Things I learned this week:
- Sometimes “Mommy” is much more capable of diagnosing and treating her kid than is “Dr.”
- There are some of you who find it HIGHLY DISGUSTING that I saved Braden’s Baby Jerky. But for some reason, hair seems acceptable to save. ?
- Young children are capable of breaking the sound barrier with nothing more than their very own lungs and vocal chords. And it hurts. Ohh, maaaan, it hurrrrrts.
- You could win free shoes over here.
- Sometimes it’s probably just best to keep your mouth shut. But it’s hard.
- Braden can finally say, “fan” instead of calling it, “esh-wheat,” which comes out sounding a lot like “oh shit.”
- But he still says, “cock” when he’s not sure if something is a “car” or a “truck.”
- I am going to be a panelist at Blissdom ‘08!
- My husband is a good xylophone player. (And Braden’s not half bad on drums.)
- My heels won’t stop drying out all disgustingly, and they have forced me to use a “foot rasp” on them.
- A foot rasp looks like a cheese grater. Using it on your feet is WEIRD. I feel like I’m about to garnish some type of weird shower tacos with my feet.
- Time just keeps moving on. Often much faster than you’d like.
- Braden is still amazing.
#1 by dysfunctional mom on September 25, 2008 - 1:32 AM
1. So true. I used to say, just give me the prescription pad and we can cut the dr. right out of this picture.
3. What, you don’t like that throbbing, vibrational pain?
6 & 7. *snort*
11. I’ve never heard of a foot rasp, but those ped eggs gross me out.
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#2 by Tiff@Three Peas on September 25, 2008 - 5:40 AM
WOW t hat’s some mean drum playing! Your husband should join the symphony! I’m impressed that Brayden can recognize his letters! Way to go momma!
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#3 by sherendipity on September 25, 2008 - 6:11 AM
omg to shower tacos, with a garnish of crackly dead skin.
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#4 by natalie on September 25, 2008 - 6:51 AM
i always could diagnose my kids too.
i am trying to understand ish-wheat. is it the sound the fan makes?
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#5 by mapsgirl on September 25, 2008 - 6:55 AM
And yet again you make me smile!
And, yes, I too believe that there should be a “degree” for moms and our amazing abilities to know more about our kids than anyone else….even the “Dr.”
Pst…I gave you an award!
#6 by mapsgirl on September 25, 2008 - 6:56 AM
(The link to my blog has a typo on the last post…sorry)
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#7 by NGS on September 25, 2008 - 7:33 AM
I, for one, think it is disgusting that you keep the “jerky” and the hair. I couldn’t even finish that last post. But, I am not a mother, and mother’s don’t think the vomit or the poop or the drool is gross, either, so I feel like it’s hard for me to judge too harshly. Moms are weird about things; that’s what makes them moms.
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#8 by lceel on September 25, 2008 - 7:40 AM
Lotus, you are a truly amazing woman. John is so lucky – and Braden. Braden is truly fortunate to have you as his Mom. I am so glad I have come to know something of you in the last 9 or 10 months – I forget just what it is. Really glad.
Just had to get serious for once.
#9 by the planet of janet on September 25, 2008 - 8:41 AM
there is so much to comment on here that i hardly know where to start.
so… i wont? heh
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#10 by Sarcastic Mom, aka Lotus on September 25, 2008 - 9:22 AM
NGS,
Yeah, I kind of figured some ppl would understand and some would think it’s gross. It’s not as gross as you might think – the actual thing, I mean. It’s nothing more than leather.
Do you wear leather, by chance, like shoes and such? Some ppl don’t wear it, either… but, of course… it’s just dried animal skin.
At least this piece of leather is related to me! Hahaha!
Lotus:)
#11 by Sarcastic Mom, aka Lotus on September 25, 2008 - 9:23 AM
lceel,
People are going to start thinking I pay you!
Thanks, man, I really appreciate it. It’s nice to have good people in your corner.
Lotus:)
#12 by Patsy Bain on September 25, 2008 - 9:33 AM
Good things to see. John seemed to be having as much fun a Braden, and you’re right Braden is amazing. I enjoy your blog.
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#13 by Deb on September 25, 2008 - 9:43 AM
How cute! He is a whiz with those letters! John isn’t a bad toddler xylophone player either.
Great videos.
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#14 by Sissy on September 25, 2008 - 10:15 AM
honey, my heels are so gross my husband took it upon himself to buy me the Ped-Egg. that’s sweet in a way but it’s also a tad insulting, dontcha think?
