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What a stressful place to be in. And kids, yeah, they will be kids (and why shouldn't they)? You are a saint to not have totally blown a gasket by now. Even though you are a guest, you shouldn't have to feel like you need to be everywhere at once.
Commented Dec 3, 2010 on Tots need to be tots at Balancing Act
Tots need to be tots
Christmas has exploded all over this big ole house we are all sharing. Everywhere you turn, there is something that lights up, plays music, and is/or breakable. I have three children 2,2,and 3. For the MOST part, they know what they can and cannot touch. But, they haven't quite figured out t...
We have similar issues here. Hubby has OCD, but has gotten better (a little) over the years. D has somewhat significant issues we are working on. Sigh... I know how it can get sometimes.
Commented Jul 22, 2010 on Socially nervous at Balancing Act
Socially nervous
I have mentioned several times in the past about my OCD tendencies as well as Addyson's, and now it has manifested in the whole family. Some examples: Immediately after entering the house Kinsley demands her cup and a snack (cereal, cracker, etc) Sing the clean up song and the kids "typically...
Being intimately familiar with this process, I would go the anon route myself. Even IF this person is legit and not a whackadoodle, there is more legal hurdles, and you may have a significant wait on your hands. I wish you all the best no matter what you decide!
Hmmm, seems you and I are on a reverse polarity with our lives lately. :-) Click over here to learn about my new path http://thepathuncovered.wordpress.com
Commented Jul 10, 2010 on Mixed messages at Chasing A Child
Mixed messages
Out of the blue, I received an email. "Hi," it said. "I have 3 beautiful children, dark hair, dark eyes, olive skin. And I have 5 embryos left. Are you interested?" There was more to it, but that was the important part. Suffice it to say that she'd found an old ad that I'd nearly forgotten writi...
I was hoping there was a bit better news!! Hang in there. I hope the kiddos make a miraculous recovery very soon.
Commented Jun 9, 2010 on Wish there was better news at Balancing Act
Wish there was better news
But, there is not. I had to take Eligh in yesterday for a fever over 104 that was still over 104 an hour after meds. Did the normal tests, swabbed nose for RSV and flu - came back negative. Chest Xray - came back fine. Swabbed throat - which was red, swollen, bleeding and his tongue had blis...
Good luck, my dear. Lots and lots. xo
Commented Apr 17, 2010 on Gurgle at Balancing Act
Gurgle
Do you hear that annoying gurgle? Yeah? I'm sorry, that would be my stomach. I'm freaking the (insert profanity here) OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tomorrow I will be leaving at the butt crack of dawn to drive an hour to sit and take two tests for a total of 12 hours and then drive another hour...
Carrie, are you in my head right now???? I feel like you just read my mind (long story, I can't blog about it but these thoughts play right into it).
For me, guilt. Even when I shouldn't feel guilty.
Commented Apr 14, 2010 on Jealousy at Balancing Act
Jealousy
It's an ugly monster. It can be a variety of thing ; jealous of someone's "better" life, money, friendships, careers, marriages, children, you name it. Having someone jealous of something you have, though, adds a lot of pressure. You feel consumed by the snide comments mocking what you have ...
Happy Birthday Princess!
Commented Apr 11, 2010 on Miss Addy is 3 at Balancing Act
Miss Addy is 3
One year ago, you were just learning to put words together to form phrases. In the past year, you have developed quite the personality. You can cry and dry your tears at the drop of a dime. You can count, dance, sing many songs, bark orders, help your mommy out whenever she needs you, and ar...
So awesome! Such great pictures!!
Commented Feb 28, 2010 on Family photos 2010 at Balancing Act
Family photos 2010
Typically, we go to a studio to have pictures taken, but since arriving back at home a friend I went to high school with has a sister who takes AMAZING photographs in her home. You can go extremely cheap and just pay for the photo shoot and order the pictures from her hosting site, or you can p...
I love books. I've been doing some reading lately too. It's a wonderful means to escape!
