Today's not-so-favorite moments included . . .
. . . reliving a TV commercial from my childhood. A young girl, probably age 7, was lying in bed with a worried look on her face. The viewer hears her thoughts: "It will hurt if I swallow. It will hurt if I swallow. It will hurt if I--" She winces, puts her hand to her throat, and cries, "Mommy!"
This week I had my first truly sore throat in decades, and it was a mild form of torture. I woke around 4:30 this morning because swallowing hurt so much that I couldn't get back to sleep. I took some Advil, then worked on the computer until the pain dulled and I could go back to sleep (twenty minutes before Todd woke up).
Today's favorite moments included . . .
. . . Advil kicking in. Blessed relief.
. . . a nice old man entertaining Todd while we waited at the doctor's office. Todd is leery of strangers these days, so I'm not sure he was actually having fun watching the man's antics, but he at least captured Todd's attention enough to distract him from how bored he was of waiting in the lobby.
. . . getting a prescription for antibiotics. Huzzah for modern medicine!
And another thing . . .
. . . the doctor said to take Advil with food, so I ate a few handfuls of M&Ms before taking my painkillers. 'Cuz chocolate is food, and it's just been that kind of day.
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
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Monday, March 9, 2015
A Trained Preschooler, a Cuddly Toddler, and a Nerf Herder
Today's favorite moments included . . .
. . . snuggling with sweet Baby Todd. At 16 months of age, he won't be a baby much longer (siiiiigh). I look forward to seeing his personality blossom in the coming years, but I will miss this sweet, simple age when children tend to be all snuggles and no issues.
. . . reading my reflections on Star Wars in a post I wrote while Anna was potty training the first time in 2013. Is reading my own posts as tacky as laughing at my own jokes? On second thought, don't answer that.
And another thing . . .
. . . in case you're wondering about Anna's potty training, I am grateful to report that it's going really well. My last attempt over a year ago was an utter disaster, and I think it was because she wasn't developmentally ready to grasp the process. This time she had a few accidents the first morning, but after that it just seemed to click. She still has an accident every day or two, but for the most part she stays dry (even at night, most of the time) and takes the initiative to use the bathroom when she needs to. In fact, she's so self-reliant that I almost forget that I still ought to remind her now and then (which is probably a big reason she has occasional accidents).
. . . snuggling with sweet Baby Todd. At 16 months of age, he won't be a baby much longer (siiiiigh). I look forward to seeing his personality blossom in the coming years, but I will miss this sweet, simple age when children tend to be all snuggles and no issues.
. . . reading my reflections on Star Wars in a post I wrote while Anna was potty training the first time in 2013. Is reading my own posts as tacky as laughing at my own jokes? On second thought, don't answer that.
And another thing . . .
. . . in case you're wondering about Anna's potty training, I am grateful to report that it's going really well. My last attempt over a year ago was an utter disaster, and I think it was because she wasn't developmentally ready to grasp the process. This time she had a few accidents the first morning, but after that it just seemed to click. She still has an accident every day or two, but for the most part she stays dry (even at night, most of the time) and takes the initiative to use the bathroom when she needs to. In fact, she's so self-reliant that I almost forget that I still ought to remind her now and then (which is probably a big reason she has occasional accidents).
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Bracing for Puddles
Today's not-so-favorite moments included . . .
. . . planning another attempt at potty training Anna. It's been well over a year since my last effort, and I'm still kind of scarred by that dismal, dismal failure. Hopefully she's matured enough that this time will go much more smoothly, but I tell you, if there's one part of parenting I could outsource this would be it.
. . . planning another attempt at potty training Anna. It's been well over a year since my last effort, and I'm still kind of scarred by that dismal, dismal failure. Hopefully she's matured enough that this time will go much more smoothly, but I tell you, if there's one part of parenting I could outsource this would be it.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Nutkin
Today's favorite moments included . . .
. . . taking a little stroll with Todd, and seeing a squirrel with a stubby tail. That always makes me think of the Beatrix Potter tale of Squirrel Nutkin, which my mom used to read to me when I was a child. When I recently reread it for the first time in decades I didn't find the story itself that captivating, but I still smile and think, "There goes Nutkin!" when I see a squirrel with a stub of a tail.
Incidentally, when I was a kid I thought Nutkin was just singing nonsense to the owl, but when I reread the story as an adult I noticed that the silly poems were riddles. I guessed a few, then when I went online to look up the other answers I learned that they are italicized and embedded in the text around the riddle. Clever.
. . . taking a little stroll with Todd, and seeing a squirrel with a stubby tail. That always makes me think of the Beatrix Potter tale of Squirrel Nutkin, which my mom used to read to me when I was a child. When I recently reread it for the first time in decades I didn't find the story itself that captivating, but I still smile and think, "There goes Nutkin!" when I see a squirrel with a stub of a tail.
Incidentally, when I was a kid I thought Nutkin was just singing nonsense to the owl, but when I reread the story as an adult I noticed that the silly poems were riddles. I guessed a few, then when I went online to look up the other answers I learned that they are italicized and embedded in the text around the riddle. Clever.
Monday, February 16, 2015
Food for the Soul
Today's favorite moments included . . .
. . . attending adult classes in church for the first time in about three years. I've been serving in Primary, and though it's fun, I've enjoyed getting to know the kids, and it's been a privilege to serve with the dynamic women in the Primary presidency, I've missed Gospel Doctrine and Relief Society. It was so lovely to socialize with friends my age, to share my thoughts and feelings on spiritual subjects, and to hear what others had share. I know the Lord may call me away from those classes to Young Women or even back to Primary in the coming weeks, and I'll faithfully go wherever He needs me, but I was very grateful for this sweet, uplifting day.
. . . attending adult classes in church for the first time in about three years. I've been serving in Primary, and though it's fun, I've enjoyed getting to know the kids, and it's been a privilege to serve with the dynamic women in the Primary presidency, I've missed Gospel Doctrine and Relief Society. It was so lovely to socialize with friends my age, to share my thoughts and feelings on spiritual subjects, and to hear what others had share. I know the Lord may call me away from those classes to Young Women or even back to Primary in the coming weeks, and I'll faithfully go wherever He needs me, but I was very grateful for this sweet, uplifting day.
Sunday, February 15, 2015
May the Ferb Be With You, Valentine
Today's favorite moments included . . .
. . . celebrating Valentine's Day with my sweetheart. We sipped Martinelli's, sampled a bizarre Trader Joe's candy bar laced with cayenne pepper and something like Pop Rocks (it was kinda weird and I don't plan to ever buy one again, but it was fun to try it once and I love that my indulgent husband joined me for the experiment), then watched the Star Wars episode of Phineas and Ferb together. If you have any love for Star Wars, I highly recommend watching it.
We had a more traditional Valentine's date last night (dinner at a favorite restaurant, reminiscing about fond memories from our decade together), but I dunno--I think I liked tonight's quirky stay-home date better. :)
. . . celebrating Valentine's Day with my sweetheart. We sipped Martinelli's, sampled a bizarre Trader Joe's candy bar laced with cayenne pepper and something like Pop Rocks (it was kinda weird and I don't plan to ever buy one again, but it was fun to try it once and I love that my indulgent husband joined me for the experiment), then watched the Star Wars episode of Phineas and Ferb together. If you have any love for Star Wars, I highly recommend watching it.
We had a more traditional Valentine's date last night (dinner at a favorite restaurant, reminiscing about fond memories from our decade together), but I dunno--I think I liked tonight's quirky stay-home date better. :)
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