We’re leaving early tomorrow morning for a wedding in Cleveland, so I’m going to be offline until next week. In the meantime, I thought I’d sneak in a quick update.
First – I’ll definitely try to do a short fiction piece for tomorrow (for all three of you who are enjoying them). It’s been fun, so I don’t want to drop that.
Second – I DID actually write something of substance for this week – so if you have time, you can find that HERE (and leave me a comment so I know you came by).
Third – I owe you one more My Children are Gross and Annoying post. I haven’t forgotten. That should be up next week.
Fourth (maybe I should have used bullets…) – I had the opportunity to participate in a conference call with Uma Thurman yesterday. She talked about her new movie Motherhood that’s coming out next week. I was also privy to a little online marketing controversy, so I have some thoughts on that as well. More on this next week.
Finally – don’t forget to visit Vodka Mom HERE to learn about an amazing program as well as your opportunity to win some great prizes.
Now – with “housekeeping” notes out of the way, I do have one major update.
We finally got Eleanor off the junk.
We were going to wait until after our trip since there is nothing worse than being trapped in a car for six hours with a toddler jonesing for her pacifier. But as it turned out, the last two that we had went missing on the same day last weekend. We really did look for them too (believe me – we looked). But they never did turn up.
Bedtime was rough. There was a lot of screaming which made bedtime stories a bit challenging. Have you ever tried to read a Thomas the Tank Engine storybook while a 30 lb. banshee shrieks in your ear? As if the tedious story line and creepy humanoid faces on the trains weren’t bad enough…
Then when I turned off the light, she pulled out her best Linda Blair and shook the room with seizure-like thrashing and mattress kicking. Before she started foaming at the mouth though, she had one of those crying-related coughing fits that of course ended with me cleaning vomit off of her in the bathroom.
Fortunately – this all seemed to exhaust her (and I suspect it kind of grossed her out as well) so she went back to bed quietly with a refreshing sippy cup of water.
Three days later, we’re letting out a collective sigh of relief. Next up – potty training!
See you next week.
R.I.P. Paci. Gone but not forgotten….(she does still ask for it now and again)
*Okay – not exactly a “world event” but it was fairly earth shattering for us.
Coming from someone who knows the screams of no paci, that is a world event!
We successfully got through giving up the paci awhile back, now only if my 3yr old darling would show any interest in potty training, I would be happy.
Also? Uma freaking Thurman!?!? Jealous! Have a great time this weekend!
Oh that is such a cute picture of her – I love it. And I hope you guys have a great trip!
How exciting about talking to Uma Thurman! Coolio!
RIP Paci!!!! You really cant put into words the frantic searches we have been on for that stupid thing. Oh, and to give you an insight into Eleanors mind… She doesnt just need one paci. She always needed two to go to sleep.
I remember when my bff got her little one off the crack. It WAS a world event!
I love how you called it "the junk." Too funny.
She really does look angelic sleeping with it, though.
My daughter sucks her thumb, which unfortunately, she never loses. I think it is messing with the alignment of her teeth. I am dreading her first dentist appointment.
awww too cute! yes that was a nightmare with our son! have a good trip!
Oh! You just happened to have a conversation with UMA THURMAN! Doesn't that rate an immediate phone call to your Mom??? How did that happen? I want to know everything.
Second, that is monumental news regarding the paci. I was listening to a child pschiatrist on the Today Show talking about how the child will know how long they need the paci and when they feel ready they will just lose interest. I was thinking, "What style of paci would complement a silk tulle with Alencon lace heirloom bridal veil? So glad we won't have to make that decision.
What a beautiful picture! :)
I cold turkeyed it with my kid and thankfully, as God as my witness, she never asked for it after that day. I have no idea why
UMA THURMAN? What?????
We took the pacies away on the kids' 3rd bdays. It was ugly w/ Molly. At age 8, she still speaks of them fondly.
Love the picture.
Have a great trip!
Have a great trip!
My kid is off the junk too…it was *accidently* left at Nana's house.
Have a great trip!
My kid is off the junk too…it was *accidently* left at Nana's house.
It's amazing how they can retract their horns while they're sleeping.
Congrats!!! I think it really is a major world event. I will never forget all of our failed attempts to get rid of the binky's for my twins. The day they FINALLY gave them up was memorable for sure.
Enjoy your trip.
haha! have a great trip! and i´m waiting patiently to hear more about uma…
Outgrowing the pluggie is huge! Funny thing is, since Gremlin came clean, he no longer relies so heavily on his blanket either. And that, he could have taken to college with him.
Kissing the paci goodbye is definitely a major world event. I DON'T look forward to it with Asher. He's a major addict.
I hope your trip goes well!
Uma Thurman…do tell.
The thrashing screaming toddler…my least favorite version of toddler and somehow you make it funny. How do you do it? Seriously cute picture of her!
Have a good weekend, Kate.
Well I'm glad you've survived thus far. Hopefully the trip won't be too bad with out it.
And way cool on Uma.
That's awesome. My kids would never take a paci, ever. And boy did I try.
Congrats :)
and btw- i love the comment about the faces on the tank engines- so creepy !!!!