Crazy Adventures in Parenting is a fun-filled, crazy journey into the life of Lisa Douglas, an Army wife raising six about to be seven kids. A northern transplant struggling to accustom to southern living, with stretch marks, dirty diapers, and sibling rivalry a-plenty, this mommy knows crazy, and survival by coffee. » More about Lisa & family here.
In the clustered, frantic moments after the holiday, the stifled breaths we feel as we muster through the paper, cardboard, and seemingly too-many-to-belong gifts that do not have a home in our small rooms yet, as we navigate the commotion, the excitement, the festive air among us, it's the small-yet-overwhelmingly-big quiet moments, the hugs that smother you with happiness, the smells from the oven that rumble your belly, the love shared with family time spent that is truly the gift of this holiday.
Pardon me while I take a few days to suffocate myself in all it's splendor, as I hug and worship many small bodies, bake many, many sweet goodies, celebrate birthdays and our anniversary, and make many lasting memories. Forever.
The holiday and birthday blur this picture depicts so well
As I navigated the narrowed aisles in the PX, shopping for a leftover this or that to buy for the holiday, I felt broken. I felt off. This holiday, much like last years, felt all kinds-of wrong to me. Last year, though, it was trying to fit our circular family into this square post, quite unsuccessfully. Being new to town, everything that could go wrong did go wrong. It was a mess. Christmas was labored, as was our new life, as we struggled to find peace and normalcy in a foreign place.
This year, I'm no longer struggling to fit in here, I know we won't and we're doing a lot better with that knowledge. But the woes I'm experiencing this year are from my feeling inadequate, angry and resentful for being somewhat blind. I feel very, very ashamed by it.
The economy has really taken it's toll, and many more families in the blogosphere are suffering than I had thought. I had the chance to listen to some of the stories some of these ladies have to tell, what's really going on behind the scenes, and I felt downright heavy, with my heart full and weighted.
Lately, I had been griping about my children misbehaving and crumbs being left on the floor. What the hell is the matter with me? I was busy being bewildered by their childishness and lack-of-cleanliness, busy being angry and wondering, why were we buying new things for them to disrespect and not put away? Meanwhile, there are families going without, utilities being shut off, borrowing to purchase groceries, and what was I doing? Bickering over kids being kids and my possibly buying too much.
Ick.
Guilt tastes pretty bitter, if you ask me. The acid in my stomach began eating me alive. Who had I become? I most certainly didn't see myself in a favorable light.
We are not well off by any means, we save money and shop frugally as much as we can, but there has got to be some way for me to use my frugal talents to help, some thing we can do to help those that need it. Families are in need and I can't sit by and do nothing to help. If I can help them, I want to help.
I've donated locally, but I really want to help those in the blogosphere who need it, too. With that in mind, I created a "Good Will in a Box" campaign. One box to help someone. I'm not asking for anyone to spend a million bucks, here. But a box filled with a couple things, for instance, some coupons, a handwritten card, crafts, knit items, outgrown clothes, formerly-loved toys, a gift card to a supermarket. Or for you reviewers, perhaps a review item that you know someone's child might like? We've all got things we can give to help others. I've seen a lot of love here in the blogosphere, and I honestly think that if we pull together, one box can make a big difference.
What do you think? Would you like to join me, to help someone? Or are you someone who could use a little help? Fill out this questionnaire if you're interested. Together, let's band together and help each other out. I'm only sorry I didn't think of this sooner, for it to help in time for Christmas.
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In our pre-holiday purge, I came across eleventy-billion broken crayons, of course. I had the kids collect them all and bring them downstairs to peel. We then ran to the store, amidst our holiday shopping and bought two boxes of the cheapest crayons we could find. Dividing them up into like-colors after breaking them into as many small pieces as we could, we placed them inside the cups of a mini-muffin pan.
Setting our oven at 265, we let 'em back until the tops became all smooth, and all the crayons were almost melted.
