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Something Fun...Where's the puppy nose?
Posted November 30, 2007 at 9:56AM by LatteMommy LatteMommy
The day before Thanksgiving we had a beautiful day here and DH got off work early so we decided to spend some time playing in the beautiful fall leaves. The Puppy and Our Daughter had such a GREAT time.
Can you find the puppy's nose?
LOL
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Holiday Lights tip Warning
Posted November 29, 2007 at 11:36AM by LatteMommy LatteMommy
Because most of the Christmas lights are made in China and the coating contains LEAD! DO NOT LET CHILDREN HANDLE THE LIGHTS. If you do want them to help an especially while you are decorating that tree and outside...etc.... WEAR GLOVES and be sure not to rub your face with the gloves. Wash your hands right after. Also watch some of those ornaments too. ya just never know.
I'm going to start a Holiday tradition with my daughter this year and continue it every year from here out....
We are going to sit down and make an ornament for the tree every year. I just love hand made ornaments. We have some my dh made when he was little. Those mean the most.
Happy Holidays. Stay safe. Many blessings to you all.
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rockergirrl responded November 29, 2007 at 11:57AM
www.findbarefootbooks.com
Every box of lights you buy around here have the lead lable. Here is an article discussing the matter more for anyone interested. It gives some alternatives also http://www.checnet.org/healthehouse/education/articles-detail.asp?Main_ID=700
mommylove responded November 29, 2007 at 12:01AM
Having the time of my life!
Thank you so much for this warning. Our lights are older lights and because we don't have the boxes anymore I did not even think about this.
update on Long Day made even longer
Posted November 29, 2007 at 11:24AM by LatteMommy LatteMommy
We are feeling so blessed and lucky and grateful right now. Our little puppy is doing GREAT. She seems to be out of the woods and recovery very well. What happened to her is such a rarity. We are just so thankful that she came back to us.
Thank you all for your support and thoughts and prayers. I am ever so grateful.
Hope you all have a blessed day.
WILMom responded November 29, 2007 at 12:00AM
Mommy of 2 Girls!
So glad everything turned out okay, give your little pup a kiss for me :)
mommylove responded November 29, 2007 at 12:04AM
I am so happy that your puppy is doing great. They are a huge part of our families. You are very blessed. Lots of hugs and kisses for Lila!!!
LatteMommy responded November 29, 2007 at 12:23AM
LatteMommy
Thank you SO MUCH! She loves hugs and kisses so we are giving her a lot of those. Especially our daughter is giving her extra love.
A Long Day Made Even Longer...
Posted November 28, 2007 at 4:24PM by LatteMommy LatteMommy
RainbowDash responded November 28, 2007 at 4:28PM
They're cute when they're alseep!
Ohhh Sweetie, I'm so sorry. She'll be fine. I know it. Good thoughts!
WILMom responded November 28, 2007 at 4:35PM
Your poor sweet little puppy!! I hope everything goes ok, I'll be thinking of you. Take care
Mumsey responded November 28, 2007 at 5:38PM
You know we are all rooting for you and the puppy and your family. Vets really are good these days, so I'm sure all is ok. Sorry you are having to go through this!
dustbunny responded November 29, 2007 at 8:22AM
dishing the dirt, cleaning the chaos
poor little pup...hope she's well & take care
Never want to eat McDonald's again Mommy
Posted November 28, 2007 at 1:55PM by LatteMommy LatteMommy
Okay, it's been a day and half and it's only 1pm! Had to take the puppy into the Vet this am very early so she can get spayed. Glad it's being done but I'm nervous....just hoping everything goes okay.
So I asked DD if she wanted McD's for breakfast this morning. She said yes and was excited. So I got her the usual...Egg and Cheese biscuit. I got the same but she also wanted a hashbrown. We very rarely go to McD's cause lets face it...it's just not that healthy.
Well, it was really greasy. DD has had problems all her life with colic, gas, and constipation. It's just her problems. No matter how much fiber foods (and keeping the binding things away) and water she still gets constipated. Well, this has not happened before but today she got really gassie after eating it. Kinda like the pain you get when you have gassie diarrhea. yeah ouchie. I sat her on the toilet and listen to her scream and cry many tears of pain as she said "Mommy, it's all your fault. You took me to McDonald's and buyed me that food and it made me really gassie. I never want to eat McDonald's again Mommy". I now feel like the worst parent in the world and told her that I'm so sorry and I will never take her to McDonald's again!
