Is the next line to that song "Burnin' burnin?" Because that could actually be a bad thing. Bladder infection...or worse. Anyway.
It's apparently doctor season for us. Before we head over seas I wanted everyone to get their annual well child visit in, as well as a trip to the dentist. So last week I made eleven - yes - eleven appointments! Three of which were on Thursday.
I had a ten a.m., then two four p.m. all for the children. (or so I thought) I also had to show the house to prospective renters at 5:30 p.m. (RENTED!) I know, cutting it close. In the mean time, I had to get the house SPOTLESS! I have issues, you know. Did you know I had 876,982 finger prints on the walls, doors, mirrors and windows in this house? Who knew.
I was only fifteen minutes late for the first appt. And a mere two hours and ten minutes late for the second! Yep. Apparently the appt was for TWO p.m., not FOUR. Dang! Did you know that when you have five kids, you all but keep your pediatrician in business? A little known fact, but it's true. And did you know that because of this, the entire office knows your kids and they pretty much do anything you ask for? Yeah. It's nice. So, sweet Doctor Bailey, of course, made room for our two hour late appointment. We love "my doctor Bailey" - as Ruby calls him.
Why am I telling you all of this? Only to remind the future me of the craziness in my life right now. (I love in Back to the Future (part ???) when he meets future him, it's kinda like that) So I'll tell you the brief humor of the doctors appointment.
Dr. Bailey reminded us of the "5,2,1" rule. Five fruits and veggies a day, no more than two hours of "screen" time, and at least one hour of exercise a day. At which time Simon says,
"We watch, like, six hours of T.V. a day"
Did you just see me slink down in the chair? Okay. You have to remember that things are out of whack here right now. And six hours is stretching it. (But not by much...) So I said,
"During the school year we don't watch TV during the week, though."
"Yes we do, mom."
"No we don't"
"Yes we do"
"Well if you do, you're not supposed to Si."
I love arguing with a seven year old in front of the doctor about my bad mothering skills. I will tell you though, that -as a general rule, which is totally broken with a new born and no dad around - the little kids can watch two hours of PBS a day, the big kids none during the week. Then on the weekends, they can all watch a movie or play the Wii for a couple of hours. We usually do really well, but again, right now - anything is fair game.
But I'm not sure if that was more embarrassing or when Simon told the doctor this:
"I LOOOOOOVE sugar! It's my favorite thing. I am king of candy. I love treats. That's all I eat. I LOOOOOOOOVE sugar!!!!!"
*cringe*
What do you think?
3 comments:
You're awesome. I'm laughing right now because I know that you are "that" lady at church, that leaves all the other moms going, 'why can't I be as awesome as Teresa? Her house is adorable, she has five kids, her kids are so well behaved, she reads 4 hours of scriptures a day, and cooks meals for the entire neighborhood'. Am I right? It's nice to know that every once in a while we can make exceptions.
By the way, my word verification today is "eating", once again reminding me that I'm supposed to be on a diet. Blah.
I called you because that post was too funny for just a comment. I can see Si arguing right now and really come on doc don't we all Looooveee sugar. Rie loves it so much she may not have any baby teeth to lose after they all rot out! Hang in there
Classic! I love it! My kids argue with my stretching of the truth to make me look better in front of adults all the time. Drives me nuts. Why won't they just play along. Hee hee
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