OK, so here's my thought for the day- We all know that they have "What to expect when you're expecting" books and even ones for one and two year olds. Do they think that we have time to READ??? Because, they need to come to our house, or any house with multiples in order to find out how wrong they are. Don't get me wrong- these book are good. However, there are a lot of little things left out of the mix. For example- some babies are gassy. I don't mean produce a little bit of extra gas, I mean gassy to the point of being able to win CHAMPIONSHIPS! For the sake of my childrens future, I will refrain from further comment, but you get the drift.
These types of books also do not ever seem to mention how to get your child interested in the TV that exists that actually IS good for them. Apparently we have future Bunny Chinese/Spanish Translators- by means of Max & Ruby, Ni Hao Kai-Lan and Dora & Diego. These are cute shows, but come on- what is with Dora's belly shirt? And the helmets on the animals??? I know that they are kid shows, but JEEZ a LITTLE reality would be nice! And the parents on Max and Ruby just do not exist, but they do have a grandmother.
One of the other things that these books do not tell you is that your children will STICK TOGETHER from a very early age. Last night, Paul did not listen to me when I told him to do something (I honestly cant remember what, it was probably get down from the top of the bookcase) so I popped him. That is the rule in our house, I figure if we don't get an early handle on them- they will run over us! Jack then proceeded to stomp over to me and tell me to "Leave Pauley lone. That my brother!" (Side note: that totally melted my heart!!! It was so sweet of him to care on that level about his brother) Back to reality, let's just say that Chris and I are in A LOT of trouble as these kids get older! IF they are sticking up for each other now- who is going to be the tattle tale? Every family with more than one kid needs a tattle tale! ( I had that honor!- For those of you who know me, no snickering from the peanut gallery!)
My last gripe with those kinds of books is that they do not warn you as to how much you are going to love your children- even when they are climbing up on a book case, or telling you "No, they are not going to eat lunch" or throwing the Temper Tantrum of the Century.
Join us on the next little leap on the road of life, won't you~
