Since Nathan was a little guy, I have always discouraged chewing gum. May sound a bit strict but that is a choice
I made.
After having a sleep over at his grandparents home, Nathan came home. As I sat on a chair looking at a mirror Nathan came from behind. I swore I saw him with gum in his mouth. By the time, I turned around to face him, the gum was gone.
The following was said:
Nathan, are you chewing gum?
Nathan: No
Mommy: What did you have in your mouth?
Nathan: Nothing
I took a line from the old Skool people in my life. "Nathan, when you swallow gum your stomach is going to get glued together." You should have seen, Nathan's face. I explained it was not good to lie to me.
Nathan: replied with a big Ahh,
Mommy: Let me guess Nathan, the candy you were eating had gum.
Nathan: yes
Mommy: Where is it, did you swallow it
Nathan: I didn't swallow it, I chewed it
Mommy: So where is it?
Nathan: In my tummy
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
The Mechanic
I had to get my car serviced, and the car was not ready for pick up until two days later. The morning I dropped off the car Nathan had some Lego's he was working on. When I picked him in a different car, he inquired about his Lego's I told him I had left them in the car. Sorry I forgot them.
I picked up the car and the following morning, Nathan found his Lego's in the car. He was upset. He showed me the Lego's and said these are broken now. "The mechanic broke these, can I get a report." Ha ha, What.
Let me get this straight Nathan, you want me to file a report on the mechanic for breaking the Lego's apart. Ok, Nathan I'll make a report.
When I picked him up this afternoon, Nathan asked, "Mommy did you get the report on the mechanic?" Yes, Nathan I did...opps, "Can I see it?" I don't have it with me, I'll get you a copy when I return to work on Monday. "Mommy, what is a copy?" Nathan, ahhhh, "It's like a picture of the report, you will get it Monday"
I hope The mechanic is aware, that this four year old is NOT happy with his performance and treatment of property.
If than is writing complaints at four,Can you imagine what he will do when he is my age.
I picked up the car and the following morning, Nathan found his Lego's in the car. He was upset. He showed me the Lego's and said these are broken now. "The mechanic broke these, can I get a report." Ha ha, What.
Let me get this straight Nathan, you want me to file a report on the mechanic for breaking the Lego's apart. Ok, Nathan I'll make a report.
When I picked him up this afternoon, Nathan asked, "Mommy did you get the report on the mechanic?" Yes, Nathan I did...opps, "Can I see it?" I don't have it with me, I'll get you a copy when I return to work on Monday. "Mommy, what is a copy?" Nathan, ahhhh, "It's like a picture of the report, you will get it Monday"
I hope The mechanic is aware, that this four year old is NOT happy with his performance and treatment of property.
If than is writing complaints at four,Can you imagine what he will do when he is my age.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Ash Wednesday
I am figuring out that as I get older and maybe have matured immensely since my twenties, I find it that I incorporate GOD more into our lives.
I remember going to church as a young child and reading the bible with my Grandmother and cousins. I probably didn't understand much of it. But I do remember some of the stories in the bible. I wouldn't be able to repeat them but I do have those memories. It's those memories that helped me decide if my kids were going to have any knowledge of GOD, it will be I that needed to teach them.
It feels so good to hear my mom crack up when, Nathan is asked to bless himself ( the spanish version of course). She still can't believe that he knows the recital.
Nonetheless, Nathan and I found ourselves at 8pm Mass on Wednesday night. The church was filled with people.
He noticed the priest and asked me, " Mommy who is that, is that GOD" No Nathan that is the priest. "Mommy, what is a Priest." He is the person who teaches us about GOD, "You mean like a teacher."
Yes. He quickly replies, "Well what is he saying and why do people come to church?" I tried to explain why people go to church, thus this is the place where people come to talk to GOD, yet he couldn't really understand, Nathan wanted to see GOD.
Nathan received his Ash and almost started to cry, He said, "I don't like this." I explained to him it was GOD kissing him, and he replied "Well I don't want GOD to kiss me." Needless to say his Ash lasted about an hour.
I have to introduce him to religion. I can talk about it all year long, but doing things is what sticks the most.
I guess things can be worse, like the little boy whose parents were trying to calm down. During the quietest time in church, the boy yelled out, "I hate god"..... Oh Boy
I remember going to church as a young child and reading the bible with my Grandmother and cousins. I probably didn't understand much of it. But I do remember some of the stories in the bible. I wouldn't be able to repeat them but I do have those memories. It's those memories that helped me decide if my kids were going to have any knowledge of GOD, it will be I that needed to teach them.
