…Don’t EVEN get me started…………
See, I’m so glad I posted the lamest post I’ve ever posted (HATED IIIIIT) yesterday so that I could get to bed SO-CALLED early. Because: a) Monkey decided she didn’t want to go to bed; and, b) Rascal was up…ALL NIGHT (yes, you heard that right, and, no, am not exaggerating).
Let’s address “a)” first, okay?
Have you seen this commercial? (That would be a resounding “NO” for anyone outside Ontario, Canada, but anyway, check it — it’s THUPER sweet….)
So, last night, I thought I could be sweet like the daddy in this addy and let my sleepless monkey watch So You Think You Can Dance (HOLLLAAAHHHHH! Best season EVAH!) with me on the couch. In the meantime, I figured, I could finish up my business stuff while we watched, and then we could both go to bed together — if she didn’t dose off angelically on the couch. (Josh-O was out playing poker with the boys, by the way.)
Alas, it was not meant to be. MY sweet evening on the couch consisted of much WHINING, ball-throwing, begging for COOKIES, and strangling neck cuddling. Needless to say, we will NOT be attempting another mother-daughter TV night for a lo-ho-hong time. No, I’m not falling for that. And, I should SUE Rogers for FALSE ADVERTISING. FALSE!
Hmph. Cheaty little monkey.
And, then there’s “b)”. Somewhere in yesterday’s LAME-O post, I mentioned a little tooth-sprouting action on the….
…by the way? You know you’re hungry when you’re watching So You Think You Can Dance? And, a commercial comes on? What’s with me and the watching-commercials lately? Anyway, mouth starts watering at the sight of…LETTUCE! Yes, lettuce. Crisp, green, cruciferous….

Yumm…. Oh wow, this is…different. Should I call the doctor?
…And by the way? Twitch and Kherington in the bottom three? What the….?
So, yes, “b)”. Someone’s been sprouting his first pearly-whites and it’s been none to fun for MOI. For he seems to think my BOOB is a cure-all. Which sucks (oy, pun…) for me. All night. Sucked. He sucked ALL NIGHT. If it happens again tonight, I’m whipping out the baby Tylenol because I’m exhausted and can’t take the relentless sucking shrieking.
What have I done that BOTH my monkeys KNOW think they can get what they want by SHRIEKING. If the monkey doesn’t get “THE RED SPOOOOON! I WAN RASCAL’S RED SPOOOOON!”, for example, she shrieks. And, there are tears, Gorgeouses. Great, bulbous TEARS.
No really, I’ll get the video camera. You call the Oscar committee. Because, seriously? Best Actor and Best Actress RIGHT HERE! No contest.
Guess what’s happening this Sunday, Gorgeouses? Can you? Can you GUESS? It’s BIG! It’s BIG BROTHER!!! Don’t forget to CHECK IT!!!










































Lindsey said, July 10th, 2008 at 11:41 pm
I was entertained by your Thursday post! Sorry you didn’t get to bed early. The best intentions…
I hope your Rascal doesn’t bite down and then rip his head away like my guy does sometimes… hello! He drew blood once!! Hear Mommy shriek!
I’m exhausd from all the whining/crying/yelling lately from my 3.5 yr old the last two weeks (since the end of preschool actually!). God, I hope it’s just the heat…
Lindsey said, July 10th, 2008 at 11:42 pm
PS Are you watching Swingtown??!! 10pm Thursdays. It’s fuuuunnnn!! Talk abut some groovy dancing!
Lindsey said, July 10th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
PPS What if I write something stupid and want to delete after I post (happens sometimes during these late hours) Is that possible??
SciFi Dad said, July 11th, 2008 at 6:13 am
Sorry things seem to be going so poorly. I’d offer suggestions, but really, my daughter’s bedtime situation isn’t anything to brag about.
And thanks for the heads up about BB. I was wondering when it would start.
NEWMOM said, July 11th, 2008 at 9:26 am
That was me last night too (i.e. nursing all night). My little guy has sprouted 2 and others are threatening. My advice–give baby motrin instead. It provides 8 hr relief instead of 4.
Good luck.
