
I was able to come home and take some major pain killers before the stuff from the surgery center wore off. That's just started to really kick in, so I'll probably be asleep in a little while if I can. At the very least, I'll lay here with ice on my back and read a book.
My next door neighbor is having a yard sale in preperation for moving in a couple of weeks. I know I'll cry, even though they are just moving a few miles away. I'm going to miss having a really good friend next door. Anyway, as I walked GB out the door, I hobbled next door to see what little things Colleen had outside. She had a box of moon and stars things, such as a bathroom set, a really cool round gold mirror with stars and moons on it, some wall hooks that are stars and some other stuff. She also had a toaster oven, which I've been meaning to buy for a while. I got a good deal, better even than what I was going to offer her, so I'm feeling good about the day. Our upstairs bathroom is done in moon and stars, but the bathroom set (trash can, toothbrush holder, soap dispenser and tissue box) were actually just plain silver. These will be a great addition and the silver can move downstairs AFTER we are able to move the boys and get rid of the Scooby-Doo theme currently in our downstairs bathroom.
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Questions:
- Is it ever ok to leave a child by themselves?
- Your child is in the bathtub when the phone rings. What do you do?
- If your car is lacking a car seat, what makes an acceptable substitute? (THIS story actually spawned this question)
- Is it ok to cuss/smoke/drink heavily/do drugs around your kids, as long as you tell them they shouldn't do it?
Things along those lines.
BTW - My answers are no, let it ring, nothing, and not if you expect them to believe you. :)
Ok, I've gotten myself riled up now, so I'm going to go read and nurse my back. Mom should be home with the boys in a couple of hours and Colleen is going to bring us dinner. I, on the other hand, will be spending the next 24 hours lolling around in this bed. I've got my laptop, books, and lots of pillows.
Comments
- Is it ever ok to leave a child by themselves?
After the age of 9, sure. But with ground rules, saftey courses.
- Your child is in the bathtub when the phone rings. What do you do?
Always let it ring. I freak out over the bathroom doors being open. A child could drwon in a toilet.
- If your car is lacking a car seat, what makes an acceptable substitute?
Dont put your child in a car until you get one. There are many resources for free carseats.
- Is it ok to cuss/smoke/drink heavily/do drugs around your kids, as long as you tell them they shouldn't do it? I dont smoke or drink, so thats good.. but the swearing is an issue when I have a migraine or am stressed out. I dont yell at the kids, its verbal expression.. I just teach them there is proper times to use bad words. If that makes sense. Most kids dont know what the words mean.
Acceptable car seat... uhm... I'm not sure. I never hada car seat and survived childhood. but I'd rather not have a carseat for my child than have something that's mobile. Like a pillow. But then I'm a bad parent.