**As copied from my blog**
On Monday, I did my Bad Mommy Homework, and one of the questions I had to answer was "Something you are struggling with presently that I wish I could help you with:". This was my answer "Walking! I wish you would just walk now so you can go where you want to, when you want to, for however long you want to. I can't stand the frustration you have to endure because you can't manage on your own yet.". Then, not even TWO days later, my wish came true!!! Last night, at approximately 19:00 – 19:30, Boobah decides that this whole business of clinging in to the couches and/or tables whilst walking around the room is not for him, so he just… let go. Just like that! AND HE WALKED!!! BY HIMSELF! FOR THE FIRST TIME! And you know how all those books say that generally baby persons give one or two steps and then either sits down or tumbles over? Not my kid! He gave the 6 steps from The Dad to me, hugged me and then promptly turned around and walked back to The Dad. Just sommer so… I am currently the proudest mommy in the world. My kid is amazing! Also remember, this is a child who never crawled, as he refused to lie on his stomach for longer than 2 seconds at a time.
Boobah's age when this happened: 2 days shy of his 11 month Monthday!!!
I am posting videos of this happy event as soon as I convert them properly…
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Penace for ignoring BOBM
I think my negligence has finally caught up with me.
I am sick and The Pickle isn't.
This means there is a reversal of power in my home.
*me sneezing and coughing and looking horrid*
"Morning my Pickle," I mumble making a beeline for the coffee.
"Morning Mammo!" she chirrups happily. "Riaan and me are going to have pinano lessons today!!"[could someone shoot her now].
"Oh that is good my Pickle, I'll make sure Lebo picks you up OK?"
"Thanks Mammo! Are you sick Mammo? Shame!" [she doesn't sound at all sorry]
*slobbery kiss from Pickle*
Then the sting
"Euuww Mammo, your germs!!" and she skips off to terrorize someone else!
I am sick and The Pickle isn't.
This means there is a reversal of power in my home.
*me sneezing and coughing and looking horrid*
"Morning my Pickle," I mumble making a beeline for the coffee.
"Morning Mammo!" she chirrups happily. "Riaan and me are going to have pinano lessons today!!"[could someone shoot her now].
"Oh that is good my Pickle, I'll make sure Lebo picks you up OK?"
"Thanks Mammo! Are you sick Mammo? Shame!" [she doesn't sound at all sorry]
*slobbery kiss from Pickle*
Then the sting
"Euuww Mammo, your germs!!" and she skips off to terrorize someone else!
About bloody time I do some homework . . .
Today you are 7 years, 3 months and 1 day old.
At this exact moment, you are at home playing (or annoying) granny.
These days, you like to wear anything comfy. You like the occasional dress, but prefer shorts.
Your favorite t.v. shows and movies are High School Musical, Hannah Montana, The suite life of Zach and Cody.
You love to do crafts, write stories and plan birthday parties for your stuffed animals.
You say many things, some of them are a little out there. I love nothing more than our Saturday and Sunday morning, in bed, chat-a-bouts!
Your favorite food differs from day to day. You are the fussiest eater ever!
Your favorite character from a show or movie is difficult to tell. Hannah Montana maybe? I get the feeling that the entertainment of the whole show is what you dig :-)
This is your favorite toy: Pollys and Barbies.
I love you to death, but I really wish you would stop bawling when you don't get your own way and the new sulking thing is driving me crazy!
You're a great kid because of so many things. I am constantly amazed at you. I am always proud of you. You totally rock kiddo.
I'm amazed that you read so well, have such an affinity for numbers (mamma's girl) and love so strongly.
I love it when you curl yourself up on my lap, or fall asleep on my shoulder. You're getting older and these moments are rarer and rarer.
Something I’m wearing these days that will probably make you laugh some day (or already does) is my bikini :-)
Something you are struggling with presently that I wish I could help you with is your own impatience with yourself. You are not superwoman baby. It takes time to master anything. Give yourself a break every now and then.
This is an article from a magazine or newspaper describing an event that happened today or around this time:
"Schoolchildren in Kliptown, Soweto have become the first in South Africa to benefit from the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) campaign, reports the Mail and Guardian.
