Pretend Play & Sick

Maci caught a cold, and then the cold turned into her asthma filled lungs of gunk. So we have been house bound again. Maci has taken the opportunity to teach her babies how to go potty. First she takes all the babies clothes off and then she puts the baby in her potty so only the head sticks out the top. Also, she tells me to SHHHSH baby going night night. Then she puts all 3 babies in the baby crib.

My new favorite saying "bad girl" and "good girl." If you do something she doesn't like she tells you are a bad girl - even Derek. I really don't tell her she is a bad girl - I do tell her she is a good girl when she goes potty or says thank you in the appropriate response without being cued. So I guess Jeanne must tell them they are bad girls. She probably hears that when she is stealing the toys from other kids.

AND I am so sorry I introduced Seasame Street to her. I have heard nothing but COOKIE every 2 minutes. Also, Madeline and Stella gave Maci some old videos. I set up the TV and VCR in the bedroom for her to watch them. She has me put Spot on in there and then demands COOKIE in the living room. AND then she watches neither one of them!

Well she is having a steroid induced fit (my mother says that is why she is so moody). I wonder what her excuse is when she is steroid free? Gotta go.

Parker Cries

For the first time today I heard and witnessed Parker Ellen crying. Of course one of the other girls at daycare didn't let anyone have more than a 15 minute nap. So Maci was a little clingy tonight and I HEARD Parker cry. She was so tired rubbing her eyes. I then took her to Aunt Amy's and Uncle Paul's and she perked right back into regular happy Parker. I knew Uncle Paul would have that affect on her. I bet they didn't even get a whimper out of her.

Maci rules the roost

Life changes with baby. And then life REALLY changes with toddler. The toddler has taken over the tv with cartoons, she makes you wake up at an early hour everday even weekends, she makes you read her books instead of your own (while not changing the cartoon), she thinks you should play on the floor with her all day (even though you have things to do), and if you falter she tells you how it is...

Valentine's Day Kiss to You!

Why?

The dreaded WHY is here. Or she says THAT for what is that? So you say dad is on his way home. Why? Because he lives here. Why? I don't know. He doesn't pick up his socks. Why? Because he is waiting for you to do it. Why? Because that is why you have children.

You think she will need therapy?

Is it just me?

Is it just me or is blogging a new form of modern day Soaps? I feel like I have to check up on them daily. If you miss a day, they are quick to catch up on. I don't even know some of the people I read their blogs, but think their stories are funny or interesting. I think it is an addiction.

I am blaming it on Max & the Pham geek contest. I now know more about Max's friends then some of my own!

Cooking with Maci

Holy moly Maci loves guacamole! We made homemade guacamole today for a Super Bowl party tomorrow. (I think I might need a better recipe, but for the first time it was good) She sampled several bites. I am convinced she will eat ANYTHING that is green.