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Jury Duty Summons

Posted June 26, 2007 at 10:20AM by LatteMommy
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I am so dang upset. I received my Jury Duty Summons for FEDERAL court in our State. I filled out the form online and also requested to be excused and they are denying my excusal. I am really upset cause I DO NOT have any form of child care. The nearest family members lives an hour WEST of us and the Federal court I'm requested to serve is an hour and a half EAST of me. Even if I could get that family to watch my DD, I CAN NOT afford the gas to do all that driving and they only reimburse you 0.48 cents per mile to and from but that would only be from my house to court and back, NOT to where I would have to drop DD off and to court and back there to pick her up and home. I don't have anyone to watch my daughter for me while I report for service. I have to report every single Monday morning in the month of August by 8:30 am. Let me just tell you I will have to leave here at 3 am to drive DD up to family (if they can even do it), turn around and drive what is suppose to be 2 and half hours but with traffic I'm looking at about a 3 hour or more commute to the Federal court house. Don't get me started on the commute back. OMG! 4+ hrs.

I can't do this and I have no other option. I'm not kidding when I tell you that my DH is going to have to beg for OT wk. just to pay the gas bill for this. I'm so pissed. Here we are working our butts off to buy our first home and now our savings money will go to pay our gas bills for some jerk that committed a crime. Yup that person is already GUILTY in my book!

I am seriously thinking about just bringing DD with me when I report to Federal Court. They will have to take both of us if they want my service.

errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! Thanks for the vent.

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vtmomof2 responded June 26, 2007 at 10:27AM

Life is crazy but wonderful.

On your first day of jury duty, talk to the judge. I'm not saying it will work but it won't hurt. Maybe if the judge sees how distraught you are and that you do not have child care and a young child he/she may help you. Because everybody tries to get out of jury duty they deny it at first.

Sticky_Mommy responded June 26, 2007 at 10:52AM

I love my job, it gives me a break from my kids!

Yeah vtmomof2 has a good point. I would bring DD and tell the judge you have no other option, but would like to serve. Google this subject to see what exsuses are denied and what passes!

mecjg responded June 26, 2007 at 10:53AM

That is so true vtmomof2. I was selected about 5yrs ago and I was to report every Tuesday. I told the Judge that I could only make every other Tuesday because of work/travel. Talk to the Judge and you will probably get out of this. If not, when they ask you questions about the person/crime....say he is guilty. I think they will let you go from there.

cosmoblue responded June 26, 2007 at 7:20PM

Sharing is for fools. Besides a pint is barely a single serving of ice cream.

birdiehandmade responded June 26, 2007 at 9:41PM

I've heard that they've gotten a lot tougher on excuses with jury duty because it used to be VERY easy to get out of it, but yours is a legitimate excuse. If I were you, I would DEFINATELY bring your daughter with you, and say "If you want me to serve, you get her too. I have no child care. The state can either excuse you, or hire a sitter to watch your daughter at the courthouse. It's their responsibility, not yours." Good luck!

Smasuzzo responded June 27, 2007 at 11:28AM

birdie has a really great point. Bring her... another idea... go in and say everything that is bad,... ur racist, sexist, you think all men are rapists, If they aren't white then they are already criminals... I mean obviously you don't truly feel this way but if you are prejudice they are not gonna want you on that jury lol. GUILTY THEY ARE ALLL GUILTY!

Rescued from complete Insanity

Posted June 23, 2007 at 12:25AM by LatteMommy
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Oh my goodness....just when I didn't think I could last one more day without going completely insane with my 3 1/2 year old "Angel"....hahahaha ... opposite that recently... My Godson came down from up North to visit with us for a WEEK. Excuse me while I shout ........THANK YOU GOD!!!! I HAVE A LIVE-IN BABYSITTER FOR A WHOLE WEEK!!!! I'm SO lucky. I can't wait to take a shower in peace. Go to the bathroom in peace. Make a five minute trip out to the store and it only take five minutes without hearing whinning the whole way. My DD and him (he is also her Godfather) have a great bond and love playing puzzles, blocks, games... biggest part is that DD is all about him and NOT ME! WOOHOO, WOOHOO, WOOHOO! Today was the first day and it was SO awesome. DH will watch DD one night this week and I will take my Godson out to a HUGE seafood dinner, just the two of us to say THANK GOD YOU CAME JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME TOO! LOL! :)

