After checking out the latest issue of Parenting magazine (which, in case anyone is wondering I wouldn't recommend)...
E & A have decided it's time to hit the road...
Apparently DoT and I are not the ideal parents this magazine presents. (Like I said, I wouldn't recommend the magazine. :-) )
Anyhow, we are learning as we go, and thought we would pass along all our newfound wisdom, since if we've learned one thing with this adoption it's that everyone (almost) has an opinion on how best to parent. So, in that vein, here is our top five list of parenting wisdom ...
1. Always make sure the lid is closed when setting baby powder within reach of a baby.
2. Babies can kiss each other too! It's not just about biting.
3. If you want a hat to stay on a baby's head, make sure it ties under the chin. (Although they may be less than thrilled about it.)
4. Kids will lay down anywhere (unless you're trying to get them to sleep in which case laying down becomes the absolute worst thing in the world).
5. Utensils are optional when eating spaghetti. And whether you use them or not, the end result is much the same...
That's it. All our words of wisdom for today. Feel free to ask us for more though. Because I'm sure we have them, and if not we can certainly relay lots of tips from others. :-)
K...
9 comments:
Hi! Your blog is great - I am endlessly impressed that you can keep it up. And I agree with you re Parenting Magazine - I mean, who are these people who have the time, energy or inclination to build 'Happy Face pizzas' for lunch and small doll quilts (made from pieces of their children's favourite, out-grown outfits) for playtime? It's Martha Stewart for parents - and we all know where that ends up!? Where is the magazine for parents who give their kids Tim Horton's coffee cups and house keys to play with, as they try to grab 5 minutes for a shower. Of course, they're probably not a great market - they have no time or energy to shop for, buy and then read magazines. I bet that Parenting Magazine was a subscription given to you by someone else!?
The girls look increasingly happy and settled. (The parents appear to have disappeared - which is at least a sign that you don't have to hold them all the time.) Looking forward to seeing them (and you!) again soon.
That first comment was from me - in case you were wondering.
Cathy B
I saw a post from 'anonymous' and immediately guessed it was CB!
Wanna know what I learned on the first day - the hard way? Baby S used to wear flannel nightgowns and booties. I learned that when you change a diaper, I should take the booties off first.
Hi K and C:
What wonderful pictures. The girls really look like they are settling in and starting to explore their environment (and get into trouble!!).
I love the picture of the hats and your comment about the tie under the chin made me laugh, because I searched tonnes of stores to find one with a tie. That kind of hat made my kids mad because no matter how hard they pulled, they couldn't get it off!!!
I think you are coming into the office tomorrow, so please make sure you stop by and say hi. Maybe we can have lunch if you have time.
SP
Heehee. Actually, as much as I hate to admit it, I actually bought the magazine subscription myself. But, in my defense, my nephew was selling magazine subscriptions for school so I was looking to buy a parenting magazine. And this one comes with a little Sesame Street magazine that I'll give the girls when they're older. My big gripe with this magazine is that they seem to think that it is only women who parent children, and where they do reference dads it's usually in a poll like "what do you wish your husband was better at: a)spend more time with the kids, b) help with housework, or c) help prepare meals." -- who are these idiot women who's husbands do nothing?!
And yes, I'm coming in to the office tomorrow for my interview (which I'm totally unprepared for, in spite of CB's best efforts). My interview is at 10:30 a.m., so lunch afterwards would be good. I think the interview is 2 hours, so how does 12:30 p.m. sound? And CB and LB, would you care to join us?
Hi again. You know, I wonder about the man thing too. In most families that I know, the husband/ father is a major contributor to most domestic chores. In my own family, I have, over the years, managed to 'tip the balance' so that my husband now does just about everything - and what he doesn't do, the cleaning lady looks after! I think there's a conspiracy - men don't want other men to know that they've gone over to the dark side (i.e. the nurturing, maintaining, supporting side), so they continue to pretend that they are aloof, beer-swilling, hockey-watching guys, who can't distinguish between a diaper and a car polishing rag. Either that, or most people I know have managed to find these rare, amazing, lovely men...
As for tomorrow, I am already meeting Beate at 1:15, but if you let us know where you're going, then maybe we can meet you for coffee. If it's too hard to coordinate, don't worry, I'll see you at S&B later.
Break a leg tomorrow! Think of it as an opportunity to talk to others about all the things you think regarding evaluation - how it should work, why it doesn't seem to work, etc. - the very same things we talk about re work all the time!
I'd be happy to join you. LB
I loved the photos that perfectly illustrate your parenting tips (so true about the spaghetti). I, being only an auntie and not a parent, will try to refrain from giving any parenting advice, since I'm best at just spoiling kids....
Jane H.
Thanks for the comment Jane! And as for spoiling... I think there are lots of people lining up to do that. Can't wait until they are comfortable enough with other people that we can leave them with them and let the spoiling commence. :-)
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