Attack of Mommie Dearest and the teeny tiny shirt!!

      Well, we all knew it was coming, this is one of my crappy mommy moments. Hopefully this will get a laugh and not encourage my son to write a tell-all book about this stuff like Christina Crawford did.
      So this issue happened on a "Thursday". My kids know that for some strange reason Thursdays are my worst days. I don't know why, have never figured it out, that is just the way it is.
    So this particular Thursday was no different from any other. I was screaming at the kids, telling them the same things I have told them every weekday morning since school started....you know..."Eat you breakfast, brush your teeth, pack your bag, get dressed...hurry! hurry! hurry! multiply that by 3 kids and 10 times each..Ugh!!!
     So I hear the boys fighting upstairs and I make one of my 10 trips up the stairs in the morning to see what the hassle is, and what I see is 2 boys (a 9 year old and a 6 year old) duking it out on the floor. I break out my referee whistle ( a must have for all moms with 2 or more boys), and get their attention." WHAT IS GOING ON HERE!!!!"  I yelled (in case you thought I had Caps on by accident). My youngest son is hysterical and says,"David took my shirt I was going to wear." I look to my older son, "What?"
 David responds by saying " It's mine!"  So I calmly ask David to retrieve the shirt, he gives me the precious item that caused this ordeal.  As I open it up and look at it, I see that it is a size small. Now in all fairness, I must tell you that the boys had chosen the same shirt at the store in different sizes, against my advice.
     So now David looks at the shirt and realizes that there is no way this teeny tiny shirt is going to fit him.
     Now remember THURSDAY. So Mommie Dearest decides it's time to make an appearance....get ready for it. "David you will wear this shirt to school today."  David's face drops, "What? It doesn't even fit."
     To which I reply. "David you will wear this shirt to school today, you wanted it so bad, and when the kids make fun of you, you can explain that you beat up your little brother today to wear this shirt."
      David was devastated, He put on the shirt and all I could think of was " Wham" and some upbeat 80"s music playing in the background.  I explained to David that after spending the day in his teenie tiny shirt, he would never again beat up his brother without being fully sure the shirt was in fact his, and further more beating on anyone was going to incur a punishment so he would want to make sure it was worth it.

Yep this is how it went.

     Now rest easy all, in the final seconds before leaving the house, I let him change, I only hope he still learnt the lesson.
     I love my children dearly and I also love them enough to make sure they learn lessons in life to make them the best person they can be, sometimes Mommie Dearest makes an appearance whether I like her to, or not.      That evening we had a great discussion on how things could have been different for all of us. Kisses and Hugs for all. Not one of my "Shinning Moments" but definately a "Learning Momment" for us all.

The Pupose of Girlfriends

Women are complicated, emotional beings. It is because of this that I believe women NEED girlfriends in their lives. Girlfriends provide for each other something special that other relationships can't fulfill. We understand one another, even if we don't always agree with what one is saying or doing. True girlfriends love you and support you even with all your junk. A true girlfriend will call you out, and make you question why you are doing what you are doing. True girlfriends will drop everything and be there when you need them. they are someone you can call anytime and will listen when you need them.  And of course key to this is that it is reciprocated. But True friends don't keep a scorecard. It is like the greatest Bank Account, you make deposits and withdrawals on the account and it all just seems to balance in the end.

I am truly blessed to have some great girlfriends in my life. They have been there for my ups and downs, highs and lows, good times and bad. They are not judgy and only offer advice and their thoughts on issues when it is needed. I can call my girls ( and yes, I do take ownership of these girls in my life, because it is the type of bond that I have), and they are there at the drop of a dime. Sometimes I just need an ear on the phone line. There are times that I need to see them for a break.

My husband gets this relationship I have, he may not understand it, but he allows me time to have my "Girls Nights". He will take the kids away or watches the kids as I go out for coffee or wine with my friends. HE knows that without these girls I wouldn't be who I am, or have the strength to get through all the things I have gotten through. To quote Tom Cruise "They complete me." They may not always be the same group of friends, but God has introduced me to certain people in my life at certain times for certain reasons, and once that need is filled friends have moved on. I still love ALL the girls who have come in and out of my life, and they hold a special place in my heart.

I also must admit that I am HIGH maintenance as a friend. I don't know if this is because I am an only child, and have always relied on my friends in substitute for a sibling, but my friends carry a heavy load when they enter my life. I want to put it out there that I know this and appreciate the responsibility that is "Being Kristen's friend".

