10 Random things I know, only because I'm a mother:
1. A newborn can shoot poop almost 5 feet.
2. Missing afternoon naps means bedtime will be a NIGHTMARE.
3. Hot dog and milk vomit is, by far, the smelliest of all the vomits.
4. Love can be unconditional.
5. Not dish soap or bath soap or even Equate brand shower gel can kill the smell of poop that has been smeared in a 2 yr olds hair, on her face, or all over her hands. Vinegar works nicely.
6. Slobbery kisses are the best kisses.
7. Toddlers rationalize things way differently than adults do. For example, it is completely logical to play in your own poop two times in the same day.
8. A 4 year old can understand faith and the power of prayer. This week, we prayed for the children of Africa, our Bubbie and Sissy, our Baby D and Frogs (all in the same night).
9. There is nothing in the world like skinny little arms wrapped around your neck.
10. The sitting area at the mall will suffice when a playground cannot be found. It's amazing how much fun you can have on sofas and chairs that are not in our house and have no rules.
AMEN Sister!
ReplyDeleteBlessings-Mandy
You make me laugh so hard, I think I will wake the kids! Emily
ReplyDeleteI love it! Now I really miss my "little" girl at camp!
ReplyDeleteVonda
I hope all of that didn't happen today! Thinking of you tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteLet's add some:
ReplyDelete1. The Siblings Rule: I can fight with her but no one else better.
2. What's hers is mine and what's mine is mine. This is interesting because it goes both ways.
3. When your five year old asks you to make your 11 year old stop breathing, they've had enough of each other.
4. Two of everything is STILL not enough.
5. What worked when I was kid, clearly DOES NOT work now. (see number 6)
6. Making them sit in a corner together and hold hands usually ends with violence.
7. No one ever did it.
ReplyDelete8. Who ever ran to tell first, usually started it.
9. Politics are developed in children when they fear getting in trouble.
10. You can never leave them alone in a confined area (like a car) and expect them not to use martial arts on one another. Someone always ends up with a busted lip after the words, "Hey let me try something real quick" are uttered.
Funny! The poop thing is too much! I will keep the vinegar in mind for the future, thanks for the tip.
ReplyDeleteI did my own version on my blog. Thanks for the idea!
;-) Beth
So this is what I have to look forward to...good to know, thanks for the heads up!
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