(If you are immediately curious about the title of this post, skip down to point number three…)
It’s been a chaotic week (again…it’s sort of becoming a routine). My schedule is jam-packed with new potential client forms and questionnaires coming in every day. Little Man is giving me a run for my sanity with his newfound ability to throw the world’s worst tantrums at the drop of a hat. Even in the middle of the store…resulting in nosy moms seeking me out to see if I’m abusing him.
But, with every hectic week, comes new life lessons and reminders…
You can’t change a man. Just can’t. Not gonna happen. Those annoying little habits that you so innocently overlooked when you were dating your significant other are always going to be there. Always. Ahem. Like the leavingtheclothesonthefloorwithoutlettinganyoneknowiftheyraecleanordirty habit. It doesn’t go away. And nagging only annoys certain male species. Not that I would know. About nagging. ::Ahem::
When you actually need to leave the house by a designated time to be somewhere, everything in the world is going to come up to keep you from leaving. Having a be somewhere on time is a sure fire way to get my son to poop. Or spill orange Hi-C on his yellow shirt. Or both.
People are disgusting. And will come up with anything. I love my kid and all, but seriously? I’d never, ever do this. Really. Never.
Boys are boys, no matter how old they are. Want to see my not-even-three year old crack up hysterically? Say the word Weiner. Or Weinie. Or poop. Especially, poop. He thinks I’m a riot.
Taking “personal days” to run errands may result in 70-75 emails that need to be answered. There is no escaping work. When you take a day off (which actually wasn’t a day off) to get other things done, work just piles up three-fold. And that means you have to spend another night working until midnight.
Blog friends, are REAL. I wish I could have a big slumber party with all of my bestest blog friends. And eat Cookie Dough. And Ice Cream. Or maybe just Cookie DoughIce Cream…nom.
Seriously. If you are TIRED of doing something and don’t want to be doing something anymore, then DON’T DO IT. Sure, there are situations where you just can’t stop, but if you can get out of it without any major consequences then DO. Because we’re all tired of hearing you complain.
I miss my mommy. And my daddy. And my baby sister. And all of my in-laws. And being in the south for the kickoff of the 2011 Football Season. I’d give almost anything to be among the crowd at Bryant Denny Stadium this weekend for the kickoff of the Tide’s first season after the devastating tornado that ripped our city apart this summer. Football is serious in the south. It’s almost spiritual. People don’t understand. I’ll explain it to you one day…
And that is all. I didn’t learn much else this week. Other than that decaf coffee doesn’t work, but it does taste the same (at least, to me it does). And that going to bed at midnight several nights in a row equals exhaustion the next morning until about lunch time. And toddlers don’t understand these sleep hours. Okay. Now that’s all.
Haha! You’re welcome! I found that so revoltingly gross. And we use words like “pooyhead” and “stinky face” around here, too. It works wonders. I read your post for today just a few minutes ago and cried. Absolutely amazing story. So happy that that option is available for you guys. What a blessing! Enjoy your weekend, as well!
I’m right there with you on a lot of those things!
1- yeah i’m a nagger too. And I agree it does not work!
2- yeah been there done that….
3- yeah that is sooo gross, I wanted to gag.
8- me too girl, me too.
I’m actually considering buying a Nose Frida. I’m not kidding. I’ve heard they really work, and my Noah’s been stuffed up for over a week. Anything to get the kid a little relief, because the aspirator ain’t cuttin’ it!
Anyway, I am super sorry that you miss your family and the fact that you have been crazy busy here lately (although that’s a good thing but not if you’re too crazy).
Men do not change…that’s for sure. I have tried for years to change mine, it’s not working.
Take a deep breath, enjoy the long weekend and watch some football!
The schedule is nuts, but I’m really loving the work and the chance to play with other peoples sites instead of just my own. 🙂 Planning to take Saturday off and enjoy the time with my boys.
That snotsucker is disgusting. I’m sorry you miss your family. I hope you get to see them soon. Taking personal days is pretty much impossible when you work for yourself.
That one thing…GROSS! I almost vomited in my mouth.
Blog friends are real and I am right there with you…I totally wish I could have a slumber party with all of them (you included). That’d be pretty great.