I gave her a warm bath and now am trying to get her to nap, but she of course is fighting me AGAIN. Where is DH when I really need him. I need to call the boss and tell him to let him off early and come home so I can go find my sanity again. LMAO!!!
DH and I are going to DC for the weekend (by ourselves!!!!). Staying just one night. It's a belated anniversary present (May was 7years....been a trying year too but still Great). We both really need to get some sleep! I'm taking Sleeping Time Tea with me and a sleep aid. We don't have to check out till Noon, so it will be nice to SLEEP IN!
I'm ready for this day to be over.
RainbowDash responded November 28, 2007 at 4:27PM
Oh that darn Mommy guilt, gets you every time.
Mumsey responded November 28, 2007 at 5:44PM
You are really too hard on yourself. Kids will tug on your heart to get something they want, and then forget they asked for it and blame you when it doesn't go as planned. Sounds like you are doing all you can, so don't add that nasty guilt to the mix!
Hubby's got that special touch
Posted November 25, 2007 at 11:00PM by LatteMommy LatteMommy
Well, we headed to Richmond for Turkey Day this year. We left very early in the morning to miss the traffic and low and behold we made it in record time! Was nice to not have all that traffic. We decided to leave Thanksgiving morning instead of the day before because of traffic. good choice.
Well, Wed. DH got off work early (oh so nice) and came home and we played with DD outside all afternoon and wore her out! We put her to bed at 6pm!!! Then we woke her up at 3am. She stayed awake all day till about 2pm when she started to melt down. She is a sleep fighter. And when I say fighter...I MEAN FIGHTER OF SLEEP ALL THE WAY. Well my husband seemed to have the magical touch the whole time down there. Both days (Thurs. & Fri.) he somehow got her to go down for a nap. I was in complete shock. It was amazing. Today is Sunday and yesterday she napped in the truck and today she took a nap again at home. Gosh, she really is so much happier when she has her nap. She is 3 years 8 months old TODAY. I hear a lot of kids give up their nap early and I also know some 6 years olds that still take a nap. My daughter is one of those that really really needs a nap everyday, but usually I can't get her to take one.
Where is that magical wand my husband used?
dhiya responded November 26, 2007 at 7:09AM
Wow!That is amazing...Great skill indeed..
vtmomof2 responded November 26, 2007 at 9:07AM
Life is crazy but wonderful.
What did he do that was different from what you do? sounds like you had a great holiday.
Sticky_Mommy responded November 26, 2007 at 10:07AM
I love my job, it gives me a break from my kids!
I know my kids respond differantly to me then my husband when we're doing the same task. Sometimes Daddy's just have a way!
vtmomof2 responded November 26, 2007 at 10:12AM
You are so right sticky. I used to ask my hubby what he did for our son when he washes his hair that I don't do. He screams for me, but he is fine for daddy. I found out we did have a little different technique and when I did what he did my son didn't scream. It was great:)
Thanksgiving Tip
Posted November 19, 2007 at 3:14PM by LatteMommy LatteMommy
Just to be funny (cause I'm not a big cook...my specialty is veggies and fruit & traditional pumpkin pie).......
My tip for you all is if you find yourself in this situation is....buy a turkey at the store!
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Love from My Family to Yours.
Blessings.
Sticky_Mommy responded November 19, 2007 at 3:20PM
I can't see the pitures!
soxmonkey responded November 19, 2007 at 3:54PM
I'm with child :)
great stuff LOL!
soxmonkey responded November 19, 2007 at 3:55PM
I have to ask, why is this a halloween contest post?
LatteMommy responded November 19, 2007 at 3:56PM
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LatteMommy responded November 19, 2007 at 3:59PM
OMG....thanks soxmonkey I finally saw threw my blonde hair and realized what I put for the title....LOL. What a day is all I have to say.
dustbunny responded November 19, 2007 at 4:41PM
they really only do love us for the breasts...and a few other limited reasons...speaking for the turkey of course... reasons like thighs and well...I'll stop nowhappy thanksgiving!
dhiya responded November 20, 2007 at 2:45AM
That is soo funny:-)Happy thanksgivivg!!
