Haleigh has never played real hide-and-seek before. I can tell they play at the babysitter, but mostly they just run around and scream. She doesn't know the 'rules' about being quiet and hiding until found, then running for 'base.' But she does know how to sit and count with her eyes closed, so we started there.
Me: okay you sit here and count to 10. Hayden and I will hide and you come find us, okay?!
Haleigh: OKAY!
I go sit on her bed with Hayden and wait.
Haleigh: ONE... TWO... FREEEEE!!! READY NOT HERE I COME!!! (yes she is yelling the entire time)
She finds us, squeals, and runs for the chair (base).
Me: Okay, now it's our turn. We're gonna count to 10 and you go hide! Stay there and be quiet until we find you, okay?!
Haleigh: OKAY!!
Me: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10! Ready or not here we come!
(Hayden is loving all of this and keeps whooping and squealing with excitement as I run around the apartment carrying him)
Me: (peeking into kitchen and talking softly to Hayden) Hmmm... I wonder if she's in the KITCHEN?
Haleigh: NO, I'M IN MY BEDROOM!
Me: ...
Me: ssshh! You are HIDING
Haleigh: OKAY! (GIGGLE)
Me: (peeking into the bathroom) Is she in the bathroom, Hayden?
Haleigh: NO!!! I. AM. IN. MY BED. ROOOOM! (getting annoyed)
Me: (whipping around the corner and scaring the bejezus out of her) HERE YOU ARE!
Haleigh: (SQUEAL!) MOMMM YOU SCARED ME! (insert Look of Death)
Me: ...
Haleigh: LET'S DO IT AGAIN!!!
So I stood with Hayden inside the doorway of my closet this time, and he kept trying to peek out and look for her. He'd peek and then giggle and wiggle, totally anticipating her coming to look for us. His laughing gave us away and she found us quick. And then she'd take her turn to hide. In exactly the same spot as we had just picked. Every time.
But it never got old :)
Monday, May 19, 2008
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
I'm sleepy today
Up way late with the boy last night... the little teething monster. I think he's getting one on top and one on the bottom too, so he's just a painful drooly mess. The Tylenol did nothing, and sucking on the binky made it hurt more apparently, but no sucking = no sleep. So we paced the apartment and took a bath and sang lullabyes and sucked on cold wet washcloths... well Hayden did that part anyways.
Some good news... Haleigh is done with pacifiers! (Read: This Is A Big Deal) We went cold turkey two nights ago and last night was a breeze. The "Binky Fairy" came and took her binkys and gave them to new little babies that need them. She bought it haha.
Today is just otherwise blah. The weather is dreary, I feel like I'm disappointing people left and right, and sometimes I feel like I don't deserve what I've been blessed with. Sometimes. I just want everyone to be happy and be able to have everything they want. *sigh*
I start the new job next week though, so things should start looking up :) I am super excited about that.
Some good news... Haleigh is done with pacifiers! (Read: This Is A Big Deal) We went cold turkey two nights ago and last night was a breeze. The "Binky Fairy" came and took her binkys and gave them to new little babies that need them. She bought it haha.
Today is just otherwise blah. The weather is dreary, I feel like I'm disappointing people left and right, and sometimes I feel like I don't deserve what I've been blessed with. Sometimes. I just want everyone to be happy and be able to have everything they want. *sigh*
I start the new job next week though, so things should start looking up :) I am super excited about that.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Tuesday
Breakfast: Twinkie and Fuze slenderize low carb drink thingie
Lunch: LC Panini and some potato chips... and a light cranberry juice cocktail
Dinner: nothing planned... bad!
The 20 minutes of yoga last night totally cancels out the Twinkie. Totally. Yoga Basics + Buns/Thighs.
Budget: not bad so far this month. First month of really trying to keep within the actual budget. I saved a little bit in daycare this month, but used a vacation day so I guess I'm not ahead at all. I'm still putting the student loans payment towards CC debt while its still in forbearance. Going to have to adjust the gasoline budget again... maybe that student loans payment should go straight to the gas category! Still haven't touched the savings.
In non debt/food news... I used a FURminator brush on the cats last night. Whew! They were each carrying a whole extra cat I think. I didn't even do the best job because they were not excited about it, but the shedding is a lot better now.
Lunch: LC Panini and some potato chips... and a light cranberry juice cocktail
Dinner: nothing planned... bad!
The 20 minutes of yoga last night totally cancels out the Twinkie. Totally. Yoga Basics + Buns/Thighs.
Budget: not bad so far this month. First month of really trying to keep within the actual budget. I saved a little bit in daycare this month, but used a vacation day so I guess I'm not ahead at all. I'm still putting the student loans payment towards CC debt while its still in forbearance. Going to have to adjust the gasoline budget again... maybe that student loans payment should go straight to the gas category! Still haven't touched the savings.
