Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Gotta love those kids

With the arrival of our new one coming up, you could say I've been a little distracted and stressed on occasion. I want everything to be ready and perfectly clean before our little guy gets here. Unfortunately, some days that means Kaden and Ellie get the brunt of my emotions, less than healthy meals and extra cartoon-watching while mom takes a rest. They are super cheerful kids though and have been super nice to their fat-n-lazy mom. For example, the other day I was battling with the credit card company over the auto-renew Costco membership charge on my cancelled card. As usual I was stuck in one of those never-ending conversations with the automated lady who kept asking me to repeat my response. The kids were eating lunch in the other room and kept yelling at me to come help them. When I would tell them to wait, the automated-lady would think I was talking to her, of course, and would send me in a circle of options. This happened like three times so I finally went into the kitchen and less than politely told the kids to wait until I was off the phone. After I finally got my issue resolved, I went back into the kitchen and apologized for getting upset. Ellie said just as cheerful as ever, "Oh that's OK! We just "X"ed you!" Which means they draw an imaginary "X" over me. They do this to things they don't like. Made me feel a bad, which was good. My cheerful kids deserve better on many occasions. Here they are taking a bubble bath tonight instead of mom. I figured they needed the stress relief more than I did. They're the best!

Only one more day alone with these two rascals! They are so excited for the baby... hopefully it lasts! Stay tuned for a baby post in a week or so!


5 comments:

Mandi Ward said...

Good Luck with the baby? cant wait ti see pics.

Heidi said...

we are so excited to baby #3 to get here! If you ever want us to come and take thing one and thing two for a while, let us know!

The Horton Family said...

They "X"ed you?!? That is hillarious! Kids are funny. Good luck with the delivery! Hope everything goes well for you and the baby!

Wendi Oyler said...

I'm going to start Xing things I don't like, that is too cute! Don't worry Jen, I only had Jax and I felt so lazy and emotional before Tyce came. I hope everything goes well and I'll be checking your blog daily until I see some cute pics!!

Tami said...

Funny Story! Brayden and Jaycie are huge into Xing things or oing things. Maybe preschool? Not sure but way funny. Your baby is adorable and you looked good too. Let me know if you need anything.