Renee said, July 11th, 2008 at 9:32 am
well the best way to cure shrieking is for it not to work for them. If Monkey wants Rascal’s red spoon…take the red spoon and put it away. yes much shrieking will ensue, but she’ll learn that everything that she shrieks for will go away. ask nicely then maybe, but you cannot have what isn’t yours.
as for Rascal’s tooth troubles…yup, drug the guy! LOL! You can also try rubbing his gums to work that toothy through.
Good luck!
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Helen said, July 11th, 2008 at 10:09 am
Here’s to a better tonight!!!
We used to break down once in awhile and give Tylenol during the night for teething. I thought of it as helping out by allowing me to sleep and be a better Mummy the next day!!!
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WeightingGame said, July 11th, 2008 at 10:13 am
how amazing was the trio of Alvin Ailey dancers on last nite’s show? I need to see them perform live!
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Lori said, July 11th, 2008 at 10:14 am
Those sleepless night really do suck the life out of us don’t they. I hope last night was better for everyone. I breast fed all my kids and I remember all to well how much it hurt when they bit down while going through teething and all they want to do is suck. I agree baby motrin lasts longer and seems to work better for teething. I also used teething tablets and they seemed to work.
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Multi-tasking Mommy said, July 11th, 2008 at 10:22 am
I never EVER thought I would say this, but I am very excited for Big Brother to start. Although SciFi Dad and I are enjoying Battlestar Galactica right now on DVD, I would love to have a regular scheduled show to look forward to a few times a week! Thanks for the reminder.
And I hope the baby Tylenol kicks in soon–sounds like you both need some relief.
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Maria said, July 11th, 2008 at 10:41 am
BB – this Sunday?! I can’t wait!!!!! Thanks for the notice…hope your weekend makes up for the last 2 days.
Dawn said, July 11th, 2008 at 11:09 am
The sleepless nights will end sometime. Have you tried Baby Orajel yet? That worked wonders for me.
And I’m soo looking forward to BB.
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Junction Mama said, July 11th, 2008 at 11:47 am
i feel your pain, well, half of your pain, ’cause i only have one shrieking child, not two. my little papaya hasn’t been sleeping at all this week, and it’s probably teething, who knows? have you tried the homeopathic remedy camilia? it really works.
good luck!
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LAVENDULA said, July 11th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
is there something contagious going around? my stinkerbell won’t.stop.whining.!OMG! shes driving me crazy.and nothing is stopping her….sorry that rascal is teething poor little guy.
ali said, July 11th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
i think your monkey needs an actual bedtime. i think that may help both you and her function better.
twitch and kherington in the bottom 3 made me cry. but there was no way either was going home.
yay for Big Brother! i can’t wait!
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kgirl said, July 11th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
‘We’ got two teeth last week, after a week of horror. If you think the all-night boob fest was bad, wait until he bites you…
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Cyndi said, July 11th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
That guy is in all the commercials lately. Sorry about the teething. Just give him the tylenol so you both can feel better and rest.
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Cori said, July 11th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
Teething – go to your favourite health food store and buy Highland’s Teething tablets or Camilia (Boiron). Works like a charm.
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Chris said, July 11th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
la la la la la…fingers in ears…I haven’t watched all our TiVoed SYTYCD episodes yet!
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Teena in Toronto said, July 12th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Maybe cuz So You Think You Can Dance? is a lame show. Ha!
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Marie-Christine said, July 12th, 2008 at 10:54 pm
Hi Haley-O
)! I’ll keep on reading your posts, that’s for sure! Try and get some sleep now
and good luck with the Rascals’ teeth!
I just discovered your blog and I love it!!!! You make me laugh so much! The thing is I’m 26, no kids, not even a boyfriend, still in school, but I still loved loved loved reading you! I wish I can be a fabulous mom like you in a couple years (that sounded so like I’m 7 years old and you’re 80… sorry, haha
Karen MEG said, July 12th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
I am LOVING SYTYCD… I actually wished they could have kept Thayne too (even though his teeth were bugging me, he was a great dancer). Great bollywood # this week!
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JennW said, July 13th, 2008 at 12:28 am
That was HILARIOUS! You’re my favourite blogger. I have to tell you.
chelle said, July 13th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
teething sucks.
I am exhausted.
totally relate.
going to bed and it is 8pm.
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