Brandt decided he didn't want to wear clothes today. He seemed to have this revelation when I started taking off his pajamas ... kind of like, "ooooh, I really like being naked." He strutted around enjoying himself, which is nothing new. He does this all the time when we're home ... I let him run around in just a diaper while I'm getting his clothes ready, or his bath ready if it's night time. No big deal.
Well, today it was a big deal. I have never seen him get so upset when I tried to put his shirt over his head. He squirmed and resisted to the best of his ability, while the hysterics and water-works got more intense. When I finally pulled his arms through and adjusted the shirt to look somewhat presentable he really started freaking out. Sobbing. I have no idea what the heck happened. Getting his shorts on produced the same reaction, so it was just a lovely morning.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Friday, April 25, 2008
Movies That I Want To See
The last movie I saw in the theater was Knocked Up last July. It's been a long time ... a VERY long time and I think it's time Joe and I start reclaiming some of our life. I need to find a good baby sitter but I have no idea how to do that. There are some girls who work at the Caterpillar Club at my gym that provide their servies outside of Caterpillar, so I think I need to ask one of them. Anyway, these are the movies I've been wanting to see:
1. Juno (I know, it's on DVD now so we should just rent it already)
2. Baby Mama (I LOVE Tina Fey)
3. Forgetting Sarah Marshall
4. What Happens in Vegas (I know, it's not out yet but I got really excited after seeing the preview on Big Brother)
5. Enchanted
6. 27 Dresses
7. Miss Petigrew Lives for a Day
Ok, so none of these movies are intellectually stimulating or serious, but I don't want to go watch a downer movie. I want something that will make me laugh. Because I really need more of that right now.
1. Juno (I know, it's on DVD now so we should just rent it already)
2. Baby Mama (I LOVE Tina Fey)
3. Forgetting Sarah Marshall
4. What Happens in Vegas (I know, it's not out yet but I got really excited after seeing the preview on Big Brother)
5. Enchanted
6. 27 Dresses
7. Miss Petigrew Lives for a Day
Ok, so none of these movies are intellectually stimulating or serious, but I don't want to go watch a downer movie. I want something that will make me laugh. Because I really need more of that right now.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
My Parking Lot in Life
Part One:
I really hate Babies-R-Us for having the "Expectant Mother" parking spots. And some might be angered by my seemingly insensitivity to pregnant women, but hear me out.
1. Exercise is good when you're pregnant. Unless of course you are on bed rest, but if that's the case then why the heck are you dragging your ass to BRU?
2. Those parking spots should be reserved for mothers with babies/kids. And by baby, I mean the ones that are already out of your uterus. Seriously, every kind of shopping excursion with children turns into a massive headache, accompanied by a massive back ache from lugging your kid and all of their equipment around. I have started dreading the 'simplest' errands. I used to enjoy Target ... now my back tenses up from the thought of fighting with my kid to get him in the car seat and of course from the automatic rebellion that begins as soon as he sees the cart that I'm pleading with him to sit in. It's torture for me. Seriously, one of the best gifts anyone could give me right now would be a solo trip to the store. Any store.
So that might sound bitchy, but come on! You're pregnant ... enjoy these solo shopping trips while they last. And those extra 20 feet of walking might just save you a pound or two in the end.
Part Two:
So the other day I'm pulling into a spot at the grocery store. I was turning from an awkward angle so the parking job did require an extra back-up before I could fully park. The spot I had chosen was one that backed up to a cart return and I see this woman walking her cart toward the cart return. She continues walking, apparently blind to the SUV trying to maneuver into the spot. She proceeds to leave her cart on the WRONG side of the cart return, which happened to be the parking spot I was trying to claim. Then another woman follows behind her and does the same exact thing. WTF? Seriously?! Did they not see me trying to pull into this spot? Maybe they did and decided I was taking too long and could never pull it off from that angle, but still. I found it very rude.
I really hate Babies-R-Us for having the "Expectant Mother" parking spots. And some might be angered by my seemingly insensitivity to pregnant women, but hear me out.
