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Pinky and The Mouth ~ volume 2

So here we have, Pinky and The Mouth volume 2. If you do not know Pinky and The Mouth please go here, really. I’ll wait.
We sent Miss Pinky back to school today (do you hear the choirs of angels singing Hallelujah? No, that’s just in my head…okay then)
3 days being cooped up in the house with Mama and The Mouth, not so much fun for social butterfly girl.
I go to pick her up this afternoon to have Ms. K, her teacher, tell me… “Wow, Pinky (aka Princess) was quite the chatterbox today.”
Me, in a shocked tone, “No, really? I can’t imagine that”
Yeah, I wasn’t foolin’ anybody.

So, we’re packed, we’re in the car, movie’s on and we’re toolin’ down the highway.
I hear this: “Mom, I have to tee tee”
Me: “of course you do honey, because we’ve been on the road for 10minutes of our 4 1/2 hour trip” Huge eye roll here.
Pull over, find a gas station unload both kids, secure vehicle.. yada yada yada…
Pick up The Mouth and what do I see!!!
yep, you guessed it you brilliant Sherlock Holmes reader, you! Green goopy gunk in his eyes!! ARRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
And here I thought we were home free. Damn.
Frantic call to Pediatrician goddess.
All the while muttering, please don’t make me have to hunt down a pharmacy in (destination city), please, please, please.
Hallelujah! There’s that chorus of angels again!!
Mouth can use Pinky’s drops. Woo Hoo!
So, now all I have to do is keep the 1 year old from touching the 4 year old or anyone else… for a day or so. Yep, that’ll be a breeze.
I did learn a fantabulous trick for eye drop application for kids (and squeamish adults)
Have them lie flat on their back and close their eyes. Place one drop in the inner corner of the eye, think tear duct, when they open their eyes… the drops just well into their eyes… no problems! It’s fabulous, takes all the hassle out! Woo Hoo!
So.. at the end of this post… what have we learned?
A) my kids’ monikers need to be switched:
Monkey is now Pinky and Princess is now The Mouth! LOL.
B) easy peasy solution for eye drop application
Now, aren’t you glad you came by today.
Stay tuned… after I play Cinderella at mom’s house tomorrow I’m posting the first evah: Royal Banana Awards for blog yumminess.
Do I have you panting with excitement and anticipation?
No? Damn.
Well, come back anyways:-)

December 7, 2007 - 4:58 AM

Daddy Forever - What fun! So sorry. I think we all have days like that. When I do, I like to pretend I’m just the sitter and can return to my kidless home soon.

December 7, 2007 - 5:45 AM

suchsimplepleasures - i love putting eye drops in my kids eyes. it’s as much fun as trying to get my cats to take their pills…only, with the kids, i don’t get bitten, as hard…
i sit on my kids, too. i pin them down with my knees…to fricking bad if it hurts…and,i stab them in the eye…er…i gently put the drops into their precious, pink eyes…thus ridding the infected area of green gloppy goop…the end.

December 7, 2007 - 6:29 AM

kimkimeri~ - "fantabulous" you stoled one of my words!!
Its okay…i'll share since i like your blogs so well! Hehe

YAY for Mouth!!
Poor Pinky! Hope his eye gets better!
Sure hope Cinderella doesn't have to clean too hard tomorrow!

December 7, 2007 - 6:35 AM

Jenni - If that eye-drop application tip really works, you will be my bestest friend forever and ever. My kids get some type of conjuctivitis at least once a year.

December 7, 2007 - 6:53 AM

Amy - Oh Oh, does that mean Judith Shakesphere made you a cool award button?!? I can’t wait to see it!

Sorry to hear Monkey got the goop. I hope it goes no further than him.

Just in case you don’t have anything else to post about (ha ha) I have tagged you for a meme. See my post Work, Beer and Botox

December 7, 2007 - 6:57 AM

The Sports Mama - Although he’d get rather upset if he knew I was telling you this, the one with the problem with eye drops in our house isn’t one of the kids…. its the Coach!

