from Jenn

cause she's gearing up to traumatize her neice, who's coming to visit soon.
how to make your kids hate you, in 3 easy steps.

I'm still learning with this parenting thing, but mostly with the boy. The girl has overall been delightful, teaching me mostly that babies are all very different, and that it really is possible for a 6 week old to sleep through the night. CRAZY, I know.
The boy has taught me things like:
* always have extra clothes. not just for him, for you too. you just never know when you might need to go to the wading pool, and you are all gonna get wet.
* always have bandaids on hand.
* and snacks.
* never go through with your trip to superstore if your 3 year old falls asleep on the way there and you can't wake him up to get him into the cart. the cuteness of your 2 kids sleeping in the cart, your eldest leaning on the baby's carseat, oh how cute! will be far outweighed by the embarrassment of your eldest waking up in the checkout line, very sleepy and confused, and crying / screaming like you've told him you murdered cookie monster. not worth it.
* you shouldn't ever take your kids to McDonald's. If you do, don't tell them that a toy comes with the meal. Get the cookies, or hide the toy for later. Otherwise, every time you ask your child what s/he wants for lunch / supper / snack, s/he will likely answer "a toy from McDonald's".
* the sizing of children's clothing is no more standard than that of adult clothing. The boy has clothes that are 12-18 months (he, coincidentally, also had some of those that fit at birth...) and some that are size 6, all of which fit. He's 3.

I think that's it for now. He's napping, as is the wee lass, she's just nodded off in the sling that my super talented sister made for me. go check her out! The site is just starting out, so be patient. But if you want a baby holder, give her a shout. Anyway, I'm going to put the wee one in bed and try to catch a wink or two myself. Heading to Maine this weekend with my mom and grannie. Sadly, the aforementioned sister is unable to attend the festivities because she is a normal person and works, and can't take time off right now. We're going to bring her sweet presents though, hopefully.