The monkey. uttered. a. complete. sentence. today.
See, she was REALLY into her 5-month-old cousin’s old pacifier. She was sticking it in her mouth (when she didn’t have his bottle in her mouth…ahem), and playing with it in various silly toddler ways. And, then she lost the fab new toy. She looked around. And, nothing. Couldn’t find it. So, she turned to me and said very tentatively:
“I – dunno – where – pacifier – is.”
I was shocked with every word that came out. And, she said this with accompanying shrugged shoulders and tilted head! Oy. Preshuss?!? Sometimes, I just don’t know how to handle so much cuteness! And, A SENTENCE! What next?? Please say “potty trained”?
But, PEOPLE HOW’S SHE GOING TO DO WHEN HER BROTHER SISTER BROTHER SISTER NEW BABY COMES? She’s my little monkey. And, soon there will be an even LITTLER one in our home. REALLY soon. Last night, for example, I totally thought I was going into labour. TOTALLY.
And, by the way? Have you been checking here over and over again to see if I’m in labour? Because my site stats are THROUGH THE ROOF! And, it’s not like anything much is going on here. I mean, all I really do is babble about my feet and boobs and indigestion and burps and stuff…. But, maybe that’s what YOU THE PEOPLE want…. If so, what’s going to happen when baby comes? When my feet look normal again, and my uggers short haircut REALLY starts to grow out, and I stop burping (to think!)? ‘Cuz I love seeing so many visits to the site! LOVE!
And, heya, do I post a picture of the new baby? There are TONS of old pics of the monkey on this site, from when I used to post pictures of her sweety cheaty little face? Hmm. Maybe just a sweet back-of-the-head new-baby pic…? I’m getting good at those back-of-head pics…, um…, right?

Sheesh, and would you believe I thought I had NOTHING to say to you today? Is verbal diarrhea a sign of baby coming soon? Are we there yet?
And, have I not stopped writing yet? Burning tingling carpal tunnel fingers are telling me I’ve not stopped. Burning eyes are telling me I’m still staring at black letters appearing on bright white screen when I really should be sleeping…?
…Ummm…. I need your help also. Do you think I can wear my flip flops to synagogue this week? It’s the Jewish High Holidays this week, and my flip flops are the only shoes my swollen feet fit into.

Errrrmmm…. I’m sorry to say I don’t think there’s a choice here really. But, maybe I’ll wear my long lululemon pants so you can barely see the flops? It’s the children’s service, anyway. And, I’m SO HUGE, that I can’t imagine ANYONE would care?
The monkey will be wearing her running shoes to synagogue — because I haven’t gotten my act together to chase her around a shoe store for dress shoes…. I always end up crawling after her on the floor. Even though the very concept of me crawling on the floor is really hott right now, ahem, I’m not into it. I’d rather she wear her new Nikes.

Minden and I are speaking again (after yesterday’s poop-on-floor birthday present). He said he was “meow” (i.e., “sorry”), and I let him off the hook.

So soft and furry….

