I'm not sure if Pumpkin is acting out against Chichi's arrival, or Grandma being away, or if she is just a bonafide brat, but she is sapping my energy. I find that I am uttering threats and issuing time-outs all day long now. She is either disobeying me, or tormenting the dogs, or both, and neither are acceptable. I'm fairly harmless, but the dogs could cause some real damage if they wanted to. I'm so used to reprimanding her that I'm even correcting the behaviour of other people's children, which may or may not be appreciated by the other mothers. Regretfully, I only signed her up for three days a week of school, when five would have been more beneficial for both of us. I feel bad about the type of days that we are having together as she makes me angry, I am being no fun, and Pumpkin is always asking me to smile, which means she isn't enjoying the constant scowl on my face either. I need playdates, people! All applications will be accepted!
In doggie news, we've got another sick one. Taz was acting more lethargic than usual so we ordered him a wellness test. We found that his platelet level was dangerously low, and that there was a wonky reading on one of his liver enzymes. We had to deal with the platelets first as he could have bled to death very easily with such a low level. Next we had to have an ultrasound to figure out what was up with the liver, and it looks like he has some sort of liver disease. We are going to do a biopsy, but it's likely that the drugs from the platelet problem will obscure the biopsy interpretation. This is par for the course for our dogs. So far, we've dealt with optic neuritis, a tumour, pannus, epilepsy, canine athlete's foot, and now the latest episode. I guess you might say that our dogs are survivors, and that they cost lots. I am hopeful that everything will be ok in the end. Keep your paws crossed.
So, it's all fun 'n games over here at casa Mac & Cheese. To leave you on an up-note:
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I think it's the age...Samantha is doing the exact same thing to me...it'll pass, it has to!
That picture is gorgeous!
I have no idea how one would juggle two kids so hats off to you for writing a coherent blog post. Mine would consist of strings of unreadable gibberish - not much different than current, but still, it would be worse with two children. Anyhow, I hope your dog does well, that Pumpkin gives you a break, and Chichi keeps on smiling (that hair, THAT HAIR - she's edible).
You're more than welcome to join us for a playdate... Interested in coming over for tea and cookies?
Yes, my fave question is "are you happy Mommy?" She is a blend of the most wonderful and the frustrating little person ever!
Available for playdates too.
Those first few months are torture aren't they. I usually find myself telling people that having the second is easier than having the first, with the disclaimer that you must get through the first 3-6 months of pure hell! Then things settle. I remember fighting all the time with my D when M was an infant. My hubby would come home to find his wife screaming at his 3 year old and wonder where his family had gone and who were these crazy people. It was bag loads of fun! It will get better. And then get worse, then get better again. You know the drill :)
oh, that hair! MQ had hair like that for a while. chichi is the perfect name
hope things go a little more smoothly for you...
It gets better. Just keep saying that - like a mantra. And hey, it took 6 months before I went from 5 to 3 days at daycare. (I blame it on the ratty winter, but I was also plain scared.) Hats off you.
Oh, you poor thing. It's a lot to juggle. I think everyone's right; it does somehow get easier. That's how it was for me too. That first year, though, with Child #2 and Child #3 who are 26 months apart....yikes....I still shudder. Hang in there. Maybe some ketchup chips? xo
Everyone says it gets easier, but I am on kid #4, and I have yet to find ANY OF THEM easy! And damn those pets...I just discovered a tape worm in my cat. Pets and kids...what would we do with all our time, with out them??????
I was at a playgroup last week with two moms who just had their second babies. Both are very put together folks, and both were like deer in the headlights with the transition from one to two. Best wishes! (And your dog too). That's one cute baby.
O.M.G. SO cute! :D
I'm sorry about the dogs.
And your mom? -I've been "her" :)
Ok... I'm looking at the picture again.
SO CUTE!!! :D
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