Let them cool on the counter. After they are room temperature, put the entire pan in the freezer for about 1/2 hour or so. Makes it easier to pop them out of the pan. No spray needed!
I love that they come out the perfect size and shape for my Baby Dude to grasp.
My children are having a blast at their rejuvenated crayons, and they won't break! Don't you think they'd make a lovely gift?
Reuse an old plastic container to store them in. Recycle for the recycled!
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Sound the alarms! It's here! It's Christmas week!
Are you ready? Are you!? If you're not, be sure to put your Christmas chores AT. THE. TOP. it's only 3 days away. AHHHH!
I will be honest, I've slipped up. I was totally on my game before we went to Disney, and subsequently derailed by the Mickey ears, I won't lie. I have since regained steam, but still lost a lot of precious time. I have a crapload to do and not enough time to do it in. *sigh*
Sew, sew, sew like the wind!
Finish purchasing stocking stuffers
Christmas cards - they're here! Finish addressing and send TODAY!
Baking
Wrapping
Sleep. What? No sleep? Damn.
For my regular, ol' To Do list this week.. wait. Who am I kidding. WHAT regular To Do list? It's CHRISTMAS!
Ah, yeah, well, I do have things I have to still do. Like clean 'n stuff, dammit.
Laundry, 'cuz no one's created a machine that does it by itself. Grocery shopping/coupons/list (to include Christmas dinner) Clean off the growing pile of paper, receipts and junk on counter near laptop.
Staying on my diet every day*(With the holidays? Ha!) Work out 4++ times this week* (If I can find the time, I hope.)
*Will weigh myself Wednesday morning in hopes I've been doing well since getting back.
Today's motivation - savor every moment. In all the hustle and bustle of this crazy, holiday-filled week, do not lose focus on what you're doing it all for and who it should be about. Be sure to stop, in the midst of your madness, and kiss and love on those kids, will ya?
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This is me on the couch first thing in the morning. Be forewarned, there is no makeup, no coffee in hand, no brain cells firing yet. Just kids. Lots of 'em. Swarming.
I guess I'm cuddly. Or maybe I look like a pillow, or something? I guess my breath doesn't stink. (Or maybe it does, and they choose to overlook it.) What I do know, though?
This is my favorite-est thing in the whole wide, entire world.
Morning person or not, bring it on, kids. Bring. It. On. And even if you're eighteen, off to college and smell because you forget to shower and wash behind your ears without my reminding you, you can still wake me up like this. I love you. Never miss a thing! Subscribe today for all kinds of crazy parenting fun!
A couple of nights ago I attempted to make sugar cookies, only, for whatever reason, they came out like Sugar Balls™. And if you follow me on Twitter, you probably saw me joking all about it.
Well, I'm happy to report they weren't so balls-y {cough} as they were at first. But, to ensure they spread, I kept them in a little too long. So, uh, they were a wee bit harder crispier than I would've liked.
I learned my lesson, and tried again, this time chanting things like "room temperature butter" and "take 'em out early" to myself. Y'know, gearing myself up for cookie-making perfection.
And they were. Look!
Oh yeah, come to momma. Never mind my making you for the school parties.
Then I shifted focus to chocolate chip cookies. I won't lie, these were beginning to scare me a bit.
However, I am happy to report they, too, came out just fine.
Oh goodness, me. The smells coming from my house right now should be illegal. If you don't see me for a bit, it's because I'm hip-deep in flour and sugar, and probably have gained ten pounds. Never miss a thing! Subscribe today for all kinds of crazy parenting fun!
Your mission today, should you choose to accept it - be thankful. Sounds simple, right? (You haven't heard the entire mission yet!)
