Anon Fan Club
What could be more exciting than to have my very own fan club? Yes, I was delighted to entertain some unexpected company last weekend, especially since they happen to be the offspring of my ex-boyfriend. :) I just want you all to know, people, that I'm a bigger person than most ex-girlfriends would be. I took no vengeance on these precious little ones. I treated them like I treat my own. (They actually thought the "tar-n-feather" thing was kind of fun.) :)
How do I know these little tikes are part of my fan club? As soon as Miss E arrived at my house, she told me that she's seen my blog before and that she likes it. "It has faces with just the eyes showing. It cracks me up!", she said. Of course, her brother looked over and smiled as if he were agreeing with her, so I officially put them on the "Anon's Fan Club" list.
Now, I will let you know that it's been a little while since I've had a preschooler of the male gender in my household. I had proudly announced to my Life Long Friend that taking care of the kids would be no problem because my house was kid-proof. Little did I know that my house wasn't Z***-proof, things that I thought I had forgotten quickly returned to me while taking care of "The Monkey". (You'll understand why Mr. Z has inherited that nickname further down this post.) My son is and has always been a very strong boy from the moment he arrived in the world. I constantly joke that Samson must have had my son's body type when he was a child. Some boys are just naturally stronger and Mr. Z is one of those kind of kids. Every move he tried, I was able to maneuver because my son tried the same wrestling moves with me when he was that age. However, I didn't anticipate the climbing this kid can do. I've never had a climber in my household and let me tell you, the boy was everywhere and then some.
So, I've come up with some interesting observations for you.
"Things" I Forgot About Rearing a Three Year Old Boy:
1. Messy Pants (yuck) and snotty noses
2. Blocks are not made for building; blocks are made for dumping.
3. If you leave the door unlocked during a bathroom break, you will have a visitor.
4. Eating the marshmallows out of the Lucky Charm cereal deems a necessity to ask for more, even though the "cereal" hasn't been touched.
5. If you want to take a shower, you should do that BEFORE the preschooler arrives.
6. Messy Pants (No, I'm not repeating myself. The kid had no mercy.)
7. Boys have more equipment to clean around than girls when it comes to this business of messy pants.
8. Lights can have a cool, strobe-light effect if you turn the switch on and off as fast as you can.
9. If you decide to take a shower while a preschooler is coherent, plus forget to lock the bathroom door, you will have a Peeping Tom.
10. Patience is not an attribute a preschooler understands. If he wants a game on the top of a book shelf and you tell him to wait just a second while you help his sister with something, he will proceed to think the shelf is actually a ladder. Whoops....he almost made it to the top which is scary if you knew how unsteady the shelf is. Let's just say, it's definitely not meant for climbing.
11. Toys are a bunch of fun if you bang them, throw them or make crashing noises with them.
12. If there is a birthday present on a high shelf of a china cabinet for a party the following day, it will be unwrapped before the party. Yep, you guessed it, The Monkey is not scared of heights.
13. Announcing that "it's time to get in the van" means I put the coat on, I tie the shoe laces, I put him in the car seat and I fasten the seat belt. (the emphasis is on the "I")
14. Putting a coat on is a phrase for the sport we all know as "wrestling".
15. When trying to make cupcakes for a birthday party, you will have a taste tester sitting on your counter and looking at you with these pathetic little eyes.
16. Bar stools are great fun to kick down while the sitter is making cupcakes.
17. The keyboard of a piano makes a really cool sound when you roller skate on it. (Yes, that would be one leg planted on the bench while he balances himself like a dog does a fire hydrant and runs his free leg with the roller skate attached to his foot down the keyboard several times. That is, until the sitter stopped him.)
18. Washing hands in the bathroom with cool foaming soap is an opportunity to develop those bubble-making tendencies.
19. Taking turns with brushing teeth (I brush first, then he gets his turn) may inspire him to give dirty looks and be disgusted with you.
20. Selective hearing is a talent.
What I Love About Taking Care of a Three Year Old Boy:
1. Boy noises, it's a nice change of pace from all the cutesy, girley chat.
2. Peek-a-boo is still a fun game.
3. Mr. Monkey roller skating across my kitchen floor, tumbling head over heels, then getting up and saying, "It's okay, Z***y fine." Then going right back at it.
4. Taking a shower and someone opening the curtain to say "Kurprise!"
5. Turning up the volume dial while you play a little Skillet during breakfast and you notice he's swaying his body to the music and smiling while his sister is saying, "Could you turn that down a little?"
