Wednesday, February 25, 2009

We are here!

Vacation time!! We are here. Disneyland time with Greg's family.

Day 1.

We finished packing this morning and left for the airport. I had a list of things to bring and I was reading it. Owen knew what the list said and grabbed a pen and said he wanted to make his own list. He said, "Ok, mom, I am making a list of the things we need: owl, clothes, airplane, airport, mommy and daddy." He is so practical. I should take packing lessons from him, bring the things that matter.

Snacks and bags and lunch - we were off to the airport. I only forgot my red umbrella stroller. We made our way to the airport and met up with Kati and Ryan. The plane ride was easy. No sickness and throwing up by Owen (or me for that matter). The man in front of me complimented me on my mothering skills. He said it was refreshing to see our interaction. That was nice to hear.

The plane landed without incident and we were off for the rental car. Picked up the car, turned on Greg's beloved navigation system on his phone and we were off to Target for a new stroller and some water. Found Target, bought more things than we went in for (milk, cereal, bowls, spoons, and a milky way for me). Back to the car to find hotel. We find hotel and other family members and now we are settled. Owen loves the hotel. We have two beds, Owen promptly ordered Greg to his own bed and himself and me in the other. I think we are all happy. More room for Owen and I and Greg won't be kicked in the ribs all night. This will work.

Tomorrow is Disneyland. Friday is California Adventure. Saturday is Sea World. Sunday is beach day. Monday is back to home. Hooray for a vacation to Disneyland.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Magic and a Lesson Learned

1. Magic.
I was laying in bed with Owen the other night and he asked, "Mommy, how does the baby get out?". Panic set in. What am I going to say? I am not ready for this! Is it appropriate to tell him that it is magic? I said the only thing I could think of.....

"Did you know that tomorrow is music class? I wonder what songs will we sing.".

"Maybe we will see the song about Rover."

Ahhhh!! Disaster averted. (for now)



2. Lesson Learned.

Owen saw an overweight person the other day. I watched him watch her and felt the words coming. "She is big mommy". I was able to snatch him up and muffle the words a bit. I didn't want him to feel bad about what he said so I just said quickly that we shouldn't say things like that because people may feel bad. Later, after we got home, I explained to him that it is ok to think things, but that sometimes it is best if we just keep them in our head and not say anything or if he wants to tell mommy softly, that is fine too. I explained that it may make people feel sad if they hear things like that and we don't want to hurt people's feelings.

So here is proof that he was paying attention...I think.
I was getting dressed the other day and Owen looked over at me. He had an odd look on his face then with a satisfied expression, he turned and said, I probably shouldn't say what I am thinking, and carried on with his task.

Luckily at this point in my life I didn't mind. I do look different and my tummy is getting bigger.
(Hopefully his thoughts were directed there and not elsewhere. )