If you were at my hive right now you would hear silence. The eerie kind of silence that only occurs when there are no little bees home. Hubbee and I dropped off Baby bee at Grandma and Grandpa's on Friday night and drove home on Saturday. We had to leave her because we both had business trips to go on this week. It was the first time we, Baby bee and I, have ever been apart...needless to say, the parting was hard for this mama bee.
Sunday was the first day since Busy bee was born that Hubbee and I were completely without little bees. We almost didn't know what to do with ourselves...it was actually quite enjoyable to do nothing. We even went on a date.
We miss our little bees but this day just made us realize how important it is to take time for ourselves and each other.
Monday, July 31, 2006
Friday, July 28, 2006
The Sticky Debate
I spent an hour last night trying to get the sticky residue from some nametags off of Baby bee's bottles.
Needless to say, I hate most things sticky. I hate sticky floors, sticky fly traps, sticky hands, sticky drawers, price stickers, even hairspray (way to sticky for this Bee.) I am pretty sure I have tried every sticky residue/gunk remover on the market. None have yet to meet my full approval.
As a mother, this Queen Bee is placed smack-dab in the middle of the sticky debate. I am not one to argue the benefits of labeling my children and their stuff. I would much rather only my child uses his sippy cup rather than Stanley-Sick-Alot, who happens to attend the same nursery class at church. And I know that the special/caring people who willingly give their time and talents to take care of our children can't always keep track of 10 un-named sippy cups but I hate, hate, hate the sticky aftermath of the afore mentioned nametags.
To combat Mr. Sticky I have come up with my blog's first "Mama Tip"
Mama Tip #1: Use Scotch's "Matte Finish Magic Tape" to label your child and their stuff. The Scotch tape will stick for the necessary time and will come off remarkably un-sticky at the time of your choosing. Also, use a permanent marker to write your child's name...it will not rub off of the matte finish.
*Special thanks to the innovators at 3M who really did make this tape magic!
Needless to say, I hate most things sticky. I hate sticky floors, sticky fly traps, sticky hands, sticky drawers, price stickers, even hairspray (way to sticky for this Bee.) I am pretty sure I have tried every sticky residue/gunk remover on the market. None have yet to meet my full approval.
As a mother, this Queen Bee is placed smack-dab in the middle of the sticky debate. I am not one to argue the benefits of labeling my children and their stuff. I would much rather only my child uses his sippy cup rather than Stanley-Sick-Alot, who happens to attend the same nursery class at church. And I know that the special/caring people who willingly give their time and talents to take care of our children can't always keep track of 10 un-named sippy cups but I hate, hate, hate the sticky aftermath of the afore mentioned nametags.
To combat Mr. Sticky I have come up with my blog's first "Mama Tip"
Mama Tip #1: Use Scotch's "Matte Finish Magic Tape" to label your child and their stuff. The Scotch tape will stick for the necessary time and will come off remarkably un-sticky at the time of your choosing. Also, use a permanent marker to write your child's name...it will not rub off of the matte finish.
*Special thanks to the innovators at 3M who really did make this tape magic!
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Busy bee on Vacation
Busy bee is vacationing the next couple of weeks with his paternal grandparents. I was worried about leaving him. Not because I didn't think they (Grandma and Grandpa) could take adequate care of my little bee...they raised four healthy, intelligent children...but because I didn't want him to think we forgot him. Busy bee isn't much of a talker. He has a current vocabulary of approximately 20 words, which is pretty low for someone his age. When I talk to him, I am not always sure how much he understands. Hubbee and I tried to explain why we were leaving him...I think it was more for our benefit than his because he would just giggle and make car noises "vroom-vroom" throughout our discussion .