My Godson's father is also my Godfather. (get all that? hehehehehehehehe) Well, while my GS is here my GF gave ME strict orders that DH and I are to go to movies, out to dinner, walks, whatever while my GS is here. So tonight my DH said he was tired and I told him to go to bed at 6:30pm! DD was so worn out from her day that when I put her to bed she was asleep in no time flat. Oh my gosh this is so wonderful. I asked GS today if he can come live with us. I will ask him again at the end of the week and see if I still get that same grin? LOL.

Now, Don't get me wrong I love my daughter more than live itself, but there are days lately at 3 1/2 where she just wears me into the dirt, no strike that, passed the dirt into the core of the earth. With no one to help give DH & I breaks we feel like we are going Looney Toons and she is Woody Woodpecker doing that laugh at the both of us. lol.

To those parents who understand what I'm talking about... please send me ideas of something around twenty dollars that DD & I could get GS to say Thank you. I want it to be personal that he can keep forever from his Godmother and Goddaughter. Oh, he is almost 16! I am trying to come up with ideas but my brain is shutting down.

Have a great day.

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cosmoblue responded June 23, 2007 at 11:57AM

Yay babysitter!

dustbunny responded June 24, 2007 at 10:01AM

dishing the dirt, cleaning the chaos

make a mug or plate w/photo online $12.99 or something like that on yahoo photos or whatever...

Sticky_Mommy responded June 25, 2007 at 8:46AM

I love my job, it gives me a break from my kids!

That visit is a gift from Heaven! Who knew b4 kids how great it would be to go to the bathroom with out the door open?

Ask GS parents for idea on what he'd like. Amost 16 is a tricky one...

LatteMommy responded June 27, 2007 at 12:47AM

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I got some GREAT pictures, so I think I will do the Mug thing with photo. Thanks for the ideas. I might do a framed photo too. These two have had so much fun this week. I still worn out cause even though she has been occupied, I've been so busy trying to catch up on other things and cook meals and clean. I think I'm going to take a nap today before he goes home tomorrow. It has been great having him, just wish he could stay longer.

Postpartum Depression .. ? Death of beloved Dog.

Posted June 20, 2007 at 10:53AM by LatteMommy
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I was asked about whether I had Postpartum Depression or not. Honestly I really don't know. I don't believe I had it at all. But I think maybe I went through a different kind. It was a very difficult time in my life, so I'm not quite sure. For those who know, bringing home your first baby and the adjustment is rough enough. And for us we had a beautiful baby girl who had colic from day 1 and I couldn’t breastfeed. NOT MUCH SLEEP IN THIS HOUSE SINCE. LOL.

