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November 6, 2012 Filed in fails

yeah…. i can't find my car keys.
so i am stuck at home.
i had plumbers waiting on me at the Craft House and had to call and say "um… i can't come…i am stuck at home"

blaaahhhh.

i hate when i do things like that.

H A T E.

craig and i switched cars saturday – monday so can't even begin to know where they are.
i haven't had them since friday!!!
crazy.


 
this morning at 6:45 i hear annie crying in the bathroom (which is right next to the wall by my bed..3 feet apart)
i get up out of bed and say "annie what is wrong?"  ( i am assuming it's about a hairdo)

"I CANT GET OUT OF HERE!!!! THE DOOR WON"T UNLOCK!!! WAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!"

i say all kinds of really helpful things like "why did you lock it?" or "just turn it"
nothing helps. 
several minutes go by…
she is stuck and i am sitting in the hallway, criss cross legs… cup of coffee….so tired.
i said "annie…i cannot do this for you.  there is no way to get this door open honey. you have to stop crying and try harder.  otherwise you are stuck in there and will miss the bus"
i am beginning to think HOW will i fix this? HOW LONG till i call the police? what will we do?
she is bawling…sobbing…super drama.
i am on edge.
it's very very early. 
i said "annie…keep wiggling it and maybe it will just unlock"

and then i said "have you turned it both ways? turn it left and then turn it right"

CLICK

door opens.
and her face covered with tears
and then she starts laughing really hard out of embarassment.

oy.

early morning crying makes me want to poke my eyes out.

 

since i am stuck here in a MESSY house…i thought i would get a few things done.
i painted some chalkboards for the dining room here at the farm.

i will go put away my laundry.

i will clean up the hallway.

i could plan dinner.

maybe i will sew up my rainbow curtains i have been waiting months to do.

or maybe i will fall asleep right here on the couch.

yes.
that sounds like a really good plan…
a power nap.

don't judge. 

 

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Hens - We have the same doorknobs– Ours always get kind of loosey, and both my husband and I have been stuck inside a room with a doorknob in the hand! Beautiful doorknobs, but not so keen on the functionality!! 🙂 Just in case, we keep tools to remove the door in each room!

colleen sullivan - When i even “think” about taking a nap, and hear the “i can’t do that’ voice that automatically follows in my head, I now think of you which allows me to at least “consider” it! Sounds like you’ve helped other moms do the same which is a significant contribution to the mental health of stay at home moms.I hope that makes you feel better about the keys.

recruitment cash flow tips - I love it. I wanna see the curtains.

Mary@FindingHealthyHope - oh, dear!
poor annie! 🙂
i would NEVER judge your nap. EVER. 😉

Tanya - BIG oy on the early morning crying… :S
I find it’s more common than not around here with a 3y.o. drama-mama.
Sometimes I go to be at 9 just so I can deal with it in the morning!

Valerie @ Chateau a la mode - No judgement here Miss Meg! Your story is so funny. I think that thought alot…”when do I call for help”? Reminds me of when my son was 5 and he got his head stuck in between the bannister on our staircase. Know wonder we are so tired 😉

Sue Linse - Hey Meg! Love this post. I had early morning meltdown today due to knots in the hair. And Josh locked himself in the bathroom when he was two and I was 9 months pregnant with Megan. I had to have the neighbor come and saw through the lock! At least Annie will now know how to get out of the bathroom. Hope you enjoyed your nap. Miss you…

ira lee - i need a power nap too!!!!! those are always a good idea, espically after a morning of chaos!

jackie grandy - Oh Meg! As moms, we can all totally relate. I’m ok in the morning when it comes to meltdowns because that is when I have the energy to deal, but come nighttime, forget it, I’m tired and cranky. It just reminds you that when we get nervous or stressed we tend to not see the way out of things, (like Annie in the bathroom) but when we get calm the solution shows itself. As far as the key thing goes, I was on my way to the acupuncturist yesterday and on my way I was frantically thinking of all the things I needed to get done and then all of the sudden, I forgot where I was going. Seriously, I was in the car driving on the same route I always do that leads me to everyplace I go, when I couldn’t remember for like 10 seconds what appt I was going to. It was scary!! When I got there my acupuncturist told me my pulse was stressed, no duhhh! I guess I need to slow down a bit myself and know that it will all get done and what doesn’t get done, is OK! I hope you ended up enjoying your day in recluse yesterday. Somedays God gives us those quiet days when we won’t take them for ourselves.
xoxo,
Jackie

elissa - no judgement at all. early morning crying (or yelling or arguing or whining for that matter) makes me want to poke my eyes out too 🙂

Rach - LOL. I’ve actually fallen asleep in the middle of the playroom amongst the Legos trying really hard to listen to what the kids are saying to me. No judgement here.

Kate - I hope you had the Best. Nap. Ever.
This one time, Julia closed the bathroom door (she was 3) and then opened the drawer next to the door. There was no way to open the door, because the drawer was blocking it.
I was supposed to have my first my first outing after Nate was born – going all the way to the Chick-a-fil. It didn’t happen 🙂 Can you believe I still remember that?!

lauren - annie is adorable. always take the nap. always.
i have had a kid locked in the bathroom. had to leave kindergarten orientation early to go home and climb through bathroom window to rescue two year old.
i have lost my keys (like, really lost my keys) more times than i can count.
but all i want to know right now is this….can you paint that chalkboard paint on what looks like plywood without priming??

Sharyn Seim - My 5 year old daughter locked herself in our bathroom(in our 75 yr old house). All I could hear was her crying and saying over and over “I want to LIVE! I want to LIVE!” Ahh, motherhood…

tiffany gardner - You always make me feel so normal. I’m not sure what that says about either of us but I’m so grateful to check your blog daily. Thanks. xo.

ann - Hi Meg – we have an old bathroom door like that…and I’ve had to coach my 6 year old out of it! On a sidenote, I recently got stuck in an AIRPORT stall… with literally a foot under the bottom of the door that I had to sleuthly slide under to get out…you should’ve seen the people looking at me!! (I know, gross..a bathroom floor in an airport!) but you do what you gotta do! Hugs from Chicagoland!