Thanksgiving Tip Contest
Posted November 18, 2007 at 4:58PM by LatteMommy LatteMommy
My tip to all those who go visit someone else's house for Turkey Day.
This is the way we say Thank you in our family:
That person has been hard at work cleaning their whole house, preparing for their guests, cooking non-stop.
We say Thank you to that person and then show them how much we are appreciative for all their hard work by doing all the cleaning up, washing dishes, putting food away, etc... while that person sits back has a glass of wine and relaxes for the rest of the day.
It's just our way of saying Thank you to that person.
mommylove responded November 19, 2007 at 9:42AM
That is a great tip! I think that also shows the children how to appreciate what someone has done for them. Thanks!
LatteMommy responded November 19, 2007 at 9:58AM
I haven't cooked a Holiday dinner in a long time. We usually go visit my Family in Richmond, VA. Last year we made a stop to DH's family here in MD, but we are off to Richmond again this year and my other Family from up North are coming down this year. So looking forward to spending time with Family. We always do this tip and have the kids help us. The kids always enjoy helping too. Sets a very good example. Happy Turkey Day to everyone.
What's YOUR Favorite part of Thanksgiving Day
Posted November 12, 2007 at 7:34PM by LatteMommy LatteMommy
What is your FAVORITE part of Thanksgiving Day?
* The Turkey?
*The Pies?
*The Family visiting?
*The Cooking?
*The nap after eating?
*The cleaning up? :)-
etc....?
rockergirrl responded November 12, 2007 at 7:38PM
Being with my family. We have to try to find ways to make it special though. Since we don't have any family around it is usually just us for dinner like it is every night.
dhiya responded November 13, 2007 at 8:02AM
The best part is Family visiting...Getting together and having lots of fun...Oh,I am already sooo excited...
mommylove responded November 13, 2007 at 8:28AM
Family, definitely. However, my family, meaning my parents and brother typically do not come for Thanksgiving. Usually we only have my immediate family and my daughter's Godmother, and maybe my mother inlaw. My husband always says "why do you always want company during the holidays". Well, growing up in a family who always had company during the holidays makes it hard to get out of the mindset. However, not having that much to clean up is definitely a plus.
vtmomof2 responded November 13, 2007 at 8:45AM
I know what you mean mommylove. When I grew up with my grandmother, grandfather, aunts, uncles and cousins all within a 5-6 block radius. We were always together. I love being around my family, the good food, the parade, and Black Friday shopping with my mom. Even if I don't need to buy anything, I love the excitement of that day. It really feels like christmas on black Friday.
dustbunny responded November 13, 2007 at 9:08AM
cranberry sauce and bubbly- oh yeah, and family :)
MommyNJ02 responded November 13, 2007 at 12:25AM
Life brings surprises but the greatest is life!
My favorite thing about Thanksgiving is being with my family and having everyone talk about how delicious the food was. I love to eat and have fun. But I am a little sad during the holidays because almost all of my family is a part for personal reasons. So my holidays are not as full as they once were. But they are great anyway. I love having people over, it always feels so much closer and warmer.Christina
kelardo responded November 14, 2007 at 2:00PM
Where am I and what have they done to my body?
Definitely the family coming to visit and eat and play. And a close second is getting up at 5:00 am to start dinner and getting the whole meal together.
Peas Please
Posted November 12, 2007 at 7:23PM by LatteMommy LatteMommy
I made dd chicken nuggets for dinner with rice pilaf and frozen peas. I pour the organic frozen peas and place them in water, then as soon as it starts to boil, I drain them and they are perfect. I love them and my daughter showed me how much she loved them tonight by eating a large amount and then licking the bowl they were in CLEAN!
Yup, proud Mama.
rockergirrl responded November 12, 2007 at 7:39PM
Yes yes! Frozen peas can be so tasty if no overcooked. I cook mine the same way.
LatteMommy responded November 12, 2007 at 7:41PM
I have to ask...are peas full of carbs? sugar? or can I eat the whole dang bag and not feel quilty about it?
