This weekend we babysat Ben's brother's kids Paige (almost 6) and Cameron (3 today). We had tons of fun with them and caught glimpses of the the future here are 10 things that we learned watching the "skids" for 24 hours.
1. Kids are happy with cheap entertainment. Running through the sprinklers and 2 baths do the trick
2. Kids don't can't be fooled. We pulled up to the Ft. Union Target and Cameron, who is used to the Orem Target, exclaimed, "They changed Target!"
3. Yes, you do need to take a spare diaper. Halfway to Ben's grandma's house we realized we didn't bring a diaper for Cameron. As a preventive measure I said, "Hey Cameron! Don't poop okay?" He pooped . . . shocking that my method didn't work isn't it.
4. Donuts for breakfast=meltdowns later. We thought Nathan and Kristy would be home earlier than they were. Our sugar fest this morning backfired on us.
5. Dressing a three year old is like dressing a wet noodle.
6. Chasing kids is harder when you are 6 months pregnant. How do people have more than one?! I'm a whimp.
7. Apparently nerf dart stick really well to windows. Kristy, I just want you to know this was Ben's doing, not mine.
8. Ben makes riding in the grocery cart exciting. I think the kids had a ride as exciting as any at Disneyland.
9. Even if a kid likes bread, cheese, pepperoni and spaghetti sauce, that doesn't mean they like pizza.
10. I am going to be exhausted for the rest of my life.
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13 years ago
Oh, you have so much more to look forward to. At least the 3 and 6 year old could do some things for themselves. You are about to have a helpless little one that will probably cry sometimes for no reason at all. It's so much fun. The good and fun moments definetly will trump any bad or frustrating ones though.
ReplyDeleteHaha!! Welcome to motherhood. And yes, you are right. You are going to be tired for the rest of your life. That is what being a mother is! :) And don't worry, no matter how "prepared" you are. There will always be something you don't have that you need. I'm so excited for you to have your baby. I wish we all lived close so we could have playdates all the time with all the kids. This is the last week of school....I need some other kids around to keep my kids busy all summer!
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