In an effort to boost your holiday spirit to new heights, showing gratefulness for the little things and for everything you have, you must thank everybody, for everything today. Thank the traffic light for staying green today, or even if it doesn't, thank it for turning red and for being there to protect you. Thank the sky for being blue for showing you warmth from the sun. Or thank it for being cloudy, to shield you from the heat or painting the sky with lovely fluffy clouds for you to look at. Or maybe, thank it for the rain to water our plants and Earth. Thank the dog for going potty outside and not in your favorite shoe. Thank the water for boiling to provide you with tea, or pasta. Thank your children for being your children, even if they're smearing boogers on their sleeves and chewing with their mouths open, thank them for every eccentricity, every fart, every poopie diaper and fight you must break up because they are there with you.
I know I must sound like a lunatic, and you, quite possibly, might look a bit strange overtly thanking the mailman, as I just did, for a job well done. Or helping the garbage men, such as I did, in my tank top and shorts. In the rain. Just to show appreciation. *cough*
Yes, this sounds absolutely bonkers, but trust me, it will boost you to new heights. Say "thank you" in your emails today, even if it's spam. Imagine that? Say "thank you" to your loved ones over the phone or internet today, even if "just because" and there's no real reason why. Spread the "thank you's" around like you're the Robin Hood of Thank You's giving your Thank You money to the needy. Report back to me tonight or tomorrow and tell me how you did. I hope you enjoy it
You'll thank me later!
{This message will self destruct in 3.... 2...... 1..........}
I let the ferocious "momma bear" instinct get the better of me earlier when I became defensive on behalf of Shellie, as she fielded many attacks from those doubting and questioning her loss on Twitter.
It became simply too much to bear, I had to step away. How can people be so cruel in a mother's darkest hour? Speculate all you want, naysayers, wish for confirmation and verification if you do not know her and don't take her's and other's words at face value, if you are concerned this wasn't actually true (in light of this year's events, like Balloon Boy), but there was absolutely NO NEED to attack and vilify this mourning mother and hide behind your right to freedom of speech to accomplish it. Paint it any way you wish, but it's hate, pure and simple.
Do not forget they sent her husband home from fighting to protect that very freedom you trampled on in order to mourn the son you doubted had actually passed.
Today, in lieu of my normal crazy parenting picture depicting one or more of my many children, filled with life and breath and beating hearts I have a renewed gratefulness for, please light a candle today in memory of Shellie's son, Bryson, and pray for peace for their family as they say their last goodbyes to his baby hair, his long eyelashes, his soft skin and small hands. May the warmth from the fire be felt by her, blanketing her in love and support during this trying time for her family.
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Let me introduce you to a good friend of mine, Shellie, a fellow military wife and blog-friend (holding my Baby Dude).
She has suffered an unimaginable loss. Her youngest, only two-years-old, was found at the bottom of their pool at their new home, and died.
My heart bleeds for her. Words can't even begin to describe my grief for her and her family tonight. Nothing comes from me but sobbing and anger over their tragic loss.
Children aren't supposed to go before us, you know? I wring my fists in anger and sadness. Just a baby, dammit!! Shellie just moved into her dream house. She was going through the wringer, having to watch as hubby went overseas again with a huge move just before the holidays.
This is a woman who held my Baby Dude at the Type A Mom Conference, cuddling, spoiling him by letting him have free reign over her iPhone while I sat, panicked nearby, as I watched him drop it right to the ground. But Shellie, she laughed and told me to calm down and not to worry, she 'had it covered' literally. That's Shellie for you, she's that tough cookie that always has it handled, eleventy-billion balls up in the air at once and she manages juggling it with style. She's that person who you're just drawn to, in all her humor and caring behind the gigantic smile that warms you like the sun.
Many may not realize, but we first became friends when we both discovered we were both military wife bloggers earlier this year. She, too, had entered the Protect-A-Bed contest, and she bowed out of the contest asking Kim, the contest's host, to shift her votes over to me. She merely wanted to win the contest for extra money for her trip (for a mini-laptop), but, after speaking with hubby, wanted me to win so she could get to meet me. I cried the day she bowed out, and our sisterhood was born that very day.
