Posted by: mommamelissa on: February 8, 2010
My son thinks that he is spiderman. And when he isn’t spiderman, he is Peter Parker. He goes around the house webbing things and people. In Tae Kwon Do class sometimes in the middle of doing forms, he will web. The funny thing is that he does the sound (Pssshht) so much that my daughter does it too. She holds her hand out like to web and makes the sound. We have web throwing contests here in the house and sometimes get “tied” up with web. My son jumps off the furniture in the house with “web.” I have to say that I feel really safe living with spiderman. I know that if someone breaks in he will protect us with his imaginary web and all will be good. You have to love kids’ imaginations. Without them, it would be a pretty dull world.
Posted by: mommamelissa on: February 2, 2010
My baby girl is a marvel. She is so smart. I know that all parents say that about there kids but I swear it’s true. She, at the tender age of 10 months, took two steps forward. She was holding onto the couch and was looking at me sitting in my chair. I held my arms out to her and she took those virgin steps. Luckily Eddy was there so he didn’t miss out. I thought that my heart was going to burst because I was so happy and proud. Seriously. What a trip! Love my kids.
Posted by: mommamelissa on: January 27, 2010
Okay so maybe the best way to deal with stress isn’t to eat donuts, chocolate, and cake. Or is it? Seemed fine at the time. I tell you there isn’t anything that chocolate can’t cure. So when my daughter was sick, I ate and then when I was done eating, I snacked. I fear that this has gone too far. I went to put on my yeah I’m skinny again jeans and had some issues. First of all, they had to slurp up my thighs and then Because it was a wee bit tight, the waist rested around my a** so my granny panties were bunched up and over. Then to get them zipped and closed, I had to pick up my mommy roll and put it higher. I assure you, this was not a pretty site. The coupdegra came when I was attempting to put on my tennies and the plumber smile came out. I gave up, reverted to the handy sweats and bought some oranges and apples. I am going to get back to more raw foods again because I can tell you, I love those jeans. I will succeed. I have to remember chocolate in moderation, pasta in moderation, and drink WATER!!!!!!!!! I somehow got away from that again. Stress sucks. Stress eating is awesome – until it kicks you in the rear. Damn it!
Posted by: mommamelissa on: January 21, 2010
I was tired today after shopping and messing around in Boise with my family. Eddy was driving home and I was nodding off in the backseat. This was all after I fed my daughter in the backseat, strapped her in, and was listening to Spanish music. We decided to make one last stop at Best Buy to look for a movie that I want. I got out of the back seat where I sit, leaned over and grabbed my daughter in her car seat. It was really windy outside so Eddy told me to go and wait inside for him and Jr. I trudged sleepily off and that is why it took Eddy yelling at me two times for it to register what he was saying. “Your boob is out!” Huh? I had my daughter in front of my chest but I look down and sure enough the left ‘D’ is hanging out there for all the shoppers to see. Thank God I was in the parking lot and there wasn’t anyone around but I still don’t know if anyone saw when I was in the process of walking. Yep. Just flashin. Good one Melissa. Next time I will double check to make sure that my girls, all of them, are strapped in. Land almighty.
Posted by: mommamelissa on: January 14, 2010
After the stress of the last few weeks and having a little cold, my husband gave me money and watched the kids so that I could get an hour massage. It was heavenly. I almost purred. I felt all relaxed and ready to take on the world. Got a great nights sleep. Then I woke up. I guess I have a high tolerance for pain because I never said when on the pressure the masseuse was giving but lord I couldn’t look left. I look like a gimp. It is getting better over time. Was it worth it? Yeah. The rest of me feels great. Elisa’s surgery is tomorrow so wish us luck.
Posted by: mommamelissa on: January 11, 2010
Well my daughter is simply brilliant. She not only knows how to shake her head no, wave hola, clap when we say applauso to her, but now newly added to the skill set is high five. This may be a small thing for you guys but my son didn’t learn high five until he was over a year old. Sure he was walking by this age but man, she sure is cute when she does any of her stuff. It is good to see her smile again. She didn’t smile for three days but she is back.
Posted by: mommamelissa on: January 8, 2010
Yesterday at the Dr’s office I cried uncle. I told my daughter’s pediatrician that I was at the end of the line. I even threw in a couple hand taps on the table. Not that I’m dramatic or anything. Simply sleep deprived. My daughter didn’t sleep at all on Tuesday night. Really. It is a stretch to think she got anything passed an hour which meant that I joined her. She received the second of two shots yesterday which from what the nurses tell me is like a horse kicking you in the leg. The serum is so thick they have to divide it between two needles and administer the shots at the same time. She bled like a stuck pig last time. It about killed me to hear her scream. My mom was with me and she was horrified.
Good news is that she is getting in to get tubes on Friday the 15th. No more shots. No messing around.
I got sleep last night so I feel much better and my little sweety is feeling better – finally.
Posted by: mommamelissa on: January 5, 2010
My daughter has been sick since Friday. On Sunday night my intuition started to voice an opinion and by Monday was screaming at me that she needed medical attention. I was able to get her in to her pediatrician Monday afternoon. The diagnosis is that she has a double ear infection and RSV. All very bad. She had just gotten over an ear infection and finished her medication on Thursday the week before. Since that medicine didn’t work we are on to one of two options. 1. a shot that is so painful that they have to put lidocaine in the shot. 2. a pill that isn’t FDA approved for kids but that would surely kill the bacteria. I opted for the uber great shot. Suck city. She cried, I cried. It was great! I wish that everyone could look into my mind and see the torture device that they put her in for the x-rays on her chest. I will never forget that.
Tomorrow I will go back to the Dr for round two of the shot for Elisa and then I will find out when the Dr wants her to see the surgeon who will put tubes in her ears. Take a deep breath and keep on going. Never doubt mother’s intuition. Ever.
Posted by: mommamelissa on: January 1, 2010
To my one or two readers I would like to wish you the best in the year 2010. I am going to call 2009 a learning year. I learned a lot about myself. I am strong, reliable, and am in the midst of personal change. I started 2009 pregnant and angry. My pregnancy was Hell and I wasn’t happy. I went into the birthing room not knowing if I was going to love or even want my child. Thank God that worked out awesome. I lost my gallbladder and gained a new respect for food. There were other hardships and personal trials along the way but through it all, depressed or not, one thing has stayed the same, I love my children and am thankful to have them in my life. I am also a very lucky girl to have the husband that I do.
Cheers to 2010!
Posted by: mommamelissa on: December 27, 2009
Hello. It was a merry Christmas for us and we are feeling blessed. Our children were angels and posed appropriately for pictures. My son did the age appropriate thing when opening clothes,”Cool.” then toss them aside until he got to the toys. I knew that he would get excited about them later. He has worn both of his new pjs already. He likes the other clothes that he got. Of course Elisa got a lot of clothes and is set to be a very pretty girl in them. She oohed and aughed appropriately over the wrapping paper and tried to eat it. I did find a couple errant pieces in the diaper later. I know, TMI. We never did put up a Christmas tree because I know that she would have eaten it. I did continue the tradition of getting a new ornament for my kids even though there wasn’t a tree because there will be next year. I got Eduardo one that says best brother and Elisa a little pair of pink mitten ornament. Way cute. We had a lovely Christmas eve with Eddy’s family and Christmas day with mine. Good food at both places and good times were had. I hope that you all are happy and healthy.
Love,
M.
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