He’s had an eye infection just once in the last 15 years. And belive me.. that’s plenty! To get the drops in his eyes, I had to SIT ON HIM, holding him down, pinning his arms with my legs while holding his head still with my knees. Oh yeah, tons of fun. We tried the drop in the corner of the eye bit… he’s twitchy! Ends up with drops in his hair.

However, I’ve discovered that the best way to end an argument with that man is to reach up and play with my contact lens or simply touch my eyeball while he’s in mid-rant.

He turns such a beautiful shade of green…….

December 7, 2007 - 7:07 AM

LittleMonkeymom - poor Pinky, yay Mouth! I was afraid that your youngest was gonna get it from the original Pinky! Hope your in the clear soon for everybody!

December 7, 2007 - 9:42 AM

Secret Agent Mama - I woke up early just because I couldn’t sleep over the anticipation of then Going Bananas award.

Ok, ok, so David woke me up at 4:00am. But, at least I can check all the bloggy goodness that is around me!

P.S. I’m sorry that the baby got the conjunk. :(

December 7, 2007 - 10:24 AM

NYCMomma - You are so funny! I'm sorry Monkey is now Pinky though. Hope you have a great weekend!

December 7, 2007 - 1:43 PM

MomTo4KidsNY - See your kiddos can share well with each other. lol I know you don’t like it when they share the green gunk.
I hope the new Pinky gets well soon without any further green gunk sharing!
I really love the new layout I know I have not said so before so I am now!

December 7, 2007 - 1:44 PM

Qweenie - Sorry about the kidlets!! How was the drive?? I’m here all day today so call me if you want or need to….

December 7, 2007 - 2:48 PM

Amy - Cute picture of Princess!

December 7, 2007 - 2:55 PM

Tina - Sorry your kidlets have that ole nasty goop. Last year, M, D, and I all had it. NASTEE stuff!

December 7, 2007 - 4:10 PM

Nap Warden - “Royal bannana awards” clever;)

December 7, 2007 - 5:40 PM

~JJ! - My goodness woman…

December 7, 2007 - 5:42 PM

Sheila - Great eye drop tip! My daughter often suffers from eye problems due to allergies and putting drops in is always a fight.

December 7, 2007 - 5:51 PM

pb&j in a bowl - Yuck to the new Pinky. Hope he gets better soon. I’ll definitely be trying your eye drop tip. I usually have to chase Maddie and then sit on her while Justin puts the drops in.

December 7, 2007 - 6:31 PM

DIXIECHICK - Getting rid of pink eye is tough…as I told you earlier, I had it 3 times over the summer..I became immune to the drops, believe it or not, it was so bad..I had to go to the emergency room…I feel for you..hope it goes away in little mans eyes and stays gone….

December 9, 2007 - 5:18 AM

Devilish Southern Belle - Love your layout! And the pic is ADORABLE!

December 9, 2007 - 2:50 PM

BlondeMomBlog (Jamie) - I love the eye drops tip as that is sheer torture around here!

That picture of Pinky on her phone is priceless.

I am sorry mama got the eye funk, though. No fun! We have been sharing the stomach funk this weekend and trust me…it has sucked. :(

Wordless Wednesday



December 5, 2007 - 6:09 AM

sweetisu - Pretty! Happy holidays to you and yours.

p.s. I couldn’t reply to your comment via email. It bounced back. Anyway, here’s what I said:

Hi Rachel – are you Rachel RAY, THE Rachel Ray?? Your email address has a “ray” in it, thought I’d ask.

I’m going to make the cookies soon! I can’t wait. I LOVE coconut. Thanks. :-)

December 5, 2007 - 6:31 AM

The Sports Mama - Beautiful! :)

*sigh* We haven’t even gotten the silly tree down from the rafters in the garage.

I’m blaming it on the Scrooge I married. ;)

December 5, 2007 - 6:58 AM

Bradley's Mom - Looks beautiful!!

We have lots of snow coming down!!
Sure feels like the holidays!!

Linda

December 5, 2007 - 8:33 AM

NYCMomma - It all looks so lovely!

December 5, 2007 - 10:29 AM

kimkimeri~ - All warm, cozy & Christmasy~
I like the glowing fireplace!