Well, when my daughter was 5 weeks old we lost our first baby, our beloved Scottie, Tessa. She was by far the best dog ever to us and 3 years later just writing this I am still choked up and the tears are flowing again. We had her for 8 years before our daughter came along. We took Tessa every where with us and she was as much a family member as we are to everyone. For those few short weeks that Tessa knew our daughter, she was terrific with her. When our DD cried, Tessa got one of her dog toys and dropped it right beside her. Every time we walked into the house with the carrier, Tessa would poke her nose in to make sure the kid was still there. Tessa really seemed to work hard at trying to comfort all of us even when we didn’t know she was sick and dying of cancer. She was trying so hard to please and comfort us and not thinking of herself (even the vet told us that). The worst day of my life was when I had to tell my husband over the phone (while at the vets office) that there was nothing more we could do for Tessa and that the vet said it would be best to let her go. I stood there by myself and held her and talked to her and told her we would be with her again someday and how much we loved her and Thanked her for everything she brought to our lives. I held her as the vet gave her the shot and she took her last breathe. It is still the toughest thing for me emotionally to deal with because I felt like she was our first baby. God works in mysterious ways though. Now with understanding we are grateful of the timing of it all cause if it had happened before we had our daughter, it would have been so much worse. Having our beautiful daughter distracted us and kept us going and from falling apart. Three days after we lost our Tessa, we left for CT to have our daughter baptized. I really believe I never had the time to deal with Postpartum Depression or really it just came in another form. When I felt down, I kicked my own butt and got back up and kept right at it. My DH had to go right back to work and I didn’t have much help, so I had to do what I had to and what was best for my daughter. DH was wonderful through everything. I still don’t know how he dealt with my last month of pregnancy. I guess it was good he had Tessa to comfort him. I was horrible and miserable and still apologize for that to this day. LOL. We are now venturing into the journey of getting a new Scottie puppy. We are waiting to hear from the breeder when they will be born. Our daughter is 3 ½ now and excited about getting a puppy. We can’t wait either, it’s been too long, but we needed the time to heal and adjust to parenthood. Yup, still working on the adjusting thing. We are told that takes a lifetime. LOL. Our daughter plays with the Beagle puppy across the street. He is adorable. DD says “Sawyer almost bit my finger off”. He’s a nibbler.

I really feel for those that suffer badly from Postpartum Depression. I think loved ones should surround that person and do what ever they can to help her out and help get her through that very difficult time.

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rockergirrl responded June 20, 2007 at 11:01AM

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thanks for sharing your story and sorry to hear about your dog. That must have been hard. I will share my experience in another post.

LatteMommy responded June 21, 2007 at 11:33AM

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I think it helped me to write about this too. It is so nice to have a place where I can come to share, vent, ask and chat.

Sticky_Mommy responded June 21, 2007 at 2:11PM

I love my job, it gives me a break from my kids!

I am so sorry. We had to put our dog down after 15 years. But like your Tessa, our dog waited until after I got a job after being laid off for a year. I think she knew I couldn't handle any more bad news & waited until something more positive came my way for her to let go.

LatteMommy responded June 27, 2007 at 12:48AM

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About the body after c-section....I really miss my flat tummy. No matter how many sit-ups I do or diet, that dang pocket area just won't go away. I'm so self conscience of it.

Migrain

Posted June 20, 2007 at 8:56AM by LatteMommy
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Oh man I just want to crawl into a sound proof dark room this am. My head is killing me. My DD is being good but your typical 3 yr old with all the squeals and screams of joy and talking and singing. I love hearing it all, but this am it is torture on me. I took some Excedrin and allergy medicine but I really could use any other suggestions anyone might have to help remedy this quickly. Even my shower did not help.

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vtmomof2 responded June 20, 2007 at 9:28AM

Life is crazy but wonderful.

Sip some caffeinated soda and/or tea. If you can, take a catnap. I always combine caffeine with ibuprofen and when my stomach calms down a little food. I hope you feel better. I have suffered with migraines for years so I can relate.

rockergirrl responded June 20, 2007 at 10:45AM

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I suffer from chronic daily headaches and migraines so I can totally relate to you. Everyones headaches are different and are caused by different things. For me the only thing that works is a cold cloth on the head, a dark room and my bed. I have spent years trying medication and nothing works for me. Don't try the caffeinated soda/tea idea if you already took the Excedrin because Excedrin already contains caffeine. Too much will make your headache worse. Also be careful taking too much Excedrin, Tylenol, advil types of meds because they can cause rebound headaches.

Having headaches with kids is so hard. I have been dealing with it for almost 6 years now and honestly I don't know how I got through most of the days.

vtmomof2 responded June 20, 2007 at 11:05AM

Life is crazy but wonderful.

thank you for pointing that out about the caffeine, after I wrote that I remembered that excedrin has caffeine in it and I came back to write that. Rebound headaches are as bad as the original headache.

karriejean responded June 20, 2007 at 1:03PM

Massage therapist, martial artist, butt-kickin' momma.