And boys don’t change. Harsh reality. Except, I’m not sure I do either.
The thing about snotsuckers reminded me of when my mom actually asked me to suck snot out of my baby to clear his nostrils if he was having difficulty breathing because of a stuffy nose. I was appalled at her suggestion but I see her point. Interesting that they should have such a product. I’ve never seen it in my country.
My kids will laugh at anything poop related too! 🙂
We’re proud Alabama fans over here in NC!!! My husband is like a little kid at Christmas about this weekend… which is probably why he also has clothes all over the floor. Oh, wait no… that’s because he’s a dirt muffin 🙂
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Thank you so much for including my snotsucker post here. 😉
I love this list so much.
Lately, I’ve been using the word poop to snap my kids out of any grumpiness. One stategically dropped “poopyhead” works wonders. 😉
Also…bloggy friends are, indeed, real. I wrote about the ultimate gift today…one that came from a bloggy friend.
Awesome post. Have a fabulous long weekend!
Haha! You’re welcome! I found that so revoltingly gross. And we use words like “pooyhead” and “stinky face” around here, too. It works wonders. I read your post for today just a few minutes ago and cried. Absolutely amazing story. So happy that that option is available for you guys. What a blessing! Enjoy your weekend, as well!
Okay, the snotsucker thing is insanely disgusting. I would never, EVER, do that. Ick.
As for blogging friends being real? Yes! You are! I would so love to hang out with you in real life. Cookie dough ice cream? Y-U-M.
Nor would I. Who even comes up with those things?! And yes. Cookie Dough Ice Cream. Lots and lots and LOTS of it!
I’m right there with you on a lot of those things!
1- yeah i’m a nagger too. And I agree it does not work!
2- yeah been there done that….
3- yeah that is sooo gross, I wanted to gag.
8- me too girl, me too.
Um. Yes. I definitely gagged. Bleh. Disgusting.
I’m actually considering buying a Nose Frida. I’m not kidding. I’ve heard they really work, and my Noah’s been stuffed up for over a week. Anything to get the kid a little relief, because the aspirator ain’t cuttin’ it!
I bet they do work, and if Noah like REALLY needed it, I might consider it. But it would have to be dire. Otherwise I’d puke.
Ewww! Who would even think of that? Gross!
Anyway, I am super sorry that you miss your family and the fact that you have been crazy busy here lately (although that’s a good thing but not if you’re too crazy).
Men do not change…that’s for sure. I have tried for years to change mine, it’s not working.
Take a deep breath, enjoy the long weekend and watch some football!
The schedule is nuts, but I’m really loving the work and the chance to play with other peoples sites instead of just my own. 🙂 Planning to take Saturday off and enjoy the time with my boys.
That snotsucker is disgusting. I’m sorry you miss your family. I hope you get to see them soon. Taking personal days is pretty much impossible when you work for yourself.
Hoping they will come visit in January. 🙂 And I agree…days off just don’t happen.
Best post ever…
That one thing…GROSS! I almost vomited in my mouth.
Blog friends are real and I am right there with you…I totally wish I could have a slumber party with all of them (you included). That’d be pretty great.
And boys don’t change. Harsh reality. Except, I’m not sure I do either.
Haha! So did I. That is the nastiest thing I’ve ever seen. And you’re right. I don’t change, either.
The thing about snotsuckers reminded me of when my mom actually asked me to suck snot out of my baby to clear his nostrils if he was having difficulty breathing because of a stuffy nose. I was appalled at her suggestion but I see her point. Interesting that they should have such a product. I’ve never seen it in my country.
My kids will laugh at anything poop related too! 🙂
LOL What is it with kids and POOP?!
Sean is so excited about going to the Auburn game tomorrow… 🙂
I bet! He’d have a much better time in Tuscaloosa, but whatever. 😉
We’re proud Alabama fans over here in NC!!! My husband is like a little kid at Christmas about this weekend… which is probably why he also has clothes all over the floor. Oh, wait no… that’s because he’s a dirt muffin 🙂
I’m down for the bloggy sleepover!!
Oh, so is mine! He’ll be up bright and early to watch Gameday! He’s SO stinkin’ excited!