Random Questions

Feel free to answer, if you have one. These are just some random things that I have been wondering about lately.

If we don't want our kids to color in their books, then why do we have coloring books? I know it has to be confusing for Tate when I take a pen away from him for coloring in a book, yet there are books in my bottom desk drawer that I don't get mad at him for coloring in.

Why has my child decided to scream when he doesn't get his way? He doesn't throw a tantrum. He just screams. (You might want to turn the volume down before you watch the video. My son has some pipes!)

Why do most people find it so hard to respect my decision to say "bottom" rather than "butt," my husband included? I realize I am in the minority, but I feel like it is a more polite term to use. I also think it is important to teach Tate the correct anatomical names for body parts instead of cute nicknames.

Why is it so hard to buy toys for Tate that are age appropriate? At the age of 8 months, he received generic silly putty and at the age of 16 months, he received a gift that was label for ages 8+. If it is within a few months, like an 18 month toy when he is 16 months, I don't think it's a problem. Please use your common sense!

When did my son decide that everyday was opposite day? When I say, "NO!" I don't really mean do it anyway. Isn't he too young for that game?

Mommy: "Tate, please don't throw your food on the floor for the dogs."

Tate: *Smiles sweetly, brushes his hand across the table pushing everything onto the floor and chuckes.*

Mommy: "NO! We don't throw food on the floor and it isn't funny." (The last part is for Daddy's benefit as well.)

Tate: *throws his fork on the floor and puckers up for a kiss*

Why does my iTunes keep playing Christmas music? I think it's favorite song is Kellie Pickler's rendition of Santa Baby. It seriously tries to play that song at least 3 times a day!

What makes my son sleep through the night, in his own bed, for 5 nights in a row and then not again for another month?

Why does Tate love to randomly kiss figurines, dolls and his monsters, but won't kiss me, even when I ask? And why is it so much fun to bite Mommy? He was devestated when Christmas was over and my mom packed up her Santa collection, nutcrackers and Nativity scene.

Here he is kissing a camel.

Why do people in Southwest Kansas say "seen" instead of "saw"? Is it just to drive me crazy? Also, why do they drop the -g off of words ending in -ing? We were at a wedding last weekend. The ceremony and reception were both held in a hotel meeting room. So we were sitting at tables. Before the ceremony started we were standing around talking to friends from a different table, when the bride's brother, the usher, came up to us and asked us to please take our seats because "we're fixin' to start."

I'm not losing any sleep over these issues, but I do wonder about them, as well as a lot of other things. There is never a dull moment in the mind of Sarah! Just thought I would share a little. :o)