Friday, June 13, 2008
It's mutual
Monkey isn't the only one going through withdrawal: Grandma and 'Andpa called last night because they missed her already.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
So we weren't missed that much, after all...
As I mentioned earlier (ok, yesterday), my folks took care of Monkey over the weekend while we went up to Stockbridge, MA for a weekend of festivities surrounding our dear friend's wedding.
We drove up Friday afternoon, in order to attend the Rehearsal Dinner (aka bbq - the bride is Southern) and hang out with friends that night. This meant that we missed Monkey's End of Year Social at her school. (yes, it's a daycare. but what can I say, it's a MONTESSORI daycare and they do it up right). So, my parents went. Grandma and 'Andpa were thrilled to attend, and apparently were charming and didn't tell too many annoying stories about me as a child, that or everyone's lying to me.
After the party ended, and they all walked home together, Monkey's first act upon entering the apartment was to ask for me and dad. Grandma and 'Andpa reminded her that we were gone for the weekend. So, without skipping a beat, she asked for the thing next closest to her heart.....Elmo. She wanted to watch Elmo on dvd.
Stinker! We have stopped letting her watch Elmo because she becomes a complete zombie, and when we turn it off she throws a rotten tantrum! But oh, the moment mom and dad are gone? ELMO!!!!!!!! I swear she knew we had forgotten to tell my folks not to watch it.
I'm kind of proud of her. In a sick, twisted, oh are we screwed when she's a teenager kind of way. The kid knows what she wants and how to get it!
We drove up Friday afternoon, in order to attend the Rehearsal Dinner (aka bbq - the bride is Southern) and hang out with friends that night. This meant that we missed Monkey's End of Year Social at her school. (yes, it's a daycare. but what can I say, it's a MONTESSORI daycare and they do it up right). So, my parents went. Grandma and 'Andpa were thrilled to attend, and apparently were charming and didn't tell too many annoying stories about me as a child, that or everyone's lying to me.
After the party ended, and they all walked home together, Monkey's first act upon entering the apartment was to ask for me and dad. Grandma and 'Andpa reminded her that we were gone for the weekend. So, without skipping a beat, she asked for the thing next closest to her heart.....Elmo. She wanted to watch Elmo on dvd.
Stinker! We have stopped letting her watch Elmo because she becomes a complete zombie, and when we turn it off she throws a rotten tantrum! But oh, the moment mom and dad are gone? ELMO!!!!!!!! I swear she knew we had forgotten to tell my folks not to watch it.
I'm kind of proud of her. In a sick, twisted, oh are we screwed when she's a teenager kind of way. The kid knows what she wants and how to get it!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
It's going to be quiet at home tonight
My folks have been staying with us for the past week. Yes, in our not altogether palatial New York apartment with only one bathroom. And we still like each other!
It is going to be so quiet tonight when Monkey and I come in the door. I think she is going to be profoundly disappointed to not find Grandma and 'Andpa there to play with - she really enjoyed her time with them these past few days.
Grandma and 'Andpa flew in to spend time with Monkey, but also to kindly let us take off for the weekend to attend our dear friend's wedding in the Berkshires. It was a lovely weekend and a wonderful wedding, even if it was 98 degrees out. (and no a/c at the reception - well, only one in a butler's room/closet...houses built in the 1700s are lovely but boy were we HOT).
This was the third time that I've ever been away from Monkey for more than the work-day. It was wonderful to sleep in! Oh, the sleep! The blessed, blessed sleep.
It was even better to walk in the door and have Monkey come hurtling down the hallway to give me a hug with a huge smile on her face. Yeah, definitely better.
It is going to be so quiet tonight when Monkey and I come in the door. I think she is going to be profoundly disappointed to not find Grandma and 'Andpa there to play with - she really enjoyed her time with them these past few days.
Grandma and 'Andpa flew in to spend time with Monkey, but also to kindly let us take off for the weekend to attend our dear friend's wedding in the Berkshires. It was a lovely weekend and a wonderful wedding, even if it was 98 degrees out. (and no a/c at the reception - well, only one in a butler's room/closet...houses built in the 1700s are lovely but boy were we HOT).
This was the third time that I've ever been away from Monkey for more than the work-day. It was wonderful to sleep in! Oh, the sleep! The blessed, blessed sleep.
It was even better to walk in the door and have Monkey come hurtling down the hallway to give me a hug with a huge smile on her face. Yeah, definitely better.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Still paci free
I am somewhat dumbfounded to announce that not only are we still pacifier free, but Monkey has not thrown any fits about it! Not one single tantrum. Yes, she's asked for it several times, but each time we just remind her that she threw it away, and that ends the discussion. Miraculous, I tell you! I am going to have Monkey "decide" to do all momentous things from her on out. It stops whining in its tracks. Powerful shit, this "you did this so no whining" mantra. And I couldn't be prouder of my big girl. She is a rock star.
However, she is also a rock star that decided to wake up at 5:40am this morning. While M is out of town on business. So that my shower became a quickie bath and hair up in a ponytail (super professional, but it's my go-to hairdo) while Monkey chattered away in the bathroom, talking to me about water.
Then, I made Monkey's lunch while she watched Moustache. Moustache, by the way, is a cat that is helping teach Monkey French. Ok, so far she doesn't actually speak any French, but it is educational and she loves it. Thank you Moustache, for my five minutes.
Tonight we straighten up the apartment because tomorrow Grandma and 'Andpa come to town! Woo hoo!!!!!!!! M and I are driving up to the Berkshires this weekend for our friend's wedding, so Monkey will stay with the grandparents here in the city. I anticipate a lot of time in the park, and many many popsicles! Good times.
However, she is also a rock star that decided to wake up at 5:40am this morning. While M is out of town on business. So that my shower became a quickie bath and hair up in a ponytail (super professional, but it's my go-to hairdo) while Monkey chattered away in the bathroom, talking to me about water.
Then, I made Monkey's lunch while she watched Moustache. Moustache, by the way, is a cat that is helping teach Monkey French. Ok, so far she doesn't actually speak any French, but it is educational and she loves it. Thank you Moustache, for my five minutes.
Tonight we straighten up the apartment because tomorrow Grandma and 'Andpa come to town! Woo hoo!!!!!!!! M and I are driving up to the Berkshires this weekend for our friend's wedding, so Monkey will stay with the grandparents here in the city. I anticipate a lot of time in the park, and many many popsicles! Good times.
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