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Entries from February 2008

Morning Surprise

February 29th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Thing 2 wakes up early, usually around 5:30am, and likes to come into our room. It may seem like an early wake up call, but it’s much better than him waking up at 5:30am and screaming until we get him.
He’s very snuggly in the morning, and he likes to lay between SuburbanMommy and me, [...]

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Tags: kids say the funniest · stories · struggles

Parenting Poll Of The Week – Annoying Kid’s Shows

February 28th, 2008 · No Comments

Following on last week’s theme, which kid’s television show is the most annoying to you?

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Tags: parenting polls

Must See TV – Jon & Kate

February 28th, 2008 · 1 Comment

You may have heard about this family. A couple had three year old twins, then had sextuplets. As in six at the same time! I remember seeing them on the Today Show when they were born. Now, they have cameras following them all day, showing their daily life with 8 kids, [...]

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Tags: parents today

Kids Say The Funniest Things #7

February 27th, 2008 · 2 Comments

This isn’t my kid, but it is very funny. Especially if you are a Star Wars fan.

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Tags: kids say the funniest · videos

Home Alone Part Deux

February 26th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Looking back at my home alone weekend, I can laugh at it now. We all made it through. No major incidents to report. The house is a little dirtier. My hair a little grayer.
Here is what SuburbanMommy was doing this weekend. She’s the one with the empty wine glass.

For comparison, [...]

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Tags: struggles · videos

Parenting Poll Of The Week – Kids and Television

February 24th, 2008 · No Comments

I was a bit surprised by the results of last week’s poll. Most of you said that 3 kids was the ideal number. Since the average is closer to 2, I was expecting that to be the most popular answer.
This weeks poll is about kids and watching television. I don’t mind my [...]

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Tags: parenting polls

Home Alone

February 23rd, 2008 · 2 Comments

I am home alone with Things 1-3 this weekend.  SuburbanMommy has abandoned me in favor of a weekend of spa treatments, drinking, fine food, and Oscars.
We are halfway through Saturday and so far so good.  We went to a birthday party in the neighborhood this morning.  Right now, Thing 3 is napping, Thing 2 is [...]

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Tags: struggles

More Toddler Reverse Psychology

February 20th, 2008 · 4 Comments

Last night I put reverse psychology to work again.
Daddy: Time to go to bed
Thing 2: I don’t want to go to bed. (Runs and hides)
Daddy: Ok, I’m going to bed without you…
Thing 2: Wait for me!

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Tags: advice