December 5, 2007 - 12:54 PM

Rachel - Thanks y’all. It may start out cool in the morning, but it’s not wintery here yet.
Sweetisu~ I’m not that Rachel, lol.
Ray was for Rachel, in the address.
thanks for the comments!

December 5, 2007 - 1:36 PM

Tina - HOW did you get such great shots of the lights???? My outdoor shots look like some freak on an acid trip puked on my film. Yes, it is that bad. Do tell your secret!

December 5, 2007 - 1:42 PM

Becky - beautiful! Love the wreath its so cute!!

December 5, 2007 - 2:04 PM

winslow1204 - Fabulous decorations!

December 5, 2007 - 3:23 PM

gina - I love your lights- it’s a winter wonderland!

December 5, 2007 - 3:34 PM

Jenni - Ah-ha, that’s the smart way to hang stockings. Way up high, out of reach of little fingers. Why haven’t I figured that out??

December 5, 2007 - 3:53 PM

Sheila - Very Pretty!!

December 5, 2007 - 4:00 PM

Misty Dawn - Oh my gosh – I LOVE your decorations! They look awesome!

Great WW shots.

December 5, 2007 - 4:28 PM

Amy - So pretty!!

December 5, 2007 - 4:30 PM

Secret Agent Mama - Rachel, your decorations are as adorable as you are!

December 5, 2007 - 4:43 PM

suchsimplepleasures - very purdy…
hey, i’m tagging you. check it out at my blog…it’s there, just waiting patiently for you…

December 5, 2007 - 6:03 PM

Just a Walk in the Park - Very pretty!

December 5, 2007 - 7:27 PM

Jocelyn - CUTE DECOR! :)

December 5, 2007 - 10:31 PM

DawnoftheDay - Beautiful! :)

December 5, 2007 - 10:42 PM

Amy - Merry Christmas! Thanks for sharing your tidy Christmas decor with us.

How do you keep the ornaments on the tree?!? Little elves keep removing mine.

December 6, 2007 - 2:14 AM

Shesawriter - Simply beautiful. :-)

December 6, 2007 - 5:02 PM

MommyCat - Great decorations :)

December 6, 2007 - 6:01 PM

DIXIECHICK - Your house looks so “purdy” for this non demoninational winter holiday..lol…Beautiful tree..I am jealous!

December 6, 2007 - 6:27 PM

Rachel - Dixie~ ROFL!!

Thanks y’all! I love the holidays.

December 6, 2007 - 7:22 PM

Judith Shakespeare - You’re so sappy (but that’s why I love ‘ya)!

December 7, 2007 - 2:48 AM

Lisa - I love the wreath and stockings hanging on the wall! Very festive!

December 7, 2007 - 9:15 AM

LittleMonkeymom - beautiful pics..love your fireplace!

December 8, 2007 - 6:27 PM

Daphne - beautiful!

Choice B won. Or, The multiple personalities of my blog

So remember yesterday’s diatribe, I mean post? What? You haven’t read it? I’ll wait. *tapping fingers*

Okay, glad you’re back. Sooo what do you think?
Option B won. The fantastic, funny, snarky and unbeknownst to me web designer extraordinnaire Judith Shakespeare took pity on me and managed to stifle her laughter at me long enough to design this adorable page for me!
I love it!! Do you see the monkey with the crown and the little castle? Could it be any more perfect!! She officially rocks my world.
I feel so special.
She even made it pretty and pink for me!!
She, the wonderful Judith (aka Courtney) is also currently designing a spectacular award button for me! I wanted it to call it the Spunky Monkey award. But she said no, something about spunk and man stuff… So, we (she) came up with an even more creative and adorable name. But it is currently a state secret… So stay tuned! There will be an awards ceremony, and I’ll expect speeches people!
So, if you need your blog blinged, your posts pimped, or you just want to drive more traffic with a visually stunning personalized blog/webpage… run over to see Mistress Judith or you can visit her at her Mommy site, Mommy Matter.com
Oh, and Pinky is doing much better, despite the Gunk having moved into both eyes.
The Mouth… well, that’s a story for another day.