One hundred children from the Kliptown Youth Programme have joined the community of 250 000 children from developing countries across the world in being owners of the worlds cheapest and child-friendliest laptops.
The durbale XO Laptops weigh only 1.3 kilograms and cost US$100 (R780) to manufacture. OLPC founder Nicholas Negoponte, aims to address the lack of educational resources and the consequent impact on the learning potential of children living in developing countries, by distributing the laptops around the world."
At this exact moment, you are at home playing (or annoying) granny.
These days, you like to wear anything comfy. You like the occasional dress, but prefer shorts.
Your favorite t.v. shows and movies are High School Musical, Hannah Montana, The suite life of Zach and Cody.
You love to do crafts, write stories and plan birthday parties for your stuffed animals.
You say many things, some of them are a little out there. I love nothing more than our Saturday and Sunday morning, in bed, chat-a-bouts!
Your favorite food differs from day to day. You are the fussiest eater ever!
Your favorite character from a show or movie is difficult to tell. Hannah Montana maybe? I get the feeling that the entertainment of the whole show is what you dig :-)
This is your favorite toy: Pollys and Barbies.
I love you to death, but I really wish you would stop bawling when you don't get your own way and the new sulking thing is driving me crazy!
You're a great kid because of so many things. I am constantly amazed at you. I am always proud of you. You totally rock kiddo.
I'm amazed that you read so well, have such an affinity for numbers (mamma's girl) and love so strongly.
I love it when you curl yourself up on my lap, or fall asleep on my shoulder. You're getting older and these moments are rarer and rarer.
Something I’m wearing these days that will probably make you laugh some day (or already does) is my bikini :-)
Something you are struggling with presently that I wish I could help you with is your own impatience with yourself. You are not superwoman baby. It takes time to master anything. Give yourself a break every now and then.
This is an article from a magazine or newspaper describing an event that happened today or around this time:
"Schoolchildren in Kliptown, Soweto have become the first in South Africa to benefit from the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) campaign, reports the Mail and Guardian.
One hundred children from the Kliptown Youth Programme have joined the community of 250 000 children from developing countries across the world in being owners of the worlds cheapest and child-friendliest laptops.
The durbale XO Laptops weigh only 1.3 kilograms and cost US$100 (R780) to manufacture. OLPC founder Nicholas Negoponte, aims to address the lack of educational resources and the consequent impact on the learning potential of children living in developing countries, by distributing the laptops around the world."
Monday, April 7, 2008
You’re almost 21!!
Today you are just over a month away from your FIRST birthday.
At this exact moment, you are at your grandma's place. She looks after you during the day. You're probably having a sleep now. Great, seeing as you didn't sleep all that much last night. Today I am knackered!!
These days, I still get to dress you. I like dressing you in Camo clothes. You are and will always be Mommy's Little Soldier. I also get to do your hair. It's always in a Mohawk style. Luckily, you have such straight hair, it just does what I want it too. I will be taking you for a haircut soon though – short back and sides.
Your favorite t.v. show(s) or movie is this: 7de Laan, Coolcatz, Barney – The stupid Dinosaur and I let you watch Baby Einstein – Da Vinci a lot. You love the handpuppets.
You love to do this: Hold my hand and walk all over the place (you can't walk by yourself yet and you absolutely refuse to crawl), help me with the washing, shoving anything and everything in your mouth and you just lurve getting your own way…
You say this a lot: Ka – for look, Ghia – Giraffe, Mamma, Oupa, Pappa and Nee nee nee – Meaning No No No
Your favorite food these days: I feed you a lot of yoghurt, as some days that is the only thing you will eat and you don't mind bananas either. And you just have to have food off other people's plates, regardless of whether you actually like it or not.
Your favorite character from a show or movie is this: Like I've said, you like Barney, but you hate sleeping next to him. You don't really care for characters, but can't get enough of your digger trucks.
This is your favorite toy: Your digger trucks, your Xylophone, Gapie-Apie, and Sheep. What do all of these have in common? They are all yellow.