Mindy - Oh the doorknob! Glad the tears turned to laughter and that bad mornings can turn in to better evenings. As for the keys I hope they turn up soon. I left mine hanging on the hook of the bathroom a week or so ago – in Target no less! I was in a panic but checked at the counter to see if someone had turned them in. The clerk asked me to describe them and then brought them back to me. Relief. I told her I was so embarassed but she said, oh it happens all the time. In fact that had three other sets. I guess we all have one of “those” days from time to time!

Kim - Can I say that I love reading your blog because you are the most real person on the internet? That is what I would have done – taken a nap.

jacki - oh my gosh, this is just do darn relative to a mother’s day! ya never know what your gonna get, and what pickles come our way. you held your patience with that locked door, i think I might have lost it just a tad! hope you got lots done with being stuck-hope it turned out to be happy housebound!

Ashlyn@Pinecone - Judging? Never! I totally hear you. My kids had off from school today, but I (and 1 kid) still had to get up early because Brynn had some type of 4 hour leadership training for swim. I dropped her off and went to vote and realized that I was really tired and still not dealing with the early darkness very well. A nap sounds perfect!

Elisa - I can totally picture you in the hall trying to get her to open the door. I would be doing the same, although I may have layed down.

Sarah{Handbags*N*Pigtails} - I had a rough day at school today. Seemed like the kids were all calling for my attention at the same time until I wanted to yank my hair out. Ive never had a day like this before.
I soooo wish I could take a power nap about now. But alas we have a Rotary pancake dinner/voting to still fit in.

Jenn - All I can do is smile and say….I hear ya, I’ve been there and I’m so glad to know you! Its truely amazing how many of us that live in all corners of this country experience the exact same things. Morning tears are the absolute worse….EVER!

Leadia Jarvis - Early morning crying/whining and key loss – two of my real “spirit killers”. They both happen far too frequently over here.

Dianne - I’m so glad that I’m not the only one who HATES early morning crying…and love that you’re not embarrased to say that it makes you want to poke your eyes out. Gotta keep it real 🙂

kate - i love the knobs on your doors!!!

Amy@littleforalittlewhile.blogspot.com - Those old doors can be tricky, huh? We have similar hardware, thankfully the skeleton keys have long been lost so no one can lock them, ha. Although it’s be really to cool to have the original skeleton keys. Hope you find your keys by Friday so I can meet you at Craft Weekend! Yay!

Sara Torbett - Hope you find your keys! I hate losing things like this. Normally dear husband wants me to keep up with his and mine too, which makes it worse! I hope you got to sew your rainbow curtains, can’t wait to see them in all their happiness. 🙂 Do you have a favorite chalkboard paint?

Linda - Oh OH please tell me how you are making the chalkboards! I need to do that!
And there is no judging here! SOunds like a wonderful well deserved day. ENjoy the nap!

S. - I’ve been a total blog stalker for a while now, yours among others. Somehow, we feel like we know you, (us stalkers), through reading your blogs. I also know that you most likely want to keep certain parts of your life private, and I totally get that. Maybe you have answered this in previous posts and I just missed it somehow, but I’m not sure. I also know that you don’t always answer questions people ask, but…I’m very curious as to your living arrangements. I just adore your now “craft house” and wonder why you decided to move? Is this a permanent move for your family? Is your old home only for guests and craft weekends? Haven’t seen many photos of the country house, are you making it your own? I really don’t mean to sound rude, invasive or nosey, but like I mentioned, you do seem like a friend almost. I was very curious and a tad bit jealous, (for lack of a better word), that you could have 2 homes. 🙂
I absolutely adore you and your amazing blog, oh and Waffle!
Fondly,
S.

Iris Brown - You are so refreshing. :)You had me a chuckle. Motherhood is so full of its challenges & rewards.

Maria - No judging here…I’ve been on a super laundry marathon for the last four days…settling in now and about to start my own little power nap…

roganne - oh my gosh. i have totally been in annie’s shoes and locking yourself in the bathroom when you are 7 (me) is a horrific experience. i will NEVER forget that day. on a side note, i can’t wait to see your rainbow curtains 🙂

Katy - I hope that you won’t let your lack of car keys keep you from voting today! Have your husband take you this evening if you still can’t find them- it’s a really important responsibility!

Cari - “Early morning crying makes me want to poke my eyes out.” AMEN!! Happy power napping! 🙂

Kelly - Can’t wait to see the curtains….

Terrie - ANnddddddd…there is no Parenthood tonight. That is a bad day!
Enjoy your nap…
I have no vehicle this afternoon, otherwise I’d bring you some cinnamon rolls & peanut butter twists.
Since, I’m stuck at home…
think I’ll sew or knit another Christmas stocking.
Hope the end of your day is better than the beginning!

Sonja - Judge you? I ENVY you. My kids are at an age that is pretty much incompatible with Mama napping. Tell you what – you go ahead and sleep 20 minutes for me on top of your own nap. 🙂

the domestic fringe - I thought I was the only one who had days like this. My son called to me from his room about two weeks ago. He couldn’t get out. The door knob came off on the inside. Thankfully the outside knob was still on. Sometimes I hate old houses, but then I remember I love them and it’s generally all ok.
But mornings are the worst. I am terrible in the morning. Cannot deal with crying before 10 am. True story.
~FringeGirl

Lori Austin - Poor Annie. Btw, LOVE that doorknob.
Poor keys.
Enjoy your quiet. 🙂

Angela Atkins - Definitely sounds like a day for a power nap. Go vote if you find your keys though. I just saw Contented Sparrow Megan’s list for Craft Weekend and can’t wait to see what you guys make!

Jenn - You have inspired me to curl up on the couch and watch the DVR’s of Hallmark Christmas shows. Yay!

Wendy - couch + ‘who’s got mail’ = 🙂

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have i told this story before?