6. Preschool boys don't mind playing with Barbies if their sister asks them to.
7. Hearing "Come Here" so he can show you his bubble creation and watching how his face lights up when you act like it's the best thing you've seen since flushable wipes.
8. Looking back in the rear-view mirror and getting a great big grin. The deja vu part is that he resembles my ex-boyfriend, so it's one of those moments where you stop and think to yourself about the whole circle of life concept. Crazy. I can't believe we all have kids now.
9. Playing hard and wrestling causes laughter instead of whining that my girls tend to do.
10. Cupcakes that are made in an ice cream cone and look like an ice cream cone should be eaten like an ice cream cone. Have you ever seen someone eat cake by licking every drop of it?
The best part about taking care of a 3-year old boy that is not yours........(drum roll please)...sending him home with his aunt! The day was full of adventure, but the little guy tuckered me out. I'm a little out of shape.
"Stuff" I Learned From a Kindergartner:
1. The phrase that states something about "talking your head off" is not true. She tried and it never worked.
2. Not all kindergartners know the lyrics to "Comotose", "Have a Nice Day" or "I Want Your ...." (hahaha, just kidding BJ Buddy, I don't have that album anymore.....scared ya, didn't I?)
3. Some kindergartners need you to flush the toilet for them because they're scared of the sound.
4. Surprisingly, this kindergartner likes grapefruit. We split one, but I had my doubts. She ate the entire portion.
5. Making grapefruit juice from the fruit itself is a wonder. "My mom doesn't make juice like that."
6. If you have a child with the gift of communication, you should caution them about the information that they share with others. When I asked her what her brother eats, she answered, "Sausage, bologna and hot dogs.....that's all Mommy feeds him." hahaha, I think his aunt got him some popcorn at the ball game the next day, so at least he's getting a little vegetable in his diet.
7. Having a kindergartner that doesn't have an older sister who's in the "tween" stage means that when the stereo in your minivan is playing "High School Musical", she going to ask, "What song is this?" (Although she recognized "Together" from a commercial, she didn't know the dance. That's a crime in my house. The girls and I all do that every time the song plays, it's a simply a given.)
8. Watching a movie means to let her know when the next song is coming on.
9. Kindergartners are sharp as a tack. When it comes to licking the beaters, that girl knows how to get her brother preoccupied, so she can enjoy the batter to herself. (That's my kind of girl.)
10. This kindergartner is a great organizer of time. She'd pick a game for us to play and as I'd set up the game, she would let me know the next game I'd get to play with her.
11. It possible to learn how to play a new video game when your older brother isn't present. I had to give her lots of encouragement, but she had a good handle on Chicken Little before the afternoon was over.
12. Purses, like the one she has, are expensive.......she "got her purse at Walmart".
13. God uses the heart of a child to remind you of what's important. Several times that day, Miss E reminded me to pray for her Uncle Josh. "He was in a diving accident and almost died. We need to pray for him. God will help him. I love my Uncle Josh."
Thank God for the faith of a child.
Joshua 1:9 "Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord our God will be with you wherever you go."
.....and so it is. The God of Abraham and Moses is with us. As Miss E reminded me, let me remind you that our brother needs our prayers and our help. www.greenhouseministries.org
I'm glad to have been a help in this small way last weekend. What a wonderful privilege to take care of the two newest members of my Fan Club.
**If you would like to become a member of Anon Fan Club, please send a photo revealing your eyes only, of course, and $10 to my address.
39 Comments:
At 4:22 AM, Keetha Broyles said…
Wow, Anon - - - - no WONDER it took so long for you to make this post!!!!
At 7:31 AM, Anon said…
Yea, I think the power of rambling that my Cool Sis has is starting to wear off on me a little bit.
.....and I think my singing abilities are starting to take effect on her as well......you should have heard her singing this morning when she dropped off my niece. Wow.
:)
At 9:15 AM, Kelley said…
Well, I sat here with tears streaming from laughing and then the tears turned serious. What sweethearts. This aunt certainly appreciated your help. The part about him rollarskating and getting up to say he was fine made me laugh because that's exactly what he says all the time when you think he might be hurt. I'm sorry about the B-day present. When we got home and I asked him what he did that day, he said "I went to a birthday party. I got a balloon and opened presents! Obviously, he thought the party was for him! :) Seriously enjoyed the post. You nailed them to a T! I read the post to mom and dad this morning and they got lots of laughter from it too. Makes us miss them. BTW- BJ buddy is hanging in there. Yesterday was a rough day as we began rehab. She can still use lots of prayers. The pain is pretty intense. She's a trouper though; fighting through the pain to do the necessary things to get better.
