Friday, April 16, 2010
1:53:75
Almost two hours. Some people run a marathon in this time, not me. This is how long I have to listen to crying, whining, or complaining at my house on an average day - I know because I timed it. Something I've learned with having three kids is that it is very rare that all three are happy at the same time. I no longer worry too much about somebody waking up a sleeping kid, because I know there is not really anything I can do about it. Three kids can be very stressful, but this realization has really helped me try to not be so stressed out. But one thing I have noticed is that I am drawn to the pantry or fridge every time someone starts crying. And now you know why there is a mostly eaten tub of cookie dough in my freezer.
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Maybe you could give them some of your cookie dough and they wouldn't cry so much. OR tootsie rolls- they are great for gluing their mouths shut. Bad for their teeth, though. ;)
Love the blog!! Looks great! You're lovin' that new computer, I'm sure. Can't wait to read more.
How did you actually time that? Really, how? Makes me think of the Ethics episode of The Office where Jim timed Dwight's misuse (or non-misuse) of office time. Very "vigilant" Tar.
Still lovin' the blog banner. So great!
mmmmmm..... cookie dough.....
I just kept stopping and starting my stopwatch throughout the day. I actually timed it two days in a row and then averaged it. I've just been interested to know what it would end up being.
Thanks for the invite to read your blog! I'm adding it to my list. I love keeping in touch with you all.
great blog. It will be fun to connect since we are so bad at calling each other. I love you.
this is an awesome post tara. yes, it took me three kids to chill a bit too. now when i'm in the grocery store and my kids (usually more than one at a time) are having temper tantrums i just start singing and pick up a bag of chocolate chips -- dark -- to hide in the freezer and eat all day long. :) i'm beginning to think it isn't emotional eating, it's mental health eating. eating is better than yelling and neck cramps. someday i suppose if i have enough kids i'll move on to something else - like perfect parenting...but i'm not holding my breath. instead, i'm enjoying the chocolate and the moments in between on the stopwatch :)
loved visiting you guys. can't wait to spend more time with you and your kids. hopefully sooner than two years!
Mental-health eating! I love it!! :)
Hmmm... now I wonder how long I have kids crying at my house? I probably wouldn't get an accurate result if I was focused on timing instead of trying to play a game or something to get them happy. They mostly just cry when I'm on the computer so that's why I can only get on late at night. Oh, or when I'm on the phone. I guess I could just add up my phone minutes and that's pretty much how long my kids cried that day.
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