Since Caleb was a baby, I put shoes on him. I mean baby as in 4 weeks old. I mostly did that during the winter because I didn't want his feet getting cold because like I said he was only 4 weeks old. During the summer, I didn't put shoes on him. He wasn't walking or crawling at the time (he was only 6 months old).
To this day, Caleb has a thing about shoes. It is pretty funny at times. When Caleb goes to some one's house, he always keeps his shoes on. If he starts feeling comfortable being in that house, he will kick off his shoes and sometimes the socks.
Every day when we get home, Caleb immediately takes his socks and shoes off. At Grandparent's house, he will take them off as soon as we go inside even if we plan to be there just for a few minutes. June of last year, we visited my sister in New York. First day, Caleb kept his shoes on all day. Second day, half way through the day, he was barefooted. The 3rd day, as soon as we get in the door, he plops down on the floor and takes off his socks and shoes. LOL. We knew he was finally comfortable at my sister's house. Of course when we went back to the hotel, he kicked them off as soon as we walked in the door.
Reason for all this rambling, Caleb will take his shoes off now and at the most unusual times. This morning was one of them. He got in the car and I walked around the car to get in. When I got in, I looked back and he took his shoes off. So when we arrived at his school, I had to put them back on him again. Crazy kid. Before, he would never be in the car without his shoes. Now it isn't anything for him to kick them off. Meanwhile, I suck it up and pray he isn't going to be one of those kids always running around barefooted.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Monday, February 18, 2013
She Doesn't Shop At Lowe's
This is a funny incident that I thought I would share with you. Hubby reminded me of this last night and we both started laughing over it again.
One day, I went to Lowe's to buy a flower pot. I didn't want to go to WalMart because I didn't feel like dealing with the people but also Lowe's is closer to work. So I went to Lowe's, bought my flower pot, and paid for it with my debit card.
Later that day, hubby called me to tell me my bank had called. They were concerned because there was unusual activity on my account. They advised there was a $5 purchase from Lowe's on there and asked if that was an authorized purchase. Jonathan said no it isn't because my wife doesn't shop at Lowe's. I bust out laughing and said yes that is authorized. He responded, "Since when did you start shopping at Lowe's?" By this time, we are both laughing and I reminded him that I wanted to buy a flower pot so I got it at Lowe's.
In the end, I had to call the bank and tell them it was fine. That was my purchase on there. It is nice to know my bank watches my account that closely. The suck it up this time is on Jonathan. Suck it up honey and realize I can shop at Lowe's too you know. The store is not just for men. LOL.
One day, I went to Lowe's to buy a flower pot. I didn't want to go to WalMart because I didn't feel like dealing with the people but also Lowe's is closer to work. So I went to Lowe's, bought my flower pot, and paid for it with my debit card.
Later that day, hubby called me to tell me my bank had called. They were concerned because there was unusual activity on my account. They advised there was a $5 purchase from Lowe's on there and asked if that was an authorized purchase. Jonathan said no it isn't because my wife doesn't shop at Lowe's. I bust out laughing and said yes that is authorized. He responded, "Since when did you start shopping at Lowe's?" By this time, we are both laughing and I reminded him that I wanted to buy a flower pot so I got it at Lowe's.
In the end, I had to call the bank and tell them it was fine. That was my purchase on there. It is nice to know my bank watches my account that closely. The suck it up this time is on Jonathan. Suck it up honey and realize I can shop at Lowe's too you know. The store is not just for men. LOL.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
The Unguarded Birthday Cake
Caleb used to not like cake. On his 1st birthday, he was mad about the cake and did not like the icing being on his fingers and wouldn't eat it. His 2nd birthday comes and he reacts the same way.
Past August on my Mom's birthday, Caleb was all about the cake. He even played in it. At first he was impatient because he wanted cake and we didn't have a knife to cut it with (we were at a restaurant). So Caleb leaned in and took a bite out of the cake.
Now to present. Yesterday was my husband's birthday. As normal, I bought him a birthday cake. When we get home, we put the cake on the counter in the kitchen. Jonathan unwrapped his presents first in the living room. After that was done, I said lets eat some cake. Caleb is all "Yay!!! Cake!!!" I told him let me go to the bathroom first then I will get the cake. While I was in the bathroom, apparently Caleb got a little impatient.