I love you to death, but I really wish you would stop doing this: I hate when you scream your head off when you don't get your way. I am your mom, I've been around much longer than you, I'm bigger than you, and if I say No, IT'S NO! Deal with it!!!
You're a great kid because of this: You always
wake up with a smile. You give me lots of hugs and kisses. Even though I don't look after you during the day, and you spend most of your time with your grandma, you still know that I am your mother. And you are happy to see me when I come to pick you up!
I'm amazed that you do this: You develop at a rate which is far too advanced for a little baby person! You can stack building blocks on top of each other, building cuppy towers and you understand when I talk to you. I taught you about Baby Tarzan on Wednesday, and by Thursday morning, you were doing it by yourself. You are an amazing little being!
I love when you do this: You kiss me hallo, and you kiss me goodbye. You don't do this with anyone else!
Something I'm wearing these days that will probably make you laugh some day: Oneday, when you're big and grown up, you'll probably laugh at all the clothes I've ever worn. I have a unique style, that not many people can pull off, and if you don't know me, you'll probably think I'm weird…
Something you are struggling with presently that I wish I could help you with: Walking! I wish you would just walk now so you can go where you want to, when you want to, for however long you want to. I can't stand the frustration you have to endure because you can't manage on your own yet.
This is an article from a magazine or newspaper describing an event that happened today or around this time: From News24.com:
- Zim court delays election ruling - again
07/04/2008 13:09 - South Africa
Najwa's trial postponed
07/04/2008 13:45
The trial of Najwa Petersen and three others accused of murdering entertainer Taliep Petersen has been postponed in the Cape High Court. - 34 T5 flights cancelled
07/04/2008 13:42
British Airways has cancelled another 34 flights at its new Terminal 5 at Heathrow as it battled to clear a backlog created by bad weather.
your hair smells of oranges
your hair smells like oranges this evening.
you put your little arms around me and say
'i love you mommy. i sorry i cried when you say no'
i look at you and kiss your head
i mentally jawdrop a little at your sentence construction
we cuddle up on the couch
and watch the most annoying dvd of all time
(kidsongs. parents, just don't buy them. please)
and you love it.
the dumblooking children who you are clearly the bigger star out of
when compared
fascinate you
with their silly songs
and little antics
i don't care that it's giving me a headache.
i don't care that i'm lying in an uncomfortable position.
you don't care that i am tired and haven't showered yet.
all you care about is being on the couch with me.
and all i care about is me being on the couch with you.
and there i am
smelling your gorgeous hair
with your head snuggled under my chin.
when tertia told us about mommy love
i knew it could not be defined.
but this is as close as i can do.
nothing in the world matters
not bills
not deadlines
not how i look
not how i feel
not what i did or did not do today
not how i smiled or grimaced
not that i liked or disliked
not that i could or could not figure something out
not what i did or did not achieve today.
everything in the world that matters
is snuggled under my chin
smelling of oranges.
good night my cam.
x
you put your little arms around me and say
'i love you mommy. i sorry i cried when you say no'
i look at you and kiss your head
i mentally jawdrop a little at your sentence construction
we cuddle up on the couch
and watch the most annoying dvd of all time
(kidsongs. parents, just don't buy them. please)
and you love it.
the dumblooking children who you are clearly the bigger star out of
when compared
fascinate you
with their silly songs
and little antics
i don't care that it's giving me a headache.
i don't care that i'm lying in an uncomfortable position.
you don't care that i am tired and haven't showered yet.
all you care about is being on the couch with me.
and all i care about is me being on the couch with you.
and there i am
smelling your gorgeous hair
with your head snuggled under my chin.
when tertia told us about mommy love
i knew it could not be defined.
but this is as close as i can do.
nothing in the world matters
not bills
not deadlines
not how i look
not how i feel
not what i did or did not do today
not how i smiled or grimaced
not that i liked or disliked
not that i could or could not figure something out
not what i did or did not achieve today.
everything in the world that matters
is snuggled under my chin
smelling of oranges.
good night my cam.
x
Friday, April 4, 2008
A mommy went mad so we shot her
hi Guys,
Just thought I would let everyone know that Tam, akaExmi - Expensive Mistakes, has internet problems.