I said earlier that I didn't want him to to think we forget him but the more I think about it, the more I realize (as selfish as it sounds) that I really didn't want him to forget me. However, most of my motherly worries are quickly evaporating. Not only is he sleeping well and eating well, Busy bee is kept quite busy at Grandma and Grandpas'. He has been going to the park, going swimming, going to the library, reading books, and being potty trained! Yes that's right, my little 21 month-old bee has now used the potty four times! I'm sure the incentive of an M&M for sitting on the potty has greatly pushed him along.
Thankfully, Grandma is always sure to tell me the day's highlights which helps me feel connected. And much to my delight, I know I am not forgotten. I am told Tobee takes my picture off of the nightstand, holds it in his chubby little hands and gives me a big kiss.
Maybe Busy bee understands more than I think. Maybe he realizes that we wanted him to have quality one on one time with his doting Grandparents. Or maybe his simply realizes the truth of the matter, that his Mama was really the one in need of a vacation.
I said earlier that I didn't want him to to think we forget him but the more I think about it, the more I realize (as selfish as it sounds) that I really didn't want him to forget me. However, most of my motherly worries are quickly evaporating. Not only is he sleeping well and eating well, Busy bee is kept quite busy at Grandma and Grandpas'. He has been going to the park, going swimming, going to the library, reading books, and being potty trained! Yes that's right, my little 21 month-old bee has now used the potty four times! I'm sure the incentive of an M&M for sitting on the potty has greatly pushed him along.
Thankfully, Grandma is always sure to tell me the day's highlights which helps me feel connected. And much to my delight, I know I am not forgotten. I am told Tobee takes my picture off of the nightstand, holds it in his chubby little hands and gives me a big kiss.
Maybe Busy bee understands more than I think. Maybe he realizes that we wanted him to have quality one on one time with his doting Grandparents. Or maybe his simply realizes the truth of the matter, that his Mama was really the one in need of a vacation.
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Little Bees
Hubbee and I have two little bees.
Busy bee, 21 months old, is an energetic little man who's current obsession is wheels. We were once at a Hands-On Children's museum when Busy bee decided he just had to spin a wheel...any wheel or rather anyone's wheel for that matter. Within a mere second Busy bee, who still runs like he has something in his diaper, morphed into the next Olympic 100 meter dash hopeful and proceeded to knock over another mom's stroller. Once knocked over he proceeded to spin (you guessed it) the WHEELS! Luckily, the baby was safe in her mother's arm.However, this obsession causes many-a-handwashings as Busy bee feels the need to touch every car wheel within reach at our local parking lots. But who am I to complain...at least he is interested in something other than the TV. It has also greatly increased his vocabulary. He can now say "car" with the best of 'em.
Baby bee, 6 months old, is not yet quite as busy as Busy bee but she is on her way. I am enjoying every free minute I have because I know once Baby bee starts crawling, free time will be thrown out the window. Luckily, she seems to have only a mild interest in crawling and is happy enough to roll around. And for the present, I am thankful.
Busy bee, 21 months old, is an energetic little man who's current obsession is wheels. We were once at a Hands-On Children's museum when Busy bee decided he just had to spin a wheel...any wheel or rather anyone's wheel for that matter. Within a mere second Busy bee, who still runs like he has something in his diaper, morphed into the next Olympic 100 meter dash hopeful and proceeded to knock over another mom's stroller. Once knocked over he proceeded to spin (you guessed it) the WHEELS! Luckily, the baby was safe in her mother's arm.
Baby bee, 6 months old, is not yet quite as busy as Busy bee but she is on her way. I am enjoying every free minute I have because I know once Baby bee starts crawling, free time will be thrown out the window. Luckily, she seems to have only a mild interest in crawling and is happy enough to roll around. And for the present, I am thankful.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Queen Bee
This Queen Bee recently stuck her head out of the hive long enough to realize that she needed an outlet from the pressures of her brood. Hubbee suggested running. Queen Bee reminded him that she was a flyer...not a runner. Hubbee then suggested painting but Queen Bee wanted to do something bigger and better...she wanted to BLOG! | ||
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