Hoffman's Hideaway: Kitty

Friday, September 24, 2010

Kitty

She is insane with love for this stuffed thing.

A few months ago, whilst shopping with my friend and our precious little ones, I was desperately seeking a bargaining chip that would buy me 10 minutes of peace and quiet while I tried on jeans. We wandered through the kids section and I found the cheapest small toy I could find. She picked a small white kitty. I got two so the girls would each have one and occupy themselves for just a FEW extra minutes. Did you note the line above where it said WHITE? Now, please know my child has more small stuffed things than I can count. Mostly monkeys, but there are a few others thrown in and other than a blanket, she has never really OBSESSIVELY attached herself to anything. Well Kitty seems to have stuck. For weeks she has carried kitty everywhere, they gym, the football field, the garage, the pond, and needless to say Kitty got ICKY! I asked to wash kitty and you would have thought I was going to commit murder. I even offered to let Kitty take a bath WITH her. Kitty was turning.... grey and slowly black and was developing an odor about it.

In step WONDER AUNT! Aunt Eva has a washing machine with a clear top. So on a recent trip to Aunt Eva's house she asked if it would be ok for Kitty to take a bath and Shelby could watch her the WHOLE time! Shelby agreed that Kitty would be ok and feel better if she could see her mommy. HALLELUJAH!!!

ONE CLEAN AND DEODORIZED KITTY!!!! Now we know we just need to travel 2 hours to the Kitty salon every time it needs a bath. THANKS AUNT EVA!

Yea..... at least it smells better! Ready to spin?

I can hear her saying "It's ok Kitty, mommy is right here"

Isn't she amazing and SMART!

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A Prayer for Children

A Prayer For Children

We pray for the children who sneak popsicles before supper,who erase holes in math workbooks,who can never find their shoes.
And we pray for those who stare at photographers from behind barbed wire,who can't bound down the street in a new pair of sneakers,who never "counted potatoes,"who are born in places where we wouldn't be caught dead,who never go to the circus,who live in an X-rated world.
We pray for the children who bring us sticky kisses and fistfuls of dandelions,who hug us in a hurry and forget their lunch money.
And we pray for those who never get dessert,who have no safe blanket to drag behind them,who watch their parents watch them die,who can't find bread to steal,who don't have rooms to clean up,whose pictures aren't on anybody's dresser,whose monsters are real.
We Pray for the Children who spend their allowance before Tuesday,who throw tantrums in the grocery storeand pick at their food,who like ghost stories,who shove dirty clothes under the bed,who never rinse out the tub,who get visits from the tooth fairy,who don't like to be kissed in front of the carpool,who squirm in church and scream in the phone,whose tears we sometimes laugh at and whose smiles can make us cry.
And we pray for those whose nightmares come in the daytime,who will eat anything who have never seen dentist,who aren't spoiled by anybody,who go to bed hungry and cry themselves to sleep,who live and move, but have no being
We pray for the children who want to be carried and for those who must,who we never give up on and for those who don't get a second chance.We pray for those we smother and for those who will grab the hand of anybody kind enough to offer it.

Our Pledge to our Children

The Parent's Pledge
I will set a good example for my child. I will show my children I love them every day through words and physical affection. I will listen to my children and let them know I value what they say. I will praise my child's accomplishments and efforts towards those accomplishments.I will have realistic expectations for my children. I will allow them to make their own mistakes and learn from those experiences. I will avoid being too critical or focusing on my child's shortcomings. I will encourage my child to meet new challenges and have new experiences. I will respect my children as individuals even if I don't always agree with them. I will enjoy my children and make time to share interests and appreciate one another. I will love my children unconditionally. I will let them know they are lovable, worthwhile and valuable human beings.