Saturday, February 19, 2011

Random Thoughts

*At the end of April, Trent has to go to a work conference about 5 hours from here. It happens to fall on the weekend of our 10th anniversary. So, we've decided to make a weekend out of it, go up a day early and pay for just one night in the hotel, and work will pay for the rest and the gas. Win-win! But the other day as we were talking about it, he said, as though this thought had just popped up: "Oh--but what will you do all day when I'm at the conference?" My immediate and dramatic response was a bit over-the-top: "HA! Are you KIDDING ME?! I'm going to sleep in, watch TV, read a book, get ready while watching TV and not have anyone asking me for anything, then I'll walk around and get coffee and actually SIT in a coffee shop and not have to use the drive-through and read by myself, then EAT by myself and watch movies and take a nap, and...." I don't remember his exact response, but it was something like: "Thought about this much, have you?"

*Here's a few Carsonisms from just the last 24 hours. We read a book called Tumble Bumble--some of you have it. We were reading it, the kids and I, and Carson asked why the pig had a name and none of the other characters did. I said I don't think he had a name. "Yes he does," said Carson. "It's NOAH VAIL." I stifled a giggle and told him, actually the sentence said that after they stepped on his tail, "They apologized to NO AVAIL." It took several synonyms and my best preschool thesaurus brains to explain that one.

Then this morning we were watching Toy Story 2 (we've been on a kick lately, and I know this might be controversial, but I like 2 better than 3. It's funnier and has more light-heartedness. But I digress...). The toys see a sign on the store and he asked me what it said. I told him it said "Sorry, we're CLOSED." His response: "Why are they sorry?"

*I cannot get into a great amount of detail about THIS little red-headed angel and her behavior this week, or my blood-pressure will go up again. Let's just say, she's TWO and she's testing. And testing. And testing some more. And her mood swings give me whiplash. And gray hairs. One minute she is utterly detesting my authority and expressing her rebellion with every ounce of her 26 pounds and 99 decibels, and the next moment she can't stand not to be touching me, is literally clinging to my legs, crying "Hold me! Mama, hold me! Hold me! Hold me! Hold me!" I'm not gonna lie. I had to have a glass of wine last night to calm my nerves after the day she gave me. But I tell you what. It's a good thing she is so stinking cute:

6 comments:

Pascale said...

Oh where do I start? First of all, I love the new...shall I call it a tag line? We too are often running through fields giggling, so its nice to see we're not alone. ;)

And Carsonisms - possibly my favorite blog posts from you. They make me laugh out loud every time! More please!

And two year olds who just have to test us...sheesh. Hang in there, Jen, and focus on her cuteness. And stock up on wine!

And finally - so jealous! Kid-free! I too would have no problem thinking of what to do with my day. I think it would be a lot like yours, heavy on the bookreading and lounging in perfect, calming silence. And probably a bubblebath thrown in for good measure. Enjoy. Those moments to ourselves are what make us better mummas!

Wendy said...

Love the new header! Very eye-catching and witty. And you know I'm all about witty.

Love the Carsonisms! Too cute.

And your red-head is a doll.

Jo B. said...

Carson's misunderstandings made me crack up. It reminded me of Ramona Quimby in the book "Ramona the Pest". As a kindergartner, she comes home talking about the lamp in the Star Spangled Banner.

Her family asks: The lamp? There's no lamp in the Star Spangled Banner.

Ramona: You know, the dawzer lee light.

Love, Mom

sarah said...

I just don't get tired of those pictures of your cuties! Love the header too. I just want to say, I agree with you about Toy Story 2. Plus, the 3rd one made me cry =).

Steph said...

I also like TS2 better. Just a more fun story line, I think.

I heart this blog post. And also the fact that my boys weighed 26 pounds at about 9 months. :)

Nina said...

Handsome and cute does work (: