Scarlett has begun asking about where things come from. Since this started a couple months ago, I've generally taken the "give her the real answer even if she can't comprehend it" response. It's been so funny to me that when I give her semi-lengthy answers, and think it will lead to asking "why? why?" one million times, instead she energetically says, "Oh, OK!" in a pseudo-understanding sweet little optimistic voice!
That is, of course, until yesterday at lunch...
S: where does rain come from?
M: well, the water from the oceans, lakes and rivers evaporates and forms clouds. the clouds move all over the sky collecting water, and eventually they become very full of water. When the clouds release their water it becomes the rain that falls down from the sky.
S: Oh, OK! where do airplanes come from?
M: well, the wright brothers invented the airplane and were the first to fly. now there are a lot of engineers who design all different kinds of airplanes. the airplanes are built in factories, and then they go to the airport where they take off to fly in the sky.
S: Oh, OK! where do i come from?
M: well, mamma and daddy made you. you are half from mamma and half from daddy. you started out very small, and then you grew and grew in mamma's tummy until you were ready to be born. then you were born on your birthday and became our little baby girl.
S: Noooo (with a giggle)...i came from the trees!!
I guess some things are a little more difficult to grasp than others! How have you answered the "where do i come from?" question?
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Reasons Scarlett is Crying
Omg, have you seen this yet?!
It's hysterical!! It's been all over huffpost, time magazine, the today show...thanks to Laura's husband, and my husband's TA, and my sister and everyone else who posted/forwarded this.
This is pure "it's funny because it's soooo true" genius. And clearly it's gone viral because every mom and dad in the universe can relate to it.
I couldn't help but add to this popular sensation...
Reasons Scarlett is Crying:
baby Tripp, while sleeping soundly and securely in his crib, is somehow threatening to take her doggies (not real doggies, her lovies)
she's painting, but the paint is making her paper wet
a drop of her yogurt spilled on the table
she wants to do the carseat buckle by herself
she can't do the carseat buckle by herself
she needs my help to do the carseat buckle (by herself!)
she has a booger on her finger
i wiped her booger off and now she wants it back
i gave her a pacie for nap. it's not the blue pacie
she wants me to lay down with her for nap
i'm too close, or possibly my elbow is touching her, or the blanket is on her pinkie toe, or i'm laying down the wrong direction when i lay down with her for nap
the wind is blowing her hair in her face
i won't reread cat in the hat for the 14th time this hour
she drops her toy and is fearful the baby might get it
the baby actually gets her toy
the sticker won't stick anymore
the sun is not out yet at 3:48 in the morning
she has an "ouchie" and needs a bandaid
her pants are touching her bandaid
she can't wear pants anymore because of her bandaid
she has to hold my hand while crossing the street
the yellow piece is missing
it's time to go to sleep
she's not tired!
Oh my, the list could go on and on and on....
Wow, actually, rereading this makes me questions my parenting skills, hmm...Here's to hoping it's not me and she's just a particularly persnickety toddler!
What are some reasons your kid is crying at this exact minute?!
It's hysterical!! It's been all over huffpost, time magazine, the today show...thanks to Laura's husband, and my husband's TA, and my sister and everyone else who posted/forwarded this.
This is pure "it's funny because it's soooo true" genius. And clearly it's gone viral because every mom and dad in the universe can relate to it.
I couldn't help but add to this popular sensation...
Reasons Scarlett is Crying:
baby Tripp, while sleeping soundly and securely in his crib, is somehow threatening to take her doggies (not real doggies, her lovies)
she's painting, but the paint is making her paper wet
a drop of her yogurt spilled on the table
she wants to do the carseat buckle by herself
she can't do the carseat buckle by herself
she needs my help to do the carseat buckle (by herself!)
she has a booger on her finger
i wiped her booger off and now she wants it back
i gave her a pacie for nap. it's not the blue pacie
she wants me to lay down with her for nap
i'm too close, or possibly my elbow is touching her, or the blanket is on her pinkie toe, or i'm laying down the wrong direction when i lay down with her for nap
the wind is blowing her hair in her face
i won't reread cat in the hat for the 14th time this hour
she drops her toy and is fearful the baby might get it
the baby actually gets her toy
the sticker won't stick anymore
the sun is not out yet at 3:48 in the morning
she has an "ouchie" and needs a bandaid
her pants are touching her bandaid
she can't wear pants anymore because of her bandaid
she has to hold my hand while crossing the street
the yellow piece is missing
it's time to go to sleep
she's not tired!
Oh my, the list could go on and on and on....
Wow, actually, rereading this makes me questions my parenting skills, hmm...Here's to hoping it's not me and she's just a particularly persnickety toddler!
What are some reasons your kid is crying at this exact minute?!
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Scarlett Says: Things about Mamma
I often hear that mammas regret not writing down all the things their kids say. Toddlers say some pretty funny, truthful, absurd, random, hysterical stuff. Such observers!
I've been meaning to capture some classic Scarlett-isms on the blog, and my favorite ones, of course, are the brutally honest and embarrassing ones about myself, so I'll start with a couple.
one.
Mamma: (folding laundry)
Scarlett: those mamma's panties?
M: yes, these are mamma's panties
S: ooooh, mamma's panties! mamma's panties!! Mamma's BBBIIIIIIIGGGG panties!!!!
two.
Scarlett saw me pluck out some gray hairs on my head a couple days ago.
(yes, i do that. i know.)
Then, this morning out of nowhere at breakfast Scarlett says:
Mamma, you hair is brown. Sometimes it's white, but you throw the white ones in the garbage.
Despite that sweet face, no pretenses of my thinner, younger, fresher self around this toddler. Thank you, my lovely daughter, for telling it like it is from the beginning!
Your kiddo(s) say any embarrassing things about you recently? How are you keeping track of the funny, silly, memorable things your kid(s) say? Share in the comments!
I've been meaning to capture some classic Scarlett-isms on the blog, and my favorite ones, of course, are the brutally honest and embarrassing ones about myself, so I'll start with a couple.
one.
Mamma: (folding laundry)
Scarlett: those mamma's panties?
M: yes, these are mamma's panties
S: ooooh, mamma's panties! mamma's panties!! Mamma's BBBIIIIIIIGGGG panties!!!!
two.
Scarlett saw me pluck out some gray hairs on my head a couple days ago.
(yes, i do that. i know.)
Then, this morning out of nowhere at breakfast Scarlett says:
Mamma, you hair is brown. Sometimes it's white, but you throw the white ones in the garbage.
Despite that sweet face, no pretenses of my thinner, younger, fresher self around this toddler. Thank you, my lovely daughter, for telling it like it is from the beginning!
Your kiddo(s) say any embarrassing things about you recently? How are you keeping track of the funny, silly, memorable things your kid(s) say? Share in the comments!
I'll be sharing more Scarlett-isms on the blog as she spits 'em out for sure. Enjoy!
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