December 4, 2007 - 7:34 PM

~JJ! - Gorgeous layout!

December 4, 2007 - 7:59 PM

Sheila - I Love the new layout!!

December 4, 2007 - 8:05 PM

Amy - This is WAY too Cute. I love it.

Now I have to get used to your new profile icon, I will miss Princess stirring the bowl, but this REALLY is SOOO cute.
I’m jealous

The only Love Languages I’ve read is the parent/child one. I’ve managed to survive 10 years of marriage without reading the couples one. He buys me gifts, I give him hugs and we’re good!

Okay – now I’m off to visit Judith.

December 4, 2007 - 8:09 PM

Rachel - Thanks y’all!
I’m diggin’ it!!
Amy, I’ll randomly post that pic around.. just for you :-) LOL!
I just love the royal (for princess) monkey (for him)
It’s both in one!!

December 4, 2007 - 8:45 PM

Jenni - So, so much nicer. And a nice soothing pink. I was trying to be nice yesterday, but I was seriously having 80′s flashbacks.

December 4, 2007 - 9:12 PM

suchsimplepleasures - i love it! love it! i need to go have a talk with her…
but…i could just sit here…or, would that be illegal? hmmm…

December 4, 2007 - 11:16 PM

Nap Warden - Ok first, there is no way I could make your page look better. Love it, love it, love it!

Second, I am jumpin over to Judith, I think I could learn a thing or two from her…Wonderful stuff!

December 4, 2007 - 11:19 PM

Rachel - SSS~ nope, not illegal, boring.. but not illegal :-) Go~~ Go now!!
Nap~ maybe we should remove me from the contest because I am now officially in lurv with my page! She rocked it!
Now, I know you could do some awesome stuff, but really.
Yes, go see Judith!! Everyone go see Judith and THank you for the compliments! It was a wonderful surprise to find this layout waiting in my inbox this afternoon! I LOVE IT!!
Jenni~ you never have to be nice, just be honest! LOL!!

December 4, 2007 - 11:47 PM

Lori- Fairytales & Margaritas - Oooo, I’ll have to visit her. I love it!

December 4, 2007 - 11:50 PM

Mrs Groovy - Very cute page. Thanks for the comment on my blog today.

December 4, 2007 - 11:50 PM

Qweenie - I’m all pimped out too!!! As soon as I get something up I will link you honey!!
Mistress is the Bestest!!!

BTW, I LOVE your monkey!!!

December 5, 2007 - 1:14 AM

DIXIECHICK - You look pretty, oh so pretty….so pretty and witty with your new design today…..lol…just sing that song to yourself my dear….love the new look! Suits you and your little monkey and princess….now I just need to go over and visit Judith and have her primp my blog…..

December 5, 2007 - 1:34 AM

Secret Agent Mama - I am seriously loving this one. Seriously. If you change it, I will hunt you down like rabid dog. Ok, just kidding, but you know what I mean. I’m serious, this template kicks proverbial ass!

December 5, 2007 - 3:36 AM

WorksForMom - LOVE your new design. WOO HOO, it’s fantabulous. I’ll just have to get used to that new profile image. :)

December 5, 2007 - 7:52 AM

Daddy Forever - Love the new design. Fits in real well with your theme and the name of your blog. Hope the kids are better.

December 5, 2007 - 4:12 PM

Bronie - i love it! the monkey with the crown and the…eeek! too cute.

December 5, 2007 - 5:00 PM

Honeybell - This is darling! I LOVE it. I keep thinking I should redo my page . . . but I’m lazy . . .

December 6, 2007 - 2:50 AM

Stephanie - I love the new layout! It makes me want to learn to do nifty things with web design.

Okay, fine. It makes me think about doing nifty things with web design for about as long as it takes for me to remember that I don’t have the patience to play with code. :grin:

December 6, 2007 - 5:59 PM

piscesgrrl - You got someone to make that for you? Wow, way cool. I haven’t graduated into the banner area yet.

I have enough trouble posting.

And keeping track of my digital camera, obviously.