Sometimes I am a terrible mother because I lose my temper too easily. Sometimes I am a mediocre mother because I do not let my kids experience the consequences and they do not have an opportunity to learn. Today I was a good mother because I didn't get angry and I didn't give in or give up. This morning Rachel and Adam dumped and spread out thousands of legos all over the living room floor. I didn't angry and , I didn't let them get away with it. It took them 2 hours, but they picked up every single lego. I don't think they will do that again for a long time because it was hard for them to clean up their mess.
Another example is when I found out that Kate was going to her room after school, saying she was doing her reading, writing it down and having me sign it for a grade, but she was not. I had her tell her teacher the truth. This was very hard for Kate. Kate then on her own initiative reread all of the time she had lied about. I am glad that I didn't just let this pass. Kate learned a valuable lesson about integrity and honesty. Now Kate reads in the living room.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
3 Year Old Identity
Most of my kids have decided what they are to be called at 3 years old. This totally makes me laugh to see this tiny person so instant on who they are. Rachel is in the middle of this right now. These are my memories:
Ruth: Insisted her name was "Girl Ruthy," or just plain "Girl". She even got in an argument with her dance teacher when her teacher told her that her name was not Girl. (Ruth hates this embarrassing story.)
Kate: When people asked her what her name was she would promptly reply, "Kateprettiful." The funny thing about this is that when Kate was 2 she objected if we called her pretty. Kate would say, "That is not me. That is Oofy (Ruthy)." (Kateprettiful embarrasses her now.)
Johnny: Johnny insisted that everyone call him by his full name of John Washington Robertson. He corrected everyone and told them to repeat it back the right way.
Adam: He never insisted much about his own name. He usually wanted to be called Adam, but he named our cat "Boy" at this same age. He called everything either boy or yellow. I am glad that cat got hte name of Boy instead of Yellow.
Rachel: Right now insists on being called Rachel or cute. If we use any other adjectives to describe Rachel she will break town into tears and tell us that is not who she is. She says, "I am just Rachel, and I am just cute." I would have to say that she is both cute and emotional. She has also decided that Mommy is "Funny". When she says she is cute she says, "You are funny, Mommy. Isn't that right?" The other day I was telling Rachel about our move and she said, "Stop kidding, Mommy. You are annoying me." I wonder if she thinks funny is annoying?
I suspect there is more to come as we have other children reach the age of 3.
Ruth: Insisted her name was "Girl Ruthy," or just plain "Girl". She even got in an argument with her dance teacher when her teacher told her that her name was not Girl. (Ruth hates this embarrassing story.)
Kate: When people asked her what her name was she would promptly reply, "Kateprettiful." The funny thing about this is that when Kate was 2 she objected if we called her pretty. Kate would say, "That is not me. That is Oofy (Ruthy)." (Kateprettiful embarrasses her now.)
Johnny: Johnny insisted that everyone call him by his full name of John Washington Robertson. He corrected everyone and told them to repeat it back the right way.
Adam: He never insisted much about his own name. He usually wanted to be called Adam, but he named our cat "Boy" at this same age. He called everything either boy or yellow. I am glad that cat got hte name of Boy instead of Yellow.
Rachel: Right now insists on being called Rachel or cute. If we use any other adjectives to describe Rachel she will break town into tears and tell us that is not who she is. She says, "I am just Rachel, and I am just cute." I would have to say that she is both cute and emotional. She has also decided that Mommy is "Funny". When she says she is cute she says, "You are funny, Mommy. Isn't that right?" The other day I was telling Rachel about our move and she said, "Stop kidding, Mommy. You are annoying me." I wonder if she thinks funny is annoying?
I suspect there is more to come as we have other children reach the age of 3.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Blah, Blah, Blah...