It feels so good to hear my mom crack up when, Nathan is asked to bless himself ( the spanish version of course). She still can't believe that he knows the recital.
Nonetheless, Nathan and I found ourselves at 8pm Mass on Wednesday night. The church was filled with people.
He noticed the priest and asked me, " Mommy who is that, is that GOD" No Nathan that is the priest. "Mommy, what is a Priest." He is the person who teaches us about GOD, "You mean like a teacher."
Yes. He quickly replies, "Well what is he saying and why do people come to church?" I tried to explain why people go to church, thus this is the place where people come to talk to GOD, yet he couldn't really understand, Nathan wanted to see GOD.
Nathan received his Ash and almost started to cry, He said, "I don't like this." I explained to him it was GOD kissing him, and he replied "Well I don't want GOD to kiss me." Needless to say his Ash lasted about an hour.
I have to introduce him to religion. I can talk about it all year long, but doing things is what sticks the most.
I guess things can be worse, like the little boy whose parents were trying to calm down. During the quietest time in church, the boy yelled out, "I hate god"..... Oh Boy
Monday, February 20, 2012
Nathan Meets Star Wars
This morning Nathan walked inside his little sister's bedroom, I could hear him tell her if she needed to go pottie. Apparently Katelyn just rolled over and ignored him. He adamantly told his sister that she better not have pee or poo in her underwear.
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Katelyn not responding to his demands, He runs into my bedroom to tell me Katelyn was ignoring him and what he was telling her. No problem big brother, get used to it. She will continue to ignore you for the rest of your lives together.
Off we go the museum, where Nathan comes face to face with :
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Yes the Legacy of Star Wars is still going strong. I don't know all the players in this galactic war but he sure looked familiar. I think the last time I watch Star Wars was in 1995. WHOA......
Nathan was somewhat intrigued but nothing catches his attention more than the following:
Sunday, February 19, 2012
The Talk
Once again, Nathan's Little League will commenced, at least regular season. We are all so excited. Nathan will be part of the "NEW YORK METS"
With new activities coming our way, new conversations are being initiated. For example, "Mommy is New York, New?" LMAS. No Nathan, it's not. He asked, "Well Why do they call it New York?"
Nate, it's not new, It's the name of the state. What I was really thinking was it's actually one of the oldest states in the country, and one of the original colonies. We have 50 states. Each team is names after one. But I was not in the mood to have 50 questions.
Fast Forward to today. Nathan needed to buy new uniform gear for his new team. He ended up getting a new glove, (Along with Dad) Since he will be assisting in the coaching??????? GOOD FOR HIM...... New socks, a new belt and yes a cup holder. Apparently little guys and I mean that in all forms, need protection in their jewels. Oh yeah and new under wear, (jockey underwear, which holds the "CUP."
Nathan was a good sport, he took his wallet and yes mommy made him get his money to pay for his socks, belt, and cup. Don't feel bad for Nathan, he has plenty of it stored away in his piggy bank. He only needs $200.00 so he can buy his own I PAD. He also only has two chocolate bars left from his Fundraising. ANY TAKERS???
When we got home I told Nathan that we would have lunch and after lunch I would take him to the park so we could practice.
He asked me if he could put his baseball uniform on. I said sure. Away he goes, as we are getting lunch ready, he comes back downstairs, wearing his new socks, pants, new belt, shoes and yes even his NEW Underwear. Umm.
I didn't realize he had put on the jock underwear, Please bare with me too. I played softball. I don't have brothers, so I wasn't sure how this cup thing worked. I overheard the lady at Sport Chalet, but it went in one ear and out the other.
Nathan grabbed the cup, and he asked me, "Mommy what is this for?" I said, Nathan it's to protect your pi pi when you are playing, to make sure the ball doesn't hurt you. Do you want to try it on? Curious but apprehensively he said yes. We both looked at like it was a Rubic cube we couldn't solve. I saw that he had the special underwear on, and I knew there was a pocket. So which way does it go???? ummmm.
Apparently I put it on backwards I placed it like a backwards triangle, and I guess according to Daddy Coach, who was overhearing this craziness, told me "It's backwards, you need to protect what is below too." ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh,,, well Like a said I never had that problem. With girls it is a backwards triangle....Give me a break.
But why was I having the talk.....I guess with Nathan I too learn new things as time goes on. The cup didn't last long. He didn't like it and took it off. It was a hilarious experience. Even only a few months have passed since Winter Ball, he has already grown so much. He plays better, hits harder and his attention span has gone from 5 seconds to 30 seconds. But at least I haven't seen him play in the sand with his glove over his face. Good Luck Nathan on your 2012 Season. Go get them............
