Cut! October 8, 2008
Posted by Morocco in Why Me?.Tags: anger, childcare issues, girls, kids cutting hair
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Today when I picked Jazmine up from the sitter’s, I thought something looked different about her hair. When I got her home I saw that she only had three ponytails. I sent her with four. I took a closer look at her hair and noticed that it had been sawed off in places. I became frantic realizing that that one of her ponytails had been cut off!
As I was surevying the damge, I took the hair band off of the third ponytail and her “ponytail” fell into my hand! She only had two ponytails! What was left of her hair was shiny and hard. Examining her scalp, I found glue residue. I immediatedly started crying and washing what was left of her hair.
I quickly called the sitter to find out what had happened. I wanted to know if she had ingested any of the chemical. She did not know because she had been asleep. She claimed that her husband was supposed to be keeping an eye on Jazmine and her four-year-old grandchild. I was furious!!! I contacted the local Poison Control Center and they said she would be fine.
It was finally revealed that her grand-daughter put eyelash glue in Jazmine’s hair. I guess when her husband saw what had happened, he panicked and tried cutting the glue out of the hair. He was not there when I picked Jazmine up. Obviously he did not want to face my wrath. I was so disgusted with her that I hung up the phone. I did not want to hear any lame excuses.
She has bald patches and two clumps of hair. I have no other choice but to get it cut very close to the scalp. I am upset. I blame myself because I selected the sitter. Had I known she was so irresponsible, I would have never entrusted my niece to her care.
I hate that she will have to have a fade at age two! Every cloud does have a silver lining, no matter how faint. It could have been something far more sinister. Also, winter is around the corner. I will just have to find her the cutest hats possible.
Suffice it to say, that sitter will not be caring for my niece ever again.
Sugar and Spice October 6, 2008
Posted by Morocco in Cool.Tags: Add new tag, boys, cute girl clothes, girls, malls, shopping
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In many ways Jazmine is the daughter I always wanted. When I was pregnant with Nicholas I wanted a little girl soooo bad! I had to get used to the idea that I was having a son. But now that he is here, I wouldn’t trade him for all the daughters in the world. He is my beloved little boy!
However, I still love girls–maybe because I am one, eh? I especially love the clothes and shoes that are deigned for them. I used to pine away at all the cute, dainty pieces in the stores. Now I don’t have to fantatsize any more because I can buy them!
Nicholas is not really into clothes. He will put on anything. I’ve had to train him over the years to match colors. He’s pretty good at it now, but still takes little interest in clothes. He does not like to go shopping and believes that giving clothing as gifts is in bad taste. When he was four months old, I took him out to buy a snow suit. He was livid that I dared to try it on him. I can still see his chubby red face contorted with tears. I guess he never recovered from that incident!
But I like shopping for him as well, it just represents more of a challenge. I like to mix up his wardrobe so that it includes more than the standard t-shirts and jeans. His clothes remain in mint condition because he wears uniforms to school.
I have bought Jazmine so many clothes that we are running out of storage space. There is a new store at one of my favorite malls called Crazy Eights (go figure!) with the most adorable girl clothing and accessories. I also like Target and Macy’s. But the fact is that most stores have cute things for girls! It is soooo hard for me to resist!!!
It is nice having both sugar and spice.
People really love this simple ensemble.
These shoes are so sweet--they remind me of candy!
Jazmine loves this skirt! In the winter, I will pair it with a black turtleneck and tights.
Pretty in Pink!
Dos! September 15, 2008
Posted by Morocco in Cool.Tags: 2-years-old, birthday, Dora, girls, Spongebob, toddlers
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Today is Jazmine’s 2nd birthday! Here are a few facts about my lively niece!
- She loves Dora and Spongebob and can sing both of their theme songs.
- She is very helpful when it comes to chores and is quite neat for her age
- Jazmine is very independent
- She likes to dance
- She likes to color as well
- Jazmine really loves being outside hanging with the big kids
- She does not like bread
- She resents taking naps
- She is a goofy baby
- Jazmine is a girly-girl and loves skirts and dresses
So Much for Praise! August 9, 2008
Posted by Morocco in This Too Shall Pass.Tags: compliments, girls, potty training, toddlers
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This morning when Jazmine was finishing up on the potty I encouraged her to try putting on her pull-up without my help. I left her alone for a few minutes and when I returned she was sitting on the floor doing just that.
However, she had both legs in one opening. Wanting to praise her for the effort she made, in a happy tone I said “Good job Jazmine–good job trying!” She looked me directly in the eyes and said with great authority “shut-up!”
Shocked speechless, I took her advice!
Boarding the Potty Train July 8, 2008
Posted by Morocco in Cool.Tags: excitement, girls, potty training, toddlers
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I am sooo excited! Today at 5:05pm Jazmine used the potty for the very first time! I thought I had lost my touch because she didn’t seem to be responding to my initial efforts. It has been quite a long time since I’ve had to do anything like that and I felt a little intimidated. I was starting to get discouraged, however, I’m glad I didn’t. We are starting to see the fruits of our labor.
I even wrote Jazmine’s mom to spread the good news and Jazmine also scribbled a note about her big day. I can’t wait to tell my brother! Yay for Jazmine!
Whose Idea is it Anyway? March 25, 2008
Posted by Rhonda in Reflections.Tags: girls, ideas, self-esteem
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A couple of weeks ago one of my girlfriends sent me an e-mail about an
upcoming event for young girls in our city. I read over it and thought that
Kierra would benefit from attending this event. The event falls on BM’s
weekend. So I forwarded the e-mail to BM stating that I thought it would be
a great opportuntiy for Kierra. I also offered to pay for the registration fees
and asked her to get back with me to let me know what she thouhgt. BM
never responded.
Last weekend there was an event like the one I mentioned before for
women. Kierra had called my husband to come over. BM was going to this
event and wanted Kierra to go with her. Kierra did not want to go but BM
insisted. Kierra knew about the event for the girls and wanted to go with
my girlfirend’s daughter. Normally we do not ask or make suggestions for
Kierra when she is with her mom. We all have been working on Kierra’s
attitude. She has reached teenage status and for the most part a pretty
good kid. Kierra has some self-esteem issues, mainly because she is small
and not as developed as most of her friends. This event is designed to boost
the self-esteem of young ladies. I understand that this event takes place on
BM’s weekend and that she may have had plans for Kierra, but she could
have been courteous enough to acknowledge the email. BM just ignored my
email altogether.
I guess I should not have been so surprised. Over the years this has
happened quite a bit. I’ll have a conversation with Kierra about taking her
somewhere and through her excitement she may mention what I planned
to do with her. Shortly thereafter BM would have taken her before I could
ever get the chance. Or I might make a suggestion and BM would come up
with an absurd reason why Kierra could not participate. Then three
months later she “comes up” with this bright idea, the same one that I had
mentioned to her before. It’s really nerve wracking.
How many of you have seen the movie Stepmom? Do you recall the
scene where Isabel (Julia Roberts) asked Jackie, BM (Susan Sarandon) if she
could take Anna (SD) to a concert on a school night? Jackie belittled Isabel
for even suggesting such a thing. On the evening of the concert, Isabel
dropped the kids off only to learn that Jackie was taking Anna to the same
concert. Then she laughed in Isabel’s face and thanked her for the idea.
HOW RUDE!!! Isabel was on the verge of tears. I have felt this way far too
many times when BM has done the same to me.
