CHANGES
Sorry I have not blogged in awhile. I wanted to particiapte in Not me Monday this week, but I have had so much going this last weekend, I did not really take note of all of the crazy things that happened.
In a nutshell we have been having problems with Joshua's behavior at school. We have worked with the teachers, upped his discipline at home, taken away his favorite Batman toys etc and finally started taking him to a counselor, nothing seemed to work. I will say that I don't think that his school gave him enough time with his counselor to see any improvement. That being said I was asked by the director at the daycare to find another school for Joshua last week. I freaked out, because if you have your kids in daycare you know that it is really hard to get into a good school, most times you are on a waiting list and then to try and find a place for two kids... I almost had a nervous breakdown thinking about it! Luckily for us God was on our side, and the bad economy, as lots of people have had to pull their kids out of daycare because of job loss etc, so I was able to get both kids into La Petite. It's going to be tight for us financially, but I think that it will be a much better school for both kids since then incorporate both montessori and traditional education into their curriculum.
I also feel this will be a MUCH better place for Joshua since I found out this weekend that his teacher whispered into his ear during one of his temper fits, that his mommy and daddy needed to whip his butt with a belt! Seriously!
Overall we are well and I am hoping for a new start for my boys and less drama overall. I am sad in some ways since my boys have both been at this school since they were 9 months old, but I am looking forward to a new beginning!
Monday, February 16, 2009
Monday, February 02, 2009
Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.
NOT ME MONDAYS!
Yes, it is that time of the week for Not me Mondays!
No, not me, I am not bummed that I forgot that it was Monday until 11:42, so I am going to be very very low on Mr Link's list, no not me.
No, not me, I did not spend the two days I was trapped at home due to the ice and snow doing nothing but reading trashy romance novels and relaxing, no not me. I took full adavantage of the time I had at home and worked on the organization of my house because that is what I should have done.
No, not me, I did not send my son over to hug his daddy because he had a poopy diaper and I did not want to change it. No, I would never do something like that.
No, not me, I did not let my 4 year old wear the same batman outfit for 2 days and nights in a row because I did not want to fight with him to take it off. No that most certainly was not me!
I also did not the same above mentioned 4 year also wear his shoes to bed 2 nights in a row because they are his "Bat Boots", and his oufit would be incomplete without them. No, that would be unsanitary and I would NEVER do anything like that.
I did not tell my husband that I needed to go into the office earlier than I needed to so that I could go meet a girlfriend of mine for brunch. No, I would never do anything that deceitful!
No, not me, i did not feel very guilty for the above mentioned deceit and end up confessing all to my hubby, I would never do anything like that!
NOT ME MONDAYS!
Yes, it is that time of the week for Not me Mondays!
No, not me, I am not bummed that I forgot that it was Monday until 11:42, so I am going to be very very low on Mr Link's list, no not me.
No, not me, I did not spend the two days I was trapped at home due to the ice and snow doing nothing but reading trashy romance novels and relaxing, no not me. I took full adavantage of the time I had at home and worked on the organization of my house because that is what I should have done.
No, not me, I did not send my son over to hug his daddy because he had a poopy diaper and I did not want to change it. No, I would never do something like that.
No, not me, I did not let my 4 year old wear the same batman outfit for 2 days and nights in a row because I did not want to fight with him to take it off. No that most certainly was not me!
I also did not the same above mentioned 4 year also wear his shoes to bed 2 nights in a row because they are his "Bat Boots", and his oufit would be incomplete without them. No, that would be unsanitary and I would NEVER do anything like that.
I did not tell my husband that I needed to go into the office earlier than I needed to so that I could go meet a girlfriend of mine for brunch. No, I would never do anything that deceitful!
No, not me, i did not feel very guilty for the above mentioned deceit and end up confessing all to my hubby, I would never do anything like that!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.
No Not Me!
No, I did not allow my 4 year old to run naked around the house for over an hour waiting for his Batman suit to finish washing and drying because I did not have the energy to fight with him about putting other clotheson and ONLY the BATMAN outfit would do.
No, not me, I did not drag my two year old son who was wrapped around my leg, across the kitchen while I was cooking dinner because it was easier and quicker than trying to pry him off of my leg.
No, not me, I did not allow my two year old son to have 2 (yes Two) ice cream cones at Ryans because he has been sick and not eating well, and I figured food is food.
I did not bribe my four year old son with chocolate at 7:00 a.m. to get him in the car for school because we were running late and I consoled myself that is really was ok since it does have milk in it, no not me!
No Not Me!
