Why randomness? Because my brain is FRIED right now. So who KNOWS where this post may journey...
First, I have a 4 year old who is *Terrified* of wasps, bees, flying insects that even remotely resemble a wasp or bee. Why? Because he remembers as a two year old, he was stung badly in the foot, and he had to ride in the ambulance and go to the hospital, to get shots, and he hurt SO BAD, and he was scared, and he just does not want to do that again.....
So every time the boys see something fly outside the window (or in through the door, or GOD FORBID, past them while they are outside,) screams of terror ensue, along with children running full tilt inside to me, with tears streaming down their cheeks.
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Random number 2?
Jo the Wonder Nanny Dog is on strike. She is pissed. Why?
Because I *dared* to change her food back to Pedigree. She. Is Not. Impressed.
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Random number 3?
Chasing an errant wasp through the house with a broom (because I can't find the fly swatter,) is destructive. However, it does make the child who is terrified of wasps laugh at my antics and cussing.
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Random number 4?
Cooking something complicated (like roasting a turkey) before coffee, on yet anther night of about 4 hours sleep is to be avoided. At least get two (or five) buckets of coffee down before attempting again.
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Random number 5?
Necessity is the Mother of Invention. Collaborating with a friend all the way out in Oregon on how to improvise an IV set for a goat in dire need of fluids when BOTH parties are sleep deprived is an adventure in itself.
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Random number 6?
Chasing cat who lives under the porch away in the wee hours of the morning with a Nerf sword requires clothing. (That one for future reference...)
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Random number 7?
The ONLY way I am going to stay awake enough tonight to watch Josh Gates scream like a girl on Destination Truth is going to be if I A) set up an IV line of caffeine for me NOW, or B) if I pass out on the couch for an hour or three. *snork* yeah... uh-huh. Pass out on the couch.... with no Dear Husband home to protect me... I'd wake up painted, or have half my hair cut off....
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Random number 8?
Sonny Horse turned six yesterday. I forgot his birthday.
Sonny, being a smart pony, did NOT forget it was his birthday.
This morning, he met me at the gate with a pissed off look on his beautiful face, demanding extra carrots in his breakfast, and some time on the lawn to begin lawn mowing duties. If he is lucky, I'll be able to drag my carcass out there and provide that very thing. Hopefully I won't pass out in the chair...
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And THAT my friends and loved ones, about sums up my ability to hold open my eyes (cause I lost the duct tape to tape them open,) and my ability to think even a tiny bit. Stay tuned-- it's got to get better tomorrow!
14 comments:
Mrs Mom - you should have tried tequila on the bee sting in Random #1.
As for the improvised IV, I've been thinking on it without many answers. If I get a brilliant idea, I'll shoot it over to you.
I just realized that #1 would only make sense if you'd read my TST last week.
You forgot the horses birthday! Oh mai!
Oh no you forgot his birfday? You are in for it!
Keep your chin up sister, it can only get better from here!
1. I have one of those. He's 8 now. And he stepped on a bee barefoot in Alaska (one of those BIG fat bumbles up there) when he was 2 as well!
2. Jo is trying to tell you that feeding her Pedigree is like feeding her McDonald's all the time. Yuck!
3. LMAO! Priceless!
4. Anything before coffee is a BAD idea. My kids know to not even ask me anything until I've had a cup.
5. Well, crap! If anyone ever needs to know how to make homemade Ringer's solution for their beloved pets, hit me up! And I so very, very much appreciate all the support today. I was an overly tired basketcase with 1/10th the normal brain power and NO coffee until now. Stress+tears+no coffee = Massive Headache.
@GunDiva- if you come up with an idea, let me know too!
6. LMAO! Clothes are only important if it's cold out or you have neighbors or you're afraid Kitty will decide you look like a pale, glowing tree and try to climb up you.
7. If I were closer instead of on the other side of the country, I'd take the boys for you.
8. Bad Pants's birthday is April 14th. Casey's birthday is April 17th. Luna's birthday is April 21st. I will probably forget them all. Need to remember to make a birthday cake, a pony cake and a puppy cake. Let's hope I don't get them mixed up!
Ummmm Red Bull? Or maybe less bull? HA! Sorry I know this is not funny...it will be some day. Hang in there...
Happy birthday, Sonny, and may your life improve!
I always forget my guys birthdays too. I figure every day is a treat for them with all the hugs and kisses so I don't feel too guilty about not making carrot cake for them. (I'd eat it first anyway! Especially with cream cheese frosting!) Slurp......now I have my mind on that......instead of celery sticks!
Don't blame the boys for not liking stinging bugs. I got stung last summer when I was mowing and the dern thing got me right above my eyebrow! Yikes!
Got to take Nick to the vet for the shots in the back tomorrow also my friend Ann's old horse has an abcsess in his foot that just won't drain. Sounds like a long day. He is 34 and very touchy about his feet, it took two of us to wrap the foot after she soaked it and put the gunk on it. Hope the vet can get it to drain. Oh the joys of equine ownership!
Wish I could be there to take the little mens for a couple of hours so that you could get a good nap! Hugs from Rainy Country.
I meant to say "I don't blame the boys for not liking bugs!"
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To everyone who told me at the time Wrecking Crew got stung, "oh, he'll never remember that! he's just a baby-- babies don't remember these things..."
I am furiously waving the bull shit flag on that! The boy has a mind like a steel trap. He remembers EVERYTHING... unlike me, who has a mind like a sieve....
#3 made me LOL. (#1 did too, but I hate to admit that. Poor kid.) Hope you get a good nights sleep. Sonny will forgive you. Carrots are an effective peace offering.
Happy Birthday to Sonny
Sounds like SNAFU to me. (I am usuallly the one ducking and running from flying things coming at my face or head)
What is it with people thinking two is too early to remember. Wouldn't want to tell you what I remember from two but I can imagine his terror over a sting that caused him that kind of pain. Poor kid.
from the rest of your list it sounds like your life has not calmed down one bit. I'm sorry about that.
Tell Sonny he's lucky he doesn't live around here. Too many to remember whose birthday is when. I remember the twins and Dandy's and that's about it. The others are just tough out of luck.
Here's hoping tomorrow is better for you and that those flying stinging insects move from the south.
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