Okay, after all of the above, try getting regular massages. Sometimes these headaches are caused by tension in your neck muscles. I'm the pro, I'm a massage therapist!!! I'm not bragging...it will really help. If it's truly a migraine and has been diagnosed as such, CranioSacral therapy can work wonders. This type of bodywork deals with the cerebrospinal fluid (which travles up and down your spinal column and within your brain) and is very gentle. As for the massage, look for someone who knows about myofascial release or trigger point therapy since that type of massage deals directly with headache-causing muscles (and any other muscles that are giving you grief). Phew, off my soap box now...good luck! Also try some heat on your neck, like one of those microwave heating packs. Make sure that it's moist heat, not dry heat.

dustbunny responded June 20, 2007 at 1:25PM

dishing the dirt, cleaning the chaos

sometimes a few down dogs or minor inversions can help a bit...I am no expert - it helps relax though

LatteMommy responded June 21, 2007 at 11:21AM

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The tea thing helped. this booger lasted all frigin day! I also had to go to the dentist. Oh it was a day and I have house guests coming today and I had so much to do yesterday that it just figured.
I am trying to make up with my daughter cause I snapped at her a few times cause I was in so much pain and she just kept at it "Mommy, Mommy, Mommy, Mommy, Mommy, Mommy, Mommy, Mommy, Mommy, Mommy, Mommy, Mommy, Mommy, Mommy, Mommy, Mommy, Mommy, Mommy, Mommy, Mommy, Mommy, Mommy, Mommy, Mommy, Mommy!"
I'm better today and letting her paint up a storm, but OMG it has to do with my sinus' totally. this flip flop of weather really triggers it.
My Dr. tried switching my allergy med's and WHOA had a major reaction to the new med (very sensitive to med's).
Less coffee and more tea. White tea w/peach or straight up parsley tea. I like plain old Lipton too.

Getting a facial really helps and lasts a while but the cost, Oh my, things are tight on one income.

The moist heat works but only if kept on the area that hurts, once it is removed it comes shooting back.

As I have heard from others here and my In-laws... I'm told the Neti-Pot thing is the way to go. My DH asked me yesterday if it is something that is grown and smoked & why do his parents want this pot so badly, cause they told him drugs were bad, now they want Pot badly? LOL. He totally made me feel better after the day I had.

Why does sticking your head in the freezer help too? Is it blood vessel constriction?

Playdate Fun

Posted June 19, 2007 at 4:23PM by LatteMommy
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One of my DD tumble class friends Mother called this morning and asked if we would like to join them at Chuck E Cheeses for lunch. Oh boy! My daughter about jumped out of her skin with excitement.

They had so much fun together and DD got so worn out that low and behold SHE TOOK A NAP TODAY! WooHoo.

DD is still in a good mood and is asking when we can do that again cause "Once isn't enough Mommy" was her response.

It was really nice cause for a while the two of them had the whole place to themselves. So quite.

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cosmoblue responded June 19, 2007 at 4:45PM

That sounds like fun.

dustbunny responded June 19, 2007 at 6:41PM

dishing the dirt, cleaning the chaos

everything about chuck e cheese makes my skin crawl. the kids love it...I just can't take it. they do serve beer though :).

LatteMommy responded June 20, 2007 at 12:05AM

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THEY DON'T SERVE BEER AT OURS. :(
All my DH co-workers said theirs does, but OURS DOESN't. It would make the trip less painful on DH if they did. I don't mind it unless my head is pounding from all this darn pollen.
DD did have a fun time today and was so excited to tell Daddy all about it.

dustbunny responded June 20, 2007 at 12:39AM

dishing the dirt, cleaning the chaos

Bummer on the no beer...it was kind of a treat to have a bud lite with my pizza in Colorado lol- I hate bud lite but it was till fun...chuck e cheeze, though, it's so awesome that your dd had a blast- I remember that place ruling when I was a kid. now I really feel for my parents who took me there because I thought it was awesome....BTW, is ther one in VT?

dustbunny responded June 20, 2007 at 12:40AM

dishing the dirt, cleaning the chaos

oh, wait, you are in maryland...for some reason I thought you were in VT MY BAD!

