March 17, 2008
Bits and Pieces of Bloggy Stuff
I know I haven’t really been blogging much the last few days, and I apologize for leaving you all hanging. I’d like to give you an amazing excuse, but I don’t have one. Yeah, I’ve been busy. But everyone is busy and they still find time to tell their pals they are alive.
The weekend has been filled with non-stop cleaning and picking up after Doug and Dawson. I’m not thrilled about this at all. Every day I vacuum and clean up the house, and every day one of those persons with a penis leaves more stuff for me to put back where it belongs. Is this what I’ve become? An obsessed, clean-freak wife and mom? I hope not. That would drive me crazy.
On Friday, Doug allowed me the privilege of time away from the three-year-old to go shopping and get a hair cut. I ended up bringing Dawson along because I didn’t have the patience to deal with his screaming fit. Twenty minutes later, in the car, Dawson fell asleep. I went to the bank and then turned around and dropped Dawson off at home.
My hair is short. I’ll post a picture very soon. I promise. And if I forget, will one of you please remind me?
Saturday I went to the gym and worked out for an hour while the Doodlebug stayed home with Doug. I’ve been diligent the last few weeks in making certain I work out on the elliptical for 30 minutes, five times a week. I think I’ve lost four pounds, but my scale is old and possibly broken, so who knows what the right number is. Yesterday it said I weighed 139 pounds and I almost passed out. I weigh much more than 139 pounds. Try 490. Heh.
Yesterday, I went to a supper club called Wander Inn with my sister, brother and parents to hear my uncle Mikey’s polka band, The Paper City Sounds, play music from 2-6 p.m. Dawson came along, too. He loves polkas and his Great Uncle Mikey. It was fun. I love watching the adorable old couples bopping around the floor. They look so much in love after all those years and it makes me smile.
I got a cute video of Dawson dancing a waltz with my father. It’s so sweet, and it reminds me of when I was little and loved dancing with my daddy. I think I might post it for your viewing pleasure.
Which brings me to today. I’m twenty-nine today. Twenty-freakin-nine. Years old. I have to say it over and over again, just to make sure I believe it myself.
I thought I would be more freaked out than I am, but surprisingly I’m not. Yet. It could still happen. I’ve been freaking out about getting older since I turned twenty-six. I don’t know why. I know it’s stupid. I’m still young. Right?
Nothing else to report quite yet. Alleluia! Dawson is officially potty-trained. I started the training boot camp at the end of December and you may remember my frustrations. January was rough. He had a few accidents. February was better, he still wore a pull-up for most of the day because I didn’t want to clean up messes. And now the boy has moved to underpants all day and pull-ups only at night. Can I say how much I love not changing diapers? I LOVE NOT CHANGING DIAPERS! My new gripe? The words, “Mommy, I need you to come wipe my butt!”
Yeah…that’s not my favorite part. But I’ll take that task over diaper changing any day.
Well…I’ve got deadlines and things that need doing, but I promise a real, coherent, interesting blog post tomorrow. (And if I don’t deliver, y’all can kick my ass!)
Posted by Dana @ 7:04 AM • Bedlam, Kids These Days, Relative Chaos, The Doodlebug, The Mommy Files, Wedded Bliss
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March 17th, 2008 at 9:01 AM, sassymonkey Says:
Happy Birthday!!! I’ll be hitting 29 with you in two months.
March 17th, 2008 at 9:43 AM, Liz Says:
Happy Birthday, Sweetie! I’ll be celebrating the 15th anniversary of my 29th birthday in two months, too!
March 17th, 2008 at 10:22 AM, Jess Says:
Happy birthday! I hope it’s a great one!
By the way, if you’re trying to lose weight then I would really suggest investing in a good scale. It really makes a difference if you can trust the numbers you see. I got a really great, accurate digital scale on Amazon for $27. It was a totally worthwhile purchase for me.
March 17th, 2008 at 9:23 PM, Wifey's House Says:
Happy Birthday! Smiles! Congrats on the 4 pounds and the butt wiping, too – smiles! Sounds like you’ve got a lot to celebrate! Enjoy!
March 18th, 2008 at 9:15 PM, Christina Says:
I said it on twitter, but I also wanted to say it here: happy birthday!! And congrats on potty training success! I wish I could say we’re close here, but at this rate, Cordy might go to kindergarten in diapers.
March 18th, 2008 at 9:23 PM, Dana Says:
Thank you all for the wishes! It means the world to me!