Most of the time, I have no idea what day of the week it is. My kids are not in school yet, my husband doesn’t have a regular work schedule, and I don’t get enough sleep. Most days merge into sleepless nights and back again. For the most part it doesn’t matter if I know what day of the week it is, but Thursday night at 10:00 pm I was really sad when I realized I missed The Office. Bummer. Oh well, I guess I’ll have to watch it online later.
We turned in Put Pie’s application for public preschool. I hate that I can’t totally block out competitive parenting. I am truly not a pretentious person and if anything I can be a bit of a reverse snob. I handed off the task to Unknown Papi because I didn’t want to get all involved in the research and figuring out what the “best”‘ school is and how if Put Pie doesn’t get into it she will end up a penniless illiterate homeless person with no chance of getting into an Ivy League school. The application is in, now we just wait. I would really like her to start going soon because she needs more stimulation than what I can provide at the moment.
I’m going in for my postpartum checkup and I told my husband I was going to get an IUD. He said, “Why would you want a DUI?” He thinks he’s so funny, turns out he’s just dyslexic.
And now your Friday Fortune Cookie (don’t forget to add “in bed” at the end, if you are so inclined):
Happy wife, happy life.
Funny like a whole in the head, eh?
I remember to stress of getting into the preschool of choice, I look back now and realize it’s just preschool. Love today’s fortune! Hope you have a great weekend!
Ha ha!! Does he praise Dog then? 😉
Good luck with Pot Pie’s preschool! IUD, DUI–it’s all the same, isn’t it? lol
I think she will LOVE preschool! I’m glad you want her to experience it! Like Frau said, “it’s just preschool.” She’ll still get into Stanford or Berkley, if that’s what she wants. The routine might help out with knowing what day is it, also! Best of luck with the school and the DUI (LOL I think that’s so funny!).
I think she will LOVE preschool! I’m glad you want her to experience it! Like Frau said, “it’s just preschool.” She’ll still get into Stanford or Berkley, if that’s what she wants. The routine might help out with knowing what day is it, also! Best of luck with the school and the DUI (LOL I think that’s so funny!).
The Ivy League preschool remark – you must have read about the NYC lady filing a lawsuit over it. “competitive parenting” – that’s something the world does not need.
my kids all went to public preschool and they are almost normal. don’t worry.
On Thursday night my daughter and I had dinner at a Chinese restaurant. At the end of the meal we were given fortune cookies. My fortune said “All your hard work will soon pay off.” Thanks to your weekly reminders my brain automatically added “in bed” to this. I did not share the resulting amusement with my 12 year old though.
The best pre-school is the one that is easy for you to get to, has staff that love the kids and that don’t change every few months, and a pleasant physical environment for the kids to PLAY in. Anything else is largely irrelevant 🙂
We’ve never done anything but public school around here. Only one or two of them are criminals:)
If I didn’t have my DVR I would miss most of my favorite shows. Hope she get into the preschool. DUI ~ that is so funny!!! Have a great weekend. Hope you can get some sleep.
Since I stopped working I never know what day it is either. So every morning I check the calendar and the tv listings 🙂
I’m not kidding.
Happy weekend, xo jj
I like the IUD DUI joke. Nice. You should make him get snipped. It’s only fair.
You’re getting a foretaste of retirement, not knowing or caring what day it is. We just hate to miss Thursday—garbage day. When you get old though, garbage day seems to come around every third day! The sleep deprivation isn’t any fun though. I remember that part. Chin up, this too will pass.
we’ve done both routes with the kids, public and private; there are disadvantages and advantages to both. I think at your daughter’s young age public is a great option, who knows what will happen in the days/months/years ahead with education, but getting her out and about with other young ones in whatever setting could be a good thing indeed at this point in her life.
betty
This has got to be my favorite fortune cookie saying after you add “In Bed”. LOL. You witty minx!
It’s amazing you’re able to continue to blog with a new baby. It makes me happy to see that you get a break. Or you could be typing one hand while holding a baby. 😉
Reminds me of a news story I heard the other day. Some parents were suing their kids PRE-school to get their tuition back because they child was mostly playing. Tuition? $19,000.
Yeah. No way Jose’, lol. I wonder what it is that they thought they’d be taught in PRE school that is worth $19,000.
Reminds me of a news story I heard the other day. Some parents were suing their kids PRE-school to get their tuition back because they child was mostly playing. Tuition? $19,000.
Yeah. No way Jose’, lol. I wonder what it is that they thought they’d be taught in PRE school that is worth $19,000.
I don’t know, with that kind of tuition the kid should get a used car and driver.
Happy wife, happy life in bed…
Oh, so true! So, so true!
Oh, and let’s get a harambee for reverse snobbery!
GL with the whole preschool process – I honestly think that every school can be great if you get involved in what your child is doing there… gl with the pp appt.
Didn’t even realize there was public preschool. At least there isn’t here. Interesting.
I wish I knew what day it was today.
Isn’t it wonderful, though, that we can watch programs we missed online now? We are becoming so spoiled.
I was so fortunate that all my sons made it through public school, from beginning to end, in San Mateo County. They did very well, went to junior college and then transferred to San Jose State, Cal Poly and UC Davis. I’m glad all that is over!
I have an IUD, five years of not worrying or making a decision. It’s nice.
You may want to drink enough to qualify for a DUI, before you get your IUD. “Mild cramping and discomfort”, my ass. It HURT! But, 2 months later, I’m not pregnant, so I guess it was worth it!
HAAAAAAAAA!!! DUI. U. Papi is hilarious. 🙂
I am the worst mom in America because I didn’t make a big deal out of Kaishon’s pre school. I am sure this is why he dislikes school now : ( I ruined him!
I thought you were the worst mom because you forgot his doctor’s appointments. Seems to me you are a great mom, but what do I know?
My oldest started preschool this year. It has been sooo good for her! I wish I could get my middle one in… hopefully next year. They definitely enjoy the outside stimulation.
Your hubby IS funny hee hee 🙂
Good luck with the schools, the IUD/DUI, and the sleep. Definitely watch The Office online — it was a great one.
🙂
Traci
It’s good to know that I’m not the only person who jumps ahead thinking hysterical thoughts. LOL DUI…IUD
my toddler is now 20 months and every time the thought of pre-school comes into my mind i shove it out as fast as it came in. delay delay delay. i’m lucky to have my mom take care of her now — she’s a former kindergarten teacher so i figure we’re all good.
oh, and the other day i read about some kids in a dc elementary who tried cocaine another kid took to school. i live in dc, and was like wtf? home is good, really good.
Get the hell out of here! Cocaine?! Terrifying.
You missed The Office? May it never be. We watch it every night in bed before going to sleep. Might explain some of my freaky dreams actually.