Mommy's Law: Murphy's Law involving children
Personal Examples:
Parker figuring out he can slide along the hardwood floor on his belly, right after the dogs run inside with muddy paws.
Discovering Parker pooped 2.5 seconds after...A) I put him in a fresh diaper. B) finish giving him a bath. C) started washing a load of dirty diapers, which means the latest stink bomb sits at the bottom of the diaper pail for a day and a half.
The day before getting professional pictures taken, Parker falls and has a black eye and fat lip.
Warning do not finish reading this post if you are about to eat...
And last night--Brian and I were getting ready for bed, and one of us casually mentions that Parker seems to be over his cold and isn't sick any more. 2 hours later Parker puked spaghetti and hog dog all over my shirt and his crib. After 4 hours of barfing it is safe to say... the three of us may never eat a hot dog again, and I'm pretty sure nobody is going to finish the leftover spaghetti in the fridge. Parker has kept breakfast and a small snack down, but doesn't want to do anything other than sit on the couch and snuggle.
Our family is growing in leaps and bounds! Follow us as we begin our adventure into parenthood!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
Cabin Fever?
After Being cooped up in the house for 2+ weeks, due to sickness and the snow. I realized I haven't had enough adult contact/conversation when I referred to Parker's nap time as my break time and informed the dogs that "Mommy will be back in a minute, she has to go pee-pee in the potty."
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Super P!
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Parent Humor
Parker alternates between stalker, H is for hell, and jazz hands. His version of jazz hands is trying to find our nostrils and ears so he can shove his fingers in them. Do they make anything wider than a king-size?
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Snowmageddon 2012
We accumulated 6.5 inches of snow at our house.
Here are some pictures of the family playing in the snow.
Ike getting a closer look at the snow |
Mom, my nose is kinda cold |
Wrestling happens in any type of weather |
Chase is lots of fun in the snow too |
We took Parker for a quick walk to the mailbox |
Don't let the smile fool you he HATES riding in his sled, but Brian and I enjoyed a few runs down the driveway! |
Brian built Parker a snowman...his lower half is now yellow and the dogs ate his nose. |
Parker staying warm and watching Brian play with the dogs and build the snowman |
Brian trying to get the dogs to pose next to the snowman |
Brian had a snowball fight with the dogs and wanted to make sure Parker wasn't left out! |
Playing in the snow is hard work! |
The Worry of Love
It's 2 AM and I can't sleep. You would think after almost a week of sleepless nights I would be too exhausted to stay awake. But yet again, I found myself laying next to Parker listening to him breathe and questioning every wheeze, crackle, and sniffle I hear.
How can something so small make you worry so much? He had coughing attack, woke up, snuggled up against Brian and instantly fell back asleep. He leaned against me and slept through his breathing treatment. Eye closed, mask on, as the machine loudly pumped and gurgled.
How do kids do that? How do they smile and sleep through the things we put them through? The things we ask them to do. Things we tell them to do. Simply because we promise "it will make you feel better."
Love and trust is an amazing thing.
Being a parent is insanely exhausting and amazingly rewarding at the same time.
How can something so small make you worry so much? He had coughing attack, woke up, snuggled up against Brian and instantly fell back asleep. He leaned against me and slept through his breathing treatment. Eye closed, mask on, as the machine loudly pumped and gurgled.
How do kids do that? How do they smile and sleep through the things we put them through? The things we ask them to do. Things we tell them to do. Simply because we promise "it will make you feel better."
Love and trust is an amazing thing.
Being a parent is insanely exhausting and amazingly rewarding at the same time.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Weezy McGee
Apparently, 15 1/2 months of breastfeeding did nothing to boost Parker's delicate immune system! Saturday we took a trip to the peds office for Croup, Sunday morning we headed to Urgent Care for an ear infection, and today was another trip to the peds office because he was wheezing and making crackling sounds when he breathed. I asked the receptionist if they had punch cards or a frequent flier program, but no such luck! The latest diagnosis is the Croup has developed into Stridor, which requires a nebulizer to help open his airways. So three times a day he gets to "play" with his firetruck nebulizer -it actually rolls and has a ladder that moves up and down- and he breathes into a mask that looks like a fish. At this rate he may not get to play in the snow again until next year!
Monday, January 16, 2012
Snowball Fight!
Parker had a rough weekend. Emergency doctor's appointment on Saturday for Croup and a trip to urgent care on Sunday for an ear infection. I was pretty bummed that he was sick and going to miss out on the first snow of the year, but Sunday afternoon he had a little bit of energy so we decided to head outside for a few minutes. Mom, calm down...technically moist, cold air is good for Croup and we only stayed outside for 10 minutes. As you can see, Parker made the most of those 10 minutes!
Brian showed Parker how to scoop up snow in his mitten |
Ike checking out a mitten full of snow |
Parker letting Ike get a closer look |
Winding up for the pitch... |
Direct hit! |
Ike's not quite sure what just happened |
But Parker is pretty proud of himself |
Reloaded and ready for the next victim |
Heading toward Turner |
Aim and fire! |
Surprise retaliation |
Whatcha doin down there? |
But Dad, he started it! |
Parker's first snowball fight wasn't exactly a success |
But Parker and Turner made up |
And everybody was happy again! |
Friday, January 13, 2012
So Pretty!
I think Parker needs to start watching Brian get ready in the morning. He has been grabbing my hair straightener and curling iron to "do" his hair, and this morning he picked up my tweezers and tried to pluck his eyebrows!
Words
Brian and I are constantly reminding Parker to "use your words." He must be listening because I spent 5 minutes in the bathroom with Parker banging on the door yelling, "Mama all done, mama all done!"
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Best commercial ever...
Husband: "Want some egg nog hun?"
Wife: "No thanks, I'm drinking Crystal Light."
Husband: "Why, you love egg nog?"
Wife: "Because I have thighs, John."
Wife: "No thanks, I'm drinking Crystal Light."
Husband: "Why, you love egg nog?"
Wife: "Because I have thighs, John."
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Christmas: A Weekend in Pictures
So let me get this straight... I can't touch any of these ornaments? |
What about that one way up there? |
The cousins on Christmas morning |
Thomas the Train...thankfully it has an off button! |
Ladybug Trunki: suitcase you can ride |
Super P opening his wagon |
Two brothers and their sons |
Jack & Parker enjoying the new wagon |
Chef Parker in his new kitchen. |
Chef Parker in his new apron |
Pure talent: riding a Trunki while cooking |
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