WILMom responded November 12, 2007 at 7:51PM
Mmmmmmmmm peas, dd's and my favorite as well :)
dhiya responded November 13, 2007 at 8:05AM
Oh yeah,peas is soo yummy...I love peas...
mommylove responded November 13, 2007 at 8:30AM
My son loves peas, broccoli, grean beans, lima beans, cauliflower, raw carrots. He really likes his veggies! We are very lucky. One of his favorite dishes is chicken and shrimp with broccoli from the local chinese restaurant. I order that for him once in a while when I work from home, and especially if he has been good for the past couple of weeks.
MommyNJ02 responded November 13, 2007 at 12:20AM
Can anyone tell me what dd means? I have seen several moms use this phrase. Lucky you. My kids only like lettuce and corn. But they love all kinds of fruit and often prefer a piece of friut over a piece of candy. So, I'm proud too. Good job mommas!
Sneaky Chef vs. Seinfield
Posted November 12, 2007 at 11:50AM by LatteMommy LatteMommy
I was just watching Inside Edition and saw Missy's interview and heard for the first time what Jerry Seinfield said on Letterman. His comments really pissed me off. That was not necessary and he really went too far. Jerry Seinfield needs to make a public apology to Missy for his remarks. That was totally uncalled for and mean in my opinion.
Hearing his comments makes me think the only reason he and his wife are acting the way they are is because they are on the defensive.
I do believe that the more nutrition we get into our children is the best benefit of all.
vtmomof2 responded November 12, 2007 at 12:20AM
I agree with you about Jerry Seinfeld. I saw that interview, and the one he gave on Larry King. On Larry King, he said that he was joking on Letterman, and that he and his wife were over with this whole book thing. I think that his lawyers got to him and told him to stop saying nasty things. I still say there is no reason to be mean. Both were trying to get more veggies into kids, and that is what is most important.
What to do when you are sick?
Posted November 8, 2007 at 9:26AM by LatteMommy LatteMommy
Well, I've mustered up enough energy to feed dd and make myself some green tea with honey. I'm not for this but I've stuck her in front of the TV this am cause I really feel like crap. (all I'm hearing out of her this morning is "I wanna get that Mommy, errrr TV, time for a movie) My sinus' are draining really bad and HAIL THE NETI POT for helping take the sinus pressure go away, but the coughing hurts. I cough so much I throw up. I've been under an unreal amount of stress lately without the 'happy ending sunday', so it's no wonder why I got sick. I really need to sleep but I don't have a babysitter or daycare or family to help me, so here's my question:
What else besides the TV can I give to DD to keep her occupied so I can rest?
ps...I just flipped through the channel and saw the lastest toy recall....gosh that is horrible. I'm sure it's been posted about, so I'm gonna go read.
rockergirrl responded November 8, 2007 at 9:28AM
It is so hard being sick when you have no help. I am in the exact same boat when I get sick. you have to be able to use whatever you can even if it is the TV so that you can rest. Do you have any books on tape? I like to get those from the library from time to time to have on hand for times like this.
Sticky_Mommy responded November 8, 2007 at 9:33AM
Oh, I'm so sorry you're not feeling well. It's hard enought to be sick but throw a kid into the mix and man that blows! All I can think of is TV or the tub - give her some shaving cream and let her go to town.
LatteMommy responded November 8, 2007 at 9:41AM
I'm putting on the most educational tv things I can find. oh you know what i do have dvd follow along in book story reading... oui...i just wanna crawl under the covers.
vtmomof2 responded November 8, 2007 at 10:03AM
The TV is a friend at moments like this. Hope you feel better.
LatteMommy responded November 8, 2007 at 10:13AM
I don't know what is worse.... being sick or listening to Barney.
