Booby Holder

The other day, Edward and I were in the store (Kohl's), we were buying some clothes for the fall and winter. I had just gotten done in the men's underwear department and we were heading towards the register, we just happen to walk past the women's lingerie department. Edward saw the bras. He says to me "Mommy do you need a booby holder?" I about fell over laughing. I said to him, "Do you mean a bra?" He say's "Yeah! A Bra, a booby holder."

Just Call Me Chatty Cathy Today

I bet you are wondering why in the world I have been so chatty today, just a bunch of little things to share today. Like the fact that Edward is being a stinker pot today. He has been in more trouble today than any other day. Boy, I can't wait for him to be a teenager....LOL, yes I can!!!!!!!! I pray that this is just a phase and nothing permanent with his attitude. Thank the heavens we live in the Bible belt where a firm but loving spanking on the behind isn't frowned upon or against the law. That is one good thing about not living in WA state. They don't even like you to look at your child(ren) wrong up there. I personally feel that a spanking when needed is an acceptable form of punishment. That being said though, I also believe that as children get older you need to let them talk, to think about what they have done. Give a chance for them to correct their error(s) before administering corporal punishment. I don't condone time out. I think it is a huge joke. 95% of children in my opinion (having been a live out nanny, day care worker, child care provider and now a SAHM) do not learn anything from time out. I believe that the form of punishment administered depends on the individual child. Different things work with different children. One size punishments do not fit all. How did I get on that subject, oh yeah....Edward being a stinker pot.

If Only.........

If only I could bottle Edward's energy, I would be such a great wife and mother. I would have the energy to get everything I need to get done in my day, plus have time for myself. Wow what a miracle that would be. He has so much energy, sometimes just watching him makes me tired. Why do we loose that energy as we get older, at a time when we truly need it?

Strange Little Boy

Edward is sometimes a little on the strange side. Like this morning, he had a jelly and butter sandwhich for breakfast on Whole Wheat Bread. Not strange but then he said he was still hungry and guess what he wanted to eat as a follow up to the sandwhich? SALAD!!! That is right, salad. He loves salad and almost all veggies. Not that I am complaining, I think it is great. BUT SALAD for BREAKFAST?????????? Of course you know I let him have it. So he had salad with salad spritzers (Red Wine Mist flavor) on it. To much!!! Side note he only had that dressing because his favorite (Light Done Right Raspberry Vingarette) was all gone.

A Giant in Munkin Land

I just have to share this and trust me it is going to take a lot to get this out, without me falling on the floor busting up in laughter. Edward has a new nighttime ritual. Please note Edward sleeps in a Toddler size Thomas the Tank Engine bed (the one with the toybox at the front and kind of looks like your actually sleeping in Thomas (all you would need to do is add the rest of the side walls and roof)). Edward now thinks that his daddy (6ft tall and well over 250lbs) must crawl into this bed with him and cuddle, sometimes for up to an hour. It takes all I have not to bust up laughing when I see Kirk trying to scrunch is large frame into the small bed. He has to curl up in the fetal position with his feet hanging over the edge. It is just to much. Edward has even had me scrunch myself into his little bed at times. Trust me I have to be more comfortable than Kirk in that tiny bed. God Bless Kirk's heart, he does it out of love for Edward. Edward just wants to be with his daddy, he misses him terribly during the day while Kirk is at work.

Love of my Life

I am simply in love with my son. He is a pure joy to watch grow. A miracle and a blessing from God. Without him in our lives, I could almost promise (especially with Kirk's accident) our marriage might not have lasted the last 2 years. He makes every day interesting and so full of wonder and suprise. Sure he can be a child, a boy and demanding, but trust me it is all worth it when the day comes to an end. His smiles, warm fuzzy hugs, soft sweet kisses and lovable "I Love You's".