February 7, 2012 Filed in fails

a few summers ago….i walked to our downtown shops with my three youngest.

annie was 4ish.
still little…..but out of diapers.

they always like to go to the store that gives out free samples of fudge.
it's very yummy.
i like to go too.
so on this HOT hot summer day we walk in and i gave the mom talk "look with your eyes not with your hands"
we wander through the store and then make it to the counter for the yummy fudge.

the counter was too high for annie so i pick her up and set her on my hip.
she had on a sweet little pink halter sundress (it had been talby's and i loved it so much)

the woman working at the store comes to the counter and immediately i feel a judgmental vibe.

you know that feeling don't ya, moms?!
it's a look that is recognizable.
we get them.
we give them.
and it was obvious.

i remember thinking "geez lady if you don't want to give us free samples then don't put a big sign that says free samples in front of your store!"

so my kids each say what flavor they want….
the sales woman passes them out.

we say thank you.
i feel like i have done something wrong but more so i think to myself "boy that lady has got a real problem!"

we go to leave the store and i move my hand to shift the weight of annie on my hip….
and i that is when i feel it.

and by it…. i mean i feel nothing but skin.

a bare bottom.

she was not wearing any undies!

so i had just mooned that poor woman at the free fudge counter with my sweaty little kid.
probably touched that bare bottom ON the sneeze guard glass…. OH MY GOODNESS!

"ohhhhhh…..THAT'S WHY SHE LOOKED LIKE THAT!!!"  i thought.

we quickly left the store and walked back home cracking up the whole time.

ha ha haaaaaa.

 

 

my dad loves that story.

:) 

i feel a little worn down with the weight of parenting today so this story was a funny memory to make you smile in case you feel that way too.

they grow out of the no-undies-at-the-fudge-counter stage all too quickly.
and maybe someday i will laugh about the junk they are doing now….maybe.

 

(if i have told that story before….sorry….it's worth repeating.)


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Jennifer - I feel your pain!! Last Easter after Sunday school, my 3 yr old daughter’s teacher came to me laughing to say that my daughter laid down on the carpet and threw her legs up in the air. Her yellow gingham/daisy covered Easter dress flipped back to reveal…EVERYTHING. She apparently went to the bathroom before we made it out to the van that morning and left her underwear in the floor. I felt like a GREAT mom!

Joy Foster - Meg..you do not know me..but i “know” you and think of you daily.
You are so REAL and encouraging. I am so thankful for you! For your honesty. For your LOVE for our mighty GOD.for your heart for that amazing family of yours..and your love for all things rainbow and crafty.. I am sure people tell you that all the time..i see stuff and i think..”Meg would like this” like “my friend Meg”…well..this notie is starting to sound a little stalky..but i thought you should know the love you are freely willing to share with others has creeped into this little corner of my home in South Carolina.. and I thought you should know how Loved you are!
Joyfully His!

Annika - Ha-ha! My head would have probably exploded from the level of blood that would have come rushing to my face! Thanks for sharing that memory. Something to tell at Annie’s wedding! Or maybe not… :o) Hope your week got better from here!

Heidi Jo the Artist - Ha ha! You know my daughter dresses herself so I have found out that she will not put undies on sometimes, but I’m lucky in the fact that I taught her to wear shorts, leggings, jeans (a four year old looks cute no matter what they put on) under skirts/dresses. My sister wasn’t so lucky and had a similar experience at the doctor’s office with her little girl…
Hope your week has gotten better. My Monday was your Tuesday and I was definitely worn down. 🙁

Christina - Thanks for the laugh! I’m having a tough week and not enjoying staying at home with my kids as much as I could be.

Ali - Thanks for the GREAT BIG LAUGH!
I totally needed a good laugh! How did you know!?!
Thanks for sharing that super funny story! Motherhood is exhausting and hilarious all at the same time!
Love ya,
~ Ali

Andrea - 🙂 I went to the pet store with three in no undies yesterday b/c we were on a mission to save newly discovered baby fish. Love this! Mothering is exhausting!

Valerie @ Chateau A La Mode - What a great story…those are the stories to remember when we go through the other parenting “junk”. Hope it goes better soon. Hugs and I’ll send a prayer too.
Love,
Valerie

beki - Thanks for the giggle! I’ve been having some rough mama days adjusting to the normal routine now that we’re a family of 6. It’s all worth it!!

Lauren - My middle son is 18. Three years ago he was invited on a cruise with the family of a friend. A cruise. For free. I”ve never been on a cruise. On the last night, my son and his friend were taken into ship custody for throwing plates off of the side of the ship like frisbees. I was horrified. He came home and was immediately grounded for 3 weeks. His crowning glory was his hair. The morning after he came home we got it all cut off. I share all of this to tell you that, last week, I smiled as I told someone the story. At the time, you never could have convinced me I’d laugh about it…ever. He’s done other ridiculous stuff that I’m not laughing about yet….but I have hope.
God bless you Meg!

Lisa - YES! That is awesome. I can’t count the times I’ve been sitting and watching one of my girls in a swimming lesson and realized there were soggy underwear sticking out from under the swimsuit. It’s confusing knowing just when to put those suckers on! LOL.

AnnMarie - Meg i loved that story! Thanks for sharing! This week has been a pretty hard week for me as a mom too and I needed a story like that to pick me up and remind me that this too shall pass!
Thanks!
AnnMarie

Jenn D - Too funny! We once flew all way across the country with my oldest (who was probably 4 as well at the time) in a dress with no panties on! It was due to a family emergency and we just raced to the airport and jumped on the first plane. Super stressful just me and my 4 year old and 3 month old. I remember at every little airport we stopped trying to find SOMETHING for her to wear under that dress. Still makes me cringe…..

Cindy - hahahhahahahhahahhah!

Missy - What a cute story! Thanks for the smile this morning – and the reminder how fast time goes by. One of my favorite parts of the story was the “walked back home cracking up the whole time”. A perfect way to end the story.

kat - Hahahahahahahaha! No butts on the sneeze guard! My friend’s little girl went commando during an Easter Egg hunt and a trip to Target. Yep. She mooned lots of people too. Hilarious!

amy - Oh Meg.. I just spit coffee all over the computer screen! I love it!! Hang in there!

sara @ it's good to be queen - i haven’t heard that story before….so funny.
i am worn down with parenting as well…sigh. last night my husband and i were discussing two of our children and the not-at-all fun stages that they are in right now. it is wearing and tiring and overwhelming. and i don’t feel like reading a parenting book about it right now…i just want them to act right. because i am tired!!
anyhow, thanks for the camaraderie.
happy wednesday….sara

Sandy - That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing. 😀

Shar - Too Funny! But, wait til they are really adults and they sit there and say, ” hey sis, remember that time we almost burned down the house?” Yeah, some things are better off not known!! Hope your hard parenting days are few and far between!