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#15 by Mrs. Schmitty on September 25, 2008 - 11:41 AM
My Pediatrician always listens to me. He says that moms know their own kids and sometimes know better than doctors. Go with your gut…we’re usually right!
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#16 by Karleigh on September 25, 2008 - 12:20 PM
OMG, I just teared up. The minute I heard Braden say “one” loud and clear, my eyes, they started a-welling. He is sooo amazing, and his mom ain’t half bad, too.
#17 by Sarah on September 25, 2008 - 12:43 PM
That music video is the best!!! How adorable!!
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#18 by HappyCampers on September 25, 2008 - 1:07 PM
Goooooo Braden with the letters & numbers! That’s fantastic!!!!
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#19 by orlund on September 25, 2008 - 2:41 PM
Braden’s Baby Jerky is probably not that weird but it’s nasty to look at. I will never think of Jerky the same again. You just ruined my favorite food.
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#20 by Vicky from Secret Mom Thoughts on September 25, 2008 - 2:49 PM
Braden is too cute. Its thing like that that make it all worth it.
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#21 by Tatiana on September 25, 2008 - 3:18 PM
Umm Hi! Braden is so smart! How old is he?
#22 by Raging Dad on September 25, 2008 - 5:18 PM
You have quite the avant-garde percussionist there!
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#23 by Taz on September 25, 2008 - 5:40 PM
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#24 by kia (good enough mama) on September 25, 2008 - 7:45 PM
I can’t believe I’m admitting this to someone I’ve never “met” before, but I have the foot thing, too. Though, I think maybe yours is slightly worse than mine (is that POSSIBLE??!), as I can get away with a pumice stone. The rasp/cheese grator sounds serious. Do you need a prescription for that?
I jest.
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#25 by Sarcastic Mom, aka Lotus on September 25, 2008 - 10:35 PM
Karleigh,
Ah, woman, you know I love you bunches.
Lotus:)
#26 by Sarcastic Mom, aka Lotus on September 25, 2008 - 10:36 PM
orlund,
LOL It was always dried flesh you were eating! You just realized? Hahaha…
I still love beef jerky. I just make sure to keep them separated.
Lotus:)
#27 by Sarcastic Mom, aka Lotus on September 25, 2008 - 10:38 PM
Tatiana,
Thanks! I’ve been blown away by him. He’s been doing the letters (and his colors) for some time now, the numbers just this past month. He’s 23 months old – he’ll be 2 years on Oct. 16th. Definitely the stereotypical proud mommy here!
Lotus:)
#28 by Colleen - Mommy Always Wins on September 25, 2008 - 10:50 PM
Holy smart kid, batman!
I was freakin’ excited with my almost-four-year-old could identify all his letters and numbers. Way to be smart AND good looking, Braden!
(And he and your hubby should take that show in the road!)
#29 by river on September 26, 2008 - 3:36 AM
I knew a child who couldn’t say truck would say f**k every time, so his dad taught him to say eighteen wheeler instead.
You’re following the foot filing with a warm soak and a good dollop of some rich moisturising cream I hope?
#30 by kompostela on September 26, 2008 - 5:59 AM
You are never run out of your fantazy and homor:))
Though I know your Braden from your photos, yes, he is still amazing:)
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#31 by kompostela on September 26, 2008 - 6:08 AM
I’m joking:) Of course Fantasy and Humor:)
#32 by Jenny from Mommin' It Up! on September 26, 2008 - 5:32 PM
Braden is a genius! Once again, we need to get Braden and Sophie together! Letters are her fave thing in the world. She carries our magnetic letters around all day and also brings me the Magnadoodle demanding that I write letters for her to name!
Braden + Sophie = Scrabble soulmates!
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#33 by Tranny Head on September 26, 2008 - 9:45 PM
My kid can’t say “fan,” either. He totally calls it “bah.” Though, I admit, “bah” is a multi-use word that applies to anything he can’t pronounce. Like fish? That’s “bah.”
*sigh*
I don’t know that MENSA will be calling any time soon …
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#34 by Heléna on September 27, 2008 - 7:09 AM
that’s amazing!! I was just watching the last video in this post
how old is your boy?? he’s so clever!
#35 by Secret Agent Mama on September 28, 2008 - 12:03 AM
I’m showing Davey that bath video tomorrow.. I was just plurking, this evening, how Davey hates bath.
Braden=Bath Time Role Model!! (Not to mention wnning the Mr Smarty Pants Award)
#36 by marina on October 16, 2008 - 2:58 PM
that’s a lot to learn in one week. but like they say, you learn somethign new everyday, for you it’s two new things a day:)