1. Exercise is good when you're pregnant. Unless of course you are on bed rest, but if that's the case then why the heck are you dragging your ass to BRU?
2. Those parking spots should be reserved for mothers with babies/kids. And by baby, I mean the ones that are already out of your uterus. Seriously, every kind of shopping excursion with children turns into a massive headache, accompanied by a massive back ache from lugging your kid and all of their equipment around. I have started dreading the 'simplest' errands. I used to enjoy Target ... now my back tenses up from the thought of fighting with my kid to get him in the car seat and of course from the automatic rebellion that begins as soon as he sees the cart that I'm pleading with him to sit in. It's torture for me. Seriously, one of the best gifts anyone could give me right now would be a solo trip to the store. Any store.
So that might sound bitchy, but come on! You're pregnant ... enjoy these solo shopping trips while they last. And those extra 20 feet of walking might just save you a pound or two in the end.
Part Two:
So the other day I'm pulling into a spot at the grocery store. I was turning from an awkward angle so the parking job did require an extra back-up before I could fully park. The spot I had chosen was one that backed up to a cart return and I see this woman walking her cart toward the cart return. She continues walking, apparently blind to the SUV trying to maneuver into the spot. She proceeds to leave her cart on the WRONG side of the cart return, which happened to be the parking spot I was trying to claim. Then another woman follows behind her and does the same exact thing. WTF? Seriously?! Did they not see me trying to pull into this spot? Maybe they did and decided I was taking too long and could never pull it off from that angle, but still. I found it very rude.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
What Do You Do All Day?
Borrowed from Help4NewMoms.com:
It's the number one question asked by partners and spouses all over the world and clearly, the question that causes the most hurt feelings to say the least. Read this perfect answer to that VERY infamous question.
One afternoon a man came home from work to find total mayhem in his house. His three children were outside, still in their P.J.'s, playing in the mud, with empty food boxes and wrappers thrown all about the front yard. The door to his wife's car was open, as was the front door to the house. Proceeding into the entry, he found an even bigger mess.
A lamp had been knocked over, and a throw rug was wadded against one wall. In the front room the TV was blaring a cartoon channel, and the family room was strewn with toys and various items of clothing. In the kitchen, dishes filled the sink, Breakfast food was spilled on the counter, dog food was spilled on the floor, a broken glass lay under the table, and a small pile of sand lay piled up by the back door.He quickly headed up the stairs, stepping over toys and other piles of clothes, looking for his wife. He was worried that she might be ill, or worse!!
He found her lounging into the bedroom, still in her pajamas, reading a novel.
She smiled, looked up at him and asked how his day went. He looked at her bewildered and asked, "What happened here today?"She again smiled and answered, "you know everyday when you come home from work and ask me what in the world did I do today?""Yes", he replied reluctantly.
She answered, "We'll, today I didn't do it!!"
It's the number one question asked by partners and spouses all over the world and clearly, the question that causes the most hurt feelings to say the least. Read this perfect answer to that VERY infamous question.
One afternoon a man came home from work to find total mayhem in his house. His three children were outside, still in their P.J.'s, playing in the mud, with empty food boxes and wrappers thrown all about the front yard. The door to his wife's car was open, as was the front door to the house. Proceeding into the entry, he found an even bigger mess.
A lamp had been knocked over, and a throw rug was wadded against one wall. In the front room the TV was blaring a cartoon channel, and the family room was strewn with toys and various items of clothing. In the kitchen, dishes filled the sink, Breakfast food was spilled on the counter, dog food was spilled on the floor, a broken glass lay under the table, and a small pile of sand lay piled up by the back door.He quickly headed up the stairs, stepping over toys and other piles of clothes, looking for his wife. He was worried that she might be ill, or worse!!
He found her lounging into the bedroom, still in her pajamas, reading a novel.
She smiled, looked up at him and asked how his day went. He looked at her bewildered and asked, "What happened here today?"She again smiled and answered, "you know everyday when you come home from work and ask me what in the world did I do today?""Yes", he replied reluctantly.
She answered, "We'll, today I didn't do it!!"
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