Did Y’all Know I have TWO Kids?
I feel like I’ve been posting heavy on Zach lately, but not so much on Dylan. Which totally has to do with all the drama that’s surrounded the baby lately. Speaking of which, his glasses are in and we’re picking them up on Thursday, AND my computer’s back so I’ve got a ton of glasses shopping pictures to share with you. But you’ll have to wait a few more days for that post. I KNOW! The suspense is KILLING you, isn’t it? It’s killing me too, because I CAN’T freaking wait for him to get glasses and stop going cross eyed all the damn time. And for you to see his impression of your Great Grandma Rose. Truly hilarious.
But, I digress, because right now we’re going to talk about Dylan. My “big” kid. The (almost) 3 1/2 year old who’s going on 10. And it’s not pretty. Our biggest issues are the use, or complete lack thereof, of the word “please”, his complete REFUSAL to poop on freakin’ potty (STILL! He even ignores the bribes!), and the fact that he totally loses his shit on a daily basis over, oh, I don’t know, the fact that the sky is blue, or that Zach has the audacity to BREATHE in his general direction.
Exhibit A: The losing of the shit, with a mouth FULL of goldfish crackers
Basically, more often than not lately I want to strangle his little blond ass. Especially when he does something cute (finally!) and I say “I love you” to which he says “I DON’T love you!”. Emphasis on the “don’t”. Sweet. Really. No, really.
Riding a Pony for the first time at Fiesta
The cuteness can be deceiving
But, as annoying as he is, he’s reaching a milestone this week and it’s making me a bit weepy. You see, my baby’s starting preschool on Thursday. SCHOOL. MY CHILD IS GOING TO SCHOOL. Like, with teachers and lunch time and LEARNING. How in the hell did this happen?! I mean, I know he THINKS he’s 30, but he’s not. He’s not even 3 1/2 yet. He weighs 40lbs. He calls baseball “spaceball” for christsake. He can’t POSSIBLY be ready for school.
The Stink Eye
Or is it me? Is it that I’M not ready for him to go to school? He’s never even had a babysitter for crying out loud. How am I is he possibly going to handle him being at school, without ME for a whopping four hours, two days a week? I’m He’s not going to be able to handle it. Seriously.
And I’m going to need lots of wine. And cookies. So, please send some. Overnight preferably. OR, you could simply drive them here. THAT would be even better. KThanks.
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180/360 on 05 Aug 2008 at 11:05 pm #
I fully believe that we all get one of these children that are so adorably cute but that make us a tad crazy. You know, those that force us to drink by the end of the day! Ahem…
He’s going to be just fine in school. You can just tell by the look in his eyes!
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Kelly on 05 Aug 2008 at 11:07 pm #
Just darling! and 4 is SO much better than 3. You’ll be a little wigged out, but just know that he’ll have so much fun and you’ll have time 1:1 with Zach…either way, it will be a nerve wracking day. Hang in there!
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merlotmom on 05 Aug 2008 at 11:37 pm #
My boy didn’t poop on the potty ’til he was FOUR. But one day he did and that was that. Wiping himself took another two years but we won’t get into that. Thanks for the linky love my friend. I’d be happy to bring wine AND cookies. I’m a fan of both.
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heather... on 06 Aug 2008 at 12:11 am #
I think it’s a guy thing, because I still can’t get Mike to poop on the potty.
I’m on my way, with SANGRIA!
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dysfunctional mom on 06 Aug 2008 at 12:29 am #
Four hours, 2 days a week?
I’m giggling!
I think you can handle it. He is certainly CUTE!!
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Kate on 06 Aug 2008 at 6:09 am #
What a beautiful boy!
My oldest turned three at the end of March and he’s only about 75% potty trained. He’ll do it – but I have to orchestrate the whole thing – and with the twins running around, it’s hard to catch every “poop face” before it’s too late.
Oliver also started pre-school really early (last Fall) for delayed speech. So I know how you feel about that milestone. He already went to daycare – so it wasn’t so much the being away from me part. It was more that he was doing such a big kid thing. How could my baby boy be ready for school and THE BUS (which is not the short bus that I was expecting – it’s like a BIG bus that middle school kids ride). I actually wrote one of my first posts on this when I started this blog in late June. Change is hard.
Good luck to the little cutie (and his mom). Seriously – he’s adorable.
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Cassie on 06 Aug 2008 at 6:14 am #
I love the “losing of the shit” picture haha. And he definitely is cute!
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Angie @ Keep Believing on 06 Aug 2008 at 6:20 am #
Okay, seriously, you will find within about a week of him in school that this is the BEST FREAKING THING EVER. Because, dude, it is 4 stinking hours a week and you will still get all the bad stuff – like stink eyes, and not loving you back and melt-downs because the sky is blue – and you will be like, HOLY COW, when is it a school day again???
Then, your youngest will start Kindergarten in like 1-1/2 weeks and you will feel like shit for ever thinking the above.
Just sayin’
KEEP BELIEVING
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Angie @ Keep Believing on 06 Aug 2008 at 6:23 am #
Oh, and technically I am not getting my fair share of recognition in your comments section because I changed my ‘name’ from Angie to Angie @ KEEP BELIEVING so that you could easier recognize me amidst the 10 or so Angie’s I sometimes see around here.
So, you need to figure out a way to consolidate me.
KEEP BELIEVING
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But Why Mommy / Renee on 06 Aug 2008 at 6:27 am #
I’m jealous of pre-school. 4 hours 2 days a week sounds like heaven but we have to wait until next year.
