Owen and Kierstyn had there first real sleepover this weekend! We were putting the kids to bed and Owen declared that he wanted to cuddle Kiki before night-night. So, we let them get in bed together. Kierstyn then asked Owen if he wanted to sleep with her. They both adorably pleaded with Colin and me to allow them to sleep together. We told them they could have 5 minutes and if they weren't asleep Owen would have to go to his bed. I was sure that they would never fall asleep... but I never heard a peep from them. It was so cute!! They fell asleep hugging eachother, and this picture is what they looked like a half hour later.
Unfortunately, Owen came into our room at 2am saying he needed a kleenex and has had a horrible head cold ever since! I hope you didn't catch it Kiki... but i'm afraid you probably did. So then, day 2 with the kids together did not go so well. Colin had to work ALL day, and on Sunday! But don't feel sorry for him... I was here with the THREE kids! Owen's nose was pouring like a faucet all day and at one point all three kids were screaming at the same time... the two big ones because they both "needed" the blue cup with dinner. It's the first time that the "naughty spot" was so full we had to invent a second one. At one point I almost was to the point of tears, and then realized that the situation was so ridiculous it was funny, and I instead called my mom to try to share the humor and all the noise. But the whole day was not so horrible... there were some moments when the kids were so sweet to eachother. We had a very manic day... one hour we'd be laughing on the floor together, and then we'd spend the next taking turns in time-out. It's crazy how one moment they can be sharing so nicely, and then the next screaming at eachother over a toy that neither of them wants. And they thought that if I was feeding Sutton, it was a free-for-all to jump on the beds and hit eachother!! I think they both behave a lot better when there is more than one adult around, and definitely when they are not sick. And now, I'm afraid that Sutton and I are getting sick again too. I'm so sorry if this post has turned into a pity party for myself... I'll try to be cheerier next time. I really do love my life... but if you catch me in the right moment I might trade both my kids for a massage and a bowl of ice cream!
Unfortunately, Owen came into our room at 2am saying he needed a kleenex and has had a horrible head cold ever since! I hope you didn't catch it Kiki... but i'm afraid you probably did. So then, day 2 with the kids together did not go so well. Colin had to work ALL day, and on Sunday! But don't feel sorry for him... I was here with the THREE kids! Owen's nose was pouring like a faucet all day and at one point all three kids were screaming at the same time... the two big ones because they both "needed" the blue cup with dinner. It's the first time that the "naughty spot" was so full we had to invent a second one. At one point I almost was to the point of tears, and then realized that the situation was so ridiculous it was funny, and I instead called my mom to try to share the humor and all the noise. But the whole day was not so horrible... there were some moments when the kids were so sweet to eachother. We had a very manic day... one hour we'd be laughing on the floor together, and then we'd spend the next taking turns in time-out. It's crazy how one moment they can be sharing so nicely, and then the next screaming at eachother over a toy that neither of them wants. And they thought that if I was feeding Sutton, it was a free-for-all to jump on the beds and hit eachother!! I think they both behave a lot better when there is more than one adult around, and definitely when they are not sick. And now, I'm afraid that Sutton and I are getting sick again too. I'm so sorry if this post has turned into a pity party for myself... I'll try to be cheerier next time. I really do love my life... but if you catch me in the right moment I might trade both my kids for a massage and a bowl of ice cream!
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4 comments:
You make me feel "normal", Jessie. I too have the moments of sheer laughter and then 2 seconds later wanting to pull my hair out. And then having our hubbies working on Sunday wasn't a treat at all. I didn't feel the least bit sorry for Lawrence working either. I told him I wish I could've gone and counted boxes. That would've been a vacation.
I just got over being sick AGAIN too. Christmas time is great, but it definitely has it's cons in the health department. :0/
I hope you feel better, Jessie. Hang in there. :0)
So cute...these cousins are going to be BFF for life...PS I love that you're an official blogger...Gives me something to read at work :)
Anything to entertain you people with jobs. Make sure you give me a call when you're in town!
JESSIE!
I owe you- I can say that I had no idea of the day you had until now- please let me babysit!!!!!!! You deserve a massage and some ice cream, and I promise I will give your kids back. I am so in awe of what you have accomplished on your blog, Its great!
Thanks
Liakos Family
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