So far it's two down - Patrick and their mom. Lilly is still okay, as is their dad. And me. I'm once again waiting to hear from them for what today's plan is, but tentatively I'm going to grab Lilly and get out of the house. I will not get sick. I will not get sick.
Yesterday was apparently my productive morning. Today, I woke up disoriented, and have been sitting on the couch for most of the morning. Though I should probably put clothes on so I'm ready when she calls.
I will not get sick. I will not get sick. I will not get sick.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
Call
Right now, I'm on call to go to the twins. Their mom texted me this morning: "Last night before bed, Patrick said he had to throw up. It continued until 7am. Was supposed to fly out today but that didn't happen. When they get up we can see how they're doing. If he's okay may go into office; if not may have you take Lilly out." (Okay, so it was four texts.)
I always loved those days in college when I'd tramp across campus to see a sign on the door, "ENGL 471 canceled today." Part of me was annoyed that I'd already walked all that way, but most of me was super glad at the unexpected reprieve. Now, though, I feel bad. My only surprise time off comes at the expense of the kids' mom's job, sleep, and sanity. On the upside, I'm really productive during unanticipated free time: see, dishes done, see, sweeping happening after this post. But I still feel guilty.
And, unless Lilly wakes up feeling terrible, I'm still going over there. Just not sure if I'll have one or two kids. And hoping per usual that I don't end up hurling my guts out later in the week.
I always loved those days in college when I'd tramp across campus to see a sign on the door, "ENGL 471 canceled today." Part of me was annoyed that I'd already walked all that way, but most of me was super glad at the unexpected reprieve. Now, though, I feel bad. My only surprise time off comes at the expense of the kids' mom's job, sleep, and sanity. On the upside, I'm really productive during unanticipated free time: see, dishes done, see, sweeping happening after this post. But I still feel guilty.
And, unless Lilly wakes up feeling terrible, I'm still going over there. Just not sure if I'll have one or two kids. And hoping per usual that I don't end up hurling my guts out later in the week.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Paint
I just did the entire second coat of paint on our room by myself. And I hate painting. But V had work and school stuff to do, and darn if I'm not more than ready for our room to be done. We bought the paint ten days ago - a beautiful slate gray color - and did both coats today. Tomorrow, we get to set up our bedframe from Ikea!
My hands hurt from gripping the roller, and I don't think I'll even want to look at any paint for a week, to the twins' probably annoyance, but I did it. I feel productive. The room really does look good; the white mantel and the molding stand out now.
On top of that, it's going to be sunny for the next few days! And our room gets a great deal of natural light.
Oh yeah, and this past week, I went to all three of the yoga classes I've been wanting to! We'll see if I can keep up this three-per-week (especially since one is 9:30 Saturday morning), but I'm proud of myself for that too.
Good job me for painting, good job me for yoga, good job sun for shining.
My hands hurt from gripping the roller, and I don't think I'll even want to look at any paint for a week, to the twins' probably annoyance, but I did it. I feel productive. The room really does look good; the white mantel and the molding stand out now.
On top of that, it's going to be sunny for the next few days! And our room gets a great deal of natural light.
Oh yeah, and this past week, I went to all three of the yoga classes I've been wanting to! We'll see if I can keep up this three-per-week (especially since one is 9:30 Saturday morning), but I'm proud of myself for that too.
Good job me for painting, good job me for yoga, good job sun for shining.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Bug
My "little" Bug, who will be 3 at the end of May, has grown up so much. V and I have been over watching Bug and Andrew both tonight and last Friday; Andrew is almost 14 months old and all over the place. Bug, though, is a different person too. She's sweet. She's actually somewhat unselfish. She's just plain delightful, frequently.
It's so lovely. It gives me hope for Lilly - she'll grow out of this screaming phase; she'll get better. This too shall pass. I'm hoping sooner rather than later. And I'm glad I have one more day of weekend.
It's so lovely. It gives me hope for Lilly - she'll grow out of this screaming phase; she'll get better. This too shall pass. I'm hoping sooner rather than later. And I'm glad I have one more day of weekend.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Child(un)care
Yesterday was a day of "I love you, but I reallyreallyreally don't like you." I tried writing about it last night but couldn't.