But I’ll be over with wine as soon as I can catch a plane to California.
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Grandmaother on 06 Aug 2008 at 6:59 am #
If you took pictures of me crying with goldfish crackers falling out of my mouth (which happens more often than you might think) I would reconsider my feelings for you, as well.
He’s ready for school, but I bet he won’t make it easy on you!….
Tell him grandmaother loves him.
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anymommy on 06 Aug 2008 at 7:22 am #
I am not sure how I will survive this transition next year, so I am watching you closely to see how it’s done. Try to be brave, you’re a role model
I’ve already written down the advice about the cookies and wine. And, dude, that boy is a heartbreaker already when he smiles (not so much with goldfish spewing from his mouth, but you know, tough moment).
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beachmom on 06 Aug 2008 at 7:41 am #
Good luck on both fronts! I remember how tough sending the first one to preschool is – my emotional state kept the eldest home for an extra year (just to let you know, that was the only year I did that!!) It is hard, but the first time he comes out of school with that beaming smile on his face, you will know just how great school can be!
Hang in there, Mom, and don’t throttle him before he gets the chance to go to school!
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Renee aka MekhisMom on 06 Aug 2008 at 9:38 am #
He is such a cutie! Don’ t worry the distress over sending him to pre-school will last a few months and then you will be happy to have the time for yourself. Trust me. You will start wishing he could be there more often.
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Z on 06 Aug 2008 at 10:54 am #
Oh boy oh boy! The chaos of two of them!!!
Since I say it every time, I’ll get my obligatory “You’ve got the cutest kids EVER!!!” exclamation out now (because you DO, even when they are giving you the stink eye)
As for the attitude? Again… Oh, boy. But perhaps one of the things he’ll be a-learning at preschool is the value of a well-timed “please” and better yet, a “thank you!” And as for what you will be doing during that time? Think of all the wine that can be drunk in 8 hours!!! With only one kid!!! That’s PERFECT – you can have a wine glass in one hand, a child in the other! No need for that beer-helmet I was thinking of sending ya…
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Jessi on 06 Aug 2008 at 11:40 am #
He’s adorable Meghan. As I’ve learned with my youngest…there may be a halo there….but it’s horns holding it up. And it’s amazing how it’s like a switch. One moment angel…next moment you are calling for a priest because you think their head is about to start spinning around.
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Georgie on 06 Aug 2008 at 11:46 am #
Geesh i spit my bud light w/lime errrr tea all over my monitor with the whole “STINK EYE” & “Exhibit A” biz…
He is so cute say that 3 times while clicking your heals together…
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Elaine on 06 Aug 2008 at 12:28 pm #
I am sorry but did you somehow kidnap my kid about a year ago or so?? We went through all the same stuff at this age and I was willing to give my Ben away to the LOWEST bidder… I swear it’s the “terrible threes” Things are much better now at four…
(and yes you little man is quite cute!)
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Insta-mom on 06 Aug 2008 at 3:33 pm #
MiniMe went through the “I don’t love you” phase, too. Lucky for him it was followed by the “I love you TOO much, Mommy” phase. I’m hoping this one lasts until he turns fourteen and decides he hates me again. Just remember…this too shall pass.
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Manic Mommy on 06 Aug 2008 at 5:25 pm #
RC is 3.3 and I am so ready for school. Thank God his preschool takes kids in diapers because the boy won’t do ANYTHING on the potty. He will, however pee on the deck, which is lovely. Especially for my elderly neighbor, whom I am sure hears my daily mommy shreiks.
Somehow you’ll make it through – if not call me. I’ll bring carrot cake to go with Fran’s merlot.
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jane Somers on 06 Aug 2008 at 9:01 pm #
Oh my God – you described my 3 1/2 year old perfectly. Cutting up sandwiches, picking out clothes, and breathing all annoy him. I promise you’ll make it through this time but man – makes you want to wring their cute little necks sometimes.
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Headless Mom on 06 Aug 2008 at 10:44 pm #
OK first of all, thanks for the link. Second, he is precious! And third? No one ever talks about the f***ing threes. The suck big donkey balls. Even though I loved my kids when they were that age, I didn’t like them very much. Hang in there, it will get better.
Bad news on the potty front: there can be issues with this well into your future. Remember, my boys are 8&6 and STILL have issues at times. Good luck with that.
He will love school, and so will you. 2 days is perfect for his age and he will feel like such a big boy! Imagine the ease of grocery shopping with only one in tow…Aah the bliss!
I miss you! When I get home from vacation we have to talk, like actually on the phone, K?
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Quart on 07 Aug 2008 at 2:57 am #
I may be a horrible mom because the second happiest part of my day is when I drop Will off at school. He’s thrilled to be there and I’m thrilled to have a break from listening to him whine about wanting whatever it is he wants.
The happiest part of my day is when I pick him up and he comes running to me yelling “mommy! MY mommy!” Then a few hours later after the above mentioned whining sets in again I’m ready to send him back. It works out well.
Oh, and all we talked about at back to school night was potty training. He won’t graduate to preschool if he’s not trained by this time next year. Pressure’s on! Crap!
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Jenny, Bloggess & Bad Mom on 07 Aug 2008 at 3:44 am #
I’ll send wine.
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Jennifer H on 07 Aug 2008 at 11:04 am #
He is so stinkin’ cute!
I’ll add some Xanax to what Jenny’s sending.
(P.S. My girl was 4 before she was consistent on the #2. Hang in there.)
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Sophie, Inzaburbs on 08 Aug 2008 at 6:02 am #
Cookies and wine. My favorite combination.
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