
I never know what I’m going to find when I check on Monkey at night. Tonight took the cake, though. AGAIN, a BED full of stuffed animals AND a bed full (and head full) of little teeny weeny STATIC-Y styrofoam balls that she found in a fake gift box (not worth explaining).
Bed….

And floor….

And teeny tiny styrofoam balls that I made her pick up one by one. “This is not going to be acceppable, Mama,” she says….

Of course, I helped her. Of course, I did most of the cleaning up. Because, of course, I have twittering to do, and Part Two of The Bachelor: After the Final Rose to watch…. And, OH CARP, thanks to this photo, I now see someone went to sleep with those freaking “hair fings” on her wrist. The last time she did this her hand turned purple. Be right back.
Back. And it was nothing. She took the “hair fings” off and put them on Uniqua‘s wrist…. (Not worth explaining — but Uniqua’s an INSECT. She’s totally an insect, no matter what the show’s creator says. I KNOW. Because I’ve seen more episodes of The Backyardigans than HE has!)
Okay, this shouldn’t even be a post. There’s nothing to it. I just thought, since I wasn’t going to do a post today anyway…, what’s the harm? Wanted to have it on record. For me. Us. Want to remember and celebrate this and other insignificant, mundane details of our lives…. And this was just so…Monkey. Poor little thing was so into her Styrofoam balls — not realizing they were a DISASTER and BEYOND inappropriate bedtime (or anytime) toys…. Just. So sweet. That’s all.
So, what’d you all think of The Bachelor? I, of course, found it endlessly fascinating — even though it was totally scripted. Do I think Jason Mesnick’s a “douchebag” for dumping his fiance Melissa on national TV? Naaah. This is what reality TV is all about. It made for GOOD TV. Good CRAP TV. My favourite kind. I enjoy it EVEN as much as the INCOMPLETE SENTENCE. A lot. So, basically, I blame the network. The network’s the “douchebag.” Besides, Jason and Molly are CEEWT together….
I got 3 hours of sleep last night. Rascal is still a TERRIBLE sleeper. The end.
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Zoey Castelino said, March 4th, 2009 at 12:28 am
Oh wow… that there is a LOT of stuffed animals (and other creatures). I like the giant letters on the floor. I would be compelled to spell out dirty words with them if they were in my room.
Rebecca said, March 4th, 2009 at 12:55 am
Even when you don’t mean to, you always manage to pull off a brilliant post, every time. I loved this, I’m so glad you posted today. You always make me smile!
Renee said, March 4th, 2009 at 2:09 am
DD & I have been trying to figure out what each of the toys are. We’ve found at least two Webkinz, Dora & Boots and some Groovy Girls. This is fun! Kinda like a “Where’s Waldo?” only it’s “What’s that toy?”
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ali said, March 4th, 2009 at 7:38 am
I was on an “overwhelmed” blog break, but I’m back, and finding that I’m hearing myself say what I have read from you a million times, I want balance! Loved this post, isn’t it amazing what these little people are capable of? That is a lot of stuffed animals!
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Laural said, March 4th, 2009 at 8:48 am
That’s exactly what my bed looked like at that age. Well, maybe more dolls than stuffed animals. But, I loved having everything around me.
I wish my mom had taken pictures. And, I love that you’re allowing it. Some people don’t and I think that’s mean.
I never know what Matt will be sleeping with. Sometimes trucks, sometimes puzzles. It’s hilarious.
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Chantal said, March 4th, 2009 at 8:56 am
My M has been giving me a hard time these days. I need a break from work, he needs a break from day care. I am feeling very overwhelmed all of a sudden… UGH. Thank God I have a girls weekend in T.O planed for this weekend. Well, it is actually a burb of Toronto, otherwise I would meet up with you for a latte and chat. Hugs.
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Multi-Tasking Mommy said, March 4th, 2009 at 9:01 am
That is too funny about the monkey’s room! Wow, she sure does have a lot of friends. That is a gorgeous duvet/quilt (can’t tell which), where’d you get it?
As for the Final Rose…I enjoyed watching last night although admittedly I was so tired, I could barely stay up for it. I think that he and Molly are definitely a better match, but I feel for Mel. I really do. And I have to say as much as it made for good tv and when you sign up to be on a reality tv show, you have to expect and accept the unexpected about being on live television I suppose, I still don’t think it was right for Jason to dump Mel on stage without at least telling her first.
Wow, I have a lot to say this morning, must be the lack of sleep. You and I should call eachother in the night
Marie-Christine said, March 4th, 2009 at 9:32 am
That post was funny! Monkey telling you that is will not be acceppable, haha, your girl is funny!!!!
I don’t watch the Bachelor but yesterday I watch Paris Hilton’s new BFF… ouhhhhh, yikes! Not a big fan a reality TV.
Hope you have a great day xxxx
Jenn said, March 4th, 2009 at 10:24 am
I was not happy with the Bachelor. Yes everything you are saying is true, it’s reality TV and you sign up for your life to be put on tV. I do think Jason should have broken up with her some other time, like every other bachelor has done, then gone to Molly. I think it was scummy to do it on TV, so it make me wonder if it was pre planned…
My 2 cents
Jenn
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newsinglemama said, March 4th, 2009 at 11:09 am
What a funny little monkey she is!
Sending the rascal sleep vibes ~
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LAVENDULA said, March 4th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
there is barely room on her bed for monkey to sleep..hahaha!that styrofoam is so hard to vacuum up…
ali said, March 4th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
hey! you wrote crap instead of carp.
scandalous!
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Kristen said, March 4th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
ah… life with preschoolers… fun and crazy. Here is hoping we both sleep tonight.
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Nap Warden said, March 4th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Sometimes, I think I was the only person on the planet not watching The Bachelor:P
Now to take a nap:)
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Teena in Toronto said, March 4th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
Wow! I wanna come over and play with the Monkey! She has a lot of cool stuff!
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it'sgrandma said, March 4th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
Love that little hand!!! xoxoxo
Don Mills Diva said, March 4th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
How you manage to be witty and funny on three hours sleep Iwill never know…
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