4FabFranklins - Oh Meg…that’s a great story. thanks for sharing. My husband and I are having a bad parenting week….er ugh month. My daughter is 14. Need I say more? I’m going to dig up some of our good time memories just as you did.
This too shall pass.
Enjoy your day! =)

Lindsey - So funny! Years ago, my dad once forgot to put undies/diaper on my little sister when we went to church. Nobody noticed until we stood to sing the first hymn and she was bare! I just remember the horrified expression on my mom’s face when she looked over and saw the bare hienie! Lotsa love to you, Meg!

tiffany gardner - Today…more than you know…I needed to laugh. Thank you

Lee Ann - Thanks for the good laugh Meg! That is a great story to remember when things aren’t so funny.
I also just want to tell you how much I appreciate your blog, you, and the way you write on your blog. I have two blogs I read every day. Yours and “clover Lane”. I feel like you’re both real mom’s. In real marriages in real relationships with your kids. But honestly, what I love most, is that you don’t share it all. That you leave so much UNTOLD. I respect that so much. Every mom resonates with you not having much fun parenting right now, but we certainly don’t need to know the details.
Thanks again for making my morning 🙂

Andrea @ Big Creek Cottage - LOL…so funny. thank you so much for sharing….I needed that too!

Mollie - Meg- I just have to chuckle at that. Having a 5 year old myself, I can definitely relate! lol Last summer I found her swimming in the small dog pool with nothing on but her rain boots!

colleen from Alabama - Thanks for the reminder that there is something to laugh about at any stage. I definitely feel the “tired and worn out mama thing”. I am dealing with stuff that is just too big for me! If I’m not talking to someone, I’m praying. I am so wretched and God is so good. If not for His precious grace I would miss those laughable moments! I’m now looking for them with my 11 yr old girl and 9 yr old boy today! Thanks for being real Meg. You have encouraged me today!

Jill - Oh, I needed that! So cute!
May I say parenting sucks sometimes!???? (excuse my un-couth word)
🙂

Dianne - No shoes, no undies, no free fudge?! Thanks for “keepin it real” Meg. You made my morning!

Tiffany - YIIIIIIIKES! Kids love to hear these stories every now and then. Hope you have a better day today, music always helps (well that and booze).

Kim - Too funny! I’m glad you can remember the funny stories in the midst of troubles. We’ve had some hard parenting days here too. I was never a baby person, but it makes me long for the preschool years at times. Today the sun is shining and I am soaking it up.

Elizabeth - LOL love the story.

tara pollard pakosta - too funny! she should have just said, “no bare bums on the counter” lol!
tara

elisa - Oh man- what an awesome story. I know exactly what you mean by the judgmental stare and when people are rude I usually say something. I can’t imagine if I did that and then noticed the booty hanging out. Soooo funny. That’s seriously classic. Can you imagine what she was thinking? lots of kid, free fudge, bare ass…..hahaha.

Heather R. - Ha! That is good…

happygirl - Hilarious story. It made me remember the day my son peed by the parking meeter before entering the Air and Space museum. See what happens when you grow up in the country. Embarrassing.

Sample Letters - Thanks for this so funny one. It is fantastic just.

Courtney - Thank you. I’m entrenched in the no-undies-at-the-fudge-counter stage right now and after dealing with sick kid and sick husband all week, I needed a laugh and a bit of hope that it does at least change.

Lisa - There is a verse in Isaiah that is talking about God as the shepherd. Part of the verse says, “He gently leads those wtih young.” I don’t know why I love this verse so much but it felt like it was written personally to me as a mom. It makes me think that God is so gentle with us parents cause he knows how hard it can be! Plus he is the Father of all of us humans who mess up and disobey him constantly! He really understands! Hang in there and keep making the tough parenting choices. You will be glad you did! And so will they… later in life, but they will recognize how much you loved and protected them! 🙂

lacey poag - so so so glad you shared this considering my little 2 yr old girl wore no undies to church last week –her sweet nursery pastor let me know–
today after a loud hit, i gave in to her wearing her brothers toy story undies all. day. long.
thanks for the reminder that these days will just be memories soon… 🙂 & 🙁

Jenny Joy - Thank you for that story. I needed it in the worst way today.

beth davis - I love your comment: “i feel a little worn down with the weight of parenting today so this story was a funny memory to make you smile in case you feel that way too.
they grow out of the no-undies-at-the-fudge-counter stage all too quickly.
and maybe someday i will laugh about the junk they are doing now….maybe.”
Thank you for saying that. I, too, have had a day that made me feel the same and it gave me GREAT comfort to read sentences above.
BTW – my husband just went on a Starbucks run at 10:25pm – yep, it was that kind of a day!
Beth

Jenny B. - hilarious! 🙂

elma - Love the story!! Parenting is so hard:( I have three teenagers and it is hard. I am just praying thr last four will be easier than the first four.

Katherine @ Grass Stains - I’ve been reading your blog for years, and I don’t remember that one. Thanks for sharing! It’s been a long day, and I needed the laugh. And laugh I did. 🙂

flowerpowermomma - funny story. it’s my first time to hear it.
fyi, you’re doing a great job parenting. I know many times it seems to be a thankless job, and I’m sorry for those days.
Hope you get a chance for a break this evening to recharge yourself.

Amy G - You just made me laugh OUT LOUD! Hilarious!
You’re such a good momma! Thanks you for the encouragement!

Kristin - just what i needed this evening. thanks for sharing! 🙂

Amy @ www.littleforalittlewhile.blogspot.com - Love it! I have those days ALL the time…being a stay at home mama you’re bound to feel down sometimes. It makes me smile though that you choose to find something happy to focus on instead. Just today my three year old told me “Mom, if I blink my eyes too hard, my brain stops growing!” Don’t you hate when that happens? 😉

Laura Phelps - IN the car
not SIN the car
there was no sin
just shame 🙂

Laura Phelps - ever tell you about the time all the guys at the grocery store were smiling at me?
one man even came over to help put my groceries sin the car
yeah, well…my blouse was unbuttoned
as in TOTALLY OPEN IN THE FRONT
I shopped for 40 minutes in my bra

lisa - Ok, I am not joking, that exact same thing happened to me when I dropped my 4 year old off at preschool a few weeks ago! Naturally, my 2 year old insists on wearing dresses everywhere. Well I had my her on my hip, was holding my infant car seat in the other arm, and was getting these weird looks in the hallway. I had no idea until I put the carrier down and wrapped my other arm around her. OMG. I swear that little bit of “I still have everything together” went out the window when baby #3 was born.