Out of the Loop....Computer Issues ??

Posted June 19, 2007 at 4:18PM by LatteMommy
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I don't know what the heck it wrong with my computer but for some reason it is not updating. ???? Any ideas?

It's really weird. I posted a blog about our Yard Sale and I can't find it anywhere, but I know it's on there cause I got the e-mail of a response to it. Strange.

I also go to my main aol page and click on the weather and it gives me the weather for the previous week. errrrr duh, like I need a recap of this hot soupie weather! LOL.

So if I didn't get your response and responsed myself it's due to computer hay wire. I have no luck with computers. At least this is a laptop, so I will take it too a family member who can help. That'll be next month though. pppplllllhhhhhh.

I'll keep sharing blogs of daily happenings with DD and keep the "Out of the mouths of babes" coming.

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rockergirrl responded June 19, 2007 at 4:21PM

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Try clearing your cache

LatteMommy responded June 20, 2007 at 12:07AM

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Your advice seemed to help. Thank you.

rockergirrl responded June 20, 2007 at 7:31AM

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oh good I am glad. It is a common problem. It is a good habit to get into doing once in a while.

Gotta go back to work someday

Posted June 18, 2007 at 10:24AM by LatteMommy
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I'm honestly nervous about going back to work someday (at most two years from now). I don't have any issue about working, just that I first have notta clue as to what I want to pursue. I'd love photography and would love to take pictures for a living, but I personally don't feel my work is anything really extraordinary and I don't have a degree in it. I'd go back to college to take courses but I do not have anyone to watch my DD when I go. It's frustrating. My DH and I discuss this all the time to see if there is something new we can work out in that department. We keep it at the top of my list. I would love to take pictures of Real Estate for those that are trying to sell cause it's obvious to us that the person taking the photo's now have NO Talent once so ever! (We are in the process of trying to buy our first home in case you didn't gather that or we're wondering from the statement above. LOL)

I would LOVE to find a career that I can work from home on the computer (online), but I do not have a clue where to start with that. Any ideas?

I could do Admin. Asst. work again if I need something to fall back on, but that corporate office scene is something I would love to stay away from, it's not for me. DH would like it if I didn't have to go back to that again also.

I also used to train horses before DD came along, but the pay is not the greatest and DH would rather I find something a tad bit less dangerous to do on a daily basis.

I can't handle blood, needles or snakes, so the local Zoo is out too! LOL. :) They had an ad in the paper that they were hiring for their snake building and DH cut it out and put it on my desk with the saying "I found you the perfect job". Jokester.

I guess after we move I could look into seeing if the local schools need any office help, but I'm sure that is slim pickings.

My last job I was a secretary for a Church and it was the BEST job ever. I'd love to go back but Pastor is retiring. errrrr. DH said he is retiring cause I couldn't come back. LOL. I guess I could look into other churches.

I'd like to do something different though that will accommodate flexibility for when DD goes to school. DH wants me to look into part-time work.

I think I'll keep my fingers crossed that something will come about.

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rockergirrl responded June 18, 2007 at 10:29AM

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You will find it. Having kids and leaving my "other" job was the best thing I could have ever done for myself because it forced me to go after my dreams. It took a few years but I finally feel like I am coming into what i have always wanted to do.

LatteMommy responded June 18, 2007 at 11:11AM

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Thanks.

vtmomof2 responded June 18, 2007 at 12:18AM

Life is crazy but wonderful.