No, I did not allow my 4 year old to run naked around the house for over an hour waiting for his Batman suit to finish washing and drying because I did not have the energy to fight with him about putting other clotheson and ONLY the BATMAN outfit would do.
No, not me, I did not drag my two year old son who was wrapped around my leg, across the kitchen while I was cooking dinner because it was easier and quicker than trying to pry him off of my leg.
No, not me, I did not allow my two year old son to have 2 (yes Two) ice cream cones at Ryans because he has been sick and not eating well, and I figured food is food.
I did not bribe my four year old son with chocolate at 7:00 a.m. to get him in the car for school because we were running late and I consoled myself that is really was ok since it does have milk in it, no not me!
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
The Master Manipulator
So, last night Mick fell prey to Joshua yet again. I often amazed at how easily Joshua out manuvers his dad to get exactly what he wants! I came downstairs last night and Joshua was happily sitting at the table drinking a coke. I asked him where he got the soda at and he said that his dad said he could have it. When Mick came up from the basement I asked him why he was letting Joshua have a coke at 7:00 in the evening. Mick responded that I had said it was ok, he had Joshua ask me. I told him that Joshua had not asked me anything. I went over to Joshua and asked him if he had asked me if he could have a coke, he slyly smiled and said yes. I then said that he was going to time out for lying. He said "No mom I did ask you." and smiled again, so I asked him, "Did I answer?" he reasponded "No" with a sad little face. I then told him to go and sit in time out for lying to his dad. While he was in timeout I asked him why he did not come and ask me if he could have a coke and he said "Because I knew that you would say no." Even the kids know the rules.... I will give Joshua this, once he knew he was busted he went into timeout and sat with no problems, he knew that he had been caught.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
We are ALIVE!! We have been busier than a "one eyed cat watching three rat holes" as my friend Linda Lowman would say :-) Going to post some pics and will try and catch up with more detailed posting later :-)
Here is Mick and I at Churchill Downs, we RARELY EVER get to go out on dates so this was a lot of fun and it was good to finally make it out there since we have never been in the 5 years that we have lived here!
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Hello to all,
I know it's been over a month since my last post. It has been a VERY busy summer for us here in the Parrott household!
As you all know Tzeitel, my little sister was preganant. She and her boyfriend Dave welcomed Ivey Athen Austin into their lives on August 11, 2008. She is beautiful, and Tzeitel has taken to motherhood very well, I am very proud of her. The boys just continue to crack me up and amaze me on a daily basis. I need to start posting some of the things that get said to me... Joshua says the funniest and craziest things!!
Joseph is talking up a storm, although there are days that you can not understand a word that he says.
The latest addition to the family is Mick's new motorcycle. Yes after two years, I gave in. It was a purchase easy to justify with Mick driving 90 miles a day back and forth to work. I joke with Mick that I am going to up his life insurance, but he assures me that he is taking it easy. It's hard to trust a former adrenaline junkie.
Well, I hope to get some pictures and videos posted soon.
We love you lots, and I leave you with a picture of my new niece Ivey.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Here is the boys from February playing in the kitchen. As usual with most videos that involve both boys, I was taping Joshua and got Joseph playing in Daddy's shoes in the background. These two never cease to amaze me. Now that we have room on the camera again, expect more videos to come. Now that they are playing outside the hilarity ensues!
FINALLY AN UPDATE!!
So, I am running behind in my life as usual.... , but I finally uploaded all of the video to the computer so I am posting some videos of the kids.
Here is the first one, Easter Sunday when we got back from the Easter Egg Hunt. Joseph was enthralled with the snow and I love his enthusiasm. Keep your eye on Joshua as well....
So, I am running behind in my life as usual.... , but I finally uploaded all of the video to the computer so I am posting some videos of the kids.
Here is the first one, Easter Sunday when we got back from the Easter Egg Hunt. Joseph was enthralled with the snow and I love his enthusiasm. Keep your eye on Joshua as well....
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Easter,
Well, here it is Easter Sunday. Of course the kids were up early, but I have to tell you I am quickly not liking this holiday very much. Don't get me wrong I love and respect the reason for the holiday, but I am not a fan of all of the candy and chocolate that seems to go along with it. I know you are all thinking that if you don't want your kids to have the sweets then just don't give them any, hey I am all for that, just tell that to the biggest kid in the house, my husband. :-) This morning Joshua wanted to eat his Fun Dip that came with the Easter Baskets that Mick bought for the kids without asking me. They of course were filled with candy, but back to the Fun Dip.; For those of you who don't know it's basically colored sugar that you eat with a candy stick. So, I told Joshua no, his response to me, very much something his dad would say, was I wish you were no here! I could not believe it. I know it's because daddy lets them do whatever they want. Yesterday was my day to sleep in, and when I came downstairs, our family room was filled with candy wrappers and the boys were bouncing off the walls. Mick had given them all of the cholcolate filled Easter eggs that they had gotten at school, and just let them eat whatever they wanted. It was crazy, they were so wired up on candy that we never really did get them down for naps. Anyway I am just venting.
