Last night wasn't pretty.
We all went to bed at a normal time and expected a normal (for us) night. But it wasn't.
Around 2:30 some kid wandered into my room crying because she had wet the bed. She had changed herself but her bed was still wet. I told her to just climb in bed with me. She cried because I wouldn't get up and start the wash with her blankets (I'm a jerk like that around 2:30am).
A few minutes or hours later (things are bleary this time of night) I had to check her blood and adjust her pump settings so she wouldn't go too low.
A few minutes or hours later some other kid wandered in and wanted to be in bed with me and was crying because someone else was in bed with me. I suggested she either go back to bed or sleep on the floor. She suggested she sleep in the middle of the bed-wetting kid and me. I wasn't in favor of that and gave her the same two options again. She went back to her bed crying until she finally relented and brought her blankets in to sleep in the floor.
A few minutes or hours later a diabetic monitor rang because she was going low. I made more adjustments to her pump and went back to sleep.
A few minutes or hours later the bed-wetting kid woke me up to ask if I had done the laundry yet and if her blankets were clean. SERIOUSLY? I'm nice but not nice enough to do her laundry at 3 am just for the fun of it. I told her no and to go away from me.
A few minutes later some other kid come in crying to me because her sister wouldn't share the ipad with her. I told her to take my Kindle and go away from me.
After a few more minutes I got up and dealt with all of those naughty children and tried to figure out how I was going to survive the day.
Some how I made it through and I am praying for a better night tonight. Wish me luck.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Potty time
Our family had the opportunity to visit Disney World last week for a great family vacation. We loved the parks, being with cousins and being with the children's father. One thing I didn't love was constantly taking people to the bathroom. I tried to mitigate this as much as possible by taking group trips to the bathroom but emergencies always seemed to arise. One such incident took place at the airport on the way home.
The children's father had caught an earlier flight to a different state for work so I was on my own with the girls. My in laws were but were also helping with other kids. I decided to take the girls to get something to eat at the airport because our flight had been delayed. The nearest restaurant to the gate was Nathans hot dogs. Not exactly my favorite food but I knew it was something the girls would eat. Before we went to the restaurant we took a group trip into the bathroom and everyone was told to use it. We then proceeded to the restaurant. I ordered our food and no sooner had set it on the table when Cricket declared that she needed to go to the bathroom. I asked if it could wait and she demanded that it could not. The bathroom was right next to the restaurant so I thought I could swing this. I asked a very nice looking couple at the table next to us to keep an eye on the girls while I ran Cricket into the womens bathroom. I then positioned myself in a location where I could see both the girls at the table and the girl in the bathroom when she came out. A few minutes into this 10 minute long process (she isn't a quick pooper) by brother in law came into the restaurant to order something for his family. He saw the girls and asked where their mother was. They explained that I was in the bathroom with Cricket. The sweet couple watching over the girls got a little nervous at this point because my brother in law about 6'2 and a pretty big guy. They asked him who he was and he replied "their uncle". To which the couple said "that's what they all say." They protectively watched over the girls as my brother in law watched over from a distance because he could tell he was making them nervous. Eventually Cricket finished up in the bathroom and we were able to return to our gourmet meal.
No sooner had I started to cut into my chili cheese dog then Dolly decided she too had a bathroom emergency (I can't make this stuff up). I told her she would just have to wait and we'd eat quickly. We hurried through our meal and as I cleared our table I glanced over at my naughty little 3 yr old to notice she had her pants around her ankles and her bare bum was floating in the breeze. People all around were laughing at this sight as I frantically pulled up her pants and took my children (and what was left of my pride) out of the restaurant. I thanked the nice couple who had watched out for my children and walked back down the concourse with my head hung low. I used to be a person of respect and dignity. Now I pull up pants in the middle of restaurants and consider a chili cheese dog a good meal. Maybe my self respect will return after the children have moved out.
