You know how yesterday I was CELEBRATING my new-found productivity?
Ahem.
It’s not even funny. Not EVEN funny.
I take it all back. I take it ALL back.
(Why am I repeating everything twice? Maybe it’s because…I’M EXHAUSTED? FRUSTRATED? OFFICIALLY CERTIFIABLY INSANE?)
That’s right, Gorgeouses. Today was awful. Plain awful. “Why?” you ask. Because SOMEBODY — a blond-haired, blue-eyed little pipsqueak with a shriek to end all shrieks — did NOT sleep last night: try wakeup shrieks calls at 3am, 4am, 5am and 7am.
Despite my sorry sleepless state this morning, the day did start off great. I lugged my post-preggers arse over to the gym for HOTTIE KICKBOXING INSTRUCTOR‘S INSANE class. And, at the end of the class I informed HOTTIE KICKBOXING INSTRUCTOR that he was singlehandedly going to rid me of this postpreggers weight. He accepted, with eyes sparkling all greeny green…. And, WOAHHH, I digress.
That kickboxing class killed me, though. Rendered me comatose for the rest of the day. But, with two HYPER cheaty monkeys to take care of, I don’t have the luxury of being comatose. And, as Murphy would tell you, the more comatose I am, the more uncontrollable these monkeys are SURE to be.
So, basically, I take it all back: the rascal is NOT sleeping through the night, and I have NO time for myself, and, while we’re at it, the monkey is NO closer to being toilet trained EVEN though, as of this very afternoon, her change table is no more — is now a shelf for her zillion stuffed animals.

OF COURSE, you can get that LOVERLY clothesline painting from Kids Deserve Art.
Spare time? MY ARSE.
Painting? Me? I don’t THINK so. But, someone else enjoyed painting in the sunshine….

You’d think this would be relaxing…. But, NOOOO. The rascal was in an extraordinarily VILE mood the whole time. Disturbing the neighbours…. ARGH.
…And, getting it ALL OVER HERSELF (did you know that purple paint and PEE do NOT mix well? Try it if you don’t believe me)….

Yes it was FUN (F-to-the-U-to-the-N FUN) cleaning THOSE hands up…. Good times.
…But, we won’t talk about the toilet training. She peed in her pants THREE times today THREE!!!
And, what’s with the shrill? I feel like I’m living with DORA THE EXPLORER lately. Why do toddlers insist on screaming everything. Can’t we talk softly? At least while mommy is comatose? Or, at the VERY least, while our brother has FINALLY succumbed to sleep?
Dunzo. I’m dunzo. If I kvetch anymore, you’re going to leave me. Forever. I just know it. Because I’m having THAT kind of day. And, now I’m going to turn out the lights and crawl under my bed and STAY THERE…until the next shriek feeding…. Oh, and I’m going to wallow. WALLOW.

If I have any luck at all today, Minden will join me under this bed…. Even though I’m still mad at him for barfing on the couch….
Tsk. Painting? Reading? Who WAS that girl…?
Pity the 8+ unsuspecting lovely people who signed up for my yoga class, which starts tomorrow. Oh, I’ll be FINE. I’ll do a few ohmmms tonight between wallows. There are good acoustics under this bed….
EDIT: If you want your cheaty a little more peppy? Go check Cheaty Gossip. My delirium took a silly turn…. You might enjoy!?








