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poop in your brownies

11 Mar

I had one of those conversations with my 9-year old today.

“Mom?  When will you let me watch Gremlins?”

It was marked down to $3 in the check-out line at Target.  I saw the film more than once in the 80′s.  Seems like an innocent flick to allow my son to watch.  But I thought the same thing about ‘Back to the Future’.  I’d forgotten what a potty mouth Marty McFly had.

It was difficult to explain why I didn’t think my son should watch the movie.  He’s recently become aware of the ‘rating’ factor and PG tells him its no big deal.  But I feel differently.  Resisting the urge to play the ‘I said so’ card, I wanted him to understand there are better places to spend your time.

Last weekend in Toon Town the kids saw week 2 of BabyProof.  I was glad I caught some of it.  It helped me explain why this movie wasn’t a good idea to watch.  Call it a shameless plug… I don’t care.  If you’re looking for a way to explain to your kids why some movies, shows and/or music just aren’t worth our time, then check out the video.  It helps.  :)

“Put Your Hands Behind Your Back…

10 Sep

… And step away from the stove!”

I lost my cooking license today.

I’m no longer aloud to cook.

At least I’m no longer aloud to leave a boiling pot of water on the stove… unattended… for 10 minutes… with the burner on high.

Seems this sets off the fire alarm and causes a smoky mess that lingers in your house for days.  Kind of a problem.

Toxic Bath

6 Aug

Was having one of my super mom moments last night.  Kids splashing in the bath.  Laughing and playing.  Got one head washed with minimal tears.  Got the second head scrubbed.  While rinsing out the suds, I just didn’t pay much attention to the toddler repeatedly saying, “EEEWWWW!” holding his finger in my face.  Just kept scooping up cups full of water to pour over the thick head of sudsy hair on my daughters head.  Each scoop of water pouring through the hair and all over the face.

That’s when the “EEEWWW” causes me to pause.

I look at Connor’s finger.

I look at the discolored spot next to him on the bottom of the tub.

Trying to discriminate a shape among all the bubbles and toys hovering just above it.

Oh my heavens.  How long has THAT been in there!!!

And how much of that water did I just pour on my daughter’s head.

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