I posted this on my family page, but I think this deserves a spot on all things related to being woman. There has to be someone out there who relates!
Oh how I miss the Binky. What a blissful, magical device that little thing was. And if I could just remember the "expert" who wrote that all toddlers by the age of 3 should be weaned, I might have a few choice words for him this morning.
It's just a phase, it's just a phase..... Let me just explain how the five months have gone since listening to the "experts."
8pm - Bedtime. As soon as we get downstairs and comfy on the couch we hear, "Mom? Is this water good or yucky?" "Dad, I have a booger in my nose!" "Mom, can you fix the covers?" "Dad, one more hug and kiss!"
8:30 - Tears because we won't get out the booger, fix the covers, or go back in for more hugs and kisses.
8:45 - Take away the blankie until we hear silence.
8:50 - silence....if you count "Mom, Dad! I'm being quiet now!"
9:00 - Sleep takes over.
1am - Our bedroom door opens, and monster child is crying and asking us where his race cars are. Sweet Jimmy gets up and puts him back in bed.
1:05- Temper tantrum, and our door again opens. Sweet & grumpy Jimmy repeats earlier step.
1:15 - Silence
3am - Our bedroom door opens, we hear: "Mom, Dad? Can I go play in my room now?" Sweet, grumpy, frustrated Jimmy gets up and stomps down the hallway to put him back down.
3:05 - Tears and temper tantrum. "I'm all done sleeping, I want to play, I'm a monster child! My head is about to start spinning..." I'm tired of course, but that's something to the effect of what I'm hearing.
3:07 - Too many adjectives to explain Jimmy flies down the hall and belts out the scariest and loudest "SHHHHH!!!!" Even I, at this point, am afraid to make a peep.
3:10 - Silence
5:30am - Knock on our door, "Good morning mom and dad! Can I go play in my room now?"
5:31 - I'm on my knees praying for patience...
It's just a phase....it's just a phase.... Let's not also forget that I am 31 weeks pregnant, and every 40 minutes inbetween this schedule is my time to
"Piddle." Yes, your donations (of advice) and prayers are much appreciated!
Oh how I miss the Binky. What a blissful, magical device that little thing was. And if I could just remember the "expert" who wrote that all toddlers by the age of 3 should be weaned, I might have a few choice words for him this morning.
It's just a phase, it's just a phase.....
Let me just explain how the five months have gone since listening to the "experts."
8pm - Bedtime. As soon as we get downstairs and comfy on the couch we hear, "Mom? Is this water good or yucky?" "Dad, I have a booger in my nose!" "Mom, can you fix the covers?" "Dad, one more hug and kiss!"
8:30 - Tears because we won't get out the booger, fix the covers, or go back in for more hugs and kisses.
8:45 - Take away the blankie until we hear silence.
8:50 - silence....if you count "Mom, Dad! I'm being quiet now!"
9:00 - Sleep takes over.
1am - Our bedroom door opens, and monster child is crying and asking us where his race cars are. Sweet Jimmy gets up and puts him back in bed.
1:05- Temper tantrum, and our door again opens. Sweet & grumpy Jimmy repeats earlier step.
1:15 - Silence
3am - Our bedroom door opens, we hear: "Mom, Dad? Can I go play in my room now?" Sweet, grumpy, frustrated Jimmy gets up and stomps down the hallway to put him back down.
3:05 - Tears and temper tantrum. "I'm all done sleeping, I want to play, I'm a monster child! My head is about to start spinning..." I'm tired of course, but that's something to the effect of what I'm hearing.
3:07 - Too many adjectives to explain Jimmy flies down the hall and belts out the scariest and loudest "SHHHHH!!!!" Even I, at this point, am afraid to make a peep.
3:10 - Silence
5:30am - Knock on our door, "Good morning mom and dad! Can I go play in my room now?"
5:31 - I'm on my knees praying for patience...
It's just a phase....it's just a phase....
Let's not also forget that I am 31 weeks pregnant, and every 40 minutes inbetween this schedule is my time to "Piddle."
Yes, your donations (of advice) and prayers are much appreciated!