Part Time Blogging

That isn't really my intention!  But somehow over the last 5 weeks, that is exactly what my blogging has become.  It makes me remember why I didn't go back to work after my son was born.  I tried too, part time, working from home.  I have a problem though.  I am a perfectionist.  And I like to do whatever I am doing well, at minimum.  I found that I would get into the groove of taking care of that new baby, get him laid down for a nap, start on work, only to have to stop and start the cycle over again.  I never like one of the situations would always suffer, so I chose to focus on being a mom.  Seeing as blogging is my outlet, and not my job... oh well :o).

What exactly do I do when I am not blogging?  Well today, we hit the park with some friends, then a quick grocery stop.  Then, I had to sew pockets shut on my shorts.  I can see the quizzical look on your face now.  What?  Am I the only one that doesn't like slanted pockets on the fronts of shorts or pants?  Seriously?  I stopped buying them all together for many years.  Only since I have lost some hips with running have I attempted to wear them again.  Except that I realized quickly why I do not like them. 

Even wearing a size 2, I have hips.  And as the day progresses and I am playing with the kids, the inner parts of the pockets start to make their appearance and puff out the hip area.  How did I realize it, you might wonder.  Well, I made the mistake of looking in the mirror LOL.  It is not attractive.  I think it makes me look like a frump.  Unfortunately, the options of pants with other types of pockets is limited, so I am forced to purchase these. And today, I sewed the pockets are all shut.

Now, I am off to build a Wipe Out scene with Legos.  Thanks to all those that suggested watching Wipe Out with the K-Man.  He loves it. 

Hot Stuff and Streaking

We went from colds and sickness from funky weather to flippin' 90 degrees today!  Holy hotness, Batman!

 

I truly wouldn't mind except it almost makes you NOT want to be outside.  I could take it, but after 20 minutes the Mini is melted and the K-Man could go all day.  I took naptime today to set up the pools.  Now to be clear, I mean 1 great big blow up pool and 1 hard-sided babyish pool with a slide.  Not exactly your in-ground oasis, but sufficient for kids under 6.  The water is pretty cold from the hose, but I don't think it will take long for it to warm to a comfortable temperature today.

 

I had every intention of getting up this morning to run before the kids were awake.  But then, I didn't :).  And now even though I could run on the treadmill, the 90 degree weather is still managing to deter me.  Despite the heat though, I am going to lace up right now...

 

Because I am Streaking,  Baby!  Gotta get in at least 1 mile!  Have a hot and happy weekend!

 

 

What Do You Let Them Watch?

Or perhaps the more appropriate question here is what do you watch when they are still awake?  My friends and I were recently having this discussion, so I thought I would post it here as well.

Most people I know are very conscious about what the children watch.  Here, we limit violent shows that might seem harmless to a 5 year old, but I can tell you that shows like Power Rangers are not my friend.  At least in my household, they result in immediate reenactment of scenes, which often end up with an injured younger sister.  Not good.  We also avoid the animated shows that really are designed for adults - AKA Sponge Bob, Family Guy, South Park, etc. 

But what about the PARENTS television consumption while the kids are present?  For me, honestly, it isn't a huge issue.  I don't really watch TV.  Now that we are limited to antenna channels or Netflix, I watch even less.  Before, I was prone to home improvement shows and sports.  I do have a perhaps unhealthy love of the show Nashville, and reserve that for my tub TV time and a glass of wine.  No kids allowed there for sure!  Sometimes, I have to remind the Mister that watching a "beat 'em up, shoot 'em up" movie or one with adult themes is probably too much for K-man's mind in particular.  He doesn't like it much, but he also agrees.

What I am wondering about more though are sitcoms.  When we were young, we would watch shows like The Cosby's or Family Ties, together as a family. However, they were also largely FAMILY oriented shows.  Both were about families, had small children in them and on at a time that worked with my bed time.  I have seen reruns in recent years and there are lots of adult themes to them too.  Of course, now looking at the time the show aired... it started in 1984!  I was 10, not 5 years old.  No wonder I was allowed to watch.  And they started at 8pm, past my 5 year old's bedtime.

I enjoy some of the sitcoms, when I choose to watch any - Last Man Standing, Big Bang Theory, Guys with Kids.  But I can't think of a single one that I find appropriate for my kids... yet.  They have moments that my kids might get, but for the most part, the story lines revolve around relationships... ahem between men and women, if you get what I mean.  Most people I know agree with me, but I know there are some that feel like they watch whatever and the kids will eventually, so who cares?  I figure while I have the opportunity for some level of control, why not? 

It isn't like we have to forgo watching them all together thanks to the fabulous advent of DVRs.  Record all you want, and watch when you want... after the kids are down.

 

Of course, this is what usually happens LOL.  What do you do in your household?