushed half-way down the toilet because there was mayhem. (It survived!)
Two and a half baths - and counting! Mommy's bath made the biggest mess... because Liam kept putting things into and taking them (full of water) back out of the tub.
One dog digging to China. Once Liam threw some bricks in the hole Bounder stopped digging, but he has been lying in front of it for the last 4 hours.
One hastily gobbled piece of chocolate cake. Which Daddy so lovingly made for Mommy's birthday.
One sleeping baby curled up in his crib, and one tired Mommy curled up with a book.
And it's only 3 o'clock!
Door guy came to re-measure the opening; called back to say they could produce a door to fit.
Carpets have been professionally cleaned (maybe Mommy doesn't hate the carpets afterall!).
Phone call from Cathy - she and the kids sang Happy Birthday to and chatted with Mommy.
Three poopy diapers, including one that might have accidentally been flushed half-way down the toilet because there was mayhem. (It survived!)
Two and a half baths - and counting! Mommy's bath made the biggest mess... because Liam kept putting things into and taking them (full of water) back out of the tub.
One dog digging to China. Once Liam threw some bricks in the hole Bounder stopped digging, but he has been lying in front of it for the last 4 hours.
One hastily gobbled piece of chocolate cake. Which Daddy so lovingly made for Mommy's birthday.
One sleeping baby curled up in his crib, and one tired Mommy curled up with a book.
And it's only 3 o'clock!
Saturday, March 12, 2011
"Socialization"
It's been awhile, hasn't it? Over a week! Well, it has been a busy week... and it's kind of difficult to talk about because...
On Tuesday, for the first time, Liam went to DAYCARE.
Mommy decided that she needed a couple hours a week to herself - to sit quietly, or concentrate on a project, or go shopping and eat ice cream. Liam understood this - he is a very understanding baby - and suggested he go to daycare one afternoon per week. He thought it would be a good place for him to make and play with friends, and he is right!
Faith Lutheran Church's preschool / child care is a really cute little daycare center, with naps and snacks and caregivers willing to cloth diaper. When Mommy dropped him off, Liam didn't even seem to notice she was gone; he went straight over to play with the toys.
But Mommy noticed. She cried all the way out the door and up the hill and into the car. She stopped weeping by the time she got to Steak'n Shake, where she drowned her sorrows in a mint shake. (Ok, she got some work done too - yay free WiFi!) And she even managed to stay away (almost) the whole 4 hours.
Meanwhile, Daddy was gone last week to California for three and half days.
And we got new windows, and almost a new door, and are planning Liam's first birthday party for this coming Saturday... .But those are stories for another night.
On Tuesday, for the first time, Liam went to DAYCARE.
Mommy decided that she needed a couple hours a week to herself - to sit quietly, or concentrate on a project, or go shopping and eat ice cream. Liam understood this - he is a very understanding baby - and suggested he go to daycare one afternoon per week. He thought it would be a good place for him to make and play with friends, and he is right!
Faith Lutheran Church's preschool / child care is a really cute little daycare center, with naps and snacks and caregivers willing to cloth diaper. When Mommy dropped him off, Liam didn't even seem to notice she was gone; he went straight over to play with the toys.
But Mommy noticed. She cried all the way out the door and up the hill and into the car. She stopped weeping by the time she got to Steak'n Shake, where she drowned her sorrows in a mint shake. (Ok, she got some work done too - yay free WiFi!) And she even managed to stay away (almost) the whole 4 hours.
Meanwhile, Daddy was gone last week to California for three and half days.
And we got new windows, and almost a new door, and are planning Liam's first birthday party for this coming Saturday... .But those are stories for another night.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
When the cat's away, the mice will play...
So, Mommy went to a meeting tonight, leaving Daddy and Liam home alone. Good thing she left Snickers in charge, otherwise who knows what would have happened......
"Ok Dad, she's gone.....now's our chance to be bad!"
"C'mon Daddy, let's have some fun!"
This was followed by more chasing Bounder. Luckily for Bounder, Liam is easily distracted.
After some playing, it was time for dinner. Mommy is awesome, and put a chicken in the oven before she left, so Daddy and Liam ate good tonight. Liam could have eaten more probably, but was just too tire to chew.....
"Ok Dad, she's gone.....now's our chance to be bad!"
"C'mon Daddy, let's have some fun!"And that is exactly what we did. Liam started by playing chase with Bounder. (Be sure to have your sound on).
This was followed by more chasing Bounder. Luckily for Bounder, Liam is easily distracted.
After some playing, it was time for dinner. Mommy is awesome, and put a chicken in the oven before she left, so Daddy and Liam ate good tonight. Liam could have eaten more probably, but was just too tire to chew.....
"Daddy, I'm sleepy, and I miss Mommy."
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