Kids say the funniest things

I had to share this with my blogger friends. When my 11 year old son came home from school, he looked at me and said, "Mom, you live de-ja-vu everyday. You do the same things everyday. Don't you get tired of that?" I told him, "You know what, I never really thought of it in that way, but you're right. I guess I'm used to it." I laughed afterwards.


I guess I do what needs to be done, most of the time without complaining.. I do complain inside my head though...hehehehe

Who has to know anyway! =)

Terrible Two's?

So I go to Walmart today to get some groceries and while standing on line for cold cuts, my 2 yr. old tries to yank my shirt down. I gently took her hand away and said no baby, don't do that. She yelled out, "Mommy, I wanna see boobies!" I was like, "Shhhhhhh, no baby, be quiet", You don't do that to mommy... Then she proceeds to say, "But mommy, I wanna see boobies!!" Really loud.. I was mortified. I tried to play it off like she didn't say that but I knew the guy behind me heard her.

Oh, the joys of toddlerhood!

It's Friday and we have beautiful weather

This was yesterday afternoon. It was pouring and very humid. The air felt so sticky.





The pictures above were from today. What a difference. It was a beautiful 78 degrees. Cool, breezy and not humid at all. Here are my two daughters having so much fun.






The best invention they ever made for kids who loves bubbles. All you need is 6 AA batteries, this bubble machine and of course bubbles. All you have to do is step back and have fun with your kids.








It is now 70 degrees and breezy outside. That is my kind of weather.







On another note, today was my day. I made community leader where I post on Ivillage. It's totally volunteer but you get nice perks. The CL there (my friend) had to step down b/c she was just so busy with her job and family. She needed a break. So I was glad to fill the position for her. I hope I do well and have alot of fun with it. She held the board up so well. I would love to do the same.

Freaky Friday

Yes, its Friday!!!! It is a beautiful, cool 63 degrees in Dutchess County, NY... They say its going to be 79 degrees today.. I am so glad b/c it has been too hot and humid the last few days.

Yesterday I went shopping with my 3 kids and went to Uno's afterwards with my SIL and her son. It was nice not worrying about dinner. Sometimes I can't stand cooking dinner. It is so time consuming. By the time we got home, it was 9pm. I couldn't believe it. Days are so long that time just flies by. I wonder if that happens to anyone else?

Anyway, I'm going shopping again with my kids. I have a b-day party to go to on Saturday and I want to get a gift for the b-day girl. I should be getting ready but instead I'm here posting on my blog. Oh well, it's good therapy for me.

Kids cleaning their own rooms

So, here I am again; two days in a row.. Now that's a record for me. It is 92 degrees (really hot & humid) and the weather people said there's an air quality advisory until 10 pm. When you go outside, you can hardly breathe.. It's bad out there.. That is why I declared today cleaning day. That also goes for my two of my three kids. They are 8 (DD) and 10 (DS). My 2 yr. old (DD) is taking her nap so that I could wash clothes.

So, is it bad that I'm having my kids clean their own rooms? I know plenty of mothers that clean their kids rooms and have their kids either watch them clean or have them play in another room while they are cleaning the rooms.. I was like that. I changed b/c since I don't make the mess, why should I clean it. Right? Well, that is my motto. When I was their age, I cleaned and kept my room cleaned so they can do the same. Kids nowadays are so damn spoiled, it's sickening. Another thing; you can't spank your child b/c if do, you can go to jail....yet, if the kids hit their parents, what is done to them???? NOT A DAMN THING!! I admit, I spank my kids or should I say smack them on the mouth when they get too smart-mouthed. Kids should respect their parents at all times, no matter what. If they get out of line, they need to be shown who's boss. When I was a kid, I always heard this saying, "Kids should be seen, not heard". I wonder who made that quote up. I like it.. It makes so much sense to me. My son can get a bit too mouthy. He's only 10 and he thinks b/c he's the oldest, he can set rules..

Yea right!!! I'm the boss in this house, don't forget it kiddies!!!

August 2nd

What is up with all this blog stuff????? I decided to write a blog b/c I no longer keep a journal. My hand gets tired if I write too much..lol. Also, it is my time to vent when things around here get a little too crazy for me. I am 31 years old, I have 3 kids and I've been married for 10 years. Been with my husband for almost 16 years. Wow, when I look at that I am amazed. It doesn't feel that long but when I look at it, it does..Does that make sense? I don't know. I love my husband alot. It's hard to show it when I am over my head with my kids and all, but I can't see myself with any other man. He is like my left arm. My kids can have my other limbs..lol I am so used to him and yet, I can still be shy around him. I don't think that makes sense either.

Anyway, today is Wednesday and my son and I are the only ones that are up this morning. I have to go to the library and take my 7 year old daughter to the doctor's for a physical. I have to wash some work clothes for hubby and cook dinner.

That is my life pretty much everyday. Dealing with kids is not a easy job. I have 3 and someone once told me having the third child should be the easiest but it's not. My older two always bicker and nip-pick at things with each other and it drives me mad. Since I stay home with the kids hubby thinks when he gets home, it's off-duty daddy to him. I don't expect him to wash clothes, clean the bathrooms, clean the floors or even take the kids a bath. What I do expect is a little help with the kids once he unwinds from his hectic day. I don't mind letting him have a 1/2 hour to an hour to himself. What's not fair is him saying hi to the kids for 5 minutes and then run off to his computer for 3-5 hours straight leaving the kids whining b/c they miss their daddy and their daddy doesn't want to spend time with them b/c his game is more important then his kids. The game will always be there but kids grow up. I don't want my son thinking that is normal for a father b/c it's not. My father was always an active dad and I loved him for that. While my mom cooked dinner, my dad would be there with my sister and I either reading a book or even playing cards. I think he did that to get us out of my mother's hair while she cooked. Now with my hubby, he thinks when I cook, it's his turn to get away and play with his computer. Like I don't need assistance with the kids while I cook. OMG, he thinks that cooking is fun for me? I cook b/c I love home-cooked meals and I don't like to order out. It's too damn expensive. YKWIM? Sometimes he amazes me the way he is with the kids. I know he didn't grow up with a father but my dad never grew up with one either. He needs to learn what is most important to him. His family or his gaming needs.

I'm planning to go back to work but the only thing that is holding me down is my baby. She's 16 months old and I feel as though I have to give her at least 2 years at home with mommy like the other two. Looking at all the bills has been hard for me though lately b/c I know I have to make money for the family but I don't want my daughter to be unhappy. I know it sounds crazy but I feel if she is home, she'll be happier b/c when it comes to naps, she is very comfy in her bed. Now, if she goes to day care, I feel as though she won't be as comfy and when it's time to go home after she's picked up, she'll be a terror at home. So, all and all, I have alot of reasons why I stay home.

Update: Since this post, things have been much easier and hubby is very helpful. Thank God.