Leah - Love the story! And I understand how you feel. Some days it’s just dang hard! Hang in there, Meg!

AshleyAnn - Totally worth repeating…though I don’t remember it. I have to say, when you said no diapers and fudge counter…my mind thought you were going somewhere else with the story. Glad it was a bare booty on your hip and not something that looked like fudge!

Kelly - Ha ha ha that’s great!
She is going to loooooove that you shared that with all of the internet when she’s 14!

Miranda - Bahahhahaa! Yes funny!

Maggie - Too funny, totally a mom moment, hope you are feeling better, we all have days like that:)
Hey, I made a print that reminds me of you, check it out
@http://septemberrust.blogspot.com.

Tanya - That was a good, happy, funny story for a Monday 😀
Mmmm…fudge.
My aunt and uncle lived in a very small town in Kansas when I was little and we always loved going to visit them and going downtown. Memories….I think we always wore our underwear though 😉

Kimberly Dial - LOL … Oh Meg, thank you for sharing that story … too precious for words 🙂

christy - 🙂 I think I started following your blog when Annie was about 3 & I don’t ever remember reading it. That is hilarious. Too funny & yes I think we have all had those moments!

Eva - I’m having a bad parenting day too 🙁 I am also in the midst of a hard core studying frenzy that the litle time I did spend with my girl today I felt I was so stressed, she felt it too i’ sure. Than daddy put her to bed while I was out studying, I feel guilty, about everything.
Needed a good read like this.. helps put life in perception again 🙂 My girls in the bare bum no undies stage hahaha love me her bare bum 🙂

Jacci - Oh, somehow I *knew* you were going to say that. Poor you!

jayne Barbour - Love it. That is just good stuff. Little kids buns are so cute!
I have a story that makes me snort out loud on occasion when I think about it. Last summer, in the midst of potty training, I took my children through the drive-through for a Frosty. My 2 year old had on a dress with only pajama shorts underneath since we had rushed out the door (and probably used every single pair of underwear in the house!) Not thinking straight, due to mommy brain, I took my three daughters (6, 4, and 2) into the Goodwill to burn some time before dinner. While in the back of the store looking at books I noticed my youngest was in a crouched position, looking at a book. When she stood up, you guessed it!-there was a nice *large* surprise on the floor-that had rolled out of her shorts!!! I panicked! I looked around and saw other shoppers in every direction. I wasn’t sure what to do and couldn’t bear the thought of someone seeing it-or worse-stepping in it! So I did what any exhaust ed mother would do. I grabbed it like a javelin and ran to the bathroom while commanding my children to follow me! Of course they were full of loud questions about what I was doing. I washed my hands for a good 10 minutes and we ran out of the store. Not my proudest mothering moment-and I’ve thought of lots of other solutions to it since then-but I thought it might give a laugh to another exhausted/potty training mom tonight:)
Thanks for sharing your story. It made my night!

Anna Baer - Love it! Reminded my of when my sister was about 2 (and she was already potty trained). We were in church and I kept telling her to sit down, and she wouldn’t. the finally she just yells out at me “I’m not wearing any underwear!” It was pretty embarrassing, but oh so funny!

Casey - Hey, Meg. It could have your bottom, right? I think you’re doing just fine! Love this old story.
– ps – Don’t think I’ve shared my new business with you. I’m (simply put), a mom’s assistant……teacher gifts, subway art, blog headers, bake sale goods, etc. Everything that busy moms want to provide, but can’t find the time or interest to do….I will do!
http://www.facebook.com/momslittlesecrets
Thought you might enjoy!
xo, Casey (used to live in KC…..now San Diego)

Michelle - Perfect timing: we’re dealing with our 18-month-old’s first stomach bug. YIKES! Thanks Meg. xo

DebZorn - I sent your post to my daughter. She has a son who will be fourteen on Friday. He’s a great kid but he challenges her patience,every once in a while.:) Any one who is a parent knows these challenges with kids, especially teenagers. (My daughter says she was perfect at 14. I beg to differ.) Thanks for sharing.

Seriously Sassy Mama - That was funny. I remember when my oldest who is 8 now went to school one day without panties on in Kindergarten. The one day I do not help her. She told me it was because she saw me not wear any panties. This is what I get for going commando most of my adult life.

Jenna@CallHerHappy - Hahah! Perfect story for a bad day! I love it 🙂 I am actually looking forward to having stories like that. And, just to cheer you up, my 7mo old learned how to get out of her bouncer today and flipped it while I was in the shower. I jumped out to see if she was ok (she was fine!) and picked her up all the while covering my bathroom floor, her bouncer, and her with soapy shampoo water. We just stood in the bathroom and laughed. What are ya gonna do?
Jenna
callherhappy.com

Rebecca W - bahaha! thanks…
rough day here too…teething…AND a cold…snot everywhere, sad little person 🙁
hope tomorrow is better for ya!

Cheryl E. - Nope. Haven’t heard that one before but sooooooo glad you shared it with us! I’m having one of those days (actually, weeks) too. We’ve all been there and we’ll be back there again and again. BUT, one of these days, these kiddos of ours won’t be around and we’ll miss them – – – bad days and all!

Debbie Hargadon - Oh Meg. It must be a bad day as you posted the same thing twice w/in 1 minute of each other. Not sure that is what you meant by have i told this before 🙂
So glad to hear you get worn down by the kiddos too. It is a hard job. Know you are not alone.

