We ran out last night and bought a gate for Syd's door.
The SECOND we put it up, she was a new person. It's like it gave her some control....it told her that we were on her side. She hasn't screamed at her brothers once. She has run and said, "no little buddy" slamming the gate closed in their faces, but hey....it's all good.
The boys haven't protested as much as I thought they would either. When she used to close the door, they would sit in front of her door and cry. Now they look through the bars and talk about things :) it's actually quite funny.
We are taking the advice of the Binky Fairy box idea. We are constructing a box today and I will again give Sydney the control of putting her binky's in the box for the Binky Fairy to take. I'm going to let it be her choice.
Of course in 2 years I will take the choice away from her :) ha ha
I think it's going to work like a charm. Oh no I din't just say that. Now I've jinxed the whole damn plan.
I also ordered, (J ordered from Amazon) the book recommended by Mommy, mama and cubs. 1-2-3 Magic.
I'm going to be a well oiled machine !
My boys are recovering from RSV, all that we are left with is runny noses and the occasional cough. Cam seems to be clear of it all together.
SO WHAT IS THEIR PROBLEMS ? They have cried at me for a week. Mommy is down to her last 2 little pink pills and all I think about is going in my garage and lighting up a cigarette. Now I don't smoke, so that wouldn't be a good habit to start up (again:) hee hee
My life this week has been utter hell and the only thing getting me through it are the occasional smiles and laughs from my children, and oh yes, the little pink pills.
So today my mom called and offered to take the kids tonight so that me and J could go to dinner. (she has talked to me all week and has heard the hell I live with day in and day out) My mom NEVER offers to do things like this ! I can't believe it !
In talking to her we decided to go to her house for dinner and play cards. Which involves eating loads of sweets and letting papa entertain the little ones.
At least I will get out of the house.
My weekend will continue like this; tomorrow I will take the kids on and let Jan straighten the yard up. We get to go to dinner with our friends tomorrow night (MARGARITAS, HERE I COME)....and Sunday is my scrapbooking day. An entire day devoted to JUST scrapbooking pages (probably 6...I'm not very fast) of my cute little babies.
There is this little light shining on me today. It's hitting me just below my eyes and I see a glimpse of relaxation and adult conversation. WOO HOO !
Singing ever so softly as to not wake Sydney..."this little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine.....this little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine...this little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine...let it shine, let it shine, let it shine."
Alright....Who's stinky ?
I bless each and every one of you with the same little light this weekend.
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