All I have to say today is Happy Anniversary to The Husband.
Love you more and more each and everyday.
We have accomplished a lot in the past 6 years, and we will accomplish a lot more in the years to come.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Friday, November 9, 2012
Clothes Designed by Baby Food
Crazy 3 is now eating 'solids' as in purees of fruits and vegetables.
My clothing looks new and abstract with all the baby food splatter. It's almost as though I need a bib for me more than I need one for him.
He has taken to blowing raspberries as soon as his mouth is full of food. I get it all over my hair, my face, my glasses, my shirt. It's like I get a new wardrobe every time I sit down to feed him.
The funniest part is he seems to really only do it for me. When The Husband goes to feed him, there is way less mess.
My clothing looks new and abstract with all the baby food splatter. It's almost as though I need a bib for me more than I need one for him.
He has taken to blowing raspberries as soon as his mouth is full of food. I get it all over my hair, my face, my glasses, my shirt. It's like I get a new wardrobe every time I sit down to feed him.
The funniest part is he seems to really only do it for me. When The Husband goes to feed him, there is way less mess.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Second Guessing the Busing Decision
It's mornings like this where I debate within my head whether or not I made the right decision on not busing Crazy 1 to school.
The reasons I decided against it was because she is only 4 1/2 years old, it's only kindergarten and The Husband was able to drive her every morning as his route to the office goes right by the school which means I only have to pick her up.
The reason I am second guessing my decision is because there is snow on the ground and the temperatures are supposed to drop considerably over the next few days. For Crazy 1 that is a good thing we are driving her. No waiting at the bus stop in the cold. For me it means I have to bundle Crazy 2 and Crazy 3 up every day to pick her up.
I should be thankful that I only have the pick up duties. It means I have all morning to get myself and the boys ready. To be honest it is nice to talk to some of the other parents and be able to see her teacher every day. Really, I should be honest and admit, it's not the snow that is getting me down but the cold. I hate the cold, I hate taking the kids out in the cold. If I had my way, we would just hunker down and never leave the house if it is below -5 Celcius.
The reasons I decided against it was because she is only 4 1/2 years old, it's only kindergarten and The Husband was able to drive her every morning as his route to the office goes right by the school which means I only have to pick her up.
The reason I am second guessing my decision is because there is snow on the ground and the temperatures are supposed to drop considerably over the next few days. For Crazy 1 that is a good thing we are driving her. No waiting at the bus stop in the cold. For me it means I have to bundle Crazy 2 and Crazy 3 up every day to pick her up.
I should be thankful that I only have the pick up duties. It means I have all morning to get myself and the boys ready. To be honest it is nice to talk to some of the other parents and be able to see her teacher every day. Really, I should be honest and admit, it's not the snow that is getting me down but the cold. I hate the cold, I hate taking the kids out in the cold. If I had my way, we would just hunker down and never leave the house if it is below -5 Celcius.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
The Spanking Debate
I am not ashamed to admit that I have spanked Crazy 1 and Crazy 2. I am not proud of this fact, but I am not ashamed either.
The definition of spank from Merriam-Webster is:
to strike especially on the buttocks with the open hand.
The only place I have spanked my children is on the buttocks, and only with an open hand, and usually through clothing and diapers. I do not spank my children to cause harm, but more to get their attention. I find just the threat of a spanking can easily change the behaviour of both Crazy 1 and Crazy 2. It only takes a couple of times to follow through with the threat for them to know that I am serious.
Some people say that by spanking them, I am teaching them that hitting is OK. I argue that if you teach them the difference between spanking and hitting that is not the case. Neither Crazy 1 nor Crazy 2 have been hitters, kickers or biters. Not to say they don't have tantrums, they can scream and cry with the best of them, they just really have never been overly physical in their demonstrations.
I don't believe that anyone else has the right to spank my child. I feel that this type of punishment should be solely at the discretion of a parent. I don't believe that I am harming my children. I know that many people out there do believe that and they are entitled to that opinion.
I think that discipline in general is something that is lacking with many children nowadays. I think every parent should find what works for them and stick with it and follow through. We use a combination of count downs, time outs, loosing privileges and spankings (most commonly used punishment is first). I also believe that every child reacts differently to different punishments and as the child gets older, the punishments need to change.
In the end, all I know is that the times that I have spanked my children, response from them is immediate and behaviour is corrected at once. More often than not, the behaviour is not repeated for a fair amount of time, if at all.
The definition of spank from Merriam-Webster is:
to strike especially on the buttocks with the open hand.
The only place I have spanked my children is on the buttocks, and only with an open hand, and usually through clothing and diapers. I do not spank my children to cause harm, but more to get their attention. I find just the threat of a spanking can easily change the behaviour of both Crazy 1 and Crazy 2. It only takes a couple of times to follow through with the threat for them to know that I am serious.