I can relate, I went through the same thing after our son was born. I left my job and found out I was pregnant all in the same month and needless to say nobody would hire me while I was pregnant, so we decided I would stay home for awhile. I love staying home with my kids, but they are getting older and I wanted/needed to go back to work and well, I had no luck with that. I can barely get an interview and after two years of trying I'm going back to school and I'm studying something I should have studied years ago. It means adding more student loan debt but I believe it is the only way I am going to be able to go back to work at this point. Good luck, it is hard to figure what you really want to do, just take your time if you can and find your passion.

rockergirrl responded June 18, 2007 at 12:51AM

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A lot of people might view becoming a mother the end of their career. I see it as the opposite. Like I mentioned above it has given me the boost to go for my dreams. I know so many successful women who became successful AFTER their families were raised and grown. One of my friends mothers raised 4 children, went back to school after they were older, then she went back to work full time and worked her way up in a tech company to become a big wig - then went on to get into sculpting - something she never did before. Now she is retired, does consulting and is a well known sculptor in her area. She inspires me so much. There are many other stories out there. Start slow. Reach for your dreams. It doesn't all have to happen now, but remember one day the kids will be grown and gone (sob sob) and you will then have all the time you need to work and grow into new things.

vtmomof2 responded June 18, 2007 at 1:17PM

Life is crazy but wonderful.

I agree with rockergirl, that is what I'm doing now, well, in the fall when I start school, if it hadn't been for my kids I would never have had the opportunity to go back to school and pursue my dream nor the motivation.

dustbunny responded June 18, 2007 at 2:18PM

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sounds like a regular conversation in our house!
we go back & forth too...when in need of cash you can always...consult, tutor, ebay, submit articles, watch other people's children (high school / college sitters make more than daily providers so hey- go that route - I've thought about it. old school babysitterstyle. Friday nights, overnights, odd situations- people need wierd custom scheduling). Also, try schoolspring.com for any admin positions. It's rough to find the energy to start over career wise. I'm doing that now. I spent a bunch of time & energy only to start my new "career" now....in minimally paid copywriting. I'm literally JUST starting and it feels so foreign...but it'll be great once the $ matches the hours spent (it will, right?)!

rockergirrl responded June 18, 2007 at 3:57PM

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some day dustbunny - I hope

Bug Dope take 2

Posted June 16, 2007 at 10:18PM by LatteMommy
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I just wanted to Thank those of you for your blogging about Bug spray and Sunscreen all natuRal products. I had been looking into the different all natural products to use on my DD and I found your information very helpful.

I recently purchased California Baby Sunscreen and Burt Bee's Bug Spray. I also bought the California Baby Sunscreen stick to keep in my purse for the on the fly stops at the park.

THANK YOU!

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rockergirrl responded June 16, 2007 at 10:35PM

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I'm glad you found some products you liked. That is what I love about this place. We are all learning something new every day.

LatteMommy responded June 18, 2007 at 9:48AM

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I put the sunscreen on her yesterday so she could go out in the pool at G&G's house and that went well. Put the bug spray on and when she got in the water it looked like an oil slick happened. AND it seem to have attracted beattles! My DD went around screaming cause the beattles were following her where ever she ran to. No other bugs came around her. It was crazy to see.

cosmoblue responded June 18, 2007 at 5:26PM

Crazy about the beetles. I wonder what that is about. Did you try the California baby insect repellant yet?

LatteMommy responded June 19, 2007 at 5:00PM

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No haven't tried the California baby insect repellant yet, but will keep it on my list for shopping next trip. Thanks.

Out of the mouths of babes UPDATE

Posted June 13, 2007 at 2:26PM by LatteMommy
LatteMommy

I told my daughter to eat two more bites of her cereal this am and she responded by saying ....

"THAT'S PUSHING MY LIMITS".

Oh my...

We went out to dinner and while we were discussing some different topics our daughter came out with some great quotes at the table... all said in context with what we were discussing too.

"That's what I'm talking about"

"I didn't SEE that coming"

"Well you just have to understand what I'm saying to you"

I sat her down on the toilet in the bathroom to go potty and she said....."Mommy, my butt is empty, there is nothing left in there". "Nope, No more" "All empty".

back at dinner...

"Well actually it goes this way"

"I'm famished"

"I ate all my dinner...Look I'm bigger now"

it was quite a dinner let me tell ya! LOL.

"That's Not the deal, I want a different one".

"Do you hear me?"