Jonathan said that Caleb told him he was going to get the party started. Which we find totally funny to begin with that he said that. Jonathan told him ok and had no idea what he was going to do as Caleb left the room. Next, we hear a thud and a plastic container hitting something. As I came out of the bathroom, Jonathan was running to the kitchen. I asked him what is going on and he responded that Caleb dropped the cake. We go into the kitchen as Caleb is backing away from the cake. The cake is on the floor still in the plastic container and upright. Caleb, being his little impatient self, went out to the kitchen to get the cake himself. He tried taking it off the counter to carry it to the living room but instead dropped it trying to get it off of the counter. LOL.
I have to admit the cake didn't receive a lot of damage. The top was a little flattened. I guess it had flipped while falling to the floor. (NOTE: If you want a cake that can take a fall, buy one from Publix's.) This is one of those moments you suck it up, laugh at the situation, and be thankful that the cake is still edible because it stayed in the container in one piece. LOL.
Past August on my Mom's birthday, Caleb was all about the cake. He even played in it. At first he was impatient because he wanted cake and we didn't have a knife to cut it with (we were at a restaurant). So Caleb leaned in and took a bite out of the cake.
Now to present. Yesterday was my husband's birthday. As normal, I bought him a birthday cake. When we get home, we put the cake on the counter in the kitchen. Jonathan unwrapped his presents first in the living room. After that was done, I said lets eat some cake. Caleb is all "Yay!!! Cake!!!" I told him let me go to the bathroom first then I will get the cake. While I was in the bathroom, apparently Caleb got a little impatient.
Jonathan said that Caleb told him he was going to get the party started. Which we find totally funny to begin with that he said that. Jonathan told him ok and had no idea what he was going to do as Caleb left the room. Next, we hear a thud and a plastic container hitting something. As I came out of the bathroom, Jonathan was running to the kitchen. I asked him what is going on and he responded that Caleb dropped the cake. We go into the kitchen as Caleb is backing away from the cake. The cake is on the floor still in the plastic container and upright. Caleb, being his little impatient self, went out to the kitchen to get the cake himself. He tried taking it off the counter to carry it to the living room but instead dropped it trying to get it off of the counter. LOL.
I have to admit the cake didn't receive a lot of damage. The top was a little flattened. I guess it had flipped while falling to the floor. (NOTE: If you want a cake that can take a fall, buy one from Publix's.) This is one of those moments you suck it up, laugh at the situation, and be thankful that the cake is still edible because it stayed in the container in one piece. LOL.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
The Gagging Effect
Unfortunately, Caleb has had to take a lot of antibiotics since he was born. Last year was the first year that he only had to take it 2 times in 1 year. This year, yes I know we just started the year, he has already been on it twice.
One of the down falls to medicine is they can have a nasty taste. Sometimes if you add flavoring to them it can make the taste worse. Or even with flavoring in them, it won't stop the bitter after taste. I am one of those parents that taste my kids medicine every time. Before you suck in air and think "you are not suppose to be taking other people's medicines", I said I taste it not take it. I put a drop on my finger and taste it to see how it is going to taste to him. The recent one he is on is a sulfa kind of thing. The first reaction to taste is not bad. It is the after taste that gets you. It is horrible.
This morning was our first bad episode with the medicine. Usually, he will take the medicine and then chase it down with water or a cracker to try to fight that after taste. First he didn't want to take it (which is usually his saying every time). Then, he started crying because he didn't want it and that lead him into coughing from crying. I start giving him the medicine because I couldn't get him to stop crying so then he starts gagging on it. Next, I am trying to get him to calm down so he doesn't throw it up. Meanwhile, I kept a calm and soft voice but a little stern so he knows he has to do what I am saying. With me being calm, he will calm down too. People often forget that if you are upset a child will get upset. So try to stay calm.
I am the kind of parent that will not fuss at him for crying over medicine. He is too young to grasp that medicine is horrible and he needs to just suck it up. I have heard parents yell at their kids because they don't want to take their medicine. Yelling is not going to get you anywhere. At the same time, you would be fighting too to take some medicines if they had a nasty taste to them. I know there are certain medicines I won't take till I really have to just to avoid the taste. Prednisone....I hate the after taste. It makes me gag. So I usually try to drink something flavored, rinse my mouth out with Listerine, or something to just get rid of that taste. With me tasting his medicines, I know how to deal with Caleb better to help him get the medicine down.