I'm sure she'll be back soon, though.
Just thought I would let everyone know that Tam, akaExmi - Expensive Mistakes, has internet problems.
I'm sure she'll be back soon, though.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Bottled Up and Ready for Take Off!
Today you are: 19 1/2 months (a year and 7 1/2 months) old.
At this exact moment, you are: SLEEPING! Woohoo! Sorry sweetie, you'll understand when you have your own.
These days, you like to wear this:
Absolutely nothing.
You would rather be naked.
Your favorite t.v. shows are: “Wow Wow Wubzy”, “Blues Clues”, and “Oswald”
You love to: run around in circles in the living while laughing. You LOVE to be outside playing with rocks, sticks and sand tools. You LOVE animals and giggle every time you see them, point to them and say what they are: “gaie” (“doggy”), “elf” (“elephant”), “khhhh” (“kitty”). You LOVE books and dancing to music. You love "Mimi" and "Raju" (family dogs).
You say this a lot: “Dai” (“Daddy”) every time you see him. Other things you say a lot: “Bebe" ("baby" - it started with pix of yourself and now to all babys), “Hi” and now it's "no, no, no" to EVERYthing.
Your favorite foods are: pears, apples and broccoli. You'd prefer green beans to ice cream. Whose kid are you anyway?!
Your favorite characters are Wubzy and Elmo.
Your favorite toy is this:
You have 1001 toys, but you'd rather play with my phone. I guess I would too -
I love you to death, but you do much of this: eat rocks, grab for EVERYthing, need my attention 200% of the time! (it’s okay – you’re suppose to - and most of the time - I love to give it to you.)
You’re a great kid because of this: you’re extremely loving, affectionate, sweet, intelligent, funny, happy, cuddly, soft…perfect!
I can’t believe your doing this: know the words for so many things we didn’t even knew you knew! Smart kid! (“Mou” for “Mouth”, “Blue” for “Balloon”...and so many more!).
I LOVE when you: laugh, smile, squeeze your baby or bear really hard, twisting side to side; I loved when you shook your head from side to side really fast while smiling really big and rocking out to Michael Jackson in your grandparents minivan; I love when you eat! I love that you are SO determined to do the most challenging of things for your size and age like run around the park with a ball 1/2 your size, picking it up every time you drop it, still convicted to your mission; picking yourSELF up every time you fall. I love your little snore and how when you’re sleeping you look the same as you did when you were born. I love when you call me “mai” (“mommy”) – finally.
Something I am wearing these days that will probably make you laugh some day are these:
Didn't you know that your mother was a rock star?! Girl - you ain't seen nothin' yet!
Something you are struggling with presently that I wish I could help you with:
Keeping you busy! I'm tryin' kid!
This is an article from a magazine or newspaper describing an event that happened today or around this time:
I just copied an excerpt of what I believe to be the most important part:
At this exact moment, you are: SLEEPING! Woohoo! Sorry sweetie, you'll understand when you have your own.
These days, you like to wear this:
Absolutely nothing.
You would rather be naked.
Your favorite t.v. shows are: “Wow Wow Wubzy”, “Blues Clues”, and “Oswald”
You love to: run around in circles in the living while laughing. You LOVE to be outside playing with rocks, sticks and sand tools. You LOVE animals and giggle every time you see them, point to them and say what they are: “gaie” (“doggy”), “elf” (“elephant”), “khhhh” (“kitty”). You LOVE books and dancing to music. You love "Mimi" and "Raju" (family dogs).
You say this a lot: “Dai” (“Daddy”) every time you see him. Other things you say a lot: “Bebe" ("baby" - it started with pix of yourself and now to all babys), “Hi” and now it's "no, no, no" to EVERYthing.
Your favorite foods are: pears, apples and broccoli. You'd prefer green beans to ice cream. Whose kid are you anyway?!
Your favorite characters are Wubzy and Elmo.
