What started out as a pretty great day (well, once we got past the morning crankies and one major timeout) completely fizzled by 11AM. After his third potty "accident" i lost it. And i hate that i did. We seem to be, once again, back to square one with this whole potty training crap-o-la. Not only will he not poop in the potty but now rarely goes on his own and argues when we tell him to go. And inevitably he pees his pants while arguing or soon after. He threw a fit about doing his quiet time. He whined and carried on. He's been out-of-sorts lately. Ear infection? Bothered by his sensory issues?
I thought it was supposed to be a nice day weather-wise, but it really wasn't (and an "arctic blast" is coming in tonight. High of TEN tomorrow with windchills -15). So my original get-out-of-the-house plan was shot. i decided we'd go to the dollar movie and see "Bee Movie" but Bode kept complaining that it was "too far." Really? How does he know and why does he care? I mean, it's not like he worries about holding his pee or anything. So i decided against that since it was going to be work to get them somewhere that he didn't want to go. So. Errands anyone? Because we were in serious need of a change in scene.
We had a nice little trip to Wild Oats for a few groceries and then off to Target. The boys were pretty freaking hysterical in the back of that ridiculous 2-seater monstrosity of a cart. They were smooching each other and playfully smacking each other (first time i've seen that without any sign of aggression from either one) and laughing and carrying on. Keegen managed to sneak in a bag of mini-marshmallows and i was happy with a serious deal on fleece sleeper PJs for both of them. I let them play in the toys for a good long while. And then. Off to Ruby's.
Who-bees? Ruby's. It's a diner. I was not going home with these kids just yet. (Doug wouldn't be home till long after their bedtime). It has an elevated toy train track with not one but TWO trains going around and around, TVs with old school cartoons, stickers, car cutouts. And bonus, kids eat free on Tuesdays. So i splurged on an old-fashioned cherry coke. The kids waited well for the food. Bode was mesmerized by the trains. Keegen was demanding ice from my glass. Whatever works. The food came and i tried to engage Bode in conversation but he was so into the trains i let it go. At one point both kids were totally engrossed in the cartoons that i realized i shouldn't try engaging anyone and ordered another cherry coke and enjoyed the silence (well, the silence at my table at least). The kids actually ate just about everything (amazing). Everyone got their very own penny and on the way out the door we each got a gumball from the machine. Everyone was happy. So in the end, the day was somewhat salvaged.
We had our nice bedtime routine and the boys are tucked snugly in their beds. If i drank alcohol, i think i could really use a drink...
3 comments:
I hope your potty woes look up soon. I know those days. I get so sick of having to argue with Ethan (still). Our new trick is to play a game to see if he'll have a little pee pee or a lot of pee pee. For some reason this interests him. It's worked for a week or so. Hopefully it will continue.
I'm glad you indulged in silence. I too am often tempted to break silence by talking, and I always regret it, since it always leads to complaining.
you see? i often think we missed the boat on the alcohol-- oh, and the drugs!! sometimes i think a bit of both would be just perfect to end a harrassed-type day.
can't wait to hit ruby's on tuesday! sounds fun!
There are some nights that I feel the same way and am grateful for the Word of Wisdom.:) I'm so sorry about the potty stuff. Good luck - I hope he gets the hang of it soon!
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