Diary of a Confused Mom: December 29th 2015

We have one broken thumb, one hand foot and mouth disease infestation, one busted knee, one messed up neck and one traumatized child because some grown ups haven't really grown up.

Diary of a Confused Mom: December 28th 2015

Last night was tough because (not-so-little) Z's Hand Foot & Mouth disease blisters were causing him a lot of pain. He woke up at 2am and screamed on and off for a while. After giving him a remedy that obviously made things better, he asked to eat a biscuit and then chatted with me about all the random thoughts he had in his head. This special type of bonding can only happen at 4am I guess!

In the evening we worked on a puzzle together. I'm starting to think my 2 year old has a better handle than I do on the whole puzzle thing.

Diary of a Confused Mom: December 19th 2015

Vacations really mean more work, tight sleeping arrangements and consistent whining you that's impossible to get away from.

Diary of a Confused Mom: December 15th 2015

Yesterday (not so little) Z surprised us by answering his dad's request with "I sure can!"

Today he followed up his newly found Southern themed speech by telling me to respond to him with "Yes Maa'm" instead of just yes.

Meanwhile, I'm in some sort of de-cluttering Euphoria and Einstein's quote comes to mind:

"Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler."

Would have been a good way for me to manage a lot of things previously. then maybe I wouldn't have so much clutter :)

Diary of a Confused Mom: December 13th 2015

I thought it was super sweet when O I asked O if he'd like to get chocolates or flowers for his principal's birthday and he said "Oh yes! I want to get her the prettiest flowers!"


He could tell I was surprised but a response that is uncharacteristic for him and went on "What? She's really nice."

I was so touched at seeing this sweet emotional response from him. Even more so, when he went with his dad to buy the flowers and came back with a beautiful bouquet of purple roses for me too!

Diary of a Confused Mom: December 12th 2015

Last day of an entire football season plus extra and winter tournament today. O got away with a broken thumb. Not the worst scenario, all things considered...

Diary of a Confused Mom: December 11th 2015

In line with his brothers, Little Z has become quite the chatterbox. He uses lots of self talk and narration as he plays with his dinosaurs and little football player figurines. He also makes me cover him and his large T Rex with a blanket on the couch and tells me he needs arnica cream when he bumps himself.

Today he had two of the football players and brought them very close together and told me "Daddy's hugging me." :)

Diary of a Confused Mom: December 10th 2015

Little Z was up really early this morning and when he announced he need to "poop" his dad managed to catch him on time and put him on the toilet seat. I heard some complaints but his dad reassured him and with encouragement he had his very first "potty achievement."

We were all very excited and the whole family congratulated him.

Later, when I was talking to my sister, I asked him to tell her all about his potty experience. His version of this story went like this:

"Daddy is put me on the toilet and ... I don't like it."

Diary of a Confused Mom: December 9th 2015

Amuses me that the boys can get so excited about playing music for their baby brother's class. Moments that make me smile...

Diary of a Confused Mom: December 8th 2015

Nothing refreshes the soul like a long relaxed walk on a beautiful day, a refreshing chat with a wonderful friend and crunching fall colored leaves under my feet. I love the simpler days of my life.

Diary of a Confused Mom: December 7th 2015

I am reluctant to give my children electronic devices to take to school. I hate the concept of them getting that much screen time and being drones on the bus not interacting with others.

I must say though, that on the few days I do allow it, there is something really fun about being able to text message your son while he's at school ;)

Diary of a Confused Mom: December 3rd 2015

Little Z is now not so little. He sat for about 45 minutes watching his brother's assembly today and was reasonably behaved.

He's also started self talk, narrating as he plays with his toys. There are some stories going on and one thing's for sure, he caught his eldest brother's dinosaur fever!