Your favorite toy is this:
You have 1001 toys, but you'd rather play with my phone. I guess I would too -
I love you to death, but you do much of this: eat rocks, grab for EVERYthing, need my attention 200% of the time! (it’s okay – you’re suppose to - and most of the time - I love to give it to you.)
You’re a great kid because of this: you’re extremely loving, affectionate, sweet, intelligent, funny, happy, cuddly, soft…perfect!
I can’t believe your doing this: know the words for so many things we didn’t even knew you knew! Smart kid! (“Mou” for “Mouth”, “Blue” for “Balloon”...and so many more!).
I LOVE when you: laugh, smile, squeeze your baby or bear really hard, twisting side to side; I loved when you shook your head from side to side really fast while smiling really big and rocking out to Michael Jackson in your grandparents minivan; I love when you eat! I love that you are SO determined to do the most challenging of things for your size and age like run around the park with a ball 1/2 your size, picking it up every time you drop it, still convicted to your mission; picking yourSELF up every time you fall. I love your little snore and how when you’re sleeping you look the same as you did when you were born. I love when you call me “mai” (“mommy”) – finally.
Something I am wearing these days that will probably make you laugh some day are these:
Didn't you know that your mother was a rock star?! Girl - you ain't seen nothin' yet!
Something you are struggling with presently that I wish I could help you with:
Keeping you busy! I'm tryin' kid!
This is an article from a magazine or newspaper describing an event that happened today or around this time:
I just copied an excerpt of what I believe to be the most important part:
Posted: 08:19 PM ET
(CNN)—Democrats continue their money race following the release of their March fundraising totals. In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, CNN’s Dan Lothian reveals Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton’s totals.
Regardless of who Democrats eventually pick to be their nominee, they have made history with a female candidate and an African American candidate. Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider reports on new poll numbers which show whether Americans are ready to make history electing a woman or an African American.
–CNN's Emily Sherman
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
time capsule homework!
Today you are 2 years and 9 months old.
At this exact moment, you are sleeping, finally hehe.
These days, you like to wear this: your princess skirt. constantly. and a stripy shirt.
Your favorite t.v. show(s) or movie is Barney. Thomas the Tank Engine. The most annoying Kidsongs dvd of all time, Cool Cats and teletubbies
You love to play with balloons, are OBSESSED with playing with coins and you love your dolls so much.
You say 'and then' alot right now.
Your favorite food these days is begables, cheese and vegetarian nuggets with mayonnaise.
Your favorite character from a show or movie is Barney. definitely. You kiss him alot.
This is your favorite toy: your 'moneys'. i have no idea why.
I love you to death, but I really wish you would stop throwing tantrums and screeching when I say no. I know it's genetic and you can't help it, but sheesh. I think you're better than me at it, and thats saying ALOT.
You're a great kid because you are so full of love
I'm amazed that you speak so well. your vocabulary is phenomenal. Moreover, your ability to express, define and explain the reasons for your emotions supercedes my alleged adult ability to do so daily.
I love when you put your little arm around me and say " i love you big bubbles mommy"
Something I’m wearing these days that will probably make you laugh some day: the pinafore dress i wore to work today
Something you are struggling with presently that I wish I could help you with: missing your dad
This is an article from a magazine or newspaper describing an event that happened today or around this time: Robert Mugabe, it seems, has had his reign over Zimbabwe ended.
At this exact moment, you are sleeping, finally hehe.
These days, you like to wear this: your princess skirt. constantly. and a stripy shirt.
Your favorite t.v. show(s) or movie is Barney. Thomas the Tank Engine. The most annoying Kidsongs dvd of all time, Cool Cats and teletubbies
You love to play with balloons, are OBSESSED with playing with coins and you love your dolls so much.
You say 'and then' alot right now.
Your favorite food these days is begables, cheese and vegetarian nuggets with mayonnaise.
Your favorite character from a show or movie is Barney. definitely. You kiss him alot.
This is your favorite toy: your 'moneys'. i have no idea why.
I love you to death, but I really wish you would stop throwing tantrums and screeching when I say no. I know it's genetic and you can't help it, but sheesh. I think you're better than me at it, and thats saying ALOT.
