Funny toddler chat 31 months

 

Ami really is the most funny little toddler, she has us in creases most of the day. She has conifdence and isn't afraid to speak up her mind. I wonder where she gets it all from she's such a hoot. So here is some of little conversations I have remembered from this month.

Ami went to find Daddy who was in the shower. 

Ami: Daddy quick you need to put your pants on all your friends wear them too it's ok.

Ami: Why do I have a moo moo and not a willy like Asti and daddy
Mummy: Urm thats how you were made
Ami: Why

mummy: Ami I am going to tie your hair up now

Ami: no I don't like it and I look pretty already

Mummy: but it's in your face

Ami: no I'm not bye mum

Bed time 

Mummy: good night Ami

Ami: where am I going today (tommorow) 

Mummy: you have nursery in the morning.

Ami: no I am going to space 

Asti: Ami were going home

Ami: no we're not aston stop being a nana brain
Asti: Yes were going home
Ami: NO Thank you

This one happens every morning Amelie comes downstairs to find Asti watching his programs
Ami: Asti I want to watch my play grounds
Asti: No there called Programs
Ami: I want to watch my play grounds
Asti: No Ami I will make you a swimming pool
Ami: Only if you make a change area too
Asti: Deal
five minutes later
Ami: I want to watch my play grounds.

During her two year check
Health Visitor: We going to see what you can do, do you want to read this book
Ami: No
Health visitor: What is this Animal
Ami: No
Health visitor: Can you jump?
Ami: No Go away
Mummy; Ami thats rude say sorry
Ami: Sorry, can we go now.
Ami: Son Son can do all this but he can not talk, bye

Ami: what are you doing Mummy?
Mummy: Im folding the washing
Ami: folding the washing interesting.

after Reading a bedtime story
Ami: What are we going to do today? ( means tommorow)
Mummy: You have nursery, your going to see your friends
Ami: No I am not going
Mummy: Ami you like nursery.
Ami: No I am going swimming with Daddy and he is going to dive off the diving boards.
Mummy:Ok Ami good night.

Ami: I am going to play some music and we can dance
Son Son: Ball
Ami: No son son there is no Ballons
Son Son: Ball
Ami: Son Son Don't be a wally bob
falls on the floor laughing at her own joke!!

So here is a collection of Ami's Little conversations, I really must make more of a note as she is hilarious at the moment, its those times she catches us of guard and we are like wow she is awesome. 

Oxo Tot 2 in 1 Potty Review

We have recently been reviewing the Oxo Tot 2 in 1 potty so If like us are in the throws of potty training I really recommend this potty for when you are out and about. It really has been a life saver when we have been at the park or somewhere where we have no idea of where the nearest toilet is. Not only has it been great for out and about if has been a great transition from potty to toilet. I had seen those travel potty's and they are large and bulky but the Oxo Tot potty can fit nicely in your bag and comes with a little bag place it in too.

To use the Potty on the go all you need is some plastic bags which some are provided in with the potty. I have tried normal supermarket bags and they work just the same. Firstly put the potty to seat mode via two buttons either side of the potty the fit the bag. To fit the plastic bag on the potty is easy you just pop it in the holes on the side and there you have a potty on the go. No mess and tie the bag in a know and put it in the bin. The potty can be folded up then put back in your bag or under the pushchair. 

We used it when we first started potty training and Ami would often need a wee all the time, so rather than suffer being indoors we just took the 2 in 1 seat with us. We just made sure we had enough bags and off we went. Alot of my friends would tell me horror stories about potty training but ours has been reasonable good and I think this potty has helped me feel at ease when out and about.

When at home the Oxo Potty can be easily used to fit toilet seats. Providing that support they need when first using the big seat. The legs fold all the way out to the sides and have non slip grips to stay on the toilet seat. We did have one accident involving a leg pinch and a very cross toddler she had put it on herself to "try" and be independent. All in all it has been helpful with Ami not feeling too scared of the big toliet as she had been using this potty at home too. 

All in all I think it is a fantastic product and such great colours too, available in aqua and raspberry to match all other OXO tot products. I have liked that is is slim lined and easy to carry about. It is simple to use and a lifesaver when out and about. The oxo tot potty retails at £20 which I think is a good price for the quality. So go ahead if you want something to help potty training I would not ignore this seat. 

