“I wasn’t spitting! I was just blowing air with my mouth!”
“I’m not kicking you! I’m pushing your leg with my foot”
He argues. You know, my kid who just turned two like a minute ago? He also negotiates, pushes, and wants to discuss everything, from where he’s gonna sleep… (in your bed, dude. The answer is [...]
The first few times it happened, I tried closing the bathroom door so as not to upset Nicolaus. He banged on the door shouting “Pardon YOU Mama! You are coughing. Pardon you. SAY PARDON ME, MAMA!”
And I’d weakly mutter “Um, pardon me Nicolaus.” and then as soon as I went back to the task at [...]
Applesauce! I gave you applesauce. The mildest food ever, not counting the c-word and we all know how you feel about c-words. I even bothered to eat it at room temperature so the cold wouldn’t disturb you. Cold things seem to disturb you. But no matter. Room temperature, all-natural, unsweetened applesauce… wholeheartedly REJECTED. You are [...]
Why does putting a sheet on a twin mattress always feel like I'm the victim of a practical joke? Is there a trick to it? And don't suggest having my toddler hold the corners on one side down while I pull the elastic over the other sides because believe me, I've tried that and he [...]
A few scattered things.
1. Another blood test yesterday, Beta levels still rising. This is looking very good all around. I’m starting to relax and enjoy the pregnancy. You know… other than the part where I’m pretty sure the baby is poisoning me.
2. Seriously. Dude. POISONING ME. All food is now disgusting, yet I must eat [...]