Please, if you pray, pray for her family. As soon as I have details on how to help, I will pass those along to you.
Tonight, I am going to mourn her loss with my family and see what I can do to help attempt to ease her pain.
My heart is with you, honey.
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A crazy parenting chatroom with friends? Woo hoo! Except, since it's new, there aren't too many friends hangin' with me there. Would you do me the honor and comin' on over? Don't make me suffer through junior high angst all over again. {insert pouty lip here}
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I've spoken before about my magical powers for inflicting insta-sleep on my children. I am not the only one in this house with the force, however. My children have a few tricks up their sleeves, too. (Or should I say, up their diapers?)
It never fails - coat and shoes are on, purse on your shoulder, keys in the door, baby (or two) on your hip and just as you're about to cross the threshold of your door and lock it, to leave for an appointment that you're about to be late for - your child poops.
Every. Friggin. Time. Without fail.
I promise you, if you have a child who's constipated, schedule an important appointment, get ready, and simply step out the door. Insta-poop out of nowhere, ta-da! You're welcome. (Well, at least if you're my kid with wicked, ninja-like poop, gotta-make-mom-late-for-everything powers, that is.)
How the hell does this happen? Why can't my children just be happy with their abilities to sleep anywhere, why do they have to throw a craptastically, ill-timed Code Brown into the mix? Why do I have to be that embarrassed mother having to apologize to whomever because I had to change a stinky diaper before I left the house?
Is there a support group for this? Children Randomly Always Pooping and Parents Ironically Never Getting There On Time- C.R.A.P.P.I.N.G.T.O.T. for short.
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My three littlest were playing house. Rather, Super M and Baby Sis were playing house, Baby Dude was just along for the ride, unaware of what they were really doing.
Baby Dude, completely clueless. And happy. With cookies.
They were calling him "son," having named him "DJ". Super M's pretend-name was "Chase" and Baby Sis's name was "Dora" (big stretch there). They called out "Son! Son! Son!" a gazillion-and-a-half times, and I'm over there, giggling, as they lead him by the hand throughout the house on their homesteading adventure.
Suddenly, in true, house-like fashion, they started arguing. And for five freakin' minutes all you heard was "Yes I can," and "No you can't," whiny, small-kid-style.
"Yes I tan!"
"No you cayaaan't!"
"Yes I tan!"
"No you cayaaaan't!"
Five. Freaking. Minutes.
Overandoverandoverandover. My ears wanted to bleed, yet, all I could do is laugh. And giggle. And cringe. And laugh some more.
Suddenly Super M err "Chase" said his last "No you cayaaan't" to which Baby Sis replied, again (but for the last time), "Yes I tan!!" and Super M, conceding defeat and finally over it, said "Okay. Let's go!"
And just like that, it ended. They were off, calling out "Son! Son! Son!" again like it didn't happen, and I didn't just live through the single most hilariously annoying five minutes of my life.
This parenting stuff is pretty cool -and maddening - all at once.
The offenders. They sure are cute, huh?
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The Land of Nod is that type of store, you know, the one that makes parents salivate. Seriously. When they contacted me to ask if I might want to host a giveaway here and review one of their toys, the drool began. I won't lie, the day the package arrived, I wore a bib. I asked to be forewarned when it arrived, just to be sure I had ample towels washed and ready to go to mop up the saliva-fest. Yes, their store is just that awesome. Go look! My son proudly owns the Nothing Up My Sleeve Magic Set and thinks it's the coolest thing ever (so do his parents). Ahem.
They sent me the Little Leonardo Tabletop Easel for my toddler to review. As if the name wasn't cool enough, we soon found out it is the awesomest easel we've ever owned. Why, you ask? Firstly, it's magnetic on the wipe-off side, and comes with an industrial strength magnet to hold her papers in place to color. How sweet is that? As you can see in the picture, you can use magnetic alphabet letters on it, too.