Lilly screamed at me for most of the day. Her mom and I have talked over a couple different ideas on why her tantrums have gotten so ugly lately; that doesn't help the fact that they have, though. She screamed at me over breakfast. I had to carry her to the van and pin her to her carseat to buckle her. We went to storytime and the playground. She ran to the tallest spot on the playground and I had to go fetch her, screaming, and carry her to the van, pin her to her carseat, etc.
She ended up in her crib over lunch, because she threw a tantrum and then kept kicking her bedroom door. I had to put her naptime diaper on while trying to stand her on her head (not as easy as it sounds, and it doesn't sound easy), because she kept kicking me. She broke the first diaper.
This isn't a violent child. She's usually so sweet - and I got glimpses of that yesterday, as she and Patrick kicked their little balls around the house and she said "let's play soccer and sing our songs!" But when she acts out, she's totally out of control. I think it's pretty common to hear "who took my angel and replaced her with a monster?"...well...who did? Because I can't take this for very long. There's no way I'll break her spirit, nor do I want to, but she might break mine.
Lilly screamed at me for most of the day. Her mom and I have talked over a couple different ideas on why her tantrums have gotten so ugly lately; that doesn't help the fact that they have, though. She screamed at me over breakfast. I had to carry her to the van and pin her to her carseat to buckle her. We went to storytime and the playground. She ran to the tallest spot on the playground and I had to go fetch her, screaming, and carry her to the van, pin her to her carseat, etc.
She ended up in her crib over lunch, because she threw a tantrum and then kept kicking her bedroom door. I had to put her naptime diaper on while trying to stand her on her head (not as easy as it sounds, and it doesn't sound easy), because she kept kicking me. She broke the first diaper.
This isn't a violent child. She's usually so sweet - and I got glimpses of that yesterday, as she and Patrick kicked their little balls around the house and she said "let's play soccer and sing our songs!" But when she acts out, she's totally out of control. I think it's pretty common to hear "who took my angel and replaced her with a monster?"...well...who did? Because I can't take this for very long. There's no way I'll break her spirit, nor do I want to, but she might break mine.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Quote
I read the statement this morning released by the Washington senator who has pledged to be the 25th (and therefore last necessary) vote for marriage in the state. There was a section that I posted to Facebook, and so far, all the comments are positive, but I'll be interested to see if any discussion sparks. It's a beautiful way to be true to herself, while still being a legislator for all.
"I have very strong Christian beliefs, and personally I have always said when I accepted the Lord, I became more tolerant of others. I stopped judging people and try to live by the Golden Rule. This is part of my decision. I do not believe it is my role to judge others, regardless of my personal beliefs. It's not always easy to do that. For me personally, I have always believed in traditional marriage between a man and a woman. That is what I believe, to this day.
"But this issue isn't about just what I believe. It's about respecting others, including people who may believe differently than I. It's about whether everyone has the same opportunities for love and companionship and family and security that I have enjoyed."
"I have very strong Christian beliefs, and personally I have always said when I accepted the Lord, I became more tolerant of others. I stopped judging people and try to live by the Golden Rule. This is part of my decision. I do not believe it is my role to judge others, regardless of my personal beliefs. It's not always easy to do that. For me personally, I have always believed in traditional marriage between a man and a woman. That is what I believe, to this day.
"But this issue isn't about just what I believe. It's about respecting others, including people who may believe differently than I. It's about whether everyone has the same opportunities for love and companionship and family and security that I have enjoyed."
Monday, January 23, 2012
Yoga
Due to a giant Lilly tantrum that involved being screamed at all the way home from the zoo, and some not-so-thrilling other drama, I was a rant-filled mess this afternoon.
Then I went to yoga. Now I'm so very cuddly and happy at the world. So wonderful.
And the zoo was awesome (and empty, due to wind and almost-rain the whole time) until the ride home. I hadn't been in probably two months. A baby bonobo played with us through the glass!
Then I went to yoga. Now I'm so very cuddly and happy at the world. So wonderful.
And the zoo was awesome (and empty, due to wind and almost-rain the whole time) until the ride home. I hadn't been in probably two months. A baby bonobo played with us through the glass!
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