"I'm talking to you"

"If it doesn't work Mommy YOU need to put new batteries in it"

"I put it right here so YOU don't touch it"

"It will be OK"

"I'll be there in a minute, I'm just not ready yet"

"When the sun comes up Mommy it will be light outside then I can go play with my friends and YOU stay here"

"When I get bigger I will go to school and then I can eat hard candy and it'll be ok Mommy cause it won't make me sick"

"I'M GONNA PUT YOU IN TIME OUT!" My response "Please DO!"

"I'll show you how it's done"

"I'm the big girl so I can do it myself"

"You put the wormie on the hook and the fishie swims up to it and the worm goes AHHHHHHHH" She told me this information this morning after I asked her if she wanted to go fishing again.

Hope you all had a good laugh. Have a GREAT day.

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oneanddone responded June 27, 2007 at 10:39PM

My three year old just said " Dad, stop spazing out!"...after I told her to put on her shirt. So here is my question: If I get this at three what should I expect at 13?

puamama responded August 28, 2007 at 1:45AM

i love it!! i'm looking forward to those fun and funny conversations. I wonder where she learns it all from....hmmmm

At breakfast this am...

Posted June 13, 2007 at 9:30AM by LatteMommy
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I told my daughter to eat two more bites of her cereal and she responded by saying ....

"THAT'S PUSHING MY LIMITS".

Boy they can come up with some good ones...

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Sticky_Mommy responded June 13, 2007 at 10:41AM

I love my job, it gives me a break from my kids!

Whoa! At least you know where her limts are!! LOL - too funny.

What FUN!

Posted June 6, 2007 at 4:37PM by LatteMommy
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Today after my daughter's last tumble class we were invited over to her classmates house for a sorta graduation party get together. OMG, we had such a blast. It was awesome. What a great time I had too talking with other parents and also watching my daughter have such fun with all her friends. Some of us exchanged numbers and e-mail so we can keep in touch and get together again real soon. What a really nice day.

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Sticky_Mommy responded June 6, 2007 at 4:43PM

I love my job, it gives me a break from my kids!

Follow up with those parents! This is a great way to start a playgroup!!!!

rockergirrl responded June 6, 2007 at 4:44PM

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I love days like that.

From the mouths of babes

Posted June 5, 2007 at 9:11PM by LatteMommy
LatteMommy

We took my in-laws out to dinner Sunday night after our daughter spend the weekend (sleep-over) with them. She came out with some great quotes at the table... all said in context with what we were discussing too.

"That's what I'm talking about"

"I didn't SEE that coming"

"I'm famished" (I about feel out of my seat)

"Well you just have to understand what I'm saying to you" (I responded to my DH that I needed a glass of wine)

I sat her down on the toilet in the bathroom to go potty and she said....."Mommy, my butt is empty, there is nothing more left in there".

"Well actually it goes this way"

"I ate all my dinner...Look I'm bigger now"

it was quite a dinner! LOL.

Tags: Kids say the darnest things

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handanmyl responded June 6, 2007 at 10:48AM

Three is for me!

That is so cute! I love how innocent and naive children are!

Sticky_Mommy responded June 6, 2007 at 11:25AM

I love my job, it gives me a break from my kids!

My Butt is empty!!! Love it!

rockergirrl responded June 6, 2007 at 1:43PM

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awesome!

Is it Ok to bring a child to a funeral?

Posted June 1, 2007 at 11:39AM by LatteMommy
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I have a question... At what age is it appropriate to bring a child to a wake (open casket) and funeral? A friend of the family brought her son (age 3) to a wake of our family member and the child was running all around the funeral home and in my opinion was just obnoxious. She didn't even tell him to behave. I finally asked her if I could take him outside to play tag on the beautiful lawn outback. We had a lot of fun. He is a very energetic child. I needed a nap. She easily could have left him with the sitter and came herself. I thought it was being disrespectful to the family that she brought him and allowed him to act that way.

My daughter is 3 1/2 and I wouldn't be comfortable bringing her to a wake or funeral yet as I would be afraid that she would talk loudly or act out at some point (normal at this age) and it would be disrespectful to the grieving family. I would not let her run around the funeral home bumping into guests coming to pay their respects either. I guess I worry about what other people think/feel and try to be mindful of that. I feel she'll have more fun with a sitter and give us our time to grieve.