HAVE A GREAT AND HAPPY EASTER!
Well, here it is Easter Sunday. Of course the kids were up early, but I have to tell you I am quickly not liking this holiday very much. Don't get me wrong I love and respect the reason for the holiday, but I am not a fan of all of the candy and chocolate that seems to go along with it. I know you are all thinking that if you don't want your kids to have the sweets then just don't give them any, hey I am all for that, just tell that to the biggest kid in the house, my husband. :-) This morning Joshua wanted to eat his Fun Dip that came with the Easter Baskets that Mick bought for the kids without asking me. They of course were filled with candy, but back to the Fun Dip.; For those of you who don't know it's basically colored sugar that you eat with a candy stick. So, I told Joshua no, his response to me, very much something his dad would say, was I wish you were no here! I could not believe it. I know it's because daddy lets them do whatever they want. Yesterday was my day to sleep in, and when I came downstairs, our family room was filled with candy wrappers and the boys were bouncing off the walls. Mick had given them all of the cholcolate filled Easter eggs that they had gotten at school, and just let them eat whatever they wanted. It was crazy, they were so wired up on candy that we never really did get them down for naps. Anyway I am just venting.
HAVE A GREAT AND HAPPY EASTER!
Monday, March 10, 2008
Here is one of Joseph asleep in the car. I finally figured out how to link these off of You Tube, so much quicker. Eventually I plan on having a link on the blog to take you straight to You Tube to watch the vidoes at you leisure, but until I can get that figured out, this will have to do. One last video to follow after this one
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Different Drug Problem
This was posted in my office today and I thought it was right on track, so I decided to share
The other day, someone at a store in our town read that a Meth lab had been found in an old farmhouse in the adjoining county and he asked me a rhtorical question, "Why didn't we have a drug problem when you and I were growing up?".
I replied, I had a drug problem when I was young: I was drug to church on Sunday morning. I was drug to church for weddings and funerals. I was drug to family reunions and community socials no matter the weather.
I was drug by my ears when I was disrespectful to adults. I was also drug to the woodshed when I disobeyed my parents, told a lie, brought home a bad report card, did not speak with respect, spoke ill of the teacher or the preacher, or if I didn't put forth my best effort in everything that was asked of me.
I was drug to the kitchen sink to have my mouth washed out with soap if I uttered a profanity. I was drug out to pull out weeds in my mom's garden and flower beds and cockleburs out of dad's fields. I was drug to the homes of family, friends and neighbors to help out some poor soul who had no one to mow the yard, repair the clotheline, or chop some firewood, and, if my mother had ever known that I took single dime as a tip for this kindness, she would have drug me back to the woodshed.
Those drugs are still in my veins and they affect my behavior in everything that I do, say, or think. They are stronger than cocaine, crack or heroin; and, if today's children had this kind of drug problem, America would be a better place.
God Bless the parents that drugged us.
Enough Said!
This was posted in my office today and I thought it was right on track, so I decided to share
The other day, someone at a store in our town read that a Meth lab had been found in an old farmhouse in the adjoining county and he asked me a rhtorical question, "Why didn't we have a drug problem when you and I were growing up?".
I replied, I had a drug problem when I was young: I was drug to church on Sunday morning. I was drug to church for weddings and funerals. I was drug to family reunions and community socials no matter the weather.
I was drug by my ears when I was disrespectful to adults. I was also drug to the woodshed when I disobeyed my parents, told a lie, brought home a bad report card, did not speak with respect, spoke ill of the teacher or the preacher, or if I didn't put forth my best effort in everything that was asked of me.
I was drug to the kitchen sink to have my mouth washed out with soap if I uttered a profanity. I was drug out to pull out weeds in my mom's garden and flower beds and cockleburs out of dad's fields. I was drug to the homes of family, friends and neighbors to help out some poor soul who had no one to mow the yard, repair the clotheline, or chop some firewood, and, if my mother had ever known that I took single dime as a tip for this kindness, she would have drug me back to the woodshed.
Those drugs are still in my veins and they affect my behavior in everything that I do, say, or think. They are stronger than cocaine, crack or heroin; and, if today's children had this kind of drug problem, America would be a better place.
God Bless the parents that drugged us.
Enough Said!
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