Monday, October 18, 2010

off I go.

Stepping away and out of this weekend, and directly onto Monday morning's doorstep.

There comes a point when you've said and done anything and everything that you can do. A point, where you've got to throw your hands in the air and say "I SURRENDER!" I did that last night. I feel good with myself. I feel good as a friend. I feel good as a mom.

And therefore, I am saying hello to Monday with ((some)) enthusiasm and looking ahead to what's going on around here...

Maeve's 3 year old appointment is this morning. I started telling her about it last night- I am the mom who cries when her kid gets shots. I know, that's stupid- but it's almost comparative to putting your dog to sleep or something; You strap your kid in the car, everything is good and golden, (as should be in the eyes of a child), the day is normal, she's thinking we're going to Target and the grocery store, and then suddenly finds herself pinned down to a table getting shots in her thighs. It's just wrong, I tell ya! And it breaks my heart... yeah, I am that mom.

Along with Maeve's appointment, I am also anticipating a trip to the Toy House- or some other place that sells an abundance of toys. Along with shedding tears over my daughter's shots, I also find it necessary to give her a surprise for "being so brave."

Henry is a crank. Plain and simple- I am almost considering calling the doctor, and asking if he can get his ears checked out- I swear- this kid is not right (and I don't mean that in the way it sounds!) I should say, SOMETHING is not right- could it be his teeth? The runny nose/cold thing? An ear infection? Who knows... but something is making him fuss like no other. The perk to whatever is going on with him is that he's ALWAYS tired. He's been taking a morning nap (HALLELUJAH), an afternoon nap (DOUBLE HALLELUJAH) and wanting to go to bed at 6:45/7ish at night- and yes, he sleeps until 8 or so in the morning.

Switching gears completely, Halloween is next weekend. WHHHATT??? I am excited! :) I remember finding out I was preggo with Henry (and after some tears, shaking and a few weeks of panic :) one of my first thoughts was "Okay- what Halloween outfits can I coordinate them in?" Of course, at that time, I didn't know I was having a boy- so I was thinking of sweet little girl costumes :) Suffice to say, I've done a lot of thinking and I am fairly positive I know what the kids are going to be... they in fact, WILL be a duo of some sort... you will have to stay tuned to see what torturous outfits I put my kids in :)

I think that about sums up our day...

oh I should also mention that I miss my family terribly. What I'd give to have my mom here to watch "Captain Insano" (aka Henry) during Maeve's appointment this morning...


2 comments:

Erika said...

I cry when my kids get shots too:/

Becky said...

ugh i hate when Kerith gets shots too.