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withdrawals

October 6, 2009 Filed in fails

i left my laptop charger at the craft retreat.

i have now gone 45.5 hours without my laptop….my photos…access to my life.

and i am trying everything to not curl up in the fetal position and cry.

i kid.

mostly.

my husband went to buy me another one yesterday….because he is so sweet.

and we found out that apple chargers cost $70.

he wasn't feeling sweet anymore…he didn't buy me one.

my friend came to visit from Illinois for work so thankfully i had an 18 hour distraction.

but now she is gone and i just look at that laptop sitting there FULL of work to be done

and nothing i can do about it.

my friend pam came to my rescue and mailed it priority for me even though she is a busy mom

and had 10 women in her home this weekend and she is exhausted.

i may hunt down the mailman in my car…

even though i am still in my pjs…no shower…no bra…coffee breath…slippers.

is it illegal to go through a parked mail truck if there is not a mail carrier inside it?

probably so.

i guess i will have to find a way to spend some time productively today while i wait.

clean the house?

laundry?

cook a meal?

play with my kids?

seriously?

hurry up mail man!!!!

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Jenny - There is nothing worse (or maybe there is…) than no access to your computer!!

Barb - was a fan and a lurker – now a blogger so now a poster! have you ever heard “watching scotty grow”? i grew up with it bcs my brother’s name is scott. enjoy… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OLHevJPHR8

carissa... brown eyed fox - those chargers! we need them like we need our coffee!
how dare that thing not jump in your bag upn leaving the retreat!
“mr postman… please me postman… mr po po postman… look and see”!
“oh yeah”
xo… big!

traci - oh you poor thing. that would be hard. hopefully the mailman gets there soon.

mom - In my previous comment I meant to say
“KUDOS for being mentioned in Marcia Ball’s blog.” Here it is for your readers: http://www.marciaball.com/bearings.html

Staci - You are SUCH a funny funny girl 🙂 I just love ya!

Tiffany - I feel your pain. My dogs have chewed through 2 apple chargers. They are now both out of the puppy stage and hopefully the third charger will have a nice long life.

Debra Cripps - Oh I feel your pain! Hope the mailman comes soon.

micah - Are you kidding? Girl, you are going to be so crazy busy once you get it back. Sit back and enjoy the breather.

andrea - i love you cause you are real

Becky @ Farmgirl Paints - OOOOHHHH NOOO! I would be a mess too.

Melanie - I feel for you. I am SO attached to my laptop that I hall it everywhere. My husband doesn’t understand it. We went to my parents house the other day and both my son and I had our laptops with us. I would say that it is a sickness. I don’t blame Craig for not buying it. I need a new battery for my Dell and it cost $190 and I won’t buy one. (so what is the point of a laptop if I am connected to an outlet?) At least he went to the store and checked on it for you. He gets brownie points for that:)

Laura Phelps - no. going through a mali truck is not illegal. But doing so with No bra on is.

Sara Cameli - Oh boy, that sounds like torture! I went almost a week without my laptop this summer and it was haaaaarrd. How did we become so addicted???? Crazy world, but I sure do love me some laptop.

kristi rediske - You are so funny-I know what you mean though-these computers are just a part of our lives now. I sure hope the mail comes soon! I tried your enchilada recipe and loved it-thanks so much for the post. I am for sure making it again soon. Thanks for posting and being so much fun to read about-your family is awesome.

Kyleigh Orlebar - I’m hearin’ ya! My daughter Kerys tripped over my old laptop charger BENDING it… much as I tried to force the thing in, my poor mac wasn’t having any of it. Straight onto ebay with about 12% battery remaining I found and bought a second hand apple charger for about £25ish (dunno what that is in dollars sorreeeee).
Then…
Cold turkey like you.
Barren…
Lost…
Wherefor art thou mister postman!

danyele - i know, right??? hurry mail dude…meg is gonna die!

se7en - Oh you poor thing… cold turkey is not the cure!!! I know I couldn’t breathe if that were me!!!

pve - you could come and photograph my dog and my kids and use our charger.
pve

Tracy - WOW – I sure hope you’re mailman has gotten there so you can quit pacing the floors! LOL P.S. I nominated you for an award – go check it out on my blog! Hugs, Trac~ :o)

Tiffany Morris - Not good!
We tried your enchilada’s! And…. THEY.ROCKED.
Thank you!
Tiffany

pam - crap! i hope it gets there today or i will feel awful. i should have driven it there and skipped my pap smear. 🙂

Flower Patch Farmgirl - I went nearly 4 days w/o mine! Yikes. It was a strange feeling, and even stranger to reunite.
Also – I am digging those African pieces you made at your retreat. My Ruby hails (in part) from Malawi!

alyssa - you could come to my house and clean. and you could bring your mom and sister too!!

Summer - I think I would maybe have a nervous breakdown. I might be exagerating a tiny bit, but just a little.

Sharon - WITHDRAWAL …. seriously need chocolate.

Keri ~ ForeverFoldingLaundry - Aack! We need to start a support group. I’ve been without mine since (gasp) FRIDAY! I’m definitely having withdrawls and finally begged my husband to bring his home from work. I even said it in my blog yesterday: don’t those geniuses at the apple store know I need to blog?!? Hurry!!
Keeping my fingers crossed for you today!

Wendy - Hurry up mailman!!! A watched pot never boils. As soon as you start a chore he should come…. right? Hope you get your charger today, Meg. 🙂

mom - I was wondering why you had no new posts! Was anxiously awaiting all the crafts you made.
And way-to-go on the kidos from Marcia Ball! Both of you Rock!

DanaD @ BosyMyJoys - Too funny (your post- not your situation)! I’ve had to borrow friends’ chargers before… then cringe at the thought of how addicted to technology I am! Oh well, that’s just life in 2009 for you! Hope the mailman hurries!

adrienneK - hurry up mr.postman!!!!!!

Melissa - If you get truly desperate, take it the Apple store. They’ll charge it for you. 🙂
I’ve been in a similar situation myself. Stinks!!

Alyssa - Love you meg!!!
My laptop went nuts last spring and i have been reduced to using the Kids computer and it is just NOT the same. I have not worked on my blog in forever due to my computer cord not working.
I think that you can go into the mail truck due to Blogging Emergency!!!

susie whyte - better you than me!
my friend jen sent me your way…i’m very glad she did. i LOVE your pictures and posts. i took a trip back to dec 2008 and seriously had tears in my eyes as i took in all the beautiful pictures gearing up for Christmas. so gorgeous!!! thanks for letting the rest of the world be a part of your life! 🙂

Courtney - That’s hardcore.

Cassie - i could barely read that without shaking.
sorry.

