15 Minutes Of Fun

Ever have every day one of those days with your kids where you just need them to chill out for 180 15 minutes so you can get something...ANYTHING...done?

We've been going stir crazy 'round here for the past week as Big T is fighting off what today seems to be bronchitis...ugh!  He's off and on with fever and the coughing has now become something that needs looking into.  

So when you're housebound for awhile with a 'lil sickie, as much as you think you should be able to get things done around the house, it's pretty near impossible.  Instead your serving duties take centre stage.

In between juice runs, I head over to Pinterest

(gotta love Pinterest) to my "Get Crafty" board to get inspired and I saw this:

Kaleidoscope Rice from www.momtastic.com

It looks like a very cool thing to do...but as I was looking for a quick fix for my boys' stir-craziness, I wasn't about to go there.  

But I had rice...and LOTS of it thanks to a recent Costco trip.

So here's what they got...

They love playing treasure hunt so they took turns going away and finding 'lil toys to hide in the rice for the other guy to pick out with tweezers...

...I got to do the dishes.

Lucky me!

While He Sleeps ...

While he sleeps I tiptoe...

to the side of his bed where

I listen to the sound of his breath

in and out.

While he sleeps I smile...

and gently stroke his 

soft, chubby cheek.

He's so little and 

sometimes I forget that.

While he sleeps I think... 

of him as a big boy of 5

to his little brother of 3, 

sweet one minute, ornery the

next and I get sad.

While he sleeps I see...

his struggles of being that big 

boy of 5, wanting to be that

little boy of 3, wanting to play with his

Mom all day instead of being in school

While he sleeps I wonder...

Did I enjoy him enough when

he was 3, like I do his brother

or was I too busy with an infant.

While he sleeps I vow... 

to be more patient, more

aware that he is still so young,

to enjoy him more...

My little big boy of 5.

For The Love of Coffee

Dearest Coffee...

You precious thing, you!

I adore you.

You're so warm and aromatic and so sooooothing!

There are people out there who will say that you're no good.

They just don't know you like I do.

I'll never take their side.

Never.

You're gooooooooood!

Soooo gooooooood!

And so generous.

You share your awesomeness with others.  For example:

Ice cream.

Protein Bars.

Chocolate.

And so...so many more.

You're devine, really you are.

In the morning when the kids wake me up at the crack of dawn whining for me to play with them after I've had only 4 hours sleep, I go to you.

You comfort me.

I thank you for that.

In the afternoon when I can't keep my eyes open and the kids are whining for me to play with them after I just spent an hour playing hot wheels, rock star and the like, you're there for me.

There's no one like you.

And when I add your friend, International Delight Caramel Macchiato Creamer (just a TBSP!), you are so creamy!

And you welcome the creamer with an open cup.

You don't take all the glory.

I love you for that.

I love you for it all.

Don't ever change.

Don't ever leave.

I could go on and on, but I'll end on this:

In the famous words of Tom Cruise in that movie with what's-her-name:

"You complete me".

Love,

Jill

Shhhh...Mommy's Got A Secret

Can you keep a secret?

I have a confession to make.

If I tell you, you CANNOT let my kids know...especially not my 5-year-old, Big T.  It could ruin my life!

Okay...here it is.

I like keeping Big T home from school on occasion.

I said "on occasion".  (I'm not crazy - well, only on buses and you can read about that HERE)

Ever since Kindergarten started for Big T this past September, the morning routine - to put it crudely - kicks my ass.  It doesn't help that I stay up so late every night reading blogs being very productive.  Even the nights I work late, I stay up even longer.  I like my "me" time too much to spend it unconscious.

Yesterday he hurt his upper thigh when he fell in gym.  Not bad...just a little muscle strain...possibly the groin (ouch!).  So when he said he couldn't go to school today because his leg hurt (and he thought he might need a wheelchair) I didn't contemplate it too much.  Possibly I was being a tad selfish.

A break from the morning rush??

I can stay in my jammies??

(Oh, and of course he should rest his leg)

One of my best girlfriends who is also a SAHM is in total agreement with me and we anticipate ProD days like it's some long-awaited holiday (only without the beach).