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beth said, September 12th, 2007 at 1:37 am
You must be so proud of your daughter! I think I would have cried or something. You should definitely post a pic of the new baby. Perhaps have a 1 year age rule to not post pics after then. But who can resist a baby pic? Oh, and your cat looks furry and cuddly, one couldn’t stay mad at that.
SciFi Dad said, September 12th, 2007 at 7:20 am
Yay for the Monkey! (btw: how will we discern between the two monkeys? I vote for Cheaty Monkey and Baby Monkey)
Susan Helene Gottfried said, September 12th, 2007 at 7:54 am
Happy late birthday!!
Yes, wear your flip flops. Our temple is so laid back, the rabbi’s been known to show up in sandals from time to time! (LOVE it for that reason)
You know, I went into labor on Yom Kippur, right before Ne’ilah services (my timing was perfect, as I called my parents right as they were heading out the door). Maybe you’ll have a Yom Kippur baby, too?
L’Shanah Tova, babe. May you be inscribed.
lauraldawn said, September 12th, 2007 at 8:40 am
I have no idea about the flip flop dilemma, but I could totally wear flip flops to church (I’ve never been to synagogue, but I’m assuming it’s similar). But, on the vein, I had my son on Passover – my midwives were so proud (they are Jewish).
And, in answer to your site stats question, I have to admit that when I’m online I usually check your blog just in case you go into labour. I’ve only been doing that for the past couple of days – maybe I’m psychic or something!!!
And YES you have to post a baby picture. At least one. I don’t think you need to be too concerned, little babies change sooooo much over time.
ali said, September 12th, 2007 at 9:06 am
um, just face it, you are a popular blogger, haley-o
Frank said, September 12th, 2007 at 9:22 am
Cool slippers – don’t see why they’d be problem
You’re entitled to be comfortable.
When I daughter (Maya) said her 1st sentence, I looked at my wife and said – omg she made sense. Maya looked over and knew we were talking about her, which was so cute, she blushed. So more to come from your little one.
Jenifer G. said, September 12th, 2007 at 10:41 am
I am convince that God in all forms would never deny a pregnant woman her flip flops.
Anne said, September 12th, 2007 at 11:17 am
Perfectly said Jenifer G.
Any god who would deny a pregnant woman that small luxury could never be a god of mine.
Chris Cactus said, September 12th, 2007 at 11:18 am
Mia has started communicating in complete sentences. I realized the other day that we were actually having a conversation. It was bizarre. Cool, but bizarre.
Nadine said, September 12th, 2007 at 11:18 am
I say wear the flip flops!
Renee said, September 12th, 2007 at 11:34 am
I think the flip flops will be fine…if anyone gives you a look you can just rub your tummy and say “it’s all I could fit into.”
I’m only checking when my reader says you’ve updated…so it’s not me messing with your stats. LOL! I’m totally expecting at least a month of no posting after baby comes.
I’ve got a friend who’s 4y/o is totally regressing in the potty area because of her little 2y/o sister who is going through the potty training. Her mom is totally frustrated cuz she thought she was done with #1 and now is training two. Poor gal, but totally normal. As for Monkey, I wouldn’t expect any great leaps during this baby process…in fact stock up on her sized pull ups cuz she might be in them for a while.
Good luck. I’m sure the rest of this ride will be fun.
CS said, September 12th, 2007 at 12:01 pm
Wear whatever you want – when you are that pregnant, all rules are suspended.
sam said, September 12th, 2007 at 12:14 pm
I’d say just wear the flip flops – you’re having a baby REALLY soon? What the heck? Do it. They’re going to be looking at your
boobsbelly instead anyway. They won’t even notices theflippersflip flops.I’ve been checking in a lot.. I normally just read through Google Reader, but I wanted you to know that I was actually here! LOL
And Happy Belated my dear Haley!!
Kath said, September 12th, 2007 at 1:29 pm
Haley, my grandmother (wise woman as she was) once said, “God doesn’t care what you wear as long as you come to his house”. Now, the congregation & Rabbi…they might care. But obviously allowances HAVE to be made for preggers women. HAVE TO.
And a wonderful belated b-day to you my lovely, hope little baby-boo is on the way soon for you!
And yes, the Monkey will have some adjustment to do after Monkey Part Deux arrives. It’s inevitable and you won’t be able to predict what form it will take. She’ll surprise you, in good ways and not-so-good ways. Take it easy on yourself and her and you’ll all make it through.
Love to Minden from his pen-pal Amber
Chelle Y. said, September 12th, 2007 at 3:43 pm
The picture of that cat is hilarious!
jasmine said, September 12th, 2007 at 3:52 pm
I think rabbi shclomo will overlook the flip flops. Not the crocs, but the flipflops.
Teena said, September 12th, 2007 at 4:53 pm
The Monkey is putting sentences together! That’s exciting!!!!!
Minden looks freakin’ huge in that pic! Ha!
LAVENDULA said, September 12th, 2007 at 6:40 pm
haley if the flip flops are comfy then i’d wear them.no one will look at your feet asnyways.oh thats so cute when they say their first sentence.can’t wait to see a photo of the little guys back -of-head shot.how cute.you should get some rest now…hugs to you.
Kristen said, September 12th, 2007 at 7:56 pm
Hmm… I wear my flip flops to church all the time, maybe I should rethink…
I think you don’t have a choice, just be comfy girl! Oh and I wouldn’t be holding my breath for potty training, so far I have trained 3 of my kids, none of them til 3. Honestly it is 100 times easier to wait, it is like 3 days of training as opposed to months of training with a 2 year old. I think my 2 year old girl would train if I wanted to work at it right now, but it is so much more work at 2 so I think I will leave it for a few more months.
allie said, September 12th, 2007 at 11:00 pm
I say yes to the flip flops, or go barefoot.
We have snow here…….flip flops will have to do!
And you must MUST post a picture of that new little bundle, if we just see a pic of the back of it’s head I will so cry!!!!! When did you stop posting the little monkey’s face?? Such a cute back of the head……LOL
Happy day to you!!
blondeblogger said, September 12th, 2007 at 11:53 pm
Don’t you hate worrying about stuff like that when you know God could care less?! I say wear the flip flops and just stick that belly out so everyone will look at that instead, lol!
blondeblogger said, September 12th, 2007 at 11:55 pm
By the way, I had preeclamsia with Matthew and swelled so much that I could barely get my SOCKS on after I had him! (the swelling gets worse after delivery with that condition)
So I feel for you!