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June 06, 2006
Finally, videographic evidence to back up my claims that I didn't get the laundry done because I was too busy "keeping your daughter from killing herself."

Today is "One of Those Days" with my daughter.

Just now, I commanded her to take a nap.

"Daughter, I command thee to lay down and take a nap!" She responded with "Nap? HA! I STOMP ON YOUR NAP!"

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Notice how after she realizes I've just caught her NOT napping on tape she stops and is all "OOPS, mama just cold BUSTED me" but then she's all "WHATEVAH! Jumping is fun! Weeeee!"

Yeah. It's great to know that she RESPECTS MY AUTHORITY.

I was waiting for her to whack her head on the crib just so I could say "That's what you get for jumping! If you had listened to me, layed thine ass down and taken a nap, this never would have happened!"

(I know. I really need to write a parenting book.)

Posted by Y at June 6, 2006 10:34 AM
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How in the sam hell hasn't she climbed out of that crib yet??? Maybe its because my child is the size of the jolly green giant, but she seems so small.

I love the bouncing, btw.

Posted by: Sarcastic Journalist at June 6, 2006 12:09 PM

It looks like she might bounce her cute little rear right out of that crib. If she had, I have full faith you would have caught her with the hand not holding the camera.

Posted by: Mama Lump at June 6, 2006 12:25 PM

Yup. My kids wouldNOT have been in that crib. The second they could stand they were finding ways to GET OUT ... and QUICK. That whole one side is lower than the other .... yeah. They'd be out the front door :)

Ohhh and how do you manage to keep stuff on the walls right behind her crib. She must be a super baby cause again my heathens ???? Not so much.

I like that whole ... damn, I'm busted look too :) ! CUTE.

Posted by: LC at June 6, 2006 01:12 PM

I say things like that all the time. "If you had been sitting down like I TOLD you to, you wouldn't be hurt, now would you?"

Posted by: Nina at June 6, 2006 01:13 PM

Long time lurker here.. I enjoy your sense of humor very much! I just had to unlurk to express my adoration of your daughter! Even when her horns are showing, she's just the cutest lil gal I think I've ever seen :D I actually happened upon your blog by way of Flickr - your photos are fabulous =)

Posted by: Lisa at June 6, 2006 01:49 PM

AHAHAHAHAHAHAAH!

She looked at you like, "What up, yo."

GOD I love that little girl ATTITUDE!

GOOD LUCK!!!

Cute hair too. She is a little love, that is for sure.

Posted by: The Other Laurie at June 6, 2006 01:55 PM

I dunno Y, it looks to me like someone just may need her own spot in Aerobic Dance Class this week.

Posted by: clickmom at June 6, 2006 02:55 PM

Don't you just love that cold busted look they get. You almost can't be mad at them because they look so darn cute. I said ALMOST....

malia

Posted by: Malia at June 6, 2006 03:12 PM

The attitude! So cute! You are in SO much trouble in 10 years! :)

My kids always bounced in the crib too, usually while yelling "Mo-o-o-o-om-me-ee-ee" til I came and got them. ;)

Posted by: Kimberly at June 6, 2006 08:42 PM

Fellow Texas blogger here. If only you would write a parenting book. I would buy it...and my kids aren't even babies any more.

Posted by: wordgirl at June 6, 2006 09:11 PM

I love how her hair flops around while she bounces! Do you think the crib bouncing is her version of aerobic dancing??

Btw I was at a very chi-chi mall in La Jolla today and saw a posterboard outside of an upscale skin care place (you know, the type that does eyelash extensions and Botox injections as well) and the photo was of a very pretty latina lady who looked very much like you! I should have thought to take a picture of it with my phone. And no, it wasn't a "before" picture!! Just wanted to tell you about that since you've been stressed out about your weight.

Hey, maybe for more exercise, you could jump on YOUR bed!

Posted by: DebbieS at June 6, 2006 10:47 PM

She is so cute...She just keeps on bouncing...

Posted by: pookipe at June 6, 2006 11:01 PM

I love her room! And I kinda wanted to jump along side her (adults need bouncing too).

Posted by: Katie at June 7, 2006 07:05 AM

She has the cutest room ever. And I love her crib! Of course, I fully expect her to leap right out of it any minute.
So, you put her in, say "nap" and she usually DOES? What the hell kind of kid are you raising?! And can you come deal with Boy Terror at nap today?!

Posted by: Tammy at June 7, 2006 09:33 AM

Too Funny...
This is sooo normal.My daughter did the same thing. It won't be to long and she will be climbing out of there. Then watch out!!

Posted by: Amy S at June 7, 2006 10:34 AM

No wonder she's losing all that baby butter.. it's b/c she's doing secret exercises in her room when you're not watching. I was just waiting for her to bonk her noggin on that crib frame. Just waiting ;). I seriously need to put my camera to more use and use that damned movie function. Was there sound and I just missed it? I needed to hear the boinging of the springs in her mattress. LOl.

Posted by: Dina at June 7, 2006 11:59 PM

Hoo boy!
My Girl walked in while I was watching that and immediately sensed a kindred spirit...
"Do it again! Do it again! Do it again!"
And then she showed me her hands full of chapstick that she'd stolen and squished up.

Posted by: PK at June 8, 2006 05:55 AM
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My name is Y, but you can call me "Jesse's girl." I am an Aerobic Dancer and have mastered many moves, but the one I am the most proud of is "The Monkey." I have three kids. ALL FROM THE SAME DAD (Because, did you know someone actually asked me that question?) A 15 year old son, a 11 year old son and a 4 year old daughter who was not planned but who is loved more than words could ever express. I am addicted to Starbucks, reality TV and to getting really good deals through coupons and "club member" savings (Please, respect The Costco Card.) I am extremely competive and if you don't believe me, just ask my husband about the time I sold him out to win a game of Taboo. If you're waiting for the part where I speak of my love for walks on the beach or slow dancing in the rain, you're going to be disappointed because my idea of a good time usually involves things like "burping contests" and "doing The Worm".

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