Jen said on May 5th, 2008 at 11:39 pm
Ahh the joys of second child! I remember that. I swore my boy was my second and LAST child…but NOOOO insanity took over and 5 years later little baby K came along! See where you’re headed?!
Best of luck on the class tomorrow!
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BlondeBlogger said on May 5th, 2008 at 11:50 pm
Oh you poor thing! I wish you lived near me so I could whisk you away to Starbucks for a much-needed sanity break! (for us both, lol)
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BlondeBlogger said on May 5th, 2008 at 11:52 pm
i think my comments are being eaten up
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Zoey Castelino said on May 6th, 2008 at 12:02 am
I didn’t sleep very well last night either and I was in a foul mood most of the day. But that kitty picture made everything alright in the world.
Kristen said on May 6th, 2008 at 12:13 am
Yep, Murphy’s indeed.
Today I had planned a nice post about how amazing the second half of my week was so amazing, last week. How much we got done, how cooperative my children were.
Then today, was a horrid, awful day where I seriously wanted to slap my eldest child for his horrid attitude towards me. Nothing can make you feel quite like a teenagers sneer, added to screaming, whining toddlers.
I am so feeling for you darling, I hope you get some relief over the next 24 hours.
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SciFi Dad said on May 6th, 2008 at 6:13 am
Two steps forward, one step back. Thus goes the life of a parent to a toddler and a baby.
I can’t offer anything of use for the rascal. My daughter was the same way at points, but she did (eventually) outgrow it.
As for the monkey… don’t give in (at least not during the day). She’s testing you (subconsciously perhaps) to see if she can get away with not using the potty. Just clean up the (admittedly disgusting, smelly, etc) messes and remind her to use it. You could also try a schedule where you put her on the toilet every 30 minutes for 2 minutes (use an egg timer, or if your dentist gave you one to time toothbrushing, an hourglass). She’ll quickly get the hint that you’re serious (and it’ll only take one or two days of this for you to be able to explain that if she can tell you when she needs it, then you don’t have to interrupt her painting/Dora/playing/whatever.
Follow?
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Rosebud & Papoosie Girl said on May 6th, 2008 at 8:11 am
Some days are just like that!
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Mom On The Run said on May 6th, 2008 at 8:13 am
No advice here - only company. Brooke woke up at: 11,1,2,3,5,7. No wonder she doesn`t nurse in the day…
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Maria said on May 6th, 2008 at 8:26 am
You can complain to me anytime! I think all I did was complain with #2, until very recently,he’s almost 2 now & the cutest little guy EVER!!!
When potty training wasn’t working for my oldest I gave up, didn’t mention it for over a month & then just started over. It took about 1 week after that & he was trained. Maybe you both need a break for a bit?
Anne said on May 6th, 2008 at 8:53 am
Oh Dear.
Well, take a few deep breaths…
(Be careful not to hyperventilate there!)
Just remember this too shall pass. They will grow out of this stage. In no time at all they will be sulky sullen teenagers who think you know nothing and speak to you in grunts.
Peace to you from my tortured world to yours.
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LAVENDULA said on May 6th, 2008 at 9:12 am
haley by the time i got to # 3 if she had an accident she cleaned it up. and she didn’t like cleaning up pee pee messes.and the other day stinkerbell who potty trained herself peed all over the kitchen floor after first taking her shorts and panties off !and yesterday she wanted honeydew melon and cut her finger trying to cut it herself! she didn’t even tell us she was hungry !and a couple of days ago she had a major tantrum over fishy crackers twice and the second time she was in my bed and i had a flippin migraine oh but i love her….
ali said on May 6th, 2008 at 9:34 am
haha. she’s so cute standing there painting.
even if she peed three times. she’s still cute
Renee said on May 6th, 2008 at 9:57 am
sorry that rascal had you snowed. You can probably expect more of the same for quite some time…last night’s scream fest was a make up for the day before’s forgetting to nurse all night.
Good luck with the yoga class…I bet it’s killer!
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Anonymous said on May 6th, 2008 at 10:28 am
Maybe a job outside of the home to gain some perspective?
Gwen said on May 6th, 2008 at 11:25 am
I am a little worried how I am going to cope with two this fall. I hope to god the boy likes his preschool, and it tempts him to nap afterwards.
Sorry about the lack of sleep. Isn’t is weird how much harder it is after you have had a couple of good nights sleep? The wake ups are that much more horrible.
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Cyndi said on May 6th, 2008 at 11:27 am
Well, maybe sleeping and productivity will start showing up a little more, slowly but surely.
nomothearth said on May 6th, 2008 at 11:35 am
Am feeling your pain. Although not the kickboxing kind - you are waaaay braver than me. I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve said “Use your whisper voice” to the Boy recently. He only has one volume - loud - and it’s always when the baby is about to fall asleep.
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Lori said on May 6th, 2008 at 11:49 am
The monkey looks adorable painting with her little hat & smock on! I love how the rascal is always somewhere in the picture hidden in the shade.
Denguy said on May 6th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Purple paint and pee, what!?
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Ailyn said on May 6th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Is hottie kickboxing instructor single, me wonders?
Kar said on May 6th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
If I lived in the vicinity of Toronto I would take your yoga class. I’m sorry you’re exhausted. I can’t imagine doing all that you do. Busy woman.
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Kathryn said on May 6th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
Oy vey, woman! You need a break! It sounds like everyone around the blogosphere is having this kind of a day. Let’s all just throw our hands up and quit. At least for 5 minutes!
Hang in there!
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Chris said on May 6th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
I don’t mean to sound cynical but I realized a while ago that, as a parent, the more you plan the more you get let down. It’s tough to just give up and go with the flow but it sure does feel better sometimes.
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Multi-tasking Mommy said on May 6th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Oh, my dear….what a crazy sounding day!
The painting is adorable though.
It’s just one day, your beautiful routine will come back and good for you for going to the gym, you ROCK and soon you will feel your body does too!!!
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Chai latte mommy said on May 7th, 2008 at 7:40 pm
I hope things getter better soon. I too feel like I never have time for myself and my son (who just turned 3 a couple of weeks ago) is still not toilet trained (if that makes you feel any better). I feel like I have tried just about everything, but nothing seems to work.
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Taylor Blue said on May 12th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
Man I need to sign up for your yoga class…I could so use a class right now…
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