So Monkey is fast approaching the terrible twos. She throws tantrums for no apparent reason, and then - if properly distracted - switches right back to the happiest kid on earth. It's like watching a split personality; you could get dizzy trying to keep track of which emotion is in control!
But what really entertains me is Monkey's recent adoption of the personality of Supreme High Ruler & Commander of All She Surveys (SHR&CASS for short).
SHR&CASS comes out when something happens and Monkey disapproves. For example, SHR&CASS this morning directed that we walk on the OTHER side of the street.
OTHER SIDE OTHER SIDE my g*d woman don't you understand it is imperative that we walk on the OTHER SIDE of the street? I crossed the street and all was well.
Plus, Ollie (our beleagured cat) dared to sniff Monkey's cheerios the other morning. Monkey, I mean SHR&CASS, immediately demanded that the foul cat STEP AWAY FROM THE CHEERIOS FORTHWITH. (ok, on this one I don't blame her, Ollie really did look like she was about to take a nibble...)
And, interstingly, SHR&CASS now dictates which outfits (including jammies) shall be worn. And not just by Monkey. SHR&CASS dictates that Taz (Monkey's stuffed animal toy from Hobart, Tazmania that is....yes, a Tasmanian Devil) wear a specific necklace around the apartment.
SHR&CASS dresses the devil. Need I say more?
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Happy Father's Day
Tomorrow is father's day. And I can't even BEGIN to tell you how wonderful my mother's day present was....and how I have nothing. M even mockingly accused me of forgetting! And it isn't like I really did forget, I just couldn't think of anything special that would make his day. Last year I got him custom-made sterling silver cufflinks with Monkey's birth statistics and wee little bare footprints on them. Super cool. Hard to surpass. Sigh.
So this year? This year M gets love. I think that might suffice.
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.
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