Emma - Hope you get it back soon.
I have my brother in law’s wedding that I’m taking pictures at next weekend and a month and a half ago my camera broke. We thought it was just the flash bulb gone but it turned out to be the big card thing that’s like a motherboard. Anyway it meant major repairs. $400 and 6 weeks later and I just got a phone call saying it’s fixed and in the post so I’ll get it in the next few days.
6 WEEKS. Without my camera!
I had to borrow a couple of point and shoots to photograph the engagement party and I’m going through them now and editing them and I’m almost crying.
So, so bad.
Anyway I’m looking forward to the day when I can have my camera back in my hands.
Hope you have your laptop back very soon.

Renee - That’s so funny, Meg. Thanks for the much needed laugh. Hope that mailman gets to you soon. BTW, I had the BEST dream last night. Seth Meyers (SNL). Sigh. xoxo

kimmie - i know! take a tub and go get a pedi!

Kate - Hurry mail man, Hurry! Meg needs you 🙂

amy s - that seriously makes my stomach hurt.
hope he gets there soon. 🙂

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duh.

May 8, 2009 Filed in fails

it went down like this…..

thursday may 7, 7:20 PM

RING RING 
RING RING

Me:  hello
my Mother-in-Law:  Sooooo…i take it you aren't coming?
Me:   coming to what?
MIL:  5th grade promotion?
Me:   what are you talking about?
MIL:  i am here watching the 5th grade promotion 
       and you aren't here.
Me:  where?
MIL: the kids' school.
Me:  what are you talking about?!
MIL: i talked to craig…i saw it on the school calendar…
      it is half over.
Me:  SCOTT!!  
     ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO BE AT PROMOTION RIGHT NOW?!!!
Scott:  deer in the headlights…frozen…speechless
Me:  UGH!  sorry…do you want to come over?
MIL: yada…yada…yada

click.

i walk outside to craig mowing the lawn.

Me:  did you know about scott's promotion? 
      your mom just called…she's sitting at it!!!
Craig: oh no!  did we miss it?  
        i guess she did say something once.
Me:   Well that's just GREAT! 

Craig:  "i'm not that mom."

craig and i crack up laughing.

all a complete accident on scott's part.
i had honestly not heard or thought one second about it.
i do recall lauren having one of those…but never thought of it for scott.

such a perfect example of what kind of mom i am.
🙂
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Lorilee - Hee Hee, My younger son often purposely did NOT inform me of things like that. He didn’t think it was cool to have mom around! Real moms aren’t perfect!
Blessings,
Lorilee

Sara Cameli - This story only makes me love you all the more. 🙂

Holly - I was sitting right in front of your mil, as she looked around in confusion…hee hee hee…it was the best part of my evening!

Sandy - I received an e-mail from my son’s teacher and at the end she asked if I will make it to the banquet. I’ve never received the invitation, Seth hasn’t mentioned it, and I knew nothing about it. My guess is Seth doesn’t want to go or he would have made sure I had it. She was happy to fill me in on the details though so … I guess I’ll be there. My point is – it must not have been a big deal to Scott or he wouldn’t have let you (or Craig) forget. 🙂

Sandy - That’ll be a memory you laugh about for years to come. 🙂

Becky @ Farmgirl Paints - At least you laughed about it! I love that about you.

traci - they have promotions for kindergarden, promotions for fifth grade, promotions for 8th grade, then FINALLY….Graduation!!! If it wasnt a biggy for scott then nothing lost. Sad that your MIL was sitting there waiting but if Scott wasnt sad then no biggy.

Laura - what is a promotion? and you KNOW that you are not alone, right? I missed pizza day, bake sale, and book fair…all in one week. I am just thankful that I fed all four kids this week, not to mention, didn’t lose any of them.

Kelly - Ha ha ha! That’s awesome!

Kate - Seriously. Thank you. Thank you for being honest and making me know that I am not alone in my duh-ness! 🙂

chris - Turns out I had a DUH moment today , I FORGOT TO FEED MY KIDS, I told them I would bring a hot lunch to school at lunch , well I got a call from my dear daughter , she didn’t even have to say a word , I was busy working away at a design plan and making sure I had time to get to another and I completely forgot I needed to bring my children their food , BAD MOTHER … so luckily I was home and drove over and took them for McD’s , even better than the mac and cheese I was going to make , shining moment huh!

Karina - PS – I love your blog, your photos, your house…Happy Mother’s Day – I think you deserve to wear the crown this year for being the most honest, real, and hilarious mom around!

Karina - Love it! And I love Julia’s comment – you both made me snort laughing!! Now, if Scott had been there, it would be different, but he was in a much better place, at home with the two of you. Did your MIL come over? Ha!

Liz Butler - Did your mother in law by any chance take a picture? That would be an awesome layout: Guess what’s missing from Scott’s Promotion Ceremony? Scott!
Yep, it happens to all of us one time or another.

juli Elgin - Hey, don’t sweat it. We are all that kind of mom at one point or another. Heck I left mine at the little league field. I thought his dad had him until I got a call from my husband saying, “Is Sam with you?” “Uh, no.” About that time call waiting kicks in and it is another mom from the team who is standing at the concession stand with him. He was in 6th grade at the time. I’ve raised 3 boys. They don’t tend mention these things. Have a great summer.

Elisa - LOL, know that well!
That’s what happens when you have more than one kid. Or a kid that doesn’t tell you anything, or forgets everything. I have one of those.
I am in Salt Lake City, wanna come see me? I’m bored.

Holly Ivers - You are an excellent mother and your kiddos are so very blessed to have you.
Perhaps God was protecting you from a bad car accident? Perhaps you were meant to stay home? That’s what I told myself when I missed my cousin’s college graduation. Yes, I was being protected! =-) We totally space random things for a reason…..Thank you, Good Lord.

Hannah Cooper - I have NEVER commented here before but I read your blog religiously. I first stumbled upon it through ashleyannphotography. I attend church with ashley (when I’m in the country) and am blessed by such talent around me. Your blog is an inspiration and I seriously hope to be a creative, fun loving mom one day like you so seem to be! After looking at the youtube video below, I had to share this with you. The song is amazing and will make you want to dance. I hope you enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoaTl7IcFs8&feature=PlayList&p=999126A3CBAE33DA&index=0

purejoy - ohhh!! a mom just like me!!
did you accept mcdaughter’s college scholarship? it had to be done by may 1
no. did you?
no. i’m outta the loop on that stuff. you’re supposed to keep on top of that!
oh. yeah. well. i didn’t.
well there goes $48000.
relax. i’ll call the school.
whatever. you can’t keep on top of anything. your desk is a mess!
uhhh. thud (head hitting desk)
%^#%&@~* (and other random foul words)
text from mcdaughter later: i accepted 2 wks ago. sheesh. relax.
mother of the year?? huh. maybe next year.