A lot of mom's would disagree, I know.  They'll go through the morning rush ten times over if it means having the rest of the day to do what they want.  But I still have a 3-year-old at home, so my hour and a half break when he's in preschool two days a week is golden...

...and so is the odd pj day at home!

I know one person who would agree with me...

The Ultimate PJ Wearer..er...??

It's Good News Friday so I'm linking up with Janae over at Diaries of a Grumpy Grateful Mom!  No, it's not good news that my son's leg is sore...but it's good news that we get to lounge in our pjs together today!

Brain Fart

The Urban Dictionary defines brain fart as:  n. A massive, horrible release of stupid that is often offensive to the senses and may create a social faux pas in some settings. Brainfarts often result in an intense feeling of embarrassment and shame compounded by an inability to explain what the hell just happened.  So...ever had one? I just had a major one.   If you look at the top of my blog, you'll see a tab that says "Email me".  Then under that tab it shows an email address of mommyinconsistent.gmail.com.   Well, I forgot about it.  I've been using my personal email and have never really checked my Mommy Inconsistent one.  Thus... I call brain fart.  (and say "oops") I have no idea why it dawned on me to check it tonight, but it did.  So I did.  And now I should apologize to all the people who tried to contact me there and I didn't reply.  I'm usually not that lame, really I'm not. Damn brain fart. I missed some opportunities that I hope aren't too late, but if they are, then I'm a firm believer of it was meant to be...or not be. *sigh*

The Liebster Blog Award

After a long, rainy, windy and cold day spent mostly inside with the boys the other day...pretty much a blah kind of day...I was pleasantly surprised when I opened up my email and noticed a comment from Brandi over at Yee Wittle Things and saw that she had awarded me with The Liebster Blog Award.  Yaaay!  Thank you so much, Brandi!  You made my day a 'lil (or a whole lot) sunnier!

For those curious souls out there like myself, "Liebster" is German and it means "favourite" or "dearest".  It  originated in Germany and is awarded as a way to kind of showcase up-and-coming bloggers with under 200 followers.  That's me - well, not sure about the up-and-coming bit...that would be nice...but I definitely have "under" 200 followers.  *nudge, nudge, wink, wink*


With each blog award, there are some simple rules to follow - to show appreciation and to share the love!

No. 1 is to thank the person who presented me with the award:  So once again, a BIG Thank You to Brandi over at Yee Wittle Things. Click on over and show some love and get your fix of cute kid pictures, 'cuz her Yee Wittle Things are adorable, especially her daughter lounging on her chaise.

No. 2 is to link back to the blogger who presented me with the award.  Well, I've done that already, but if you're unsure where to click...click HERE

No. 3 is to copy and paste the award on my blog.  CHECK!

No. 4 is to reveal my 5 blog picks.  In no particular order, they are:

The Preppy Girl In Pink

Multitasking Mumma

All Work And No Play Makes Mommy Go Something Something

The Twisted Mommy Chronicles

Who I Share It With











And It Is Love

No. 5 is:  Making the bloggers I've chosen aware that I've chosen them.  Whoops!  That's 6!  (I know, I'm such a rebel)

Hoping three of you ladies don't mind the screen capture - you didn't have buttons I could grab.

I really enjoy all 6 of these blogs.  Please head on over and give them some love.

And thanks yet AGAIN, Brandi!

Good News Friday!

I couldn't resist doing two posts today because it's Grumpy Grateful Mom's Good News Friday and I want to share our good news from this past week.  The good news is:

IT SNOWED!

Might not be good news to some, but 'round here it means sledding, sledding, sledding!  I love the excitement that comes over my boys when they look out the window and see all the white stuff.  It's contagious!

Here is our snowy week in review:

Little K went a 'lil snow angel crazy

Oooh, this was a good one

I like to call this: "Snow Angel on Mazda"

Sledding with friends is the best!

I got my workout pulling them to and from school on the sled

I ask you:  Who's the cuter snowman?

Mmmmm, snowflakes!

Remember to link up and share your good news!