It holds four paint cups on that side, too. The paint cups they offer are the ones that kids can use and not spill. See in the picture? Wicked smart.
My toddler looooooooves it. I have to admit, I do, too. It's really stable. We've owned a few easels and magnetic boards, and I love that this is an all-in-one, kind-of thing.
You can see the chalkboard side has yet to be christened by my daughter. But it's game on come Christmas-time, she's getting a box of chalk. And a smock. And a drop cloth. And mommy is getting a clean-up crew. (Wishful thinking)
See how handy that magnet-y thing is in holding up her paper? We're currently using the cups for pencils, but I'm buying her the brushes and paints for Christmas, shhh!
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We've attempted to keep the peace (and by peace I mean, cleanliness and a non-spazzy, overworked mother at bay), we created a chore chart. Our lovely chore chart with only a few, key items per four older children, including our kindergartner, flexing his big-boy muscles and wanting to partake in it, too.
But we made one fatal error. We gave him the wrong job. We thought to ourselves, straightening up shoes would be a perfect, not-too-difficult job for him. Why not?
Little did we know.
He labeled them.
With red rollerball pen.
OH YES HE DID!
Yup, mine, hubby's, his (oh my goodness, his were the worst!), his older brothers and his younger sisters all had his kindergarten scrawl.
We're thankful he didn't know how to spell our toddler's name, so she merely received her first initial (lucky her). Unfortunately for us, it was on the leather, and wouldn't come off. {cries}
We asked him "Why would you do such a thing?"
His reply? "So you won't forget who's shoe is whose."
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This is my first FULL officially official week back, so it's back to business. {sniff} Hard to come to the realization that Christmas is a mere couple weeks away, and I've been totally derailed from plans with the Christmas Book of Preparations and All Things Awesome™, as well as continuing (and soon finishing) shopping for the crew.
Kinda need to get back on the ball, here. "The book" has been fully updated with presents already purchased and such, I have a grip on where I am, and how much more behind than, I thought, and not as ahead as I'd like to be, dammit. So, in an effort to get there, here's my Christmas plans for this week:
SHOP!!!!
(Okay, to elaborate on the above, ONLINE SHOP! There's a limited window of time left with which to get stuff in time for Christmas online! So MAKE WITH THE SHOPPING, ALREADY!)
Christmas cards - finish choosing a picture, and DO IT, slacker! {cough}
Addresses for the above. Anyone wanna play, too?
SHOP (in Lake Charles)!
Get crackin' with the homemade gifts, and plan/execute the rest.
Did I mention shop?
For my regular, ol' To Do list this week:
Finish Christmas decor (because I've been such a slacker since returning from visiting Mickey) Laundry, 'cuz it's kinda breeding. A lot. Go Go Gadget Handmade Christmas Gifts! (If only it were that simple) Shampoo-eth the carpets-eth even if you're a lazy-ass-eth, Lisa-eth, they need it-eth. Grocery shopping/coupons/list Bills-n-stuff grown-up like I don't want to do
Staying on my diet every day*(Back to it!) Work out 4++ times this week* (As I said, back to it, sister! Spent too long off the routine, and Christmas and all its egg-nog, cookie-eating glory is almost here!)
*Will weigh myself Wednesday morning in hopes I've been doing well since getting back.
Today's motivation - shop! No, no, sorry, got that stuck in my head, heh. Baking! What about baking? Have you been in your kitchen baking at all in preparation for the holidays? Flour, sugar, vanilla, eggs and some love are all you need to make an easy sugar cookie. Keep an eye out for my sugar cookie recipe later this week! Nothing can get you in the mood more than creating something with your hands your family (and friends) will enjoy. It doesn't cost much, either, to stay in and bake some cookies to enjoy with milk while playing a game or watching a movie with the family. Perhaps a new tradition?