Commented Jan 4, 2010 on Escaped at Balancing Act
Escaped
I'm "busy" diving into a book, you know, those things that have lots of paper and small print. I find myself reading when the kids are busy, during naps, during commercials, and before bed. I spent my childhood with my nose in a book. My parents would literally have to kick me out of the hou...
very cute!!
Commented Dec 30, 2009 on Snow can be fun - Wordless Wednesday at Balancing Act
Snow can be fun - Wordless Wednesday
...and as time goes on, we still have so much in common. I haven't blogged about it, but we decided to save, save, save $ and pursue adoption in the future. Perhaps I can tap your brain when I am ready.
I'm going to be 42 next month, and although we never will use birth control again... I cringe when acquaintences in passing think plain old sex will still work. Admittedly, when I run into a Mom over 40 touting that they had no intervention to get pg, I am wildly jealous. And, when I come across a very young lady (teen) at Target with a big belly, I really just want to ask if they wouldn't mind me adopting their child. Never gets easier. Not a bit.
Yay squeaker!
Commented Dec 19, 2009 on The constant taste of bittersweet at Chasing A Child
The constant taste of bittersweet
A woman speaks to me in the post office. I'm holding Squeaker on my hip, waiting in line to mail packages. It's been a rough day. "How old? What's his name? Is he your first?" She's pretty, fit, tan, put together. I hate her for looking so great. I'm exhausted, unshowered, barely holding my shit...
Leaving the coffee would have sent me right over the edge!
I'm trying to think what helped for D., and I do believe the Motrin helped more than the Tylenol.
Good luck with the new nanny!
Commented Dec 10, 2009 on Teething Hell at Chasing A Child
Teething Hell
The first 4 teeth were relatively painless. The Boy didn't sleep as well (as if he ever sleeps well in the first place, ha!), but the obvious pain was not excessive. The current set of emerging teeth, however, (another 4 at once) have created a monster child. Intense drool. Whining. Congestion a...
You don't need to be Cindy Lou all the time.
I can say from personal experience (when I was a child) that it's very healthy for your kids to see the many sides of Mom.
Fake it most of the time, but let yourself be sad a little too. And eat a lot... works for me.
Commented Dec 2, 2009 on The Grinch vs. Cindy Lou at Balancing Act
The Grinch vs. Cindy Lou
Since the weekend, Addyson has been watching "The Grinch" over and over again. At least 3 times a day. Every single time I press play she shouts, "Oh no, he's going to steal presents!" Maybe this little girl has tapped into my head and realizes just how uninterested I am in Christmas this ye...
Hugs to you sweetie. Giant ones.
Commented Nov 2, 2009 on Happy to sad in just a few quick random moments at Balancing Act
Happy to sad in just a few quick random moments
Went full on stock the fridge and freezer, over flowing the cart grocery shopping with all three of the kids this morning. My kids woke up at 6:30 - irritated me because that means they would have slept in until 7:30 - boo hiss! Grocery stores need to have those big carts easily accessible -...
I stumbled on your blog (fellow SVMoms contributor), and glad I did. My 6 yr old son was diagnosed with H1N1 last week... started getting better, and then (not 48 hours into a miraculous recovery) the fever was back, and the tiredness and coughing. I've been watching him like a hawk, but now we are into week 2 and I feel like he is in the same situation as your little one was. We're going to call the ped back tomorrow for guidance.
I'm glad you family is on the mend. I hope we will be soon too!
Commented Oct 30, 2009 on That Uncultured Swine at The Fish Pond
That Uncultured Swine
Would you believe we still don't have all the sickness out of the house? Sunny is still sick, suffering from what the doctor believes is a secondary viral infection. She's still running a fever at night and she's still coughing. We get one more day for the fever to resolve itself before they sta...
I was thinking about you yesterday, even wrapped up in my own drama my heart ached for you.
(((hugs))) lots of them.
Commented Oct 28, 2009 on Numb at Balancing Act
Numb
Yesterday felt like we were the sand granules dripping one by one into the time capsule. We longed for the day to be long, and that it was, indeed. The anticipation for the evening was nearly unbearable. I sobbed uncontrollably many times yesterday. My heart ached for my children, their blin...
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