Wicked Wednesdays - bath in a bucket

Being a mum to three 18 months down the line

18 months down the line, what, how? No your having a laugh it was only yesterday I just had Ami. 18 months of being a mum to 3. 18 months of change, 18 months of learning to love all over again. I was the youngest of three but I never realised quite what having three children would mean. I didn't realise it can take Twenty minutes to just get out the house. 6 shoes that all seem to be lost, 3 coats that nobody wants to wear not to forget mummy who has forgotten her cost due to sorting the kids out. 

It's busy three children take it out of you. I glad that Asti is at school as two is a bit more easy to deal with, I sometimes look at my friends who have just one child and think oh I remember that luxury. The time where the kids didn't fight for your attention, where I didn't have three children wanting things ALL THE TIME. 

I do love it though. Each three of my children are so different, so full of fun. It's a blessing it really is. Don't want to make you vom but it can be nice. It's those times I need to focus on when the days come where I feel overwhelmed. That does happen too.  Having to get all the kids out the house for nursery and school is done in military position. I come home knackered and it's still early. Dinner time comes and there's nothing but fighting from the kids, arguing over who gets to watch the TV, arguing over nothing. I wait for bedtime then it comes and I can not wait till there up. Me and my husaband spend the evening sharing stories and pictures. Then the morning comes and Ami wakes everyone up and 6 and we wait for bed time again. 

There is so much bickering too much, many hits made and a lot of shouting. Nobody invites us round for lunch or dinner were to large and noisy. Our stuff gets lost everywhere we go and we never go to coffee shops with all three. Well except drive through Costa where they can have a babycino in the car. 

Washing is a big thing i have mounds on a weekly basis, I'm forever loading and folding. My least favours job of putting it away too. Every wash the machine Sachs a few socks as have a basket full of odd socks!  

Three children is busy busy busy, it's non stop and each day brings new challenges, but I wouldn't change it for the world. Those times when they behave and everything is going a bit too much step ford wives like then I realise it's great. Watching the kids play nicely is great, drinking a hot tea is the best. Life is good. 

My Sunday photo 10 May

The days where I feel pants

Do ever have days where you feel like your a failure mum, where everything goes wrong and you just want to lock your self away and sleep but sadly you can't. You don't get a break well except those five minutes where he kids are glued to the TV set and you wonder how many times of the same episode of bing is enough before you loose your sanity. Well that's me. 

Today of all days I feel awful. The TV is on I am trying to get one toddler to nap my ideas of messy play are out the window as I'm too tired to deal with it all out. It's blooming hard work. It all started with three children whinging and whining,  "im hungry" "I'm thirsty I don't like cereal I want toast" all the usual np anger mixed with gale force winds out side and heavy rain. The prospect of walking to school did not fill me with joy. The fighting continued over who got to watch there programs and it goes on and on. Thankfully after we left for school my friend offered to take my eldest to school meaning I could take two screaming toddlers home as they didn't not like the rain cover. 

They then continue to fight all morning more shouts of "I'm hungry and thirsty" continue and I can not wait till bed time tonight. See I've been solo parenting for about a week now the only two days my hubby was home I spent working long days to make up my hours. It's not always like this though solo parenting is hard. Not seeing another adult in days is hard. Spending too much time on social media and ignoring the kids for a few minutes becomes the reg and before you know it you have wasted another day. 

Thankfully rubbish days are few and far between and there are days where I'm full of energy and ideas but lately I'm not. I'm a tired mum who is after a nap and a nice hot tea. I love my kids don't get me wrong but I am actually missing adult interaction. I'm missing talk that doesn't involve Ben and holly or Minecraft. I'm waiting for my hubby so I can share the load. I have a lot of respect for single mothers or parents who have to go solo all the time with partners that work away. I was a single parent for many years and I took it in my stride but now I miss my husband. 

It's a short time this parenting before we know they will be away and I Will be alone. I won't have to tidy up 16 million times a day and I can sort my self out. Sounds like a dream come true but I Bet I would swap in a heart beat to go back to now. The time where the kids are small and loved to cuddle. The time when they didn't worry or know the rubbish that comes with being grown up. So I'm glad these days are few because they are pants, I need my energy back and to stop wallowing that I feel tired. Enjoy e kids and enjoy life. 

See I'm not a failure I'm just tired. Tired of the same old same, I just need a bit of energy and a bit less time looking at a screen then I can be the mother I want to be. The mum that plays with her children and teaches them the right things, I'm trying my best I really am.

Yours sincerely one tired NoT a failure mum.

Wicked Wednesday's - what are you saying no more Ben And holly