The children's father had caught an earlier flight to a different state for work so I was on my own with the girls. My in laws were but were also helping with other kids. I decided to take the girls to get something to eat at the airport because our flight had been delayed. The nearest restaurant to the gate was Nathans hot dogs. Not exactly my favorite food but I knew it was something the girls would eat. Before we went to the restaurant we took a group trip into the bathroom and everyone was told to use it. We then proceeded to the restaurant. I ordered our food and no sooner had set it on the table when Cricket declared that she needed to go to the bathroom. I asked if it could wait and she demanded that it could not. The bathroom was right next to the restaurant so I thought I could swing this. I asked a very nice looking couple at the table next to us to keep an eye on the girls while I ran Cricket into the womens bathroom. I then positioned myself in a location where I could see both the girls at the table and the girl in the bathroom when she came out. A few minutes into this 10 minute long process (she isn't a quick pooper) by brother in law came into the restaurant to order something for his family. He saw the girls and asked where their mother was. They explained that I was in the bathroom with Cricket. The sweet couple watching over the girls got a little nervous at this point because my brother in law about 6'2 and a pretty big guy. They asked him who he was and he replied "their uncle". To which the couple said "that's what they all say." They protectively watched over the girls as my brother in law watched over from a distance because he could tell he was making them nervous. Eventually Cricket finished up in the bathroom and we were able to return to our gourmet meal.
No sooner had I started to cut into my chili cheese dog then Dolly decided she too had a bathroom emergency (I can't make this stuff up). I told her she would just have to wait and we'd eat quickly. We hurried through our meal and as I cleared our table I glanced over at my naughty little 3 yr old to notice she had her pants around her ankles and her bare bum was floating in the breeze. People all around were laughing at this sight as I frantically pulled up her pants and took my children (and what was left of my pride) out of the restaurant. I thanked the nice couple who had watched out for my children and walked back down the concourse with my head hung low. I used to be a person of respect and dignity. Now I pull up pants in the middle of restaurants and consider a chili cheese dog a good meal. Maybe my self respect will return after the children have moved out.
Princess Couture
My husbands children don't lack for much. I would definitely say they walk on the spoiled side of life. But I will admit that I am mostly to blame for this. If they weren't so darn cute and fun to dress up I could probably save more money. But as it stands, they have a lot of fun clothes. This Disney trip only necessitated in my mind the need for a new costumes. I NEVER like buying Disney souvenirs on property and always try to bring our own from home. Luckily the Disneystore.com had a great sale the week before we left and I was able to buy some fun things for them at great prices. I had the order shipped directly to our hotel to ensure it's timely delivery (heaven forbid they go without).
Upon their arrival the girls were presented with a new costume to wear at the park the next day as well as new jammies, flip flops and hair accessories. While at the Magic Kingdom we saw a store called Princess Couture. I laughed out loud as I read the sign. The girls wanted to know what I was laughing at and what the sign meant. We then had the following conversation.
Girls "We need to go there and buy us some princess presents."
Me "Raise your hand if you got a new costume this week?"
3 hands went up in the air
Me "Raise your hand if you got new princess jammies?"
3 hands went up in the air
Me "Raise your hand if you got a new princess shirt?"
3 hands went up in the air
Birdy "Raise your hand if you need more princess clothes?"
3 hands went up in the air
Unfortunately the only hand that matters when it comes to buying new princess clothes is the one holding the money, and it wasn't theirs.
But for the record my sister in laws and I did a little research to see how much our prepurchasing of souvenirs saved us. We found the same flip flops we'd bought the girls at the park for $17.00 each. We on the other hand had only paid $3.75 a pair. Crazy.
Upon their arrival the girls were presented with a new costume to wear at the park the next day as well as new jammies, flip flops and hair accessories. While at the Magic Kingdom we saw a store called Princess Couture. I laughed out loud as I read the sign. The girls wanted to know what I was laughing at and what the sign meant. We then had the following conversation.
Girls "We need to go there and buy us some princess presents."
Me "Raise your hand if you got a new costume this week?"
3 hands went up in the air
Me "Raise your hand if you got new princess jammies?"
3 hands went up in the air
Me "Raise your hand if you got a new princess shirt?"
3 hands went up in the air
Birdy "Raise your hand if you need more princess clothes?"
