So Liam may have had one of his more outrageous tantrums today while we were in Kmart. I had to grab a few things and of course that meant a meander through the toy section. He found a toy on clearance for $2 that one of his other friends has and asked if he could get it as a "surprise." (How do you say no to that?) So I say sure if you are my big helper while we are here.
Things are going great he's staying by me, not touching everything he walks by, then he sees something else he has to have (this is not on clearance, so there is no way.)I tell he already chose a "surprise" and that maybe he can get the other one another day???
To which he screams at me, hits me and says YES he can. (Wait, what? who is this devil child?) I tell him NO again and then let him know that he is no longer being a good helper and will no longer be getting either toy.
Now he is screaming "sorry Mama, I'm so sorry Mama. Don't me mad. I'm not a naughty boy. I'm a good helper." I tell him thank you for saying sorry, but you still aren't getting that toy today. That is the consequence for acting so naughty.
He then proceeds to sob and say, " But Jesus wants me to have that toy, he wants me to be happy!" (Insert my horribly covered up snicker and all the other ladies standing in line behind us at the check out.) I tell him yes Jesus wants him to be happy, but he also wants you to obey your Mommy and not cry or hit her when you don't get your way.
He thinks about this for a minute and still comes to the conclusion that Jesus wants him to get this toy and that I am the only thing standing in the way of his happiness.
I almost caved because I was laughing so hard, and who comes up with an answer like that?
But needless to say, I stood my ground and he didn't get his toy, but I got a good laugh.
Monday, February 09, 2009
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
A Bunch of Randomness!
Since our house has been the black death as of late, I've spent most my time taking care of sick babies, or sick hubbie. My blogging has suffered so there are a a few things that we did before the plague attacked so here are pictures from these "events."
First and foremost, an update on Liam's eye. It has been healing more and more everyday. It only has a little red left in it. And he seems to be happy that I'm not bugging him to look at it every five minutes.
This post would have been titled: Oh how traditions have changed.
A few years ago, our yearly tradition was to gather at Lee's circle and watch our favorite Mardi Gras parades. Now, our tradition is going to the PA farm show. Both are great people watching shows although there are some super crazy things to spot at Mardi Gras.
But you can also see things you wouldn't see everyday at the farm show too!
This is an entire sculpture made from butter! And to tell you the truth, I'm not sure what the kids enjoyed more. Catching plastic coded beads and beer soaked stuffed animals or filling buckets with corn and seeing a 1600 pound buffalo two feet from your face???
We went with our friends the Banzhafs and the boys had a great time looking at all the animals. The parents favorite part were the chocolate milkshakes. Seriously one of the best I've ever had!
I have one of the most creative and talented sister-in-laws in the world. She does EVERYTHING! She scrapbooks, quilts, runs marathons, races road bikes and has finished the LOTOJA twice now.
But most recently she helped me finish my "first" quilt. I wanted to make a quilt out of all Nate's scrubs, T-shirts and his Shortie from Medical school and residency thus far.
I'd cut the squares and sewn them into rows, but hadn't decided how to fit in the short coat and the backing. This is why she's the talented one and I'm not. For our birthday surprise this year she finished it for us and sent it all wrapped and ready to be cuddled in. Isn't it awesome! Thanks D you seriously rock!
Another post I would have titled: Snow Sledding...Sort of!
We haven't had a whole lot of snow during the two winters we've lived here. This year we've already gotten more than last year. The association actually had to shovel our walks and driveway (unfortunately with a bobcat that beeped every five seconds at 4am.)
Liam was so excited to see the snow he got into his snow clothes first thing. We waited for dad to get home and had our neighbor Christian join us for the fun.
The snow was less than perfect and was only about an inch thick so it meant a lot of sledding on the dirt. It was nice to have Christian there, he was always willing to carry the sled up the hill for Liam and was on the quest to find a higher path each time.
And last but not least. Liam got his OWN digital camera for Christmas from his Nana and Bompa Poulson. I just downloaded the pictures he's taken so far. It's fun to see what he see's. Here are a few of my favorites! I love the ones that he and the B twins took of each other. Expect more pictures to come!
First and foremost, an update on Liam's eye. It has been healing more and more everyday. It only has a little red left in it. And he seems to be happy that I'm not bugging him to look at it every five minutes.
This post would have been titled: Oh how traditions have changed.
A few years ago, our yearly tradition was to gather at Lee's circle and watch our favorite Mardi Gras parades. Now, our tradition is going to the PA farm show. Both are great people watching shows although there are some super crazy things to spot at Mardi Gras.
But you can also see things you wouldn't see everyday at the farm show too!
This is an entire sculpture made from butter! And to tell you the truth, I'm not sure what the kids enjoyed more. Catching plastic coded beads and beer soaked stuffed animals or filling buckets with corn and seeing a 1600 pound buffalo two feet from your face???
We went with our friends the Banzhafs and the boys had a great time looking at all the animals. The parents favorite part were the chocolate milkshakes. Seriously one of the best I've ever had!
I have one of the most creative and talented sister-in-laws in the world. She does EVERYTHING! She scrapbooks, quilts, runs marathons, races road bikes and has finished the LOTOJA twice now.
But most recently she helped me finish my "first" quilt. I wanted to make a quilt out of all Nate's scrubs, T-shirts and his Shortie from Medical school and residency thus far.
I'd cut the squares and sewn them into rows, but hadn't decided how to fit in the short coat and the backing. This is why she's the talented one and I'm not. For our birthday surprise this year she finished it for us and sent it all wrapped and ready to be cuddled in. Isn't it awesome! Thanks D you seriously rock!
Another post I would have titled: Snow Sledding...Sort of!
We haven't had a whole lot of snow during the two winters we've lived here. This year we've already gotten more than last year. The association actually had to shovel our walks and driveway (unfortunately with a bobcat that beeped every five seconds at 4am.)
Liam was so excited to see the snow he got into his snow clothes first thing. We waited for dad to get home and had our neighbor Christian join us for the fun.
The snow was less than perfect and was only about an inch thick so it meant a lot of sledding on the dirt. It was nice to have Christian there, he was always willing to carry the sled up the hill for Liam and was on the quest to find a higher path each time.
And last but not least. Liam got his OWN digital camera for Christmas from his Nana and Bompa Poulson. I just downloaded the pictures he's taken so far. It's fun to see what he see's. Here are a few of my favorites! I love the ones that he and the B twins took of each other. Expect more pictures to come!
Monday, February 02, 2009
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