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Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Photo of the Week: Angels or devils?
They look like two sweet angels …
But how could something so sweet (well, two somethings so sweet) wreak so much havoc?
These are the same angels who leave a path of destruction wherever they go … from broken crayons, to spilled juice on the carpet, to toilet paper rolled from the bathroom to the kitchen.
The same angels who sneak pieces of candy or swigs of pop when Mommy’s not looking.
The same angels who demand five back-to-back rounds of Candy Land, followed by a game of Crazy Eights, immediately followed by a game of “Hi-Ho Cherry-O,” preceded by three rounds of Memory, two rounds of Chutes and Ladders, four games of Connect Four and one round of Old Maid.
The same angels who start screaming, “It hurts” before you even start brushing their hair.
The same angels who refuse to let you get a good night’s sleep … from the 9 p.m. “But Mommy, I’m not tired,” to the inconsolable 1 a.m. cry from teething pains, to the 3 a.m. “Mommy, I’m really scared of the dark, can I sleep with you?” to the 4 a.m. swift kick in the ribs, to the 5 a.m. slap in the face to the 6 a.m. “Is it time to wake up?”
Angels or devils?
I guess every angel has a devilish side.
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Idol brings out child’s “inner performer”
It was another Tuesday night and I went out of my way to be sure bath time was over, teeth were brushed and pajamas were on by 8 p.m. — including mine.
It isn’t every day Mommy gets to indulge in her guilty pleasure of American Idol. A guilty pleasure that my 5-year-old son, Noah also enjoys.
“Can I watch the singing show with you?” he asks.
So we settle on the couch with little brother Nick, who just likes whatever Noah likes. Daddy gave up on AI when Chris Daughtry was prematurely voted off a few seasons ago.
Last night’s Michael Jackson themed show proved though, what I have expected for quite some time. Noah, is a performer.
As if his comment the night before while watching Dancing With the Stars wasn’t enough proof, “When are they going to dance fast?” — it was when AI contestant Danny Gokey took the stage that it truly sunk in.
Noah was off the couch within the first note of “PYT.” Arms flailing, head bobbing and legs stomping he moved in front of the TV like a caffeinated chipmunk (surely you have all seen the Alvin and the Chipmunks movie, right?).
Before the judges could even sing their praises Noah breathlessly asked, “Can we rewind that?”
So I did. I also recorded it and first thing out of bed this morning, Noah clicked on the DVR and was jamming away again to “PYT.”
For me, it was better than that first sip of morning coffee. I can’t wait to see what gets him moving next week. I just hope it isn’t Barry Manilow week — ugh.
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