Some taste can be stopped with milk but if a child is congested or has an upset stomach, milk is the last thing you want to give them. Saltine crackers are usually a sure thing but not everyone keeps saltine crackers in their house. Apple juice makes the taste worse. Water just dilutes it but doesn't stop the after taste.
As a parent, there are many obstacles you have to cross. One of those is a child gagging over medicine. The best thing to do is suck it up and remain calm. They are just a child and they don't understand how important that medicine is. So getting mad and yelling at them won't solve anything. Remember there are worse things in this world besides a child gagging over medicine.
One of the down falls to medicine is they can have a nasty taste. Sometimes if you add flavoring to them it can make the taste worse. Or even with flavoring in them, it won't stop the bitter after taste. I am one of those parents that taste my kids medicine every time. Before you suck in air and think "you are not suppose to be taking other people's medicines", I said I taste it not take it. I put a drop on my finger and taste it to see how it is going to taste to him. The recent one he is on is a sulfa kind of thing. The first reaction to taste is not bad. It is the after taste that gets you. It is horrible.
This morning was our first bad episode with the medicine. Usually, he will take the medicine and then chase it down with water or a cracker to try to fight that after taste. First he didn't want to take it (which is usually his saying every time). Then, he started crying because he didn't want it and that lead him into coughing from crying. I start giving him the medicine because I couldn't get him to stop crying so then he starts gagging on it. Next, I am trying to get him to calm down so he doesn't throw it up. Meanwhile, I kept a calm and soft voice but a little stern so he knows he has to do what I am saying. With me being calm, he will calm down too. People often forget that if you are upset a child will get upset. So try to stay calm.
I am the kind of parent that will not fuss at him for crying over medicine. He is too young to grasp that medicine is horrible and he needs to just suck it up. I have heard parents yell at their kids because they don't want to take their medicine. Yelling is not going to get you anywhere. At the same time, you would be fighting too to take some medicines if they had a nasty taste to them. I know there are certain medicines I won't take till I really have to just to avoid the taste. Prednisone....I hate the after taste. It makes me gag. So I usually try to drink something flavored, rinse my mouth out with Listerine, or something to just get rid of that taste. With me tasting his medicines, I know how to deal with Caleb better to help him get the medicine down.
Some taste can be stopped with milk but if a child is congested or has an upset stomach, milk is the last thing you want to give them. Saltine crackers are usually a sure thing but not everyone keeps saltine crackers in their house. Apple juice makes the taste worse. Water just dilutes it but doesn't stop the after taste.
As a parent, there are many obstacles you have to cross. One of those is a child gagging over medicine. The best thing to do is suck it up and remain calm. They are just a child and they don't understand how important that medicine is. So getting mad and yelling at them won't solve anything. Remember there are worse things in this world besides a child gagging over medicine.
Friday, February 8, 2013
M.O.T.Y. Award Goes To....
...to me. Thank you. Thank you. I would like to accept this award on behalf of all the other Mom's out there that are not perfect at being a Mom and make mistakes just like I do.
This week has been a very emotional and trying week for me. My week started off by finding out Caleb had a Staph Infection again. He apparently got it from the daycare again. My boss has been up my butt about the auditors. Auditor up my butt wanting all the paperwork so we can finish with the audit. Then this morning I topped my week off just perfectly. I shut the house door going into the garage on Caleb's fingers. See I do deserve the M.O.T.Y (Mother of the Year) Award after all....not.
We were having a fine morning. No issues no problems. We are leaving the house and Caleb told me he would turn the light on in the garage. The switch he can reach just fine. So I said ok and started closing the door. At the same time I close the door, Caleb pushes the garage door button. For him to reach that, he has to hold onto the door frame to stable himself while he stands on his tiptoes to reach the button. Then, wham. I caught his fingers. Needless to say, I feel like sh*t. I am thankful that my company is understanding because I ended up late for work.
The other day I was just going through the emotion of feeling like I failed as a Mom. If I didn't work, Caleb wouldn't have a Staph Infection again or he wouldn't get hurt like he has twice now in the past month. Then, this morning happened.
I know realistically I don't fail as a Mom. Caleb is happy and healthy. I take immediate action when he gets hurt or doesn't feel good. I keep him well dressed and he is growing just fine. But there are times, I can't help but feel like I am a horrible Mom.
