Hodge Podge-O-Thoughts
Here are some random thoughts and questions that have come up this week.
1. I purchased ACT (the anti-cavity mouthwash) recently. As I was swishing and swooshing last night, I read the front of the bottle. What the heck does, "Restores minerals to soft spots" mean? Who was the marketing genius that landed on that one?
2. I mailed a Christmas card to a college friend on December 18. I received it "Return to Sender. Unknown Reason" today, February 2. Isn't the reason clear? She doesn't live there anymore! Why'd it take them so long to figure that out?
3. If you've never given your child an enema, be thankful. I hope you never have to. For both your sakes.
4. I've been home with my son for 4 weeks now due to something called "encopresis." We spent much of the day last Friday at the children's hospital for testing. All in all a great day, with great people, and better than expected results. I was however slightly amused by the repeated "fecal" word of choice by all medical professionals involved...poop. Poop, poop, poop, poop, poop!
5. This morning my 9-year old pulled a pair of dirty jeans from the hamper to wear. What about "you've already worn them 3 times this week!" does an almost tween boy not understand? Can you say peeeeee-uuuuuu?
6. You know you have a problem when your 9-year old son (yes, mister dirty pants) asks if he can earn extra money by helping you clean YOUR room. Sad, but true. Sad, but true.
7. I get to sleep in tomorrow. Yay.
11 comments:
Good luck for the next few years w/your tween. They do latch on to an outfit and wear it to death.
Sounds like you had a long week. Hope it all works out. I'm sure it will.
thanks mary. i think i need to some pointers on what to expect in those years...especially since i have two boys.
funny post... loved catching up a bit on your blog..
s' too tired to make a lot of sense.
Missed you though.
yay! so glad to know you're back!
a family member of mine suffered same and grew out of it...so it does get better. you definitely have a lot on your plate right now. i hope you got to sleep in. and you know...the boys get easier...it's those tween and teen girls that are killers! hang in there mama...you are doing good. xoxo
ACT really what are soft spots, areas just waiting for a cavity to fill a pre-determined spot?
Return card I guess is better than no knowledge of it being lost..stayed tuned.
Enema to child...Yup memories on this one. If you need any advice on simplifing just email me...
Encopresis, that is a great term. How old is your son. I had this same problem with my son at around three to four. He was so backed up he appeared to have a beer belly. More free advice if you are interested by email. Dirty jeans. Oh yes, my son on one occasion that was caught wore three undershirts at the same time. When asked why by a visitor he proudly commented "When the top one is dirty I just take it off and the next one is clean."
Thanks for the memories!
thanks cindra. so good to know it gets easier with the boys! i've heard other positive stories about what the little mister is going through, and always good to hear another. just one day at a time.
pauline - sorry to hear that you have indeed experienced administering the enema...blech! my son just turned 6. that t-shirt story is hysterical! and helps me to just relax a bit more. i may take you up on the advice offer too!
Hey, you could save on his allowance by cleaning his room and charging him for it!
welcome malnurtured snay! - it was actually my room he was offering to help clean -- which is usually the one room in the house that remains in dissaray due to clean laundry. he keeps his room quite clean...putting me to shame! thanks for stopping by!
I've stopped washing my jeans entirely. They're getting too thin!
hmmm, well, perhaps you've found an excellent way to save on water?
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