Sunday, September 20, 2009

The Poop Story

Scene: Red Lobster
Players: Little man, Mommy and Daddy

Momma's Point of View
We were all having a nice dinner and little man had been exceptionally chill and well behaved during dinner. While we were waiting for the check, mommy decided to pick up little man and let him sit on her lap and play. When I lifted him up, I felt something wet and googy under my hand on the backside, just about the time Daddy said "oh look out, he has something on him." He sure had challenged his diaper and I could tell from the smell it was more than wet. Daddy offered to take him and change him and I was very glad for that. I followed my troupe to the restrooms though bc I had a hand that was in need of washing. When i exited the restroom, I saw our waitress very upset saying "I cant believe they would just walk out on the check". Oh NO. I let her know I was there and she followed me back to the table apologizing and saying she thought we had gone up front to pay (yeah right lady) after she left the table, a gentleman at the table next to me came over and said, "she thought you walked out on your check, she saw you were all gone and took off toward the door, we tried to tell her you went to the bathroom, but she didnt listen" I kinda felt bad, I mean, I had been a waitress once, but this truly was a diaper emergency. I sat and waited at the table for the rest of my family for a good 15 minutes, until daddy and little man came out of the bathroom. daddy was just in his undershirt and little man in a shirt and diaper only. I let daddy know there were clean pants in the diaper bag when I got the response "take the baby and the bag and I will meet you at the car" that is when i knew this was gonna be a good story.

Daddys Point of View (as re-told by Mommy)
Daddy took little man to the bathroom, took of his pants and found a mess down to his socks. Daddy said he had never seen so much poop in his life. He had to end up stripping him down and trying to give him a bath in the bathroom sink at the restaurant. Of course it was one of those automated sinks that the water only stay on for seconds at a time and then shuts off again. And apparently little man was being less than cooperative in getting clean and more interested in trying to play in the water. Daddy said at one point another man walked in and Daddy could only imagine what he thought. Here was a guy with poop on his shirt, a naked, poop covered baby in one sink, a diaper bag in the other sink and the changing table in direct site of the door with a poop filled diaper open and laying on it with poop smeared around. Daddy said all he could get out was "Sorry Man". I still havent figured out how the clean pants that were in the bad got dirty in this scenario, but i have learned that it is probably better not to ask. I asked Daddy why he made Mommy take the baby and bag to the car while he paid and he said it was bc he has wrapped all the poop covered clothes in his poop covered shirt and put them in the bag and they smelled and he didnt want to ruin peoples dinner. YUMMY. Daddy had Mommy in tears laughing over his version of the story in the car, and next time you see him, ask him about it, bc the story is much better when heard in person.

As for Harlan, he never once acted like anything was wrong and continued to be in a good mood throughout the whole ordeal. Never knowing the entertainment he provided us tonite

and rumor has it that little man's socks found a new home in the trash in the mens room at Red Lobster

BUMPS

red bumps is more like it. all over little man. Red and hard and uncomfortable looking. A quick trip to walk in's at the clinic and we had an answer. Harlan is allergic to the amoxicillin that he is on for his ear infections. Just like Daddy. I was a little surprised bc this is the third time he has been on amoxicilin and never had issues before, but the doctor said it is not uncommon to see a reaction the 2nd, 3rd time they take it. She said she, herself, developed an allery to it in adullthood. So we are trying some claritin anbd stopping the amoxicilin. Little man is taking it all in stride and actually seems to be in a better mood than he has been in a week. Here are some pictures of the rash from my phone.




In other news, Harlan had had a language explosion and seems to be picking up a new word every day. My favorites include boom, hot dog, cheese, frog and we are working on thank you. He is truly a joy!

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Cincinnati Zoo

Monday we took impromptu trip to the Cincinnati zoo. It was a very HOT, fun, HOT, exciting, HOT, adventurous, and did I mention HOT day. Harlan was in a pretty good mood considering he is still recovering from both ears being infected. He is definitely a kid that likes to explore new things, and fought us more than once about going in the stroller when we were walking further distances. His walking is superb at this point but he is still pretty slow and will walk right into a person or thing without hesitation. After the zoo we walked around the mall, had dinner, then visited a book store. It was a really great day.


