Just a fun and informative article. I really know how to do the one where you just ignore them! It works!
How to Deal With Unruly Children: 8 steps (with pictures) - wikiHow
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Pain Scale
I am sure that most of you have seen the pain scale before used by doctors especially for children. Well, during the fun I have had with peripheral neuropathy #8's sad face has been a big part of my life. Of course, my pain scale ends at gall bladder pain which is the worst pain I have ever had. Not much can ever catch that one! Well, tonight for some reason my feet feel like I am standing on hot coals! Everything is ok but I am at an 8 or 8 1/2 on the feet tonight. So in the future when I throw out a number for the pain you can either smile or cry with me! Maybe heading for some ice soon!
Reasons You Know That You Should Have Stayed in Bed
- Everything you touch hits the floor
- You are running late even though you got up early
- You took your meds timely but the heat pain is already starting
- Your daughter ponders every decision and takes her time getting even one thing done
- All of the above happened before you left the house
- You have to go back into the house twice to get things you forgot
- As you are going down the road both you and the daughter sneeze and need tissues but there are none in your car.
- The only think to handle the sneeze are baby wipes and neither of you can reach them so you have to pull over and get them (again already running late).
- The radio talk show you are listening to decides to go on and on about politics so you have to just cut that off.
- People at preschool look at you and know it has not started off well
- You leave McDonalds after getting only a $1 drink and run over a curb trying to get back on the main road. This of course, scares you to death.
- Work starts well but quickly proceeds downhill.
- Emails get mean
- Systems get mean
- Callers get mean
- Supervisors get mean
- Alicia gets MEAN!
- Lunch with sister only bright spot in the day
- Husband calls asking "Where are you in your work day?"
- That can not be a good question
- Me - "uh why?"
- Husband - "My vehicle does not have a booster seat in it and I have the little miss standing here with me."
- Me - "uh do I need to come now?"
- Husband - "No I can handle it."
- Me - "ok, be careful, call me when you get home."
- Me after hang up - why exactly did he call me, just to mention that we forgot the booster seat so we can both share in the blame! That's what you do in marriage.
- Leave work having not heard from husband.
- Dial husband's cell phone
- He answers
- I ask "Getting back at me for forgetting to call you the other day?"
- Husband - "No, we are at home. I don't feel well."
- Me - "I'm sorry, what is wrong?"
- Husband - "Throat sore."
- Soup Discussion - I will make sure there is soup and medicine when I get home.
- Me after hang up - "Well shoot I feel pain everyday maybe I need pain free soup or something to let me sleep too."
- Shame on you Alicia!
- Get home finally
- Hugs and kisses from my daughter - Everything will be ok and tomorrow is another day!
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Things I Have Learned From My Daughter
...greater patience
...smiling makes everyone happy
...how to make new things like gingerbread houses, paper crowns, overcooked cookies
...resting is not a necessity
...put all of your effort into sleeping when it is time and you will have a lot of energy
...how to make up even funnier songs than her daddy that mean nothing or are just about what you are doing right then
...Shakespeare has nothing on her for creating plays out of the blue, directing is her forte
...just pretending is really the most fun
...sometimes you need your "alone time" but usually only from certain friends and not from mommy
...Pacific Coooooooler is the Capri Sun of choice
...Mac & Cheese is only good when out of a box with powdered cheese, every other kind is too cheesy
...love can not be put in a box (a song she made up with her Uncle John)
will add more as they come to me!
...only two things really make you mad - blankie in the washer and not getting your way at the exact moment!
...smiling makes everyone happy
...how to make new things like gingerbread houses, paper crowns, overcooked cookies
...resting is not a necessity
...put all of your effort into sleeping when it is time and you will have a lot of energy
...how to make up even funnier songs than her daddy that mean nothing or are just about what you are doing right then
...Shakespeare has nothing on her for creating plays out of the blue, directing is her forte
...just pretending is really the most fun
...sometimes you need your "alone time" but usually only from certain friends and not from mommy
...Pacific Coooooooler is the Capri Sun of choice
...Mac & Cheese is only good when out of a box with powdered cheese, every other kind is too cheesy
...love can not be put in a box (a song she made up with her Uncle John)
will add more as they come to me!
...only two things really make you mad - blankie in the washer and not getting your way at the exact moment!
Saturday, December 17, 2011
What "Thank You" Can Do For You
I have made a major effort recently to say thank you to any and everyone who does something for me especially at restaurants, stores, etc. I have found out that a simple smile and thank you really improves the treatment you receive and seems to make some people's day. It is really easy but you have to do it consistently so it becomes common for you and something you intend. I have had waitresses completely turn around their attitude, drive through staff not know what to say when I thank them after they take my order and sales people remind me of discounts. Just a thought, maybe if we all did this - just thank those who do things for us - we might find life easier and all be more happy. So say thank you and smile! It will not only be appreciated but smiling is considered an exercise!
Thursday, December 08, 2011
Deep Thoughts....
...Milo's french fries and tea are like a meal in themselves
...Rolling your eyes at 5 just means at 15 you will be your Dad's to deal with
...Brothers are super cool especially when they just love the little things
...Sisters are cool too but when they close in on being thinner than you they have to move out (LOL Jen)
...Two Christmas trees in one room is overkill but just beautiful lit up at night.
...Finding that your hidden strength sits right next to your pain points is quite hilarious sometimes
...Being pumped full of hormones for over 7 years must do great things to your system. Kristy are you starting to glow, my friend!? Let's not talk about my issues!
...Did you know that there is a song about Christmas that requires you to jump, bounce, etc? Erynn sang it to me. I got video.
...Mother in laws can be almost as good as mothers if you don't bother them too much, actually that goes for mothers too.
...40 is the new teenager, except better! We already know this is how we look, we don't stress about it and still have tons of fun when we are not asleep at 10pm!
...Girls, Christmas Tree lighting is the best for almost all endeavors that require that you look good no matter the amount of clothing. A swimsuit contest maybe or a pedicure! Just saying, take it anyway you want! It has been a good month here!
...Elves not on the shelf can be more fun for you than your child. "Now Okie, tell Santa that my presents go here and be sure to put that ornament back when you go out tonight." Yep, she said it!
...Life is what you make it so go for cheesecake instead of oatmeal!
This kind of thing happens at midnight!
...Rolling your eyes at 5 just means at 15 you will be your Dad's to deal with
...Brothers are super cool especially when they just love the little things
...Sisters are cool too but when they close in on being thinner than you they have to move out (LOL Jen)
...Two Christmas trees in one room is overkill but just beautiful lit up at night.
...Finding that your hidden strength sits right next to your pain points is quite hilarious sometimes
...Being pumped full of hormones for over 7 years must do great things to your system. Kristy are you starting to glow, my friend!? Let's not talk about my issues!
...Did you know that there is a song about Christmas that requires you to jump, bounce, etc? Erynn sang it to me. I got video.
...Mother in laws can be almost as good as mothers if you don't bother them too much, actually that goes for mothers too.
...40 is the new teenager, except better! We already know this is how we look, we don't stress about it and still have tons of fun when we are not asleep at 10pm!
...Girls, Christmas Tree lighting is the best for almost all endeavors that require that you look good no matter the amount of clothing. A swimsuit contest maybe or a pedicure! Just saying, take it anyway you want! It has been a good month here!
...Elves not on the shelf can be more fun for you than your child. "Now Okie, tell Santa that my presents go here and be sure to put that ornament back when you go out tonight." Yep, she said it!
...Life is what you make it so go for cheesecake instead of oatmeal!
This kind of thing happens at midnight!
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