Some people say that by spanking them, I am teaching them that hitting is OK. I argue that if you teach them the difference between spanking and hitting that is not the case. Neither Crazy 1 nor Crazy 2 have been hitters, kickers or biters. Not to say they don't have tantrums, they can scream and cry with the best of them, they just really have never been overly physical in their demonstrations.
I don't believe that anyone else has the right to spank my child. I feel that this type of punishment should be solely at the discretion of a parent. I don't believe that I am harming my children. I know that many people out there do believe that and they are entitled to that opinion.
I think that discipline in general is something that is lacking with many children nowadays. I think every parent should find what works for them and stick with it and follow through. We use a combination of count downs, time outs, loosing privileges and spankings (most commonly used punishment is first). I also believe that every child reacts differently to different punishments and as the child gets older, the punishments need to change.
In the end, all I know is that the times that I have spanked my children, response from them is immediate and behaviour is corrected at once. More often than not, the behaviour is not repeated for a fair amount of time, if at all.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Daylight Savings Time SUCKS
This weekend is Daylight Savings Time so last night we had to move the clocks back an hour.
I remember, prechildren, when this was an amazing thing! We got an extra hour to sleep, to party or to just do whatever when this would happen. Now that I have children, it SUCKS!
My crazies are early risers to begin with so this morning was not pleasant to say the least. We couldn't even keep them up late last night as yesterday was a busy day and Crazy 2 missed his nap. The wake ups started around 4:00 AM.
The Husband, thank goodness, got up with Crazy 1 and Crazy 2 just after 5:00 AM and let me and Crazy 3 sleep until 7:00 AM. Not that Crazy 3 helped matters last night. He was up and down from 2:00 AM on (which was really 1:00 AM as that's when the clocks go back).
I have decided that Daylight Savings Time just reeks havoc with scheduling and sleeping patterns for all my children and that to me just SUCKS.
I remember, prechildren, when this was an amazing thing! We got an extra hour to sleep, to party or to just do whatever when this would happen. Now that I have children, it SUCKS!
My crazies are early risers to begin with so this morning was not pleasant to say the least. We couldn't even keep them up late last night as yesterday was a busy day and Crazy 2 missed his nap. The wake ups started around 4:00 AM.
The Husband, thank goodness, got up with Crazy 1 and Crazy 2 just after 5:00 AM and let me and Crazy 3 sleep until 7:00 AM. Not that Crazy 3 helped matters last night. He was up and down from 2:00 AM on (which was really 1:00 AM as that's when the clocks go back).
I have decided that Daylight Savings Time just reeks havoc with scheduling and sleeping patterns for all my children and that to me just SUCKS.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Has Cabin Fever Already Set In?
I am thinking this is going to be a VERY long winter. Cabin fever has already begun to set in with Crazy 1 and Crazy 2, either that or they are completely insane today. I don't really get it as today is the first day we haven't gone anywhere in almost a week.
I would have loved to go out, but the sickness has now infected Crazy 3 and myself so we are definitely more limited on excursions for now.
All I know is the lack of sleep and the illness is starting to make me a little crazy and the behaviour of Crazy 1 and Crazy 2 are not helping matters today. They are so loud and rambunctious that I am tempted to lock myself in a room to get away from them.
At least I will get some reprieve when Crazy 2 has his nap. I am hoping Crazy 3 will nap at the same time and then I can throw a movie in for Crazy 1 to watch so I can nap on the couch. I might even bribe her with popcorn or extra Halloween candy. That's right, I am not below bribing my children to get a few minutes (or maybe an hour) of peace and quiet.
I would have loved to go out, but the sickness has now infected Crazy 3 and myself so we are definitely more limited on excursions for now.
All I know is the lack of sleep and the illness is starting to make me a little crazy and the behaviour of Crazy 1 and Crazy 2 are not helping matters today. They are so loud and rambunctious that I am tempted to lock myself in a room to get away from them.
At least I will get some reprieve when Crazy 2 has his nap. I am hoping Crazy 3 will nap at the same time and then I can throw a movie in for Crazy 1 to watch so I can nap on the couch. I might even bribe her with popcorn or extra Halloween candy. That's right, I am not below bribing my children to get a few minutes (or maybe an hour) of peace and quiet.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Movember
November represents 'Movember' where men around the world let their moustaches grow for the month to raise money for prostate cancer.
I am proud to say that The Husband is participating in this not only to raise the money, but to support a co-worker that just got diagnosed with breast cancer. I always knew The Husband was a good man, and this just confirms it.
I plan to bug the crap out of all my friends and family to sponsor him. I think it is a great cause and a great way to raise awareness. The only downside is I hate facial hair and I have to deal with him having the 'stache for a whole month!
I am proud to say that The Husband is participating in this not only to raise the money, but to support a co-worker that just got diagnosed with breast cancer. I always knew The Husband was a good man, and this just confirms it.
I plan to bug the crap out of all my friends and family to sponsor him. I think it is a great cause and a great way to raise awareness. The only downside is I hate facial hair and I have to deal with him having the 'stache for a whole month!