Michelle Smiles

Teaching my children to question authority, except mine.

Charge to 200…Clear!

October28

Steve managed to revive my laptop again.  I’m hoping it is feline because we are on life #3 or 4 here.

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Tessa was one unhappy baby yesterday and Sabrina never. stopped. talking. all. damn. day.  I might have teetered on the edge a little in the evening.

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I think I need to go buy more Halloween candy today to pass out.  Someone has put a dent in ours.  In my defense, I didn’t open it because I knew better.  But once it was opened, I couldn’t keep my hand out of the bag.

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It only took me 3 hours to buy a new car.  I asked no one about it.  I did very little research.  I found one I liked from a maker I trusted and bought it.  It has taken me 8 months to decide on a double stroller.  I have accosted women in the park to ask them about their strollers.  I have read every review site I could find.  I have talked to dozens of people. I have asked on message boards.  I finally decided on 1.  Then changed my mind.  Then found the one I wanted $80 off because the color is being discontinued.

It is one heavy mother…but it rides and pushes like a dream.  And I feel like such a MOM pushing it around.  The single stroller didn’t scream MOM to me quite the same way.  And how sad is it that my car only has 2 cup holders but my new stroller has 6?

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If we ever decide to adopt again (calm down grandmas…the possibility is very very very remote), I think I’ll attach this photo to our homestudy under “childcare”:

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Who?  Me?  Grumpy?  I don’t know what you are talking about!  And I resent the accusation.

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14 Comments to

“Charge to 200…Clear!”

  1. On October 28th, 2008 at 8:22 am Sarah Says:

    Cracking up about the stroller with SIX cup holders!! Everybody can double fist it on a stroll – sounds like you need it! I know how you feel about the talking all. day. long. Gets crazy, huh?!

    Your girls are gorgeous! I can’t believe how big Tessa looks sitting up in her bumbo… time flies crazy fast!

  2. On October 28th, 2008 at 8:52 am Bobbi Says:

    That is one rockin’ stroller!! It is tough to decide on that stuff. I am the same way with backpacks. It has taken several, and three children of my own, plus two that I have watched, but I have finally found the right one.

    I have a pic. of Cassie in the dog kennel. That would be sooooooo funny to attach! The look on the social worker’s face would be worth a lot of money.

    Funny how we want to them to talk, only so we hope they SHUT UP! I have the same conversation a thousand times a day with Reese. By dinner I am about to loose my mind. My family usually finds it amusing!!

    ICK hope Tessa is happier today that is never fun–especially with a little narrator. Eat more chocolate. It will make it better!!

  3. On October 28th, 2008 at 11:05 am MizFit Says:

    thats the Cadillac of minivans…err, strollers.

    (know the movie?)

  4. On October 28th, 2008 at 12:29 pm nora Says:

    I am in the same boat – our double stroller makes me feel like I’m 10 years older and wearing mom pants, even if it does have a super cool color scheme (these things are important, aren’t they?) – and I’m talking about the double. I haven’t even dared to consider how frumpy I’ll feel next summer pushing a triple stroller…

  5. On October 28th, 2008 at 6:48 pm Amy Says:

    8 months to buy a stroller, 3 hours to buy a car. Yeah, sounds about right:-P

    Amy

    PS – It is snowing here.

  6. On October 28th, 2008 at 7:46 pm Alleen Says:

    Yep, I do the same thing with purchases like that.

    LOVE that pic of Sabrina in the dog cage!!! Definitely homestudy material.

    Someone has taken over my child the last 3 evenings. She has always been high-maintenance, so you’d think I’d not be fazed. But, she’s taken it to a whole new level and is just beside herself over every.little.thing. Tell me this is not a glimpse into the next “phase”.

    Tessa is positively the cutest thing ever. I don’t believe a word you say….

  7. On October 28th, 2008 at 9:12 pm Type (little) a Says:

    So what brand is that stroller? I *may* need one soon.

  8. On October 28th, 2008 at 9:57 pm Vanessa Says:

    Sounds like my kind of shopping!! LOL!! I have a few of those child care photos myself!

  9. On October 29th, 2008 at 11:19 am Burgh Baby Says:

    I only have one kid, yet I’m totally coveting a 6-cupholder stroller. Mmmmmmmm . . .

  10. On October 29th, 2008 at 3:00 pm amy Says:

    hah – I love that you bought a car in 3 hours and couldn’t decide on a stroller!

  11. On October 29th, 2008 at 5:33 pm Maria Says:

    Love the pics of the kiddos. I admit the talking and trying out all the new words, can wear you out. Some days I twitch. Then have a nice glass of wine to celebrate bedtime 🙂

  12. On October 29th, 2008 at 11:01 pm Samantha Says:

    omg i love that photo of sabrina and the pup. too cute.

  13. On October 30th, 2008 at 4:43 am Heather Says:

    Glad your computer is revived. Great stroller!!! Our daughter has a lot of days where she doesn’t stop talking! I’m exhausted by the time she goes to bed. I’ve made a joke that her energy level is like a black hole that can suck the energy out of everyone else around her. Love that kid!

  14. On November 1st, 2008 at 11:35 am Nicole Says:

    Great stroller- we have the same one and LOVE it. It is large and heavy but drives like a dream.

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