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Everyone’s kids have words that they make up or pronounce in really cute ways. Here’s an example of our toddler dictionary.  These words keep us smiling and laughing.

hokeydoctor = helicopter  We love to ask Little E to say this word over and over!

snake = steak  He is a great eater and loves to eat lots of snake.

gargantuous =  big  Little E says one day he will be gargantuous!

maggot = magic  His new thing is saying “Abbra Caddaba” and making things appear.

feersh = fish  I think he may be getting a “feersh” for Christmas. He loves watching them swim.

Uncle Women = Uncle William  My brother is not too fond of the way Little E says his name.  Of course, we greatly encourage this!

last night = this means any point of time in the past  “Mommy, last night you were in the hospital and Baby came out of your belly.”

Absolutely Posituvely = Yes!  When I ask Ethan to help me with something, he will often smile and say, “Absolutely Posituvely Mom!”

My husband is attending a conference in San Francisco this week so Baby M and I tagged along.  We decided to leave Little E at home this time.  I didn’t think it would be a good idea to tackle a new, big city, a three hour time change, a 4 month old and 3 year old all by myself.  I know, I’m such a wimp.  But, no worries, Little E is happy as a clam having “5 sleepovers” with my parents.  Little E and my mom are having so much fun that I worry he will not want to come back home.  Just kidding, well maybe I am worried,  just a little. 

I didn’t really think it was that big of a deal to fly accross country and tour the city by myself with a 4 month old. But, apparently, to some people it is.  I have had so many people say how brave I am to go on a vacation with a baby.  “Wow,  you’re so brave to do this.”  “Good for you, it’s great you’re so adventurous with a baby.”  Or, my favorite, the one I heard today, “Well, it’s better than staying home and being bored.”  What?!  Did you have children?!

I just smile and say thanks.  But seriously, people, this is not adventurous.  Adventurous is keeping both of my kids entertained at home when it’s 100 degrees outside and I am way too wimpy to even open the front door.  I might melt, you know.  Adventurous is taking a 4 month old and 3 year old to the grocery store.  (I still haven’t figured out where to put the groceries when the baby is in the front of the cart and the toddler is in the back.  Maybe this is why I can’t make dinner when my choices are goldfish, bottled water or pop tarts.)  Adventurous is going to the park and trying to make sure my 3 year old doesn’t fall as he’s climbing up the mountain climbing wall while sitting on the bench trying to feed the baby somewhat modestly.  And I just have two kids!

So, I don’t really think taking a baby to San Francisco is that adventurous.  But, it is interesting sightseeing with a baby and we have had a great time!   She doesn’t really have much of an opinion on where we go as long as I stop and feed her every once in a while.  So, it’s been kind of fun doing whatever I want to this week.  The funny thing is I am normally a total planner, list writer, organized freak.  Maybe that’s why every morning this week I push the stroller out the door of the hotel with absolutely no idea where I’m going.   It’s been fun just winging it.  And as much as I miss Little E, I have enjoyed the “girl time.” 

Well, to all you moms who are at home this week being “bored” with your kids, get adventurous and take a trip to your local grocery store!  And if you have figured out where to put the groceries, please let me know!