Aubrey - Don’t worry, I’m worse. I’m mean to my kids like a bad baby-sitter. And am hopping mad that I’m having ANOTHER boy when he is clearly supposed to be a girl.

Staci - You ARE a real model of what a mom should be!!!!! If it makes you feel any better…last year I missed Connor’s KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION!!!! I didn’t forget it really…in my mind I had 10:00 and it was at 9:00 🙁 Can you say big.old.loser!!!!! (He didn’t even care…and that is what saddens me the most 🙁 Glad he still loves me! And doesn’t (and won’t) remember it!!!! Just me…beating myself up, even a year later 🙂 I’m glad we can all laugh about it!! Have a WONDERFUL Mother’s Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Leigh Ann - Too funny! Thanks for sharing. I one time dropped off my oldest son at Pre~school all dressed up for Halloween. His little friend was waiting at the door for him not dressed up at all. I drove home feeling bad that his Mom forgot about the Party! When I went back to pick Seth up all the other kids came out and none of them had costumes either! I had the wrong day!!Duh! Thankfully Seth didn’t mind at all and he just said he needed to wear a differnt costume for the real party!LOL! Happy Mother’s Day!

Christina - Oh my! I’m so glad someone else does things like this. Laughing here.

Courtney - I LOVE IT.

Christy - That is hilarious. Not sure which part is funnier though, Craig’s mom watching random kids (minus her grandson) graduating 5th garde or you three missing it! That is classic!
I have enough troubl keeping up with one kind & his schedule! 🙂

A pocket full of posies... - SO glad I’m not the ONLY mom….just forgot the snack for soccer…what’s worse…I pretended to be shocked “someone” could forget the snack…(of course that “someone” was ME…I totally disappoint myself! Ha!)
happy Mother’s Day!
many Blessings!

chas at the wild raspberry - Happy Mothers Day!
🙂
Chasity

amy - thanks for keepin it real.
and making me laugh so hard i choked on my coffee a little!
p.s. i still think you’re an awesome mom by the way! 🙂
amy

Ashley - Halarious! I had a moment a few years ago where I …. get ready for this now… lied (can you believe it?)to my kid… This is how the conversation went-
kid-We’re you at the awards assembly?
me- uhhh…. (obviously clueless) ummm.. yes!
Kid- did you see me get the award?
me- of course! I saw you standing up there getting that award, Im so proud!
kid- I didnt see you.
me- thats because I was in the back… it was so crazy I couldn’t get your attention. Im so proud of you, you looked so pretty in (whatever she had on)
kid- oh wasn’t it exciting mom? (all smiles and totally believing me)
I hated to let her down and I hated to lie but I totally forgot! she was thrilled thinking I had been there. I know, I know its wrong… but I did it anyway.
Love your stories Meg!
Ashley

Lori Danelle - Oh No!!! But I’m thrilled that you are laughing about it. Much better story to have in 10 years than the story you would have gotten had you gone. (Right? 🙂 ) At work we were discussing yesterday what the point of all these random graduations is, anyway. Just make sure you don’t miss his senior graduation!
Also, be looking for an email from me. . . I have stuff to share!
http://loridanelle.blogspot.com

jerusalem G - that is brilliant. seriously. a lot like me completely missing picture day. I am so not that mom either.

Shannon - This is sooo something that would happen to me! I forget so many things from day to dayl; dont’ feel bad. You didn’t even know about it! I think you’re a wonderful mom.

a thorn among roses - hilarious! i have done it…and i’ve been “that mom”. oh well, hug him, smile and give him some love and he’ll be just fine. you, on the other hand, that’s another story! have hubs pamper you a little since he was “that dad”

Lori - You are a wonderful mom! My kids are 17 and almost 14 and I know that I have missed recognition assemblies for both of them. Not to mention an appointment with the speech therapist and her county boss (I was painting!). And I only have 2 kids! So you have plenty of company.

Naomi Williams - Yesterday was that day for me…I invited a friend (someone from church I am trying to get to know better!) to bring her daughter to my daughter’s “bring a friend to ballet” day…I told her 2 or 3 times, “see you on Thursday!”
Thursday comes and goes…HOURS after I was supposed to be there, I get a tentative call from this wonderful woman, “Is your family all right? Is there something I can do? When you never showed up and then I never heard, I just thought…”
Nope…it just wasn’t in my head! I just COMPLETELY spaced the whole thing!
These things happen…
But then again, I have been bringing my daughter to ballet every week all school year…YOU didn’t even know about this ceremony! You have an excuse!
Love your blog…LOVED reading this!

Traci - you are a great mom. if your son is anything like mine. he won’t want to go to any of that stuff. so it probably won’t be the first of his ceremonies that you will be missing. boys are so different than girls. they would rather be at home playing then at the school for anything else after the bell rings.

mom - Oh Meg, that is too much! Obviously Scott didn’t care if he went. SO all’s good. Now, Lauren’s is the 20th, right??

Michelle - Oh, I’m laughing out loud. Not at you though. With you. If you’re laughing too, that is. 🙂

Jess - you are so real. that’s why i love to read your blog. no one is perfect. i forget so many things….i worry about how bad i’ll be when i really am old!!!!

Crystal - You are a perfectly wonderful mom! 🙂 Totally one of my daily inspiration. 🙂 And yours is the only other blog my husband reads. 🙂

Julia - “that mom”, the perfect mom is a figment of our imagination. “that mom” that we see at every school function, is in charge of the PTA, organizes drivers for school field trips, sends out emails for the end of the year teacher gift (just got mine)….that mom is secretly staggering into the closet of her bedroom sobbing her eyes out because she really needs to have a nervous breakdown but she doesn’t have the time.

chris - Yikes , no guilt given there , that sounds so like something I would miss , you’re not alone

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