Today, I’ve got nothing. Nothing witty or planned or exciting. And yet, I must write. I promised myself, this was the year I would push myself to write every day.
So, I will just go with a plethora of things on my mind. Get ready for an exciting ride.
I am LOVING my Tracy Anderson workouts. I have yet to have her body…or her boobs (I wonder if doing her workouts can shrink my body and grow my boobs….), but I can say that every day I am excited to put the videos on and get my bootie busy. And while I’m not quite as gifted in the coordination department and she may be, I have a feeling in a few weeks, I may be somewhat ready to audition for So You Think You Can Dance. Or, maybe even Dancing With the Stars. It’s about time they have a blogger on that show. Hey, we’re stars too! And each season that passes, they do seem more hard up for “stars.” So hey, DWTS, I’m available!
Sometimes I think when your kids are really pushing you to the limits, it’s not so bad to allow them to see some tiny portion of the mental breakdown you may be having. Example: Taylor threw the LARGEST temper tantrum last week during his swim lesson. It was so bad that the entire pool as well as the neighborhood surrounding the school, stopped what they were doing and all turned to stare at the hot mess that was my son. I felt rage. And shame. And utter humiliation. And once I made it to the car and got both my screaming children in their seats, I got in, locked the doors, and joined in on the tantrum. And I cried. And I cried and I cried and I cried. All the way home, all the way through dinner, all the way through bedtime. And while all Tay got to see was the portion in the car, it was enough to sober the child up a bit. I explained to him that my heart was sad because his attitude was so bad. And ever since….there have been no more tears at swim. So, I’m just sayin’.
Speaking of discipline, I have this great system in place for Taylor. When he’s in trouble I send him to the bathroom for time out. It’s far enough away from my hanging out space that I don’t have to hear him, and it’s boring enough that he doesn’t want to be in there for long. But, here’s the best part. When I send him there, I hand him a Clorox wipe and order him to clean the counter and the sink, and not to come out until it’s done. I would say at least every other day I have a clean bathroom, if not every day. It’s lovely.
Every once in awhile I question my need for Social Media. Like why do I need to tell strangers my every passing thought or action going on in my life? And then I realize, it makes me feel attached to society when I’m home all day with kids. Then I love it.
I have recently learned that PMS is real. And for me it means lots of crying and lots of carb eating. And it isn’t my favorite time of the month. Nor is it Jimmy’s.
I have a stack of little things I need to do, and every day I don’t do them. What is wrong with me?
I’m getting a tattoo for my birthday, and this is where I think I want it. Now I just need to design it and get some vicodin to get me through the pain. I can’t wait.
Annnnnd, that’s about all I have. Trust me, it was as exciting for me to write as I’m sure it was for you to read.
Take care then.
© 2009 “Le Musings of Moi”
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Your posts are always exciting and entertaining, seriously. And don’t you forget it!
Aaaahhhh, you said plethora … my all-time favorite word 🙂
The tantrum sounds just awful – T’s and yours. But I think you may be onto something there.
A friend of mine just turned 30 and designed the coolest Celtic tattoo to represent her husband and two boys – it is gorgeous! Good luck figuring out yours 🙂
That’s a really great time out idea! You’re brilliant 😉
YIKES!!
Um…I think i like my women with a tad more meat on their bones. Don’t feel the need to “shred it” ladies…
That being said, I’m pretty sure you’re not doing it to please ME.
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You are almost convincing me to go buy a workout video. Almost. Keep tryin’ girl.
When I was teaching I had a breakdown in the front office with the secretary and one of my students walked in and thought I was crying because they were behaving so poorly. They were sooooo well behaved the rest of the day! Bahahahahahahaha! Leave it to a teenager to think my breakdown is about them!
I love the time-out idea! I’m saving that one in my storebox for my future children! Can we send them to a bedroom with a vacuum too?
Hmm, I also need a bigger breats/smaller everything else workout. 🙂
First of all love the reference to the Snoop Dogg song if that is what you were going for. Second I am totally doing the bathroom thing with my daughter that is the only punishment that works for her. The bathroom isolation booth as I like to call it. Man that room is going to be shiny now!!!
oh yes, sometimes we need to reach in to our inner child and throw a lil tantrum of our own…it puts a whole new perspective on things, for them at least!
I LOVE your bathroom cleaning time-out idea! I’m so going to do that!
