yes, i can come lay with you, yes, i can get you some milk first, yes, i will tell you milo and murphy stories, yes, 2, not 3..ok 3...
no, you can't get up on the dresser, yes, you can help change her diaper, no you can't use the hand cleaner more, i said no
no, you can't watch more dora, yes, we can go in your room and read books, no i can't put the baby down right now, no, she needs to eat, yes from me
yes, you can wear your pajamas all day if you want, yes, you can wear those black shoes if you want, yes, let's go outside
yes, you can have more peaches, yes, you can have more, yes, you can have more...i'm just happy you're eating
no, please don't unroll the toilet paper, please don't do that
yes, you can give her a kiss, no you can't put stickers in her hair
yes, i'll play with you if you can please not yell at me to get out of your room
Posted by stef at February 18, 2008 04:27 PMthis is seriously the best photo stef....
and your words captured the scene perfectly as well
xo
jen gray
wonderful, stef. you have captured it beautifully twice: picture and words.
thinking of you and hoping you're getting along okay.
xoxo
-n
this is GREAT.
:) :) :)
and the photo
just goes so perfectly....
love it!
mc xx
oh my god this was absolutely brilliant because it is so the truth about motherhood...
Posted by: la vie en rose at February 21, 2008 07:31 AMyes, you are a great mama.
yes, kadison will be ok.
yes, you will survive all this with the best of memories.
yes, kadison and penelope will love each other.
and yes, they will adore their mommy! xx
Posted by: Linni at February 21, 2008 05:04 AMIt feels like I'm still with you!! I can picture it all!
Love Mom
Posted by: Mom at February 19, 2008 07:05 PMSounds like Kadison is in "Oh my God - it's not just me anymore!" shock!
Penelope is obviously oblivious to the impact she is having on her big sister's life!
Time to clone yourself to give her all the attention she is craving as a result of the new person! :-)
Posted by: laura at February 19, 2008 05:42 PMomg ... this is so real. what is it about toddlers unrolling the toilet paper? why???
we will come see you soon and i will bring my secret weapon: ava
and maybe some peaches.
and we will say "swiper no swiping" three times and wave our hands.
much love, much joy, much frustration, much life.
Posted by: Julie at February 19, 2008 04:44 PMI'm sure this is an indication of some frustration on your part, but it brought a smile and laughter to me!
I can completely relate, and all I can say is may you find some patience to get through it!! And I know you will!!! :)
Love you,
Heather