With new activities coming our way, new conversations are being initiated. For example, "Mommy is New York, New?" LMAS. No Nathan, it's not. He asked, "Well Why do they call it New York?"
Nate, it's not new, It's the name of the state. What I was really thinking was it's actually one of the oldest states in the country, and one of the original colonies. We have 50 states. Each team is names after one. But I was not in the mood to have 50 questions.
Fast Forward to today. Nathan needed to buy new uniform gear for his new team. He ended up getting a new glove, (Along with Dad) Since he will be assisting in the coaching??????? GOOD FOR HIM...... New socks, a new belt and yes a cup holder. Apparently little guys and I mean that in all forms, need protection in their jewels. Oh yeah and new under wear, (jockey underwear, which holds the "CUP."
Nathan was a good sport, he took his wallet and yes mommy made him get his money to pay for his socks, belt, and cup. Don't feel bad for Nathan, he has plenty of it stored away in his piggy bank. He only needs $200.00 so he can buy his own I PAD. He also only has two chocolate bars left from his Fundraising. ANY TAKERS???
When we got home I told Nathan that we would have lunch and after lunch I would take him to the park so we could practice.
He asked me if he could put his baseball uniform on. I said sure. Away he goes, as we are getting lunch ready, he comes back downstairs, wearing his new socks, pants, new belt, shoes and yes even his NEW Underwear. Umm.
I didn't realize he had put on the jock underwear, Please bare with me too. I played softball. I don't have brothers, so I wasn't sure how this cup thing worked. I overheard the lady at Sport Chalet, but it went in one ear and out the other.
Nathan grabbed the cup, and he asked me, "Mommy what is this for?" I said, Nathan it's to protect your pi pi when you are playing, to make sure the ball doesn't hurt you. Do you want to try it on? Curious but apprehensively he said yes. We both looked at like it was a Rubic cube we couldn't solve. I saw that he had the special underwear on, and I knew there was a pocket. So which way does it go???? ummmm.
Apparently I put it on backwards I placed it like a backwards triangle, and I guess according to Daddy Coach, who was overhearing this craziness, told me "It's backwards, you need to protect what is below too." ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh,,, well Like a said I never had that problem. With girls it is a backwards triangle....Give me a break.
But why was I having the talk.....I guess with Nathan I too learn new things as time goes on. The cup didn't last long. He didn't like it and took it off. It was a hilarious experience. Even only a few months have passed since Winter Ball, he has already grown so much. He plays better, hits harder and his attention span has gone from 5 seconds to 30 seconds. But at least I haven't seen him play in the sand with his glove over his face. Good Luck Nathan on your 2012 Season. Go get them............
Friday, February 17, 2012
Let me get this right
Once again on our ride home, Nathan asked me if he could have an otter pop when he got home. Before I answered his question, he said, "I have an idea how about abuelo buys us some ice cream when the Ice cream truck comes by."
I quickly interjected and stated that perhaps he needs to buy abuelo and abuela some ice cream and stop asking them for money. I told him, he needed to take care of them and not have them take care of him. He replied, " let me get this right, I have to give them some of my money." I said , "No Nathan but it wouldn't be a bad idea if you buy them ice cream." Ahhhhhhhh, I could see the frustration on his face. He said to me ok, " I'll give them 5 of my money, but do I Have to go into my piggy bank, really, let me get this Right"
Once again, I replied, "No Nathan, I didn't say that, you don't have to do that right now but it is an idea." All I am trying to do is teach this little boy that it's important to take care of others and share when others are in need.
However, this is the same little boy who asked me last week, "mom, when can I get a cell phone." I replied, Nathan when you grow up, have a job and YOU can pay for it."
This is the same four year old who asked his dad yesterday, "Dad, when do I get an I Pad?" So yes Nathan, you got it straight. If you want something, you better start saving your money. For a four year old you already have expensive taste.
And one more thing, if you plan on working for local government, whether it's local or state you better start on your 401K and retirement plan because your Uncle Jerry Brown is going to demolish anything your parents have earned. Good Luck.
I quickly interjected and stated that perhaps he needs to buy abuelo and abuela some ice cream and stop asking them for money. I told him, he needed to take care of them and not have them take care of him. He replied, " let me get this right, I have to give them some of my money." I said , "No Nathan but it wouldn't be a bad idea if you buy them ice cream." Ahhhhhhhh, I could see the frustration on his face. He said to me ok, " I'll give them 5 of my money, but do I Have to go into my piggy bank, really, let me get this Right"
Once again, I replied, "No Nathan, I didn't say that, you don't have to do that right now but it is an idea." All I am trying to do is teach this little boy that it's important to take care of others and share when others are in need.
