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A Few Points Of (Un)Interest

Published by dee on February 23, 2007
  • Zach peed in his potty last night!  I know this doesn’t seem all that exciting, but it was the first time and completely unexpected.  I had him sit on the potty before he got in the bathtub and he actually went.
  • I’m really bummed about the ending of The O.C.  I know it is a cheesy teen drama that really went downhill last season, but I’m still not ready to give it up.  That said, I think they did a very good job wrapping things up in the final episode.  I’m also slightly embarrassed to admit that I cried off and on throughout the whole thing.
  • Hubby has a blog now.  Shocking, I know.  I’m gonna give him a little time to get comfortable over there before sharing the address but I have to say I’m a little excited.  I’m not sure blogging will be the same for him as it is for me but you just never know.
  • Plans are now in place for a re-design of our office space here at work.  I will finally have my very own office (with a door!). But, I will also move from my quiet little corner in the back up to the front next to my mom and boss.  That could have some negative effects.
  • I now have a deadline for the baby blanket I’m knitting for my sister.  I have to have it done by March 4th because we are going to have a surprise mini baby shower for her at a friend’s house that afternoon.  I just started it Sunday so that means that I have to finish knitting a blanket in two weeks which will be just short of a miracle for me.  The good news is that I am almost 1/3 done with it so if I work really hard all weekend and during the evenings next week I just might be able to finish it.
  • Zach is going back to the doctor today to re-consider him for tubes in his ears.  The doc agreed to it last time I had him in but we decided to hold off.  Now that he’s had to suffer through two more ear infections I have decided we should go ahead and do it.  I’m just hoping the doctor agrees with me.
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My American Idol

Published by dee on February 21, 2007
Hubby sent me an IM yesterday to tell me that he was going to have to attend a meeting that evening and wouldn’t be home.  Since I was feeling lazy, I decided that instead of going home and trying to cook dinner with Zach hanging on my legs I would take him out to eat.  We headed straight to the restaurant after I picked him up from day care.  Traffic was a little backed up so it took longer than usual to get to our destination but neither one of us really minded because we were jamming out to some KT Tunstall in the car and having a blast.  Zach loves “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” and kept asking for it on repeat.  Every time the song would end he would say, “Again, again!” until I complied and played his song.  He was dancing and singing along in his car seat the whole way.  When I finally stopped and could get my camera out to catch some of it on video he had pretty much stopped what he was doing but you can get a little bit of an idea.  I can so see him trying out for American Idol some day.  He’s at least more entertaining than this season’s contestants.

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Sometimes It's The Little Things

Published by dee on February 19, 2007

For over a week now, my office has been completely out of Coke Zero.  You might think that this is not a very important thing, but it most definitely is.  I am a creature of habit and being a creature of habit I find it very necessary to maintain a simple daily routine.  Part of this routine includes drinking a bottle of Crystal Light Peach Tea first thing in the morning and then grabbing my first Coke Zero of the day shortly after I get to work.  When I can’t have my Coke Zero it throws my whole day off.  I’m less productive (if that is even possible) than usual and I’m having cravings all day.  The really bad part is that I have been to the store several times and could have purchased my Coke but I keep forgetting to pick it up.  I’ve tried subbing it with Diet Coke, real Coke, and Diet Dr. Pepper but none of them do it for me.  Somebody seriously needs to stock the fridge soon.  And yes, I realize that I am lucky to have an office where my drink of choice is normally stocked in the fridge and I should not be complaining.

I really enjoyed my weekend with Zach.  I made a point to spend some time just focusing on him and paying attention to what he needed.  The result made me realize that I really haven’t been giving him enough of myself lately and that I need to do that more.  I have been relying way to much on the fact that he is capable of entertaining himself for longer periods of time and I have not been spending enough one-on-one time with him.  A few small changes this weekend made a huge difference in his attitude.  Coincidently, the same changes seemed to work wonders on the Hubby too.

Jack's Big Music Show t-shirts-1One of my biggest struggles as a mother/wife is finding a little “me time” amidst the daily chaos.  This weekend I managed to not only focus on Zach and the Hubby, but also to find some time to myself to release a little creative energy.  I did some work on a blog site for a friend (that I will link to when it is all finished), made Zach and my nephew some Jack’s Big Music Show t-shirts (iron-on transfer paper rocks!), and started knitting a baby blanket for my new little nephew that is due to arrive at the end of April.  I am loving the blanket and it is coming together very quickly thanks to my extra big knitting needles and the thick chunky yarn I found.

Sometimes the little things in life can be frustrating, but other times they make life worth living.

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The Weekend Awaits

Published by dee on February 16, 2007

Holy hell am I ever ready for the weekend!  This week has been just a wee bit stressful and I’m ready to unwind and do some serious cuddling with my boy.  Well, that and some reading.  And maybe even some snugglin’ with the Hubby if he’s nice.