3 hands went up in the air
Unfortunately the only hand that matters when it comes to buying new princess clothes is the one holding the money, and it wasn't theirs.
But for the record my sister in laws and I did a little research to see how much our prepurchasing of souvenirs saved us. We found the same flip flops we'd bought the girls at the park for $17.00 each. We on the other hand had only paid $3.75 a pair. Crazy.
Little Einsteins
Dolly has been obsessed with pulling her pants down lately. I don't know where this came from but I hope this phase fades quickly.
We visited Hollywood Studios and had a character lunch with the characters from Disney Jr. The girls were thrilled to meet Special Agent Oso and Handy Manny but Dolly was particularly excited to meet June from Little Einsteins. So much so that she had something special in store for her. As June approuched the table next to us, Dolly told me "I want to show June my bum!" It was at that point that her observant mother finally noticed that she was completely naked below the belt. I frantically pulled up her pants and again discussed proper dining etiquette with her. Luckily she was between me and the wall so I don't think many of our fellow diners had the opportunity to see her special gift to June.
We visited Hollywood Studios and had a character lunch with the characters from Disney Jr. The girls were thrilled to meet Special Agent Oso and Handy Manny but Dolly was particularly excited to meet June from Little Einsteins. So much so that she had something special in store for her. As June approuched the table next to us, Dolly told me "I want to show June my bum!" It was at that point that her observant mother finally noticed that she was completely naked below the belt. I frantically pulled up her pants and again discussed proper dining etiquette with her. Luckily she was between me and the wall so I don't think many of our fellow diners had the opportunity to see her special gift to June.
Vultures
We rode the safari at Animal Kingdom. The girls loved seeing all of these beautiful animals but my Birdy was particularly intrigued by the vultures. I told her that vultures eat dead animals as part of the circle of life. With panic in her face she had the following question after I told her that.
Birdy "So if they eat dead animals do they eat dead humans?"
Me "Well I guess they could but they probably don't find many dead people laying around, just dead animals."
Meanwhile I still haven't remembered that we just buried one of our grandma's a few days before we left for Disney World.
Birdy "Oh no, the vultures are going to get Grandma Afton and Grandpa Harrison's bodies and eat them."
I tired to explain caskets and 6ft under but she was still concerned during the remainder of the ride. I think she forgot about it though when I bought her a Mickey shaped ice cream bar. I know that always makes me feel better about life too.
Birdy "So if they eat dead animals do they eat dead humans?"
Me "Well I guess they could but they probably don't find many dead people laying around, just dead animals."
Meanwhile I still haven't remembered that we just buried one of our grandma's a few days before we left for Disney World.
Birdy "Oh no, the vultures are going to get Grandma Afton and Grandpa Harrison's bodies and eat them."
I tired to explain caskets and 6ft under but she was still concerned during the remainder of the ride. I think she forgot about it though when I bought her a Mickey shaped ice cream bar. I know that always makes me feel better about life too.
Sometimes the truth hurts.
While we stood in line for the rides we had time to do some people watching. Unfortunately for me, the only people watching/criticizing my 3 yr old did was of me. She told me over and over again that I have a fat belly and asked when is the baby coming (there's no baby and hasn't been since she occupied that space). I tried to ignore these comments but eventually had to address them and discuss what is not appropriate to say to someone. Ultimately she was threatened with timeout if she said it again. These incidents left me to conclude that:
1. My husbands child needs some manners
2. I need to do a few more crunches and sit ups.
3. The shirt I was wearing wasn't nearly as flattering as I thought it was.
and finally
4. Even though I was walking my butt off while pushing a double stroller around Disney World it didn't make up for all the churros, jalapeno pretzels and Mickey shaped ice cream bars I was consuming.
1. My husbands child needs some manners
2. I need to do a few more crunches and sit ups.
3. The shirt I was wearing wasn't nearly as flattering as I thought it was.
and finally
4. Even though I was walking my butt off while pushing a double stroller around Disney World it didn't make up for all the churros, jalapeno pretzels and Mickey shaped ice cream bars I was consuming.
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