MamaSkull responded November 8, 2007 at 1:09PM
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I keep a craft box under his bed, and sometimes when there's nothing to do, I'll pull it out, let him root through it, and he comes up with some creative project himself, or I give him some ideas. Also, I print out coloring and activity pages from the internet which keep him occupied for a bit. I usually break the TV/Movie watching up with those things on a lazy day. I've got the sick this week too, and we're leaving for Disney on Sunday!!Feel better soon!
dustbunny responded November 8, 2007 at 10:14PM
ooh, feel better but tv is your friend...put on a movie you love and pretend like you are watching it together but get a few z's in there...rest up
MommyNJ02 responded November 9, 2007 at 9:42AM
I know how you feel. It is real hard being alone. We have no family either. It's just me and my husband raising our children. It is always the worse when Mommy's get sick because there is no one to take care of us. But we still have to take care of others. I like Noggin. It's all educational TV and it's from 6am to 6pm, eastern time. Sometimes when I'm sick I put my headphones on me and my children. We all lay down. But this usually works when all of us are sick. We listen to music low and it relaxes the kids. I usually do this around nap time (although they usually don't nap anymore). But having the quiet music listening time helps make them sleepy and we all get to knock out. I also let the kids play in their rooms with a child proof gate and all things locked up. This keeps them safe and me sane. Of course I have to throw on pull ups to play it safe. I set the alarm clock for a half hour to an hour so I can relax and they get to wear themselves out. I also have a child monitor to hear everything. But my room is right next to there's and the doors are open. That is usually a last resort but it does work to help soothe me. I'm about out of ideas right now. I hope you feel better.
Stress Relief?
Posted November 4, 2007 at 10:18PM by LatteMommy LatteMommy
Any good stress relief ideas? I have no babysitters, so I'm looking for ideas that will be stress relief with dd around.
rockergirrl responded November 4, 2007 at 10:31PM
Drink Chamomile tea, learn a few of the most basic yoga moves and find small moments to do them during the day to defuse stress, use nap time to take a hot bath. If you don't have nap time anymore at least make sure there is quiet time everyday. Dim the lights, lay on the bed reading stories.
dustbunny responded November 5, 2007 at 7:43AM
inversions...do a head stand against the wall...it's relaxing and she'll like it too
meredithvc responded November 5, 2007 at 8:07AM
Meredith
I bought a dvd called "Yogakids, Vol. 3: Silly to Calm" that we do together. Everybody is in a better mood afterward. Or I find a park (weather permitting) with a fenced in playground and read a magazine while they play.
MamaSkull responded November 5, 2007 at 10:25AM
Puzzle games or word finds. For some reason, both always calm me down.
LatteMommy responded November 5, 2007 at 10:33AM
you know what...MamaSkull....I think I'm gonna stop by the dollar store and get myself a word find. I really like those. It'll be good for my brain power too.I also like the head stand idea. it would be silly and maybe Flip the stress right away....LOL.Been drinking lots of tea...my favorite besides Latte's of course.And we are off to the Park today and hope to be there ALL DAY!
Alexandra responded November 5, 2007 at 4:05PM
Can't wait to drink wine again!
I agree that nap time should be used on some days for youself and not for laundry and other chores. Set aside a couple days a week that you will relax with a book, take in some deep breaths of fresh air, take a hot bath, look through old photo albums...this one always helps me remember who I was before mom. Is there any way you can remedy the babysitter situation?
Spookie Halloween
Posted November 2, 2007 at 3:29PM by LatteMommy LatteMommy
Halloween was a lot of fun this year with dd. BUT our neighbors had spookie music playing and a strob light and he dressed up in a scary costume. I voted them the scariest house on the block cause most of the little kids wouldn't even attempt to go up their short sidewalk to ask for candy. We had such a laugh. When he took off his mask my dd would go up and GIVE them candy! Too funny.
My cousin in SC dressed up for Halloween to go treating with all the kids:
Zombie Smooch
3 yr. old Woe's
Posted November 1, 2007 at 12:08AM by LatteMommy LatteMommy
I am finding out that most of my struggles with DD are because she doen't get enough sleep. She fights sleep so much. I am still trying to give her a nap somedays cause she really really needs the rest. When she does nap and gets plenty of sleep she is such a delight. But if she is lacking sleep....oh gosh ....LOOK OUT.
dustbunny responded November 1, 2007 at 9:18PM
yes, extra sleep takes the whiny edge off...I second your claim
MommyNJ02 responded November 2, 2007 at 9:57AM
I'm sorry but what is DD. Developmental Disorder? My son is autistic and has PDD which is Pervasive Developmental Disorder. I gave up trying to make my three year old son and two year old daughter nap. Now they just go to bed a half hour earlier. People have all these rules on how and why you should raise a child. But I know I am doing just fine and I rarely follow all the rules.
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