What do you think?

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Sticky_Mommy responded June 1, 2007 at 12:31AM

I love my job, it gives me a break from my kids!

Wow. I would have been a bit disappointed to be apart of that. Each kid is different and how they react is different. And it depends how close the child is to the person who died. Seeing a young kid could be a helpful distraction, but not when they’re running around inside and bumping into the guest who there to support and grieve with the family.

rockergirrl responded June 1, 2007 at 12:47AM

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I don't think it is appropriate at that age at all unless it is one of the parents. My DH is going to his granfathers funeral in a few weeks and I will be staying home with our two kids (ages 2 & 5 1/2) As much as I want to be there with my husband I don't think it is appropriate for them to go. My 5 1/2 year old is a sensitive little guy.

"Your 3 yr. Old...Friend or Enemy"

Posted June 1, 2007 at 11:15AM by LatteMommy
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I just had to get this off my chest...

I feel like my Aunt is my savior right now. She loved and used these books raising my Godson. (He's a great kid)She sent me this book from the Gesell Institute of Human Development called "Your Three-Year-Old Friend or Enemy" by Louise Bates Ames, PH. D, & Frances L. ILG, M.D. It is absolutely wonderful in our opinion.

When they describe a 3 1/2 yr. old, they are talking about my daughter (I feel). My favorite is when they say in black and white that the big emotional struggle at this age is between her & Mommy. Boy they hit the nail on the head there. I am the one with her all the time and don't get breaks as often as I should. Or to put it better ... our daughter doesn't get breaks from us as often as she needs! LOL.

They tell you in this book that at this age to USE A BABYSITTER AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE!. I just love that part. It has helped my mental sanity so much. I am so grateful to my Aunt for turning me on to these awesome books ... or as I call them .... :"AN ADVANCED WARNING SYSTEM TO ALL PARENTS". You know how they have Severe Storm warnings or Tornado warnings? Well, this book would be the equivalent for a parent of a Tornado Warning and how to prepare! LOL.

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Sticky_Mommy responded June 1, 2007 at 11:35AM

I love my job, it gives me a break from my kids!

sounds very intersting as my daughter is 3.5 too. What are they saying about the emotional struggle between mom & daughter? And just writting that now, it seems like there will always be a lifetime mom & daughter stuggle - LOL!

LatteMommy responded June 1, 2007 at 11:56AM

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Well lets see, the word I have highlighted a lot is use a Distraction technique at this age. They strongly recommend nursery school attendance if possible and practical. Playgroups of children their age. Let her know you care by showing and saying. Try to stay out of conflict when you can. LOL. Even let them win at times. Meal time struggle... give them their food and say "Here it is" and leave the room. Avoid the conflict. "you and she have been locked in mortal combat" "Three-and-a-half can be a time of great stress and strain" "Disequilibrium" stage. "This too will pass" It will get better. They say this is due to them being insecure inside. they may not seem that way to us, but in fact are on the inside. They do go into Child with sibling, but since I'm 1 & done, I have not read that yet. They say to keep in mind that they are indiviuals and at this age USE ALL THE HELP YOU CAN GET! Stay calm and consistant is very important.

Sticky_Mommy responded June 1, 2007 at 12:02AM

I love my job, it gives me a break from my kids!

It's hard for me to move on once we're battling, but it's best if I can end an battle with a laugh or hug after she understands what I need from her. ahhh, all this learing stuff - never ends.

LatteMommy responded June 1, 2007 at 12:10AM

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yeah yesterday I tried so hard with Miss M and I did well, except she did not have a nap so melt-down time was when Daddy came home from work. Not good to put it mildly. Ended up putting her to bed early and she was out by 8pm! There's a first for us. DH & I had a nice time just talking to eachother. Was good. When Miss M would get into her "gear", I would work hard to distract and change it. It IS TOUGH, but I just have to remind myself to keep my cool and patience and that is so hard for me.

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