Proud Parenting Moments

This weekend I experienced some of my finest parenting moments.  Our friend Ty was in town so seeing as Paul was having a guy's weekend in NYC, Em and I met Ty and his girlfriend and their friends in Boston for lunch.  Em had fallen asleep in the car so she was a sweet treat when we first got to the restaurant.  I think part of the problem is that she LOVES walking (ya know now that she's finally started walking) so all she kept saying is "Up, up."  Of course she also loves to eat so as soon as we gave her some food she was all good. 

After lunch we walked around the North End for a little bit (making a stop at Mike's Pastry--if you've never been you should come to Boston just to get one of their cannolis...amazing!).  We loved seeing Ty and meeting Margaret, but eventually it was time to head home.  We had parked at the Coast Guard station so on the way I decided to let Em run around for a little bit. 

As soon as she beelined towards the water I realized I had made a grave error in judgment, but the only thing to do now was go with it.  Em loves water more than she loves walking or food.  So even though it was a slightly cool day and slightly windy I stripped off her socks, shoes, and pants and let her run free like a gazelle.  Ya know we're from the south, we like to keep it classy here in Boston (imagine this is being said with a southern accent.  It's funnier that way.).  

Look how much fun she's having!

Pre water

Post water


Of course I had not planned ahead so I had no towels, no spare clothes.  I changed her diaper, pulled her pants back on, threw her socks and shoes on, and put her sweatshirt on.  She was asleep before we even got back on I-93. 

Sunday I was exhausted.  All I wanted was to take a nap when Emma took a nap.  She fell asleep and then woke up 30 minutes later.  I was laying in bed and had just fallen asleep when I heard her crying.  I decided to just let her fuss and hope she went to back to sleep.  She didn't, but she did start playing so I left her in there.  An hour later she was still awake so I decided to go get her.  Turns out she had a massive poo and that's why she didn't go back to sleep.  I am talking MASSIVE!  I felt horrible, like the worst mom ever.  To make it up to her, I took her out for froyo and to the park for an hour and a half. 

Whenever we take Em to the pedi, the doctor comments on how for a stay at home child Em sure gets every single kid illness.  At the park Sunday I realized why.  Emma LICKS everything.  There's a big sandbox at the park.  I look over and Em has a toy in her mouth.  We go to this steering wheel.  Em immediately licks it.  Oh lawdy! 

And then last night I'm laying in bed, reading a book, we have the windows open, the dogs are outside, and all of the sudden I can smell skunk.  No, no, no, no! 

Ugh, 2 of our dogs got sprayed by skunk.  2 of our dogs slept outside in their crates last night.  Thank goodness it was a nice day because they stayed outside all day and Paul came home from work to give them a special bath. 

So, that has been our weekend.  Hope y'all have a great week!