March

 My little green machines.   

I can't claim the cute little girl but we love babysitting her.  Remi has met his match.  She doesn't put up with his naughtiness.

Sometimes I have those bad mom moments.   This is one of them.  Jon was out of town for

St. Patrick's Day.  Judd had gone straight from school to a friend's house to play.   When I picked him up his backpack was empty so he forgot his work binder and take home reading book.   Of course I was angry at him.  He is constantly forgetting things at school and has lost 2 coats so my patience is growing thin.  Needless to say I had planned on pizza and slurpees but instead went home and fed them hotdogs and then told him he needed to go in his room for timeout to think of 3 things he needs to have before he leaves his class.  So I thought after time out we would head to 7-11, but when I went to his room he was out cold. I could tell he had been crying.  I wanted to wake him up and tell him I am a dumb mom, hug him, and buy him lots of treats at the store.  Instead I tickled his back, whispered how bad I felt for overreacting,  and watched him sleep.  I know kids need consequences but really I wish I would have not been such a freak that night.

He has been out of town for work. Sometimes it is nice to have a break but after one day I am ready for him to be back. I miss him!