Oh- to be a kid again! Boy, now 5, can swing by himself if he gets a push. Baby Girl got her ears pierced. Time flies, and I am trying to enjoy their childhood. This past Holy Week, I did my best to ignore the duties of the house and get outside with the kids.
Our innocent month+ houseguest probably doesn't realize that I am really beating myself up over the fact that the house isn't immaculate and the meals aren't constantly gourmet. I don't quite agree with Benjamin Franklin ("fish and visitors stink after 3 days"), but I think after about 3 days, all expectations should be gone (if the woman of the house works part time, homeschools, etc with no outside help) and real life goes on.
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Awww, they are too cute!! How did Baby Girl take to the piercing? You are nice to let her get them done so early; my mom made me wait until 1st communion (7). :-D
ReplyDeleteJen/rabbit- actually, I was very late in getting them done- we are like Latinos in that girls get ears done before year 1
ReplyDeleteShe was AMAZING! They did both ears at the same time, but she didn't even cry out a bit- which is surprising because she can be quite the spitfire
I had no idea that was a cultural thing for you too. Verrrrry smart that they did both at the same time. I almost missed out on the other ear--I was in so much shock after the first one, my mom thought I was going to pass out. Fortunately, I rallied quickly, and have one hole in each ear :)
DeleteThanks for the pics of the two youngest. They look great. I sympathize re your guest. Having my older brother here for a while helps me to empathize a bit. Not that it is exactly the same situation, but I think it may have some similarities. Have a good Easter season.
ReplyDeleteWe can't believe little girl!! Women are great at beating themselves up about housework. Just think about when you're a little old lady and can finally be the Ms. Tittlemouse you've always dreamed of--- I think we'll miss the messy days with our kids. Beautiful pictures!!
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ReplyDeletehmmmm.....I consider my optimal old lady persona to be a combo of Hunca Munca and Mrs Tigglewinkle ;)
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DeleteAs for the houseguest--is he a parent? I don't know if his "rank" allows for him to be married. But if he's spent enough time with families, I'm sure he's taking it all in stride :)
ReplyDeleteyes- he's married with two kids in the old country- he is going to bring them in August---luckily, he is a good man, but I also know the level of hospitality required in the old country...and I am falling WAY short of that
DeleteThe compare game is horrible. Are you doing YOUR best, though? Let's hope he chalks it up to you being American ;-)
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