Birthday Part 1

Well, yesterday I turned the big 3-9. What can I tell you about 39??? It's older than 38, and still younger than 40. I spent the day alone at home just relaxing all day, which gave me some time to think (with 3 young kids that doesn't happen very often). In thinking about 39, I began to focus on all the blessings in my life with the hopes of naming 39 things I am Thankful for...in no particular order here they are: 1- my kids- they are the only human beings in the world that can have me pulling my hair out one minute than crying from the immense love the next. 2- My Job- I am blessed enough to love my job, when I am truly frustrated with work, it is the administrative aspect and never the people I work for, which is wonderful. 3- My mom-her strength in fighting her Cancer has been amazing. She has inspired me to focus on all the good and not to fret over the bad.4- My husband- for without him I wouldn't have my beautiful children, or be able to work my job. He is supportive and understanding (but don't tell him that...I like to have leverage!). 5- Good Friends- I am blessed to have such great friends in my life, I can also say that although sometimes the faces change, I have had amazing friends throughout my life too. I have been lucky enough to always be surrounded by such beautiful and strong people. 6- My home- although I could always find something to fix, I truly love my family's home, it feels like home and it's ours. (Well, it's actually the bank's but someday it'll be ours).7-My pets- there's something so special about the love of an animal. 8- Happy Juice- need I say more?? 9-My Dad- Keeps me laughing and reminds me not to take life so seriously. With my mom they have provided my kids with very Cool grandparents for sure!!!10-My sister-in-law- She is truly the sister I never had. 11-My nieces and nephews-being an only-child it never occurred to me that I would be an aunt; but I can honestly say it is one of the great jobs in the world (aside from being a mom of course!!!) 12- Facebook- for allowing friends to stay in touch and reconnect over the years. 13- A good book- It's always nice to escape the world for awhile and travel to a different place, and time. 14-American Idol- To watch the journey of some amazing singers realize their potential, and to make me feel good about my own singing (during the first auditions...lol). 15- Happy Juice (did I mention that already?) 16-My Church- After much Church Hopping- My family and I feel a real fit with our Church. There is a sense of Community there, that we have never experienced at any other Church. A true sense of belonging and support. 17-Almonte- I have never felt such a sense of closeness and interaction than that of this town. I grew up in Ottawa and you can get lost in a city, here there is a true support system and neighbourhoods become families.

I will end this entry here to con't Part 2 as 39 things to be Thankful for; is a lot to think about and my brain is sore and I need a Happy Juice (did I write that already???)...lol

Snowed in Sunday!!!!

My Boy (David) making me proud.

So it is a beautiful snowy Sunday in the town of Almonte. Which invites me (the classic procrastinator), to find excuses not to leave my house. No I am not some kind of recluse/hermit.   I just love hanging out at home with the family. All week I spend so much time running kids around and working, that come the weekends being unscheduled is kind of a turn on. So this is the scene in my house right now: The boys are enjoying a friendly game of Mario Brothers on the Wii, well friendly may be the wrong word to use; They are screaming at each other and yelling that one or the other have killed them, and that one is fully dead, and to just press A and go in a bubble because they are slowing them down. Becca is playing with melting beads...for those of you lucky people out there that don't know what melting beads are, let me enlighten you. They are small (and by small I mean the size of a ladybug) plastic beads that you have to place on a plastic tray on little teeny tiny pegs to make a design. Once they are all placed in the chosen spots (after numerous times of knocking them off the delicate tray and having to fix it), Mommy has to iron them with parchment paper until they melt together to form a plastic item that can be made into a magnet, key chain etc, Becca needs to make 40 of these items at one sitting. My sweet kitten is in heat and is howling and rubbing anything she gets her HooHoo (*my term for lady bits*)  on. I have at least 4 loads of laundry going that need folding and putting away. My husband is stretched out with the boys engaging in "Mario Time", because all week I have hidden this game..as my family is truly addicted to it; and until I can find a support group, I am on my own. I have released the game from captivity for the Weekend, so he has been satiating himself in Marios and Luigis for the entire Weekend, So to bring us back to the very start....I will be showered and ready to leave in 15 minutes. lol.

Becca

Me

David

Bobby

Saturday Mornings

So up and early and heading for Hockey. Yes Hockey, the national sport of Canada (lol). What does this mean for all the parents out there in hockeyland? Early mornings, endless tournaments, financial foreclosure to any and all sport equipment shops, hotels, etc. Yes Hockey...Fun Fun Fun.  Now, truth be told, my first son didn't care for it (yes, I did a little victory dance), but Bobby (my middle child) loves it. So far we have just enjoyed the recreation league, so there is hope for us yet. I listen to all the parents who's entire lives are wrapped around  one child's hockey and think "Are you serious?" All this time and money for what? Do all these parents truly believe that their child is the next Gretzky? Now don't get me wrong, I am all for physical activities for Children, and I do love to watch hockey (especially my sweet little boy, who in my eyes could kick Mike Fisher's butt on the ice). But it's the parents that are screaming at the kids and not in a positive way that makes my blood boil. It makes me want to go to their work, and spend the day yelling at them the whole time and see if they like it. What they don't realize is they are embarrassing themselves, and their children. Relax and enjoy this time, because it is highly unlikely all these kids are heading to the NHL, so enjoy it for what it is, remember those Saturday morning practices, and the camaraderie between parents in the stands with their mittens and hats, gripping their Timmies coffees (some with a splash of Baileys). These are good times.

Introduction to My Blog

Well, Hello and welcome to my blog. I guess I will start off by introducing the 3 short people that live with me, of whom this Blog is named. My oldest son David (age 9), Bobby (age 6), and Becca (age 4). We are completed by my husband Peter (age ?? teehee). Anyway, I have some funny stories and hope to bring a smile to other Mother's faces, when dealing with crazy times in their families. My goal is to just give little snippets of my life and be able to look back at this blog one day as a record of my sweet family. Right now I am positive, as my boys have left for school and my daughter is still sleeping and I am on my second cup of coffee, just so you are not expecting this warm fuzzy, rainbows in the sky blog entry, everytime..lol. Knowing who I am I think you will come to appreciate the warm fuzzy entries....because they will be so scarce.