You're a great kid because you are so full of love
I'm amazed that you speak so well. your vocabulary is phenomenal. Moreover, your ability to express, define and explain the reasons for your emotions supercedes my alleged adult ability to do so daily.
I love when you put your little arm around me and say " i love you big bubbles mommy"
Something I’m wearing these days that will probably make you laugh some day: the pinafore dress i wore to work today
Something you are struggling with presently that I wish I could help you with: missing your dad
This is an article from a magazine or newspaper describing an event that happened today or around this time: Robert Mugabe, it seems, has had his reign over Zimbabwe ended.
Homework: Online Time Capsule
Alright Bad Mommys. Ready for some more homework?
The idea is to encapsulate your child’s/children’s life at this moment with words, pictures, and if your really ambitious, video.
Following, is a guide by which you can use to collect your data.
(Here comes the overly ambitious part)
THEN, the plan is in 20 years, April 1, 2028, we will all come back to this blog, reopen our time capsules with our children (or e-mail it to them), and write a post describing the event.
I really wish we could do this (Yahoo Digital Time Capsule). Maybe in the next 20 years, I'll find a way to do it!
GUIDE:
Today you are ______ (age).
At this exact moment, you are ______________ (what they are doing).
These days, you like to wear, or I like you to wear (for the mommy with teeny tinys) this:
Your favorite t.v. show(s) or movie is this:
You love to do this:_______(activity (ies) : i.e. climbing on counters, riding your skateboard).
You say this a lot: _______________ (i.e. “mommy mommy mommy”, “screw this!).
Your favorite food these days:__________________(i.e. breast milk, pizza…or even breast milk and pizza for some!)
Your favorite character from a show or movie is this: ________________(i.e. Elmo, or Captain Jack Sparrow).
This is your favorite toy: ______________ (i.e. teething ring, skateboard).
I love you to death, but I really wish you would stop doing this:____________.
You're a great kid because of this:________________.
I'm amazed that you do this:_______________(i.e. talking, wake up before 11:00am)
I love when you do this:_______________.
Something I’m wearing these days that will probably make you laugh some day (or already does):_________________.
Something you are struggling with presently that I wish I could help you with:__________.
This is an article from a magazine or newspaper describing an event that happened today or around this time:
Feel free to do whatever you want to do to remember these moments. This is simply a guide and you can use some of it, all of it, or none of it!:-) It's your time capsule!
HAVE FUN!
The idea is to encapsulate your child’s/children’s life at this moment with words, pictures, and if your really ambitious, video.
Following, is a guide by which you can use to collect your data.
(Here comes the overly ambitious part)
THEN, the plan is in 20 years, April 1, 2028, we will all come back to this blog, reopen our time capsules with our children (or e-mail it to them), and write a post describing the event.
I really wish we could do this (Yahoo Digital Time Capsule). Maybe in the next 20 years, I'll find a way to do it!
GUIDE:
Today you are ______ (age).
At this exact moment, you are ______________ (what they are doing).
These days, you like to wear, or I like you to wear (for the mommy with teeny tinys) this:
Your favorite t.v. show(s) or movie is this:
You love to do this:_______(activity (ies) : i.e. climbing on counters, riding your skateboard).
You say this a lot: _______________ (i.e. “mommy mommy mommy”, “screw this!).
Your favorite food these days:__________________(i.e. breast milk, pizza…or even breast milk and pizza for some!)
Your favorite character from a show or movie is this: ________________(i.e. Elmo, or Captain Jack Sparrow).
This is your favorite toy: ______________ (i.e. teething ring, skateboard).
I love you to death, but I really wish you would stop doing this:____________.
You're a great kid because of this:________________.
I'm amazed that you do this:_______________(i.e. talking, wake up before 11:00am)
I love when you do this:_______________.
Something I’m wearing these days that will probably make you laugh some day (or already does):_________________.
Something you are struggling with presently that I wish I could help you with:__________.
This is an article from a magazine or newspaper describing an event that happened today or around this time:
Feel free to do whatever you want to do to remember these moments. This is simply a guide and you can use some of it, all of it, or none of it!:-) It's your time capsule!
HAVE FUN!
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