At 9:49 AM, Teacher Mom said…
Well, the long wait for a new post from you was worth it! Thanks for the laughs this morning! The piano roller skating escapade had me cracking up!
The fan club's Uncle Josh (& Aunt Shelly) is in my constant prayers.
At 11:12 AM, Kelley said…
I just re-read and need to add one thing...You just weren't playing the right music. Play some Kelly Clarkson or Rascal Flatts and Miss E could sing you right under the table. :)
At 11:25 AM, Kim said…
The check is in the mail...I sent it to ANON...South Pole, I hope it makes it. Great post and much needed since I too have a 3 year old and I thought my little angel was the only one who did those things. It was refreshing to see that someone else struggles with that magic number of 3 and since we planned our kids at the same time...I also have a kindergartener who thinks the world revolves around him. So this was a great post for me.
Thanks!
At 12:15 PM, Anon said…
She did mention something Carrie Underwood.
I still think it's a healthy thing that I exposed her to some real music though.
:) :) :)
At 1:58 PM, Kelley said…
Oh yeah, I forgot about Carrie Underwood. That's her other favorite thanks to Sue and Aunt Kelley. :) You should have played her a little Bon Jovi and told her it was her Grandma Grate's favorite. She would have never believed it! :)
At 2:54 PM, Anonymous said…
You must have learned something bringing up your own boy. As I can remember, your own son was outside playing while you were wistfully sleeping one morning and I think that was before the 3 year old mark. At least you were able to keep this one inside!:)
Favorite Cousin
At 2:54 PM, Anon said…
Kim
How did you find out my address?
:)
At 3:01 PM, Anon said…
THANK YOU SO MUCH FAVORITE COUSIN for bringing attention to a little newsflash for the rest of the world to read about.
Shall we mention that I'm not the only one who has a son who is talented with unlocking doors? :)
Let's clarify the story here so people don't think I have sleeping habits like Cool Sis. The ordeal happened before 6 AM in the morning while there was a nice, steady rain outside. What 2 year old doesn't want to play with his gigantic stuffed monkey in his PJ's in the rain before 6 AM on a Saturday morning?
At 3:04 PM, Anon said…
Favorite Cousin
Cool, look at the time your comment posted and the time my comment to Kim posted.
*twilight zone music playing now*
We are so related!
:)
Grandma would be proud. :)
At 4:43 PM, Anonymous said…
My Child doesn't go outside he just lets people in while I'm in the shower!:)
Favorite Cousin
At 6:38 PM, Toevs said…
Thanks for the post... I get why it took so long.
I can relate to some of that since I have a kindergartener and a 3 yr old. My 3 yr old may be a girl, but she can still do plenty of damage! :-)
At 6:39 PM, Toevs said…
PS I feel so special having my own "Anon given" name... and a link from your site. :-)
At 6:59 PM, Anon said…
Sister of My Gig Buddy
I'm waiving the $10 Anon Fan Club fee just for you. You'll still need to get me a photo though. :-)
At 2:52 PM, Jaena said…
Wow! You captured both kids - hilarious! :)
At 8:16 PM, Anonymous said…
anon,
great blog,good to know the little ones were in good hands. You have a way with words. someone might think you came from a family of teachers.
Carolyn
At 9:56 PM, Deb said…
I have a three year old if you ever want company. Just play Chicken Little all day and she will be perfectly fine.
At 9:57 PM, Deb said…
Also, nothing like a little "Comatose" to get you going at 7:30 in the morning.
At 10:11 PM, Terhune Family said…
It was worth the wait :)
At 11:10 AM, Jason Grate- Ordinary Extraordinary- Simple Stories of Lessons learned said…
Well, I guess it goes without saying that the wife of the ex-boyfriend and mom of the fan club has been just a bit preoccupied as I am the 22 comment. I suck at writing these kind of posts and you are the best at it. Seeing my two precious ones portrayed so perfectly was the laughter I needed this morning. Z***y is sitting right here next to me (he's only sitting 'cuz he doesn't feel too well...) Thank you SO much for filling a huge need and doing it with such love, we all love you. BTW- the verse you posted is in huge bold letters in Josh's room where he can see it 24 hours a day! Thanks again, Anon!