Just remember with the tatoo … it will be there FOREVER. Even if you change your taste. Even if you want to wear a backless dress and not have the tatoo show up. FOREVER!!! There might be a way to give yourself a birthday gift that you won’t wish wasn’t there in 20 years. Just saying …
And I do think it is OK for kids to know how their actions affect their parents, make them feel. It’s a reality check. Sometimes kids think the world ends with them. And it doesn’t. Getting outside of themselves and recognizing that what they do affects people other than them can really help them.
Sign me up for that workout, too! Um, cleavage?? Nonexistent in this girl’s world… I’m counting on babies to make these puppies pop out someday…
And I’m right on board with showing the kiddos some emotion. It teaches them that Mommy is human, too. It’s kinda scary for a kid… I remember thinking “oh shit!” when my mom would break down (well, maybe not “shit”, but whatever the equiv was when I was 6, lol!)… but it was good for us… kids need to learn that life is not always rainbows and unicorns and glitter…
I am going to get a tattoo for my birthday too. It is going to be awesome!
You sure had a lot to say for not having anything to say, and it was all good, as usual. I am DEFINITELY using your time-out/bathroom cleaning in the future – just as soon as Kaylee can understand that it’s not okay to suck on a Clorox wipe. Brilliant idea. So sorry about the swimming tantrum, but it sounds like letting him see you get so upset was something that he really needed to see. Kids hate to see their parents sad. I’m off to go check out that workout – sounds like it involves dance, which I am not good at, but I recently discovered Zumba and am in love it, so I may like this new thing, too.
I love your time-out idea for the kiddos!! I might have to steal that one in a year or so…
I really want to get another tattoo and that’s where I want to get it. You should do it soon and let me know how bad it hurt. Do you have any other tatts? I’m so excited for you!!
Glad you are loving the new workout videos!
I like the idea of the bathroom time out! But having a toddler obsessed with the toilet God knows what he’ll flush! Can’t wait to see the new tat…I was going to get one for my bday…which is Sept 14th in case you were wondering, but after the surgery, I think I might wait a little for the needles again! HA
Tantrums are miserable. I am trying out your method with the next one…prob in 10 min or so.
Can’t wait until I can trust Cooper with a clorox wipe. Brilliant!
I have a fairly large tattoo there. Good luck picking yours out! I love mine.
The Clorox wipes? Dear lord you are my mommy hero. If Tay is “bad” enough he can clean all the way over here too. Whoopee!
Can’t wait to see what you decide on for the tattoo!
And I love the bathroom idea for timeout…and the cleaning part, sheer genius!
That was a great post. Seriously, I really like random posts like that. And I love your idea about the clorox wipe and bathroom timeout. And I loved your temper tantrum. And I am so with you on the social media issue and keeping in touch with reality!
Good luck with the tat! Maybe you could get Kat to do it! LOL She rocks the ink I tell ya! Cory is pretty good too.
Love and Prayers,
Tim
a) That ladie’s muscles are freakin’ my freak, man. Lady muscles scare me. I like lady toneness 🙂
b) The ginormousness of that tattoo is also scaring me. Please tell me yours will be smaller!? :/ You’re too little for something that big! Elsie from Beautiful Mess designs some pretty groovy tattoos! Have you seen?
c) Love the bathroom timeouts! I can’t wait until my nephew is old enough for that little bit of goodness! He’s doing ME absolutely no good just sitting in the corner crying!
d) I had a great birthday! Spent the night at WG’s and woke up to him smiling at me, ready to cuddle and singing happy birthday. I’m celebrating with friends and WG this weekend though 🙂
Hiii!!! So fun to catch up on your creative goodness 🙂 Can’t believe you’re gonna go for it with the tattoo- so exciting! I always day dream about adding to mine… maybe some day.
Anyhow, love the pics of your place – looks great! And LOVE that video with “your babies.” They really are something :)…
Hope to talk soon! Love you!
great thoughts for the day! I am going to go look up the Tracy Anderson workouts right now and having your son clean the bathroom during time out… genius!
I feel ya. Especially about the stack of things to do. WHY CAN WE NOT JUST DO THE STACK? No clue. I think the bathroom cleaning is fantastic. Good idea. Maybe, as he gets older, he can do your stack of things. Hmmm…
Does that Tracey Anderson workout really do the trick? I’ve been searching for the “secret”! Good luck with the tattoo- vicodin sounds like the trick
You got my attention with that picture…wowza! Can you imagine being that beautiful without clothes. AHHH to dream:)