In non debt/food news... I used a FURminator brush on the cats last night. Whew! They were each carrying a whole extra cat I think. I didn't even do the best job because they were not excited about it, but the shedding is a lot better now.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Just a Survey
What would I find on your bed?
jersey sheets and a down comforter
Did someone see you kiss the last person you kissed?
besides the kids? nope ;)
Are your underwear and socks folded in your drawer or just thrown in?
mine are just thrown in one of 4 drawers. the kids' are neater
Are you a cuddler?
yep
What would I find if I looked UNDER your bed?
probably a binky or two, a few cat toys, and i think there's a curtain rod under there for some reason
Something that happened today that made you angry?
the amount of money I spent before 8am... gas, sitter, diapers
What were you doing before this survey?
daydreaming
What will you do after the survey?
maybe another
Marriage or living together?
marriage
What shirt are you wearing now?
black short-sleeved sweater
Do you sing?
only with the kids
Do you talk about your feelings or hide them?
more talking than hiding
First thing you do when you wake up?
shower
Ever had surgery?
wisdom teeth
Do you tend to rip the paper off water bottles?
nah
How long does it take for you to fall asleep at night?
which time?
Current song on myspace?
no song
it's midnight, who are you texting?
nobody texts me that late
it's Wednesday afternoon, where are you usually?
woooorrrrkkkk
Who was the last person to text you?
Autumn
Do you prefer shoes, socks, or bare feet?
bare feet and slip-slops
Do you know how to play poker?
yeap
What's so good about Friday?
um jeans to work and two days off ahead?
Plans for next week?
wrapping things up here and getting ready for the new job
What's your favorite thing to spend money on?
food... I don't cook at home much
Are you nervous?
yes! so many changes happening. all GOOD things :)
Were you happy when you woke up today?
no! Haleigh invaded the bed at 3, Hayden woke up at 4 and ended up in bed with us, Haleigh started kicking at 5 so I made her to back to her own bed... the alarm went off at 5:30 and I don't think I even slept.
How about now?
sure, I've had my McD's bucket of sweet tea and a York Peppermint Patty. doing fine.
Do you eat candy on a daily basis?
nope, treated myself today
Who was the last person you ate with?
ice cream with Autumn last night!
Are you currently taking a science class in school?
uh, last science class was in maybe 2003
What was the last beverage you spilled on yourself?
just water
Can you live a day without tv?
oh yes... i don't turn it on anymore unless there's something specific i'm going to watch
jersey sheets and a down comforter
Did someone see you kiss the last person you kissed?
besides the kids? nope ;)
Are your underwear and socks folded in your drawer or just thrown in?
mine are just thrown in one of 4 drawers. the kids' are neater
Are you a cuddler?
yep
What would I find if I looked UNDER your bed?
probably a binky or two, a few cat toys, and i think there's a curtain rod under there for some reason
Something that happened today that made you angry?
the amount of money I spent before 8am... gas, sitter, diapers
What were you doing before this survey?
daydreaming
What will you do after the survey?
maybe another
Marriage or living together?
marriage
What shirt are you wearing now?
black short-sleeved sweater
Do you sing?
only with the kids
Do you talk about your feelings or hide them?
more talking than hiding
First thing you do when you wake up?
shower
Ever had surgery?
wisdom teeth
Do you tend to rip the paper off water bottles?
nah
How long does it take for you to fall asleep at night?
which time?
Current song on myspace?
no song
it's midnight, who are you texting?
nobody texts me that late
it's Wednesday afternoon, where are you usually?
woooorrrrkkkk
Who was the last person to text you?
Autumn
Do you prefer shoes, socks, or bare feet?
bare feet and slip-slops
Do you know how to play poker?
yeap
What's so good about Friday?
um jeans to work and two days off ahead?
Plans for next week?
wrapping things up here and getting ready for the new job
What's your favorite thing to spend money on?
food... I don't cook at home much
Are you nervous?
yes! so many changes happening. all GOOD things :)
Were you happy when you woke up today?
no! Haleigh invaded the bed at 3, Hayden woke up at 4 and ended up in bed with us, Haleigh started kicking at 5 so I made her to back to her own bed... the alarm went off at 5:30 and I don't think I even slept.
How about now?
sure, I've had my McD's bucket of sweet tea and a York Peppermint Patty. doing fine.
Do you eat candy on a daily basis?
nope, treated myself today
Who was the last person you ate with?
ice cream with Autumn last night!
Are you currently taking a science class in school?
uh, last science class was in maybe 2003
What was the last beverage you spilled on yourself?
just water
Can you live a day without tv?
oh yes... i don't turn it on anymore unless there's something specific i'm going to watch
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