This is Harlan feeding the giraffe a cracker.


I am pretty sure this crocodile wanted to eat little man. He was napping peacefully until he saw liitle man, then opened his mouth like this. I am not scared of you crocodiles!!!


Daddy, dont let that crocodile eat me!!! Like father, like son


Hey Mickey, what do you think of all these animals??


Mickey, dont be scared, its just a big kitty cat!


BUGS!!!!! Check this one out!


Look at this one Mommy! Your weight in insects! It was in the millions! Good thing Mommy didnt get on that scale


Whats this bug?? Checking out the Ants Here Kitty Kitty (Harlan says Kitty Cat very clearly!) Momma its HOT out here I dont wanna sit still! Well since we are riding the train I will smile (this train even went on water) This was one loud bird!!!

Friday, September 11, 2009

update

just a quick update. we have a sick little guy on our hands. he has woken up with fever the last 5 days. we took him to the doctor yesterday and all looks good. the doctor thinks it could be his molars coming in, making him miserable and Mommy thinks it could be a virus to. we did have a little diarrhea in the bathtub today which makes me think it could be a virus. the good news is that as the day goes on, little man seems to feel better, so the mornings seem to be the hardest part of the day.

we did make it out to gigis house yesterday for a cookout with aunt lissa, aunt libby and gigi. harlan seemed to feel better and had alot of fun playing with the doggies and kit kats and he calls them. i did take my camera but it unfortunately stayed in the diaper bag so no pictures, but lots of fun was had.

oh and great news. we accepted an offer on our house. yay. the inspection will be on monday and hopefully it will all go smoothly.

so we are getting over are sick buggies and waiting for nana to get back from FL. oh nana how we have missed you and your oragel filled pockets!!!!

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

You might live in Indiana if......

* If your local Dairy Queen is closed from September through
May, you may live in Indiana.

* If someone in a Home Depot store offers you assistance and
they don't work there, you may live in Indiana.

* If you've worn shorts and a parka at the same time, you may
live in Indiana.

* If you've had a lengthy telephone conversation with someone
who dialed a wrong number, you may live in Indiana.

* If 'Vacation' means going anywhere south of Muncie for the
weekend, you may live in Indiana.

* If you measure distance in hours, you may live I n Indiana.

* If you know several people who have hit a deer more than
once, you may live in Indiana.

* If you have switched from 'heat' to 'A/C' in the
same day and back again, you may live in Indiana.

* If you can drive 75 mph through 2 feet of snow during a
raging blizzard without flinching, you may live in Indiana.

* If you install security lights on your house and garage, but
leave both unlocked, you may live in Indiana.

* If you carry jumpers in your car and your wife knows how to
use them, you may live in Indiana.

* If you design your kid's Halloween costume to fit over a
snowsuit, you may live in Indiana.

* If the speed limit on the highway is 55 mph -- you're going
80 and everybody is passing you, you may live in Indiana.

* If driving is better in the winter because the potholes are
filled with snow, you may live in Indiana.

* If you know all 4 seasons: almost winter, winter, still
winter and road construction, you may live in Indiana.

* If you have more miles on your snow blower than your car, you
may live in Indiana.

* If you find 10 degrees 'a little chilly', you may live in
Indiana.

(I am editing some Harlan videos that hopefully are going to up soon, but here is something to brighten your day for now)

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Meaning

Yesteday morning you wanted to take a shower with me. We laughed, splashed,
and had a wonderful time. You were just exploring in the wonderment of the water, but you dont know what that meant to me

This morning as I heard you babbling to the new day, I walked in your room, flipped on the light and saw you standing there with the biggest smile ever. You were just ready to take on a new day, but you dont know what that meant to me.

Last night you took a big tumble and hit you head on the floor. Daddy was right by your side, scooped you up and gave you kisses to make it all better. You were just taking comfort in the arms of Daddy, but you dont know what that meant to me.

This morning you climbed on Mommy's lap, gave me a big kiss, then tried to shove a cracker in my mouth. You were just trying to share your snack, but you dont know what that meant to me

I cant wait to have a lifetime more of moments - ones that you wont understand what they mean to me.