5 of 8

I am about to go to my fifth of eight Dentist appointments for just one quadrant of my mouth. I can't help but feel I am being punished for something.

Don't Pet the Hairy Caterpillar

Minus 6 months that I lived in Mississippi (AKA the VERY VERY DARK MONTHS) I have lived my whole little life in Texas. Every child that grows up in Texas knows about the "asps". We are taught to stay away from those scary black caterpillars. For awhile I was scared to look at them. I never got bit by one.

Today I learned not to ever ever touch any hairy caterpillar. This little bugger to my left ended up on my blanky and I touched it and it felt like lightening.

I think that it is a "Buck Moth" and I know that it is a bastard.

Babies Babies Babies

It seems lately that a lot of people in my life have been either having babies or talking about having more babies. A lot of people have also been asking me when my husband and I will be having a baby together.

I always wanted a lot of kids. I ended up having two and getting a bonus one from my marriage. I am very happy with that.

I have always been hesitant about having another kid. I can't without surgery anyhow so ata most times it is a mute point.

I just don't think that I could do that to the 3 kiddos I have now. I don't see how a child couldn't feel like they weren't enough or somewhat isolated if I had a child in my second marriage. From what I have seen it doesn't bring anyone closer together.

As it stands now, we have 10 and a half years to hit that magic point when all of our children are 18. My husband will be in his mid forties and I will be in my early forties when the youngest hits college. I look forward to that time. Shortly after that I will get grandbabies which appear to be the whole reason you have kids some days!!

Mostly when I think ahead I look forward to what my and H's life will be like. To think that we will get to have all of that time together. He is my favorite person really, so to change our future and add 18 more years on seems drastic. No babies for me.

Hot Date

I hooked the nephew up with a hot date this weekend. She is 18 months old. I am thinking he can show her his tummy stickers and maybe they can have a couple juice boxes and goldfish.

Koolaid's Revenge

When I was pregnant with my second daughter my sister came and babysat my 3 year old. When she got thirsty they went to the fridge and my sis asked Zoe if she wanted some KoolAid. My obedient daughter informed her that KoolAid was a grown up drink. My sister was quick to correct the scam I had been running to keep my kid away from sugary drinks.

Last night the nephew was just fine. We played at the park and stopped at sonic on the way home because it was too late for me to cook. The little dude was amazed with Ocean Water. I am not sure if he liked it, but it certainly fascinated him.

So far the little dude has been great. I was able to put him to bed awake and he put himself to sleep without any tears. I had to wake him up this morning and he was still a sweetheart. I took him to his school and again no tears. He fussed for a second but I stayed calm and insisted that he walk into his class. I gave him a big hug and kiss and showed him where to sit.

Tonight I will have my babies back from their dad's house and they will be a big help. I figure that with them there it will stall the monsoon fit that I am expecting on day two or three where he just wants to know where his mom is. After last night though I am not sure that that is even going to happen. We are taking him to the park every night this week so he can sleep well. He just LOVES the park.

The Drew Blog Log

Tonight is the first night that I keep my nephew for a 7 day stretch. It is exciting.

My sister is very worried. I keep telling myself not to let it hurt my feelings. I know that she is just nervous about the trip etc. I know she doesn't really think I would leave a 2 year old in the bath to fend for himself.

It is going to be very odd having a 2 year old in the house again. Especially a 2 year old with different parts than my girls. Thank God for my husband. He should be able to help.

It is going to be neat to see what 2 years old boys are like day in and day out. I have a son through my hubbie ( I HATE the term "step" son) but he came into my life when he was already 4ish.

Anyhow, 14 minutes 'til I get to get the little dude from daycare. I think that tonights dinner will be a bribe of a McD's kids meal. That should keep the little bugger happy.