I really appreciate all of the comments and suggestions on yesterday’s post.  The demon child was much better last night which was wonderful because I really needed some time to focus on The O.C. and Grey’s Anatomy.  I seriously caught myself gasping for air during the commercial breaks.  Both shows were just a little intense.

After some online research, your comments, e-mails, and a conversation with my sister, I’m feeling much better about the whole tantrum, crying, screaming situation.  I’m pretty sure this is indeed just a phase and that I’m going to have to show some tough love to get through it.  I’m just not so good at that part.  I don’t like to see my baby upset and I definitely don’t like to feel the way I’ve been feeling toward him the last couple of days.  But seriously, what are you supposed to do with a toddler who doesn’t want to wear pants, socks, or a coat when it’s freezing outside?  The fight is painful for both of us.

I’m hoping for a weekend full of relaxation, reading, no power struggles, some craft time for myself, and some time to chill with the Hubby.  We may or may not decide to have an evening out, depending on the monster.  Whatever the weekend holds, I just hope that it is a little better than the last five days have been.

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Friends Always Have The Answers

Published by dee on February 15, 2007

In my ongoing quest for answers as to why my son has suddenly turned into the type of monster that I often see throwing tantrums at Wal-Mart, I consulted with my friend Amazon this morning. My dear friend is sending some documents my way that will help me find find all the answers I am seeking.  I expect to them to arrive tomorrow and by Monday I will know all of the secrets to turning the little demon back into the angelic little boy that I have come to know and love.

If this doesn’t work, then perhaps I will have to consult my other friend, ebay, and see exactly how much toddlers are going for these days.

In all seriousness, I am just about to the end of my rope with Zach right now.  He is frustrating me so badly that I’ve actually had to stop and use the “count to ten” method to try to calm myself down before dealing with him.  I’ve pretty much ruled out that this attitude is being caused by pain and now am theorizing that his frustration is coming from the fact that he can’t communicate his wants and/or needs with us.  I get that when he’s saying “no” he is telling me that something is wrong, but I can offer him the world and he is still not happy.

Being the bad (and extremely frustrated) parent that I am, I have resorted to letting him have his pacifier when he is upset.  I can already tell that I’m going to regret that but sometimes amidst the screaming I feel I have no other choice. At this point I’ll do almost anything to save the little piece of sanity I have left.  Previous to the last week or so, the pacifier was only being used at bedtime and I was really hoping to get rid of it all together very, very soon.  Now, he is suddenly asking for his “noonie”, the hideous name that his dad gave the pacifier, and I am doubting that we’ll ever be able to get rid of it.

The part of this that is breaking my heart right now is that he is totally one hundred percent fine at day care.  He gets upset when I leave and cries until he can no longer see my car.  But, once I am out of his sight he calms down and is perfectly fine the rest of the day.  He eats, plays, and naps just like he is supposed to without any break-downs.  As soon as I get there to pick him up he starts crying, screaming, and fighting me with every ounce of energy he has and it pretty much continues until I get him in bed that night.  I’m glad he’s happy at day care and all, but it is killing me that he is so unhappy at home right now.

I’m usually pretty confident in my parenting skills, but right now I’m feeling like a total failure.  I’ve done everything I can think of and nothing seems to help.  So, I’m caving.  I’m really hoping I can find some answers or some new techniques to help us get through this phase because I feel like I’m sinking fast over here.  I know some of you readers are parents and even some of you that aren’t often have a lot of insight so if you have any suggestions or words of wisdom please feel free to share.

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Mommies Are Supposed To Make It Better

Published by dee on February 13, 2007
The Boots Can Only Mean One Thing....Snow!

I wanted nothing more than to stay at home with Zach today.  When I picked him up from day care yesterday I found out that he had been running a low-grade fever all day.  While the fever itself wasn’t really a big deal, I felt bad because I could tell that he just wasn’t feeling well.  The last couple of evenings and mornings have been absolutely miserable for both of us.  Zach cries and cries and gets so worked up that I eventually give in and give him a pacifier to help calm him down.  Once the pacifier is in his mouth, he will lay down on my chest and just moan over and over again.  We sat that way for over an hour last night before I was finally able to put him to bed and it started up again as soon as he woke up this morning.

The sky opened up and dumped a bunch of snow on us last night, but it wasn’t enough that I couldn’t get out so I bundled us up and took Zach to day care.  I didn’t get out the door until almost 9:00 which is pretty late considering I usually try to be at day care by at least 8:00.  Admittedly, I was moving a little slow to avoid the heavy traffic but it really took a long time to get Zach settled down enough that I could get his coat on him.  He fought me every step of the way this morning and by the time we left I was so extremely frustrated.

I hate not knowing what is going on with him.  Either he’s still feeling crappy from his mystery virus or his ears are still aching from his ear infection.  He has been on antibiotics since Thursday so the ear infection should be starting to get better.  I even checked in his mouth to see if he’s getting started on his next set of molars but didn’t see any signs of that.  I don’t have any other clues but I’m not sure I can handle another night of him screaming his head off and crying.  I don’t mind the cuddling part but I just want my happy little boy back.

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