by beagoodmom on May 17, 2012
So…..when I got home from my 12 hour shift last night, there was a note on my pillow.
“Dear Mom, I need shorts to wear tomorrow. Love ME.”
Ok. I know we are a little behind in the laundry. I figured I would take care of it in the morning.
When I woke up the next morning, Giggles proudly tells me that she’s wearing a swim suit as underwear.
OK. Well, times are getting bad I guess.
Then I see Pookie stumble out of his room. He’s wearing a pair of BAGD’s boxers as pajamas, except they are so big that he has to clutch them at the waist so they don’t fall down when he walks to the bathroom.
I’m 0/3.
Might as well give up.
by beagoodmom on May 17, 2012
BAGD and I have been talking about whether or not Giggles is a candidate for early Kindergarten. She doesn’t turn 5 until October 2012, so she is not eligible to start school until August 2013. But she is so bright and articulate that we feel like she could handle it. I asked her Preschool teacher what she thought and she said she gets asked that question a few times a year. She also said Giggles was one of the few kids she was willing to endorse.
Even though I had asked her preschool teacher, I was still not sure I was in favor of the plan. Girls are more mature, yes. But girls also grow up too fast in today’s society and I did not want to put Giggles even farther ahead of that curve. And she is very social and chatty, but she still acts like a 4 year old in a lot of situations.
But, on the other hand, she is so smart. She is getting a little angry that she can’t read yet and she can discuss the difference between ducks and geese. She loves books and can write all her numbers and letters. Her vocabulary is incredible; she uses words like “participate”, “adventure”, “creatures” and “chandelier.”
In the end, I called the elementary school and asked them if they accepted early admissions, and they said NO. But they implied that if I called the District office, I might get a different answer, or at least someone to listen to my argument. But, I’m not sure I want to pursue it any more. It would be a life-changer for Giggles and I am not sure I want to make such a bold decision.
I’ll just teach her to read at home. That will keep her busy for a while.
by beagoodmom on May 15, 2012
I am trying to do more things “on purpose.” I am trying to spend less time sitting in front of the TV and/or computer just because that is all I have the energy for. I am trying to do things that I have planned to do, know what I mean?
I am finally using one of the Jelly Rolls some one gave me for my birthday last year. Its going to a quilt, obviously, but I have no idea what the finished product is going to look like. But the blocks are looking cute so far.
I can never go to the gym again because I am doing the Couch to 5K program and the next time I go…it thinks I need to be running for 20 minutes straight. I find that shocking and may refuse to do it.
I am thinking of coloring my hair, professional style. Maybe something lighter for Summer.
I finished a book that BAGD bought me after I got hooked on Downton Abbey.
At the end of Summer, I’d like to be able to look back and know how I spent it.
by beagoodmom on May 14, 2012
My Mom is: pretty
My Mom likes to: watch I Love Lucy.
My Mom helps me: take the sheets off the bed.
What do you and your Mom like to do together: We like to play TV games.
If you could give your Mom something for Mothers Day, what would it be: jewelry!