Sad day for Big Al...
How sad was it to hear Big Al fall apart over his dog today. It was even sadder to watch. How awful is it to have to make the decision to put your dog to sleep. Stretch was a good and loyal friend to Big Al for 13 years -- ever since he rescued her from the pound. I'd like to think there's a doggie heaven so Al can see her again. And there are a few wonderful dogs and a cat or two I'd like to see again, too.
My kid is so bad, I think Nanny Laura is giving up, too. How do you discipline a child who refuses to listen to you?? It's a problem. A loud, screaming, whining, out-of-control problem. And then -- on the turn of a dime -- Emma Kelly is the sweetest, most loving and adorable child EVER. The Two Faces of Emma Kelly. I pray there aren't more.
I'm dragging butt after Kidd's Kids. I got the sweetest email from Caleb's sister Sadie. I swear, we have to do something for this girl. She is 100 percent committed to her brother. She absolutely glows when she looks at his face. I just want to honor that in some way. Guess I need to start by finding out what it is -- or WHO it is -- that she loves.
I decided to try giving up diet Pepsi. And here it is, almost 10pm and I've made it through my first day without carbonation. I'm not giving up caffeine, just cola. Baby steps. I've just read enough lately that I'm convinced part of my problem is because of soft drinks, so I'm going to try this and see if it works. I also had a workout with Tyson today, who proclaimed me to be in a better mood. Maybe I was. Maybe I subconsciously realized that I need to be working out no matter how much I hate it so I might as well make the best of it. Maybe. But part of it was because Emma Kelly was out in the front yard, working out with me. How cute was she!!! She was trying to do jumping jacks and stretches and she jogged with me. It's a memory I want to freeze in my brain forever. And tomorrow is her second dance class. "Please go with me, Mommy! PLEASE!" Oh, the guilt.
Just got reminded of the Kiddnation early Thanksgiving celebration on Thursday. I sorta remember committing myself to two dishes, but thankfully, I'm only being held to one. Off to the grocery store tomorrow to stock up on macaroni and cheese fixins. Too bad I won't be able to eat any of it........Disney damage control!!!
XO
Kellie
My kid is so bad, I think Nanny Laura is giving up, too. How do you discipline a child who refuses to listen to you?? It's a problem. A loud, screaming, whining, out-of-control problem. And then -- on the turn of a dime -- Emma Kelly is the sweetest, most loving and adorable child EVER. The Two Faces of Emma Kelly. I pray there aren't more.
I'm dragging butt after Kidd's Kids. I got the sweetest email from Caleb's sister Sadie. I swear, we have to do something for this girl. She is 100 percent committed to her brother. She absolutely glows when she looks at his face. I just want to honor that in some way. Guess I need to start by finding out what it is -- or WHO it is -- that she loves.
I decided to try giving up diet Pepsi. And here it is, almost 10pm and I've made it through my first day without carbonation. I'm not giving up caffeine, just cola. Baby steps. I've just read enough lately that I'm convinced part of my problem is because of soft drinks, so I'm going to try this and see if it works. I also had a workout with Tyson today, who proclaimed me to be in a better mood. Maybe I was. Maybe I subconsciously realized that I need to be working out no matter how much I hate it so I might as well make the best of it. Maybe. But part of it was because Emma Kelly was out in the front yard, working out with me. How cute was she!!! She was trying to do jumping jacks and stretches and she jogged with me. It's a memory I want to freeze in my brain forever. And tomorrow is her second dance class. "Please go with me, Mommy! PLEASE!" Oh, the guilt.
Just got reminded of the Kiddnation early Thanksgiving celebration on Thursday. I sorta remember committing myself to two dishes, but thankfully, I'm only being held to one. Off to the grocery store tomorrow to stock up on macaroni and cheese fixins. Too bad I won't be able to eat any of it........Disney damage control!!!
XO
Kellie
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Comment by Lori O'Leary on November 17, 2009 at 10:36am - My Daddy used to sing this song to me all the time when I was little, "There was a little girl, who had a little curl, right in the middle of her forehead, and when she was good she was very, very good, but when she was bad she was horrid." Now I don't recommend saying that to her, just that I think there are a lot of little girls out there who can turn on a dime. Ha, men say this about women all the time.
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Comment by Jessica C on November 12, 2009 at 11:47am - I am on day 17 of giving up my favorite Diet Dr. Peppers...it gets easier....So good luck to you!!
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Comment by Rainey on November 11, 2009 at 9:58pm -
Kellie,
I have two 8 year old and a 5 year old. They don't really totally stop whining!!! My 8 year old son kinda stopped for a few months, but it's back now. My youngest son does it just to get his way... And they aren't pansies, they can take down the biggest kids in football! I think kids just know they can get under their mommy's skin somehow. Good luck!!!
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Comment by L@nnC on November 11, 2009 at 1:29am -
I feel for Al too, I dont know what I'll do when we have to make that decision :(
Kids gotta love em! They want what they want when they want it watch out if they dont. My sons trigger was his TV, yup TV in his room that lasted a good 2wks, he was addicted or something to the TV (just the one in his room). Maybe it was kind of a ownership thing I dont know but, he could not focus on ne thing but the darn TV, he would throw fits over the simplest thing we would ask of him. The sad part he was only 6 at the time. With that said he does not have a TV in his room nor will he ever have a TV in his room as long as he lives under my roof. They know all the right buttons to push ;)
Good luck with the Thanksgiving thing!
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Comment by Maria on November 10, 2009 at 10:36pm - I have always said it isn't really the terrible two's you gotta worry about. It's the three's. Are you really gonna be able to resist the feast on Thursday? lol
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