One day, I will be able to look back and laugh at all that I have been through. And realized it just made me a stronger and better Mom because I learn from my mistakes. In the meanwhile, I just have to suck it up, take one day at a time and realize sh*t happens.
This week has been a very emotional and trying week for me. My week started off by finding out Caleb had a Staph Infection again. He apparently got it from the daycare again. My boss has been up my butt about the auditors. Auditor up my butt wanting all the paperwork so we can finish with the audit. Then this morning I topped my week off just perfectly. I shut the house door going into the garage on Caleb's fingers. See I do deserve the M.O.T.Y (Mother of the Year) Award after all....not.
We were having a fine morning. No issues no problems. We are leaving the house and Caleb told me he would turn the light on in the garage. The switch he can reach just fine. So I said ok and started closing the door. At the same time I close the door, Caleb pushes the garage door button. For him to reach that, he has to hold onto the door frame to stable himself while he stands on his tiptoes to reach the button. Then, wham. I caught his fingers. Needless to say, I feel like sh*t. I am thankful that my company is understanding because I ended up late for work.
The other day I was just going through the emotion of feeling like I failed as a Mom. If I didn't work, Caleb wouldn't have a Staph Infection again or he wouldn't get hurt like he has twice now in the past month. Then, this morning happened.
I know realistically I don't fail as a Mom. Caleb is happy and healthy. I take immediate action when he gets hurt or doesn't feel good. I keep him well dressed and he is growing just fine. But there are times, I can't help but feel like I am a horrible Mom.
One day, I will be able to look back and laugh at all that I have been through. And realized it just made me a stronger and better Mom because I learn from my mistakes. In the meanwhile, I just have to suck it up, take one day at a time and realize sh*t happens.
Monday, February 4, 2013
The Invisible Bubble
Life is not always an easy thing. You will have good times and bad times, up and downs. The one thing to remember is you will get through it.
Life can teach you a lot if you are willing to learn from the experiences. As a parent, it is hard knowing you have to let your child experience life. They need to find their way and discover who they are by going through everyday life situations.
Right now, I am dealing with a situation with Caleb and his preschool. Part of me, I want to pull him right out of their and protect him. I wish I could put him in an invisible bubble and keep him from all sickness and harm. The thing is I can't. (Really, an invisible doesn't exist anyway.) I can't protect him from everything. He will get hurt. He will get sick.
First let me define hurt. I don't want people thinking "Oh my, you will let your child do anything even if it means it can kill him." No, that is not what I am saying. What I am defining as hurt is the time your child might fall off a jungle gym and breaks an arm or leg. Or a time, when playing with another child, he gets hit in a eye with a toy. Those kind of scenarios.
You can't keep your child from playing with other children. Now, unless it is a repetitive harmful thing, darn right my child will not play with that other child any more. But Caleb needs to grow and learn. He needs to be around other people so he can develop skills that will help him be a better person.
Overall, my point to all this rambling, invisible bubbles don't exist. Your child will get hurt emotionally and physically in life. Your child will get sick. So just suck it up and realize that doctor's appointments and emergency runs to the ER or Urgent Care are all part of life. That is why they exist in the first place.
Life can teach you a lot if you are willing to learn from the experiences. As a parent, it is hard knowing you have to let your child experience life. They need to find their way and discover who they are by going through everyday life situations.
Right now, I am dealing with a situation with Caleb and his preschool. Part of me, I want to pull him right out of their and protect him. I wish I could put him in an invisible bubble and keep him from all sickness and harm. The thing is I can't. (Really, an invisible doesn't exist anyway.) I can't protect him from everything. He will get hurt. He will get sick.
First let me define hurt. I don't want people thinking "Oh my, you will let your child do anything even if it means it can kill him." No, that is not what I am saying. What I am defining as hurt is the time your child might fall off a jungle gym and breaks an arm or leg. Or a time, when playing with another child, he gets hit in a eye with a toy. Those kind of scenarios.
You can't keep your child from playing with other children. Now, unless it is a repetitive harmful thing, darn right my child will not play with that other child any more. But Caleb needs to grow and learn. He needs to be around other people so he can develop skills that will help him be a better person.
Overall, my point to all this rambling, invisible bubbles don't exist. Your child will get hurt emotionally and physically in life. Your child will get sick. So just suck it up and realize that doctor's appointments and emergency runs to the ER or Urgent Care are all part of life. That is why they exist in the first place.
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