Movies, Movies, Movies....

Having a child is challenging sometimes. I can vaguely remember those days of relaxing and doing things around the house whenever I wanted to do them. Now I do little things here and there to keep a clean house. I think this is where movies came in. When Kayle was younger I put a movie in that kept her attention so I could have 30 minutes to myself and get something done.

After months of doing that, the movies have expanded to much longer movies and now I fear that she is spending to much time in front of the TV. It irritates me because I don't want her to watch a lot of TV, some is fine but I see so much in the news about obese children and not getting enough exercise. That is constantly in the back of my mind. However, I do enjoy it because I love to relax and watch a movie with her sometimes so it is nice to cuddle on the couch and watch one together. Yes, she actually sits on the couch and watches a movie with me! BUT only if it is one of her favorites such as Finding Nemo or The Jungle Book! Kayle has become obsessed with those two and we watch them at least 3 times a day! That is not good. How do I break this? It is something she enjoys doing, that is my dilemma this week. She also knows how to operate the DVD player her self! Yesterday I watched her put the DVD in on the wrong side, she realized it wasn't right and flipped it over then pushed the correct button to close the door. She knows I do something to the TV to get the movie to show. I am worried once she figures that out she wont need me anymore. Babies are smart! Do not ever under estimate what a 19 month old can do!! O h yeah, and her new favorite thing to say is "Uh Oh". SO cute!!

Feeding a picky child

So Kayle is extremely picky and also has to take medicine for an acid reflux. FUN. She goes through periods of eating certain things at a time. For instance, she used to only eat cheese and grapes. Now she really only wants oranges and pretzels, oh yeah and anything with ranch but tons of ranch! Well, yesterday at lunch time Kayle wanted another orange and Brandon and I said no, (Well actually I said no, I can't blame my husband for this one), but I gave her potato chips instead of an orange. I thought, she is eating something different and then Brandon said, "We just gave her chips instead of an orange". Yup, that is kinda messed up I guess.

Wow, I am blogging

After reading blogs from some friends I have decided I like reading blogs, maybe my life is interesting for other people to read about too. I don't know, I guess I'll let you decide. I have 1 daughter who I love dearly and cannot wait to have another one but when sh lays down for her nap, it is the best time! I can sit on the couch and unwind and watch a movie or clean and pay bills... normal house keeping stuff. However, there are times when I feel like doing something different. I guess this is where the idea for blogging came. We'll see where it leads me and what I write about. Happy reading :)