Couldn't escape if I wanted to... Waterloo... Finally facing my Waterloo.
My waterloo is 8 p.m. My 28 month old, my precious firstborn son, will NOT stay in his bed. Will not stay in his room. Cries when you walk about from the bed. Howls when the door is closed. Howls when the door is open. Howls when the gate is up.
This has been going on for about 2 weeks. After he locked himself in the house and me out last Monday, he has completely regressed. When he started sleeping in his bed at 20 months, it was a breeze.
Unless you sit beside him until he if fully asleep, he will pop up and howl. My frustration is that "tough love" is not working. The kid will howl for 45 minutes if left unattended. It's also challenging because he wakes up baby sister.
We had several rounds at bedtime last night, one 3 a.m. round, and he just walked into our room at 5 a.m. I hesitate to lock him in for the outside because of the being-locked-in-the-house-trauma.
My plan is to do the "cry it out" for intervals of 5, 10, 15 minutes at naptime. If you read this blog, would you pray for us this week anytime we cross your mind?
The rubber is meeting the road and we could use prayers for peace of mind, health, endurance, good humor, and strength.
Okay, that's enough serious stuff.
Before I sign off, did anyone see a clip for "Sister Wives" on TLC? I saw it Sunday a.m. (playing hooky from church because I was sick and it was a chance to have 2 hours alone-- keepin' it real). It will follow a real polygamist family with Dad Kody and his three, soon to be four wives. I am outraged. I know there is a fictional show about polygamy on HBO, but this is too much. It is illegal and degrades those women, children, and the family unit. I have written a complaint to TLC via email and encourage you to do the same if it disturbs you as well.
Well, that was sorta serious, too.
Um, I just burned my bagel because I was writing this post. And Sarah likes to spit out her jar food. It's her game. Mama doesn't find it quite so charming these days.
(Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, Waterloo, finally facin' my waterloo...)
:)
Monday, September 20, 2010
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Workin' It
Well, I went for the gusto today. I hit Publix for cereal, BOGO Beech Nut baby food, and Barilla Pasta Sauce. I had two 75 cent coupons for the sauce (1.35- .75= .60 each) and $1 off 8 jars of baby food. The baby food rang up at .28 cents each and with the coupon, I got them for about .16 cents each! I didn't have a coupon for the BOGO Special K, but got it for $2/each.
At Kroger, I was able to use my two Libby's canned veg. coupons (Buy 3 for .50) and each can was .50. The coupons were doubled, so I bought six cans and got them for about .17 cents each! I was able to use some Kroger coupons we had been mailed on hot dogs, deli meat, and formula. I also stocked up on chicken breasts at 1.99/pound. I did all my grocerying, including baby food and formula, for $53.93! And I bought real food. Produce, bread, fresh meat, frozen vegetables, cheese, milk. And it wasn't that hard!
I still have a LOT to learn about wise stewardship, but I wanted to share, blogfriends.
Have a wonderful Sunday!
At Kroger, I was able to use my two Libby's canned veg. coupons (Buy 3 for .50) and each can was .50. The coupons were doubled, so I bought six cans and got them for about .17 cents each! I was able to use some Kroger coupons we had been mailed on hot dogs, deli meat, and formula. I also stocked up on chicken breasts at 1.99/pound. I did all my grocerying, including baby food and formula, for $53.93! And I bought real food. Produce, bread, fresh meat, frozen vegetables, cheese, milk. And it wasn't that hard!
I still have a LOT to learn about wise stewardship, but I wanted to share, blogfriends.
Have a wonderful Sunday!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
If I'm Lyin', I'm Cryin'
Watching Cars again this morning, I had an insight. Not only do I have Scripture, I have a infinite source of life wisdom at my fingertips in Tow Mater (Larry the Cable Guy).
This might not be the best time to mention it, but you owe me $32,000 in legal fees.
Yeah, I know your name. Is your name 'Mater too?
I used to bump into this gal jus' so I could speak to her. (Lightin' McQueen: What??) I don't know.
I'm not one to brag or nothin', but you shoulda heard me on 'Giddy Up Oom Poppa Mow Mow'.
Just a few pearls for you.
This might not be the best time to mention it, but you owe me $32,000 in legal fees.
Yeah, I know your name. Is your name 'Mater too?
I used to bump into this gal jus' so I could speak to her. (Lightin' McQueen: What??) I don't know.
I'm not one to brag or nothin', but you shoulda heard me on 'Giddy Up Oom Poppa Mow Mow'.
Just a few pearls for you.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Free Marital Counseling
Watch the 2 minute clip below and see if 99 percent of your mundane gripes about your spouse aren't answered. This TV special was on one night when Alex and I were grumpy with each other. Dr. Sinbad nails it on the head. From clothes on the floor to romance, you can tell he's been there and back. Seriously, rent this from Netflix. It's awesome!
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