So, where do I begin? First of all, I want you to know that I am not complaining. I feel totally content and actually happy…especially with the additional humor that has come into my life today. It’s been storming here—did you notice? I mean, I have lived in the Pacific Northwest and Buffalo, NY. I *get* storms and can actually enjoy them (when I am at home snuggled up with a hot drink). When I am trying to avoid falling trees while juggling a squirmy, wet, unhappy toddler in my arms, it gets a little more complicated.
Check this out. I took the girls to school and saw this tree fall on my way back to the car. Then, I parked in a dryer part of that flooded parking lot at the YMCA. On my way home, I saw that a second tree had fallen on the SAME street! Keep in mind, we had a cracked telephone/electrical pole the other day & went without power for 12 hours. The problem is that we don’t get enough bad weather to be prepared for it so it causes quite a bit of damage.
Anyways, I arrived at home tired and wet. I had about 5 minutes to dry off and use the bathroom before leaving again to pick up the girls. As I am doing this, I realize that Thacher is unusually quiet. This is NEVER a good sign. I find him covered in lipstick. It’s EVERYWHERE…the carpet, wall, clothes, face, hands. I quickly change him and grab a wet wipe to scrub him clean and IT DOESN’T COME OFF!!! It wasn’t just any lipstick…this was one of those stay-on-your-lips-even-after-eating, swimming, dancing and kissing kind of lipsticks. After trying make-up remover and soap, I decided to just grab a quick photo and go pick up the girls. What else could I do?
He’s napping now (and still covered in red), but I’ve done some research. It sounds like baby oil may do the trick…fingers crossed. Not sure this will help the clothing, but at least my son *might* not have to wear lip stick for our weekend in the snow.
Between Peep’s VERY red hair and Thatcher’s lipstick episode, I am probably not up for mother of the year, but my biggest concern is how I am going to keep this kid safe for the next 17 years? I have received numerous warnings about “boy energy” but holy cow. Wish me luck.
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