Too much!

So I ate too much junk today.
Which means I don't feel good right now.
I'm seriously on the verge of gagging just
thinking about what I ate today.
And the only real meal I had was dinner.
Everything else was snack stuff. And sweets.
Barf.

I need to be better tomorrow!

Weekend was good.
The honey do list I made didn't get done.
We both slacked.
We got out a little and hit up some stores for
some window shopping. So it was pretty chill.

Sunday we lounged for a bit - watched the
football games - then got ready for church.

I was worried how Dmitri would handle Nursery
because he didn't do so well last week. Daniel
taught the Missionary class - so I took Dmitri
to Nursery and was very enthusiastic and
positive when talking to him.
But he wanted to hold my hand, or be held the
whole time I was in there.
His teacher told me that last Sunday she wanted
me to stay in Nursery with him when he started
freaking out, instead of taking him out. But she
said she didn't communicate that with the person
that came to get me.
His teachers are really nice, but Dmitri's not
convinced yet.
I ended up handing him over to one of the teachers
because Primary was starting. He cried, but I hoped
he'd get sidetracked and end up enjoying himself.

So opening exercises ended - and we went to class.
I listened at the Nursery door on my way to class,
and didn't hear crying. Though I did hear "Dmitri,
we need to keep the wheels on the floor." So I took
that as a positive that he was at least playing.

Well they never came to get me. He did really good.
Daniel peeked in after the Missionary class, and one
of the kids dads was holding Dmitri. And Dmitri was
totally content.
After church Dmitri's teachers said he wanted nothing
to do with any of the female leaders - but he was okay
with the dad that had gone in there. They said he must
be a Daddy's boy. Daniel thinks it's because Dmitri can
sense that guys are stronger and wont put up with his
whining. I think it's because he only trusts his momma
:}
Put whatever it is - I'm happy Dmitri still played and
had a good time.

Yesterday Daniel had a training at another hospital.
The hospital is down-downtown - so he got to enjoy
a long congested commute.
The training ended up being 8 hours of lecture, so he
was dying.
Dmitri and I enjoyed ourselves. We got out and did
some spectacular sidewalk chalk drawings.

The past couple days I have needed Supernanny.
Seriously. I've had some serious worst mom in the
world feelings. Dmitri has been 'blessed' with Daniel's
one track mind.
So if we're in a store - and he sees something he likes,
he HAS to see it, touch it, play with it, everything. And
he doesn't want to leave until he's done.
Unfortunately we don't always have time to do that.
Nor is everything he sees something he can get into.
IE a giant motorized kids car with the sign that
says do not touch {and is not secured down}. So when
I try and steer him away - he's usually kicking and
screaming.

So I have been completely fed up. I tried telling him
before we go into a store, what I expect from him. I
have tried to calmly and nicely tell him to please stay
in the cart, or please put that down. And nothing has
worked. Except letting him have free range of the store.
Ugh.
We went to the store yesterday - and they had the
actual car carts. So I thought that would be great and
keep him occupied. It did. For 15 mins. Then he realized
how close to the ground he was and would hop out of
the car while the cart was moving. Which he thought
was hilarious.
I'd calmly pick him up - give him calm authoritative
warnings - and if that didn't work, I'm put him in time
out inside the big basket. Which worked until he realized
he could climb out of the basket and onto the roof of
the car. I mean - really?!

So we had to leave. With disappointing eyes behind us.
Supernanny - I need you!!

Why can't she do an episode regarding 18 month
olds?

The evening was better. He helped me cook dinner.
Which he loved. So it was good.
Lol so any advice? I know I have readers with older
kids - who may have gone through this!

Today was dandy. I babysat. Woke up at 6 - but
they forgot to tell me they'd be late. So I
totally could have slept in. Blah.
But the day was good. Dmitri was helpful. I was
trying to feed the baby - but he had some serious
gas going on, so I had to get that out of him before
he ate. Which he was mad about.
But Dmitri took the cue and got the babies binky
and brought it to me. Which I thought was adorable!
He'd also push the baby in the swing when it'd stop.
He's such a helper! :]

Highlight of Daniel and mines days - when there's
a new Sesame Street! ALL new. New Abby, new
Elmo's World, new Murray skit.
Seriously - when you're watching the same episodes
over and over again - it's a nice relief!Only a matter of time... he can lift the latch,
but can't open the gate because his bodies in
the way. I told Daniel I give him two weeks.
Scary.