However, this is the same little boy who asked me last week, "mom, when can I get a cell phone." I replied, Nathan when you grow up, have a job and YOU can pay for it."
This is the same four year old who asked his dad yesterday, "Dad, when do I get an I Pad?" So yes Nathan, you got it straight. If you want something, you better start saving your money. For a four year old you already have expensive taste.
And one more thing, if you plan on working for local government, whether it's local or state you better start on your 401K and retirement plan because your Uncle Jerry Brown is going to demolish anything your parents have earned. Good Luck.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
War Heroes, Airplanes, etc
Well hello everyone, It has been a while since I have shared Nathan's comments with you.
Well we have been extremely busy, between helping Nathan's grandparents, working and potty training Nathan's little sister.
But that is not to say Nathan hasn't had a lot to say. You know when children first start talking they ask a lot of simple questions, followed by why. Why is the sky Blue? Why this? Why That?
Now the questions are getting a little harder to address, or I just can't explain things to him in a manner appropriate for a four year old. Meaning I hate to shelter Nathan and lead him to believe he lives in a perfect world but also there is still an innocence within him that you would like to maintain as long as possible.
For example, As we drove one evening down the street, Nathan asked me what the signs on the poles where. I thought he was referring to the street sign with the name of the street. Nathan was actually asking about the signs that most cites hang up, honoring the troops from different military branches.
I told him they were signs with soldiers names, who were protecting our country. Well that stir the pot, What are Soldiers and what do they do?
I thought to myself, they were like police officers who protect us, only soldiers were protecting our country.
Well how does a soldier protect our country? Well Nathan they fight the war. What is war?
That put the brakes on, What is war and how do I explain it to Nathan.
I quickly got out of that conversation, I wasn't ready to break down the politics, points of view pros and cons about war with a Four year old. I thought and actually told Nathan I thought it would be better if I showed him what soldiers do and how they do it. As innocently as my boy is, he replied, "Ok Mommy."
Fast forward, a week or so. Once again as we were driving Nathan curiously and very concerned asked his dad, "Do airplanes have band aids?" Dad replied yes, "Probably in the plane's first aid kit," Nathan concerned asked, "Well is that in the front of the plane or the back." Daddy annoyed replies, "Well Nathan I haven't worked on a plane I don't know." Nathan as sassy as can be, "Well I have but I don't know where the band aids are."
Really Nathan, why isn't that neither of your parents knew you have worked on an airplane?
Well we have been extremely busy, between helping Nathan's grandparents, working and potty training Nathan's little sister.
But that is not to say Nathan hasn't had a lot to say. You know when children first start talking they ask a lot of simple questions, followed by why. Why is the sky Blue? Why this? Why That?
Now the questions are getting a little harder to address, or I just can't explain things to him in a manner appropriate for a four year old. Meaning I hate to shelter Nathan and lead him to believe he lives in a perfect world but also there is still an innocence within him that you would like to maintain as long as possible.
For example, As we drove one evening down the street, Nathan asked me what the signs on the poles where. I thought he was referring to the street sign with the name of the street. Nathan was actually asking about the signs that most cites hang up, honoring the troops from different military branches.
I told him they were signs with soldiers names, who were protecting our country. Well that stir the pot, What are Soldiers and what do they do?
I thought to myself, they were like police officers who protect us, only soldiers were protecting our country.
Well how does a soldier protect our country? Well Nathan they fight the war. What is war?
That put the brakes on, What is war and how do I explain it to Nathan.
I quickly got out of that conversation, I wasn't ready to break down the politics, points of view pros and cons about war with a Four year old. I thought and actually told Nathan I thought it would be better if I showed him what soldiers do and how they do it. As innocently as my boy is, he replied, "Ok Mommy."
Fast forward, a week or so. Once again as we were driving Nathan curiously and very concerned asked his dad, "Do airplanes have band aids?" Dad replied yes, "Probably in the plane's first aid kit," Nathan concerned asked, "Well is that in the front of the plane or the back." Daddy annoyed replies, "Well Nathan I haven't worked on a plane I don't know." Nathan as sassy as can be, "Well I have but I don't know where the band aids are."
Really Nathan, why isn't that neither of your parents knew you have worked on an airplane?
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