I felt like I have spent the last week on the phone and it is still going. Last week, I spent a lot of time calling and interviewing house inspectors, calling about the loan, and calling to find the least expensive title company. Now I am about to embark on the calling of insurance companies. In that, I still have to call the health insurance company that we are suppose to be getting health insurance through (long story). Next week I will have to call all of the utility companies for both places. Packing for 9 people, cleaning and cooking, reading and playing have to fit into these next two weeks too. So here we go--- I am about to contact a good 10 home owners insurance agents, make a decision and then forward that on to the loan person. Of course I will still blog. It is my outlet (my body would be happier if running was my outlet. I've considered the swap :))
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Changing Lyrics
The original song says:
When my father calls me
Quickly I'll obey.
I want to just what is best,
Each and everyday.
John and I changed it to the more truthful version:
When my father calls me
Quickly I will say
"Wait till I am done with this,
then I will obey."
When my father calls me
Quickly I'll obey.
I want to just what is best,
Each and everyday.
John and I changed it to the more truthful version:
When my father calls me
Quickly I will say
"Wait till I am done with this,
then I will obey."
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Stupid
Kate and Johnny have both had the word 'stupid' for a spelling word this year. But they aren't allowed to say the word stupid in school. I think this must be a stupid joke from the curriculum writer and stupid of the teachers to go along with it. Or maybe it is just a stupid joke played on the students and their stupid parents????
Friday, March 5, 2010
Some one Else's Post That I Should Have Wrote
Once in a while I will read some one else's blog and think, "How could they know?" Well, here is one of those: The direct link is found here http://staceysmotheringmoments.com/
1. K telling me she’s hungry 5 minutes after proclaiming how full she is eating whatever meal we are having.
2. Socks.
3. Miss O repeating things in the car over and over and over and over and over…
4. Children fighting.
5. Miss K crawling directly in front of Miss E and not allowing her to go where she wants to go thus causing much frustration by the baby.
6. Repeating to the children that we are leaving and they need socks and shoes on. Some day, I may just leave without them. I don’t care if they are 2 or 10.
7. Laundry.
8. The sticky spot on the newly mopped kitchen floor.
9. All the crying. I now know that my parents should be given stars in heaven for surviving my own tearful childhood.
10. The permanent lack of batteries in my house and the permanent need for them. I am currently taking the batteries out of the remote on the main floor and taking them upstairs at night so we can watch TV before bed. I don’t even know how many times I’ve been to the store this week and NOT bought batteries.
11. The fort the kids built 3 days ago and SWORE they would clean up when they were done.
12. Smelly things that I can’t find. I hate walking into a room and thinking, “Ewww what smells?”, but not being able to find the offending odor.
13. Children forgetting stuff for school.
14. Toys. They are as bad as socks.
15. Convincing children not to take the whole house into the van every time we leave the house.
Things that make me insane
2. Socks.
3. Miss O repeating things in the car over and over and over and over and over…
4. Children fighting.
5. Miss K crawling directly in front of Miss E and not allowing her to go where she wants to go thus causing much frustration by the baby.
6. Repeating to the children that we are leaving and they need socks and shoes on. Some day, I may just leave without them. I don’t care if they are 2 or 10.
7. Laundry.
8. The sticky spot on the newly mopped kitchen floor.
9. All the crying. I now know that my parents should be given stars in heaven for surviving my own tearful childhood.
10. The permanent lack of batteries in my house and the permanent need for them. I am currently taking the batteries out of the remote on the main floor and taking them upstairs at night so we can watch TV before bed. I don’t even know how many times I’ve been to the store this week and NOT bought batteries.
11. The fort the kids built 3 days ago and SWORE they would clean up when they were done.
12. Smelly things that I can’t find. I hate walking into a room and thinking, “Ewww what smells?”, but not being able to find the offending odor.
13. Children forgetting stuff for school.
14. Toys. They are as bad as socks.
15. Convincing children not to take the whole house into the van every time we leave the house.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
What I am thankful For
Our offer has been accepted on the house (see below). We have a contract and our loan officer is working hard to get us to closing on March 25th. (do I really only have 3 weeks to pack?) I have to call inspectors and title companies today. I want the best inspector for whatever price and the cheapest title company. But I think I will get the house that I want. So today I am Thankful for my husband for being willing to spend $10,000 more for a 5th bedroom and an extra family room.
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