Max for Hire

Attention slackers: Haven't decorated for Christmas? Well Max is you guy....he is now available for a small fee. He specializes in ribbons and tape, but is willing to branch out depending on your tastes and decor. Here are a couple pics of the outstanding work that Max does. Also, he can make a mean batch of brownies or cookies if you are behind on Christmas baking. This guy is versatile.

Assumptions

Keep in mind that I am just assuming these things......

But you all know what assumptions can make out you and I right? So please, correct me if I'm wrong.

Why I want a baby girl:

I'm pretty sure when she is potty trained, she won't pee on the toilet seat and onto the floor. Then to make matters worse, she definitely won't use her Mom's make-up brush to "mop" up the mess. (again, just assuming)

I'm also just about positive that this little angel will not be angry with me if I think the cartoon star wars clone wars is totally lame. She will also not throw a tantrum if I will not let her rent it at blockbuster after she has seen it a dozen times.

One last thing, uh er assumption....if I have a girl, eventually there will be more than one person in the house that looks like their hair has been combed in the last 48 hours. Not saying she will be willing, I just won't let a girl look as scraggly as I let my boys do.

On the other hand......

Why I want to have another boy:

ummmm, still thinking.

Just kidding, if I did have another boy, it would be a piece of cake. (just assuming)

I would already know all the silly little tricks like to push his bits and pieces down while changing diapers if I don't want to get an April shower.

I would also know that I would spend about 90% less on baby clothes. (this one is not an assumption but true and honest fact.) Have you been gymboree lately and checked the girl to boy ratio of clothing? 10 to 1 people, 10 to 1

One more thing, I would also (john willing) be able to fulfill Jackson's lifelong dream of having a brother named Luke Skywalker. Who could pass that up?

I guess it's a wash. Either way I'm just hoping for one that is healthy and happy. Oh, and one that loves their Mom like my boys do. (assuming, yet again)

The million $$$ Question:

What everyone wants to know when the topic of Max and his hearing loss and recent hearing aids is: "Do you notice a difference, is he talking/understanding better?" My answer is always yes, absolutely. He is doing great, making big strides and actually listening when I tell him not to punch his brother in the face again. However, almost on a daily basis he throws out a gem of a one liner that leaves me questioning. Does this kid get it? Here is just one sample of things I hear on a daily basis.

Max and I are enjoying some alone time together while Jackson is out sledding. This is the part where I have to admit something. No, I am not being a good mom making cookies with my boy, I was just trying to get out of going out in the bitter 4 degree weather to go sledding with him. I let Jack go out on his own, he is old enough. Max on the other hand, well if he goes, I go. Thus the cookie making bribe. OK, so back to the point of this post....here we are making cookies and Max starts grabbing knifes and flinging them on the counter. I immediately start in on how little boys can not touch knifes. He then replies: "Only Mommy and Daddy can play with knifes?" I answer back: "Well no one is aloud to play with knifes but yes, adults can use them to cut things up." Now this is the questionable statement: "Why Mom, will the hot lava burn you?" Then I think to myself, are we having the same conversation, does this boy comprehend anything?? OK, I know a little bit dramatic but seriously this happens every day! Then I proceed to tell him: "No Max, I will not get burned by lava, the knife might cut me and I will bleed." The best part is he then repeats my sentence in a questioning tone: "the knife will cut you and you will bleed?" As if this is a totally new concept to him.

So yes, he is listening better.....understanding, well that's questionable at this point!!

We had a hilariously funny holiday TACKY party last night. Thanks everyone for coming, we had a blast. With tacky in mind, the pic below was our table centerpiece. And yes, it is real. Well...not the pee.

"Uhh Mom, Christmas fell down!"

This is what Max came to the basement to declare to John and I last night. Now, having listened to the language known as "Max speak" for the last four years, I immediately knew that our enormous Christmas tree had fallen down! The whole family rushed upstairs to find our freshly cut from the woods 12 foot tree smooshed on the living room floor. To make matters worse, there were broken glass bulbs scattered around and a wet floor to top it off. John had to rush over to Menards to find a bigger tree stand that could handle this big boy. It went back up pretty easy, but a ton of my ornaments have been ruined. :0( What a great way to start off the holiday season! I hope everyone is enjoying the beginning of winter as much as we are! Happy Holidays woo woo!