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Would you like to join us this week for To-Do Tuesday? Start with just a few things. Don't over-do it your first couple of times. You'll grow to become a list-a-holic later, start small now, though, k? Just so you know, you can join us at anytime, it doesn't have to be on Tuesdays - the list will go up every Tuesday for you to link to, but you can make your list and link to us at any point in the week!
Remember, with "To-Do Tuesday", we're attacking our to-do lists each week, blogging about our lists and what we've got going on, and sharing it with each other to help keep each other accountable. Everyone should come back here to link up in the MckLinky as the central "To-Do Tuesday Hub" so we can visit who's participating and offer encouragement to each other throughout the week. Don't forget to add the "To-Do Tuesday" button to your post, linking back to this post!
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Really, I know. That was a lame attempt at free-pouring.
I am happy to report that I no longer have to try it freehanded. I have weapons with which to create awesome! Woohoo! Upon visiting one of the many shops at Disney World, I found them, I found the tools I needed in my pancake-making arsenal - Mickey pancake molds. Suh-weet! Look at how awesome they are!
Well, this batch was my first out of the gate. I left them on too long, so they were a little too brown. I learned my lesson, though.
Watch for bubbles, remove the mold, count to ten, then flip. The result when you flip is golden brown, as you see there on the right (above) and on top (below).
Don't overpour as well. Pour just enough to fill the shape in the bottom. Less is more, as pancakes rise.
The silicone one shown above is a tad harder, though. There's no handy dandy handle to hold on to, so I burnt my fingers A LOT since the trick is to get the molds as hot as your pan, so it cooks up the sides as it cooks on the bottom, too, so you don't ruin the shape you're making and get runny, almost-Mickey-shaped pancakes.
In order to remove the silicone mold without burning yourself, I use a combination of a butter knife and pancake-flippin' spatula, so I don't have to touch the frickin' flaming hot Mickey head. Yowch! I also found spraying both with a nonstick cooking spray helped, too.
Did I mention I can make scrambled eggs with 'em, too?
We're Mickey-head-eatin' fools here. It's so much fun to try to keep that excitement going.
(Startling observation: we purchased these molds at Disney World, and I was going to link you to some sites I found that sell them online, so you could get them if you wanted to, too, however, most sites I found offer them at DOUBLE the price you pay in the park! Holy crap! I purchased ours at Mouse Gear at Epcot, and paid only $3.95 for the small egg mold with the handle, and just $6.95 for the red silicone one! My suggestion would be, if you want these and aren't visiting Disney World soon, to find a store that sells them for that price, or ask a buddy who may be planning to go soon to pick you up a couple.) Never miss a thing! Subscribe today for all kinds of crazy parenting fun!
You get a lot of "first times" when raising children, don't we? First teeth, first words, first step, first day of school.. but it gets me right in the heart when an accidental first time appears on my doorstep, quite literally!
My Baby Dude and toddler got to experience snow for the first time, and we all got to experience snow for the first time here in Louisiana. It was (mostly) magical, and quite humorous.
We had little dudes in too-big-for-him big brother boots
Mini snowmen making
And Baby Dude, layered with as many long-sleeved pieces I could find, enjoying his first time
We had little kidlet people, gathering, collecting, plotting their next move
A myriad of many flakes to play with, and eat
Enjoyment - "Oooh, look, it's fun!"
Amazement - "What is this stuff, anyway?"
Dumbfoundedness - "What the heck, it just keeps coming!"
Disdain - "Um, I don't think I like this numbing feeling anymore! Get me out of here!"
And he came a-runnin'. "Hurry up, mom. He's about to blow!!!"
Too late. Someone wasn't digging the cold visitor after all.
Good night, sweet snow. We enjoyed you while it lasted (well, most of us did). Hopefully it won't be a long time until we see you again...
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Let me introduce you to a good friend of mine, Shellie, a fellow military wife and blog-friend (holding my Baby Dude).
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Really, I know. That was a lame attempt at free-pouring.