At 12:18 PM, Anon said…
Glad you're back safely at home again. I've been praying for all of you.
Make sure Miss E gets to see her pic. She was excited about holding that book in her pic. I had great fun taking care of them!
Now, when my ex-boyfriend gets a spare moment, tell him he's got to read atleast one of my posts since his children are making the big debut.
At 7:17 PM, Anonymous said…
Landon is 3 and wants to be in your fan club. How about instead of the 10 bucks I just let you spend some quality time with him? Shannon
At 11:08 PM, Anon said…
Funny how most of my fans have the speaking abilities of 3 year olds. :)
Since I love you and your family so much Shannon. I'll just bring my digital camera and save you the cost of transferring the pic to my camera. Those shipping and handling fees can be a bear.
Deal or No Deal?
:)
At 3:08 PM, Toevs said…
Check out my blog... I think you'll like it. :-)
At 10:15 PM, Terhune Family said…
I'm trying to overcome my shock that you ever dated this particular ex-boyfriend! I was so shocked that I had to check with Miss Etiquette to make sure I had the right idea. Of course, I have never seen your ex-boyfriend date anyone but his wife, so that may have something to do with it. I feel very enlightened.
At 10:49 PM, Anon said…
yeah, the relationship was pretty hot and heavy actually. harharhar
....a little middle school exploration kind of thing that may have lasted 3 months.
kind of silly since the entire family adopted me like I was their own.....they may as well be blood relation because our families go way back, we're all very close.......which is why he and his wife are so easy to kid with on the "ex-boyfriend wife" label.....he's like a brother to me and his wife is a great sport about letting me poke some fun with our little "fling".
:)
At 1:49 PM, grammy said…
Love your blogs Anon!! I have forwarded the $10 to your address at the North Pole as I desire to be one of your fans. Will post a picture just for you on my site since that is a "Anon fan club" requirement.
Just remember my "con (short for construction) crew" has been very slow in completing my blog!!!
Let me know when you receive the $10.
At 9:59 PM, Anon said…
Grammy
I'm so glad you left a comment because I've been needing to add you as a link.
I need to collect these so called "fan pics" and post them on my blog. That would be fun! Right now, it looks like you and the sister of my gig buddy are the only ones crazy enough to let me. :)
I think it's time for you to get a new post going. We're all waiting.
At 8:32 AM, Deb said…
Pengapop is a very addictive game you can play online.
Ronda first introduced me to it, and I can't stop playing. The bad thing is Anna loves to watch me play, so that only encourages my habit.
At 10:47 AM, Toevs said…
Anon, I posted about pengapop a few posts ago ("My Latest Time Waster") You can read about it. But then Deb told me about a better website to play pengapop... www.nabiscoworld.com. It is an arcade game. I am warning you, it can be very addictive!
At 11:51 PM, Anonymous said…
Anon,
I just figured out who you are...I think...and I'm cracking up at your anonymous-ness.
Teryn
At 12:54 AM, Keetha Broyles said…
Anon - - - did I run into you in the hallway today at my place of employment? I was on a mission and couldn't stop that second - - - and when I was finished, you were gone. Sorry if it appeared I was 'blowing you off' - - - - it took my brain a bit to register who I was looking at, and by then the 'moment' was gone.
At 2:22 PM, Anon said…
Hush now, Teryn! I'm glad you put the pieces together. :) I wish I could somehow access your blog.
Yep, Funny Lady, you saw me. Didn't I look lovely? Hope I didn't scare you too much, but I was in a big hurry. We've had a virus going around at my house for the last couple of weeks and I was hurrying off to the docs. I'm hoping this week will be "normal", knock on wood. The doc put us all on amoxicillin. Oh joy!
At 9:56 PM, Keetha Broyles said…
Well Anon, I'm sorry our ships could only 'pass in the night' so to speak - - - but since I was so busy and preoccupied at that moment, I'm glad you were too!!!! I had a class of 7th grade boys WAITING for their instructor, and I was trying to FIND him QUICKLY!!!
At 11:00 PM, Anonymous said…
Here is my blog, Anon...it's serious business (kinda fightin' for my life right now). I go to your blog and Deb's for entertainment... http://360.yahoo.com/thetaylors06
At 11:01 PM, Anonymous said…
the comment above was from me, teryn
At 10:49 AM, Deb said…
I really need to get out in the garden. I'm glad you don't post every day - this would take forever.
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