Feeling Like a Rockstar!

On Monday I managed to do the impossible. I went out with my three ring circus by myself.

Yes, you read that correctly, folks. By myself.

Oh yeah.

The morning started off with rapid fire packaging of boxes, boxes, and more boxes (my eBay stash and gifties! Nicole! your stuff is in transit!). I did all this between a.m. oatmeal and an a.m. tantrum (Henry's, not mine). And before I could relax and get comfortable, I loaded all the kids into the car and headed off to the pediatrician to get Alison's TB test results read. Now mind you, visiting the doctor required me to CLIMB A FLIGHT OF STAIRS.

WITH THREE KIDS.

Now let me sidetrack a bit and inform you that Alison and Henry have developed a passion for opening doors and pressing elevator buttons, and whenever there is a prospect of completing one of these tasks, I can always count on shrieks of "I'M GOING TO OPEN THE DOOR/PUSH THE BUTTON!" from the backseat. And that always follows with an even more elevated, "NO, I'M, GOING TO OPEN THE DOOR/PUSH THE BUTTON!" This banter continues until the flood gates open (read: the car door), and Alison and Henry storm out, rushing to complete the aforementioned EXCITING task!

So imagine this. I'm toting Kate in her carrier, and I have to sidestep the storming of two hyper kids eager, oh so eager to run up the stairs to....to....OPEN THE DAMN door. So while carrying my precious cargo in one hand, diaper bag in the other, I had to run up the flight of stairs to make sure that all body parts remained in tact and to ensure that no one derailed themselves off of staircase.

Anyway. Crossing "pediatrician" off of my to-do list, I was feeling a bit cocky, and decided to challenge myself and head off to my next task: THE POST OFFICE. I managed to get all three kids, stroller, and SIX (6) PACKAGES into the building! Yes! The eagle had landed! Now that I had entered the building, I knew that it would take supreme motherpower to get through this task. So I successfullly ignored the serpentine line ahead of me. I managed to ignore the man with the crate full of packages in front of me. Heck! I even ignored the annoying cellphone loud talker behind me! Yes!

Halfway through our visit, though, Henry smacked the cardboard post office display to the ground. Then Alison mumbled something about having to go potty. And then I wised up and succumed to THE BRIBE. Yes folks. I am a mother who bribes her kids. Heck wouldn't you? My kids would do ANYTHING for a McDonald's milkshake. Anything.

So I bribed. And they settled. And I smiled. Yes, I had reached ROCKSTAR status.

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The success of Monday's tasks was preceded by the week/weekend from hell. To make a long story short, we spent $350 to rid of some bees and then our stinkin' washer died. How much does that suck? I mean who wants to drop all those Benjamins on boring stuff like that? Anyway, you can read about it over at Hank's blog.

Well, I might as well end this post with some eye candy. Let's start with this, shall we?

Or, how about this?

Check out more of these goodies, at the GIFTS GALORE ALBUM! Ooooh, so fun!!

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I have to admit that I am terribly behind in returning/answering e-mails. It seems as if there simply aren't enough hours in the day lately! So if I owe you a response, hang tight! :) And stay tuned for the Baby Pool Stash Album. More goodies there too!

Comments

[violetismycolor]

I remember when I first realized that having 3 kids meant there were more of them than hands I could hold. Oh, my...quite a shocking revelation. And that also means that they outnumber the parents...something else I hadn't thought about.

You'll get the hang of it, though. The key is good discipline. If you teach your kids to mind you at home, they will continue to do so when out. Good luck.

[hannah]

good god woman, you are a rockstar!!! the drs office AND the post office?? unbelievable. hey, i only have two kids and i bribe them all the time! milkshakes though, i think i might have to add that to my line-up.

[kelly]

You are too amazing! I bow down before you...

[debbie]

Your post made me smile and reminded me of my days with mighty tots. I'm thinking, 'where did I get the energy'? And then I remember, I was a lot younger then! I really appreciate the time you took to post and to take the beautiful photos of your gifts. It's wonderful to be able to read your blog again - your sense of humor will carry you far (you already know that). Hugs!

[kathleen]

Leslie, you really ARE A ROCKSTAR... & Milkshake bribery, is a genius tactic, especially in this sweltering heat!

So many amazing things in your gifts album, they all look like they were made so lovingly.

Your photographs of everything look so colorful and vibrant, such eyecandy! & The pottery shard looks so pretty against Yvonne's colorful sham...I love how you put things together.

That's so fun, I can't wait to see the album of all of the baby pool goodies too! :)

[vicki]

I've so enjoyed reading about your mothering 'adventures'. Brings back old memories...I think we've all had these moments and truly feel your pain! Also like seeing your house renovations. I'm deep into that at the moment, we bought the biggest fixer-upper 2 years ago and haven't stopped working on it since. Fun project though and a labor of love. Take care!

[mipmup]

woah! pat yourself on the back. you did it!

[Giao]

Oh Leslie, you are Such A Rockstar. I am amazed and in awe of your powers. It made my tummy drop to even think of toting along 3 little people on my frantic mailings. And I know how much Henry and Alison love to run around and explore and open doors! Jiminy crickets, woman. You totally rock.

And you also made out like the paper princess you are with such pretty gifts from everyone in blogworld. You're a rockstar, indeed!

[mo]

You ARE a rockstar! The whole "im pushing the button thing" is a big thing over here too and you have to envy people that are so deeply pleased with such ordinary everyday tasks. I had just the two of them today at the party store (id sooner eat my own vomit than go back there with those two) and target. I cant imagine having to split my focus on another one too. Though Kate is so cute it would be hard not to focus on her! Never underestimate the power of a good bribe!

[rachel]

I vote Leslie Rockstar of the month! What a task my dear! Bravo!!
I think i would have scurried out just as the sign got knocked over... or maybe I wouldn't even have been brave enough to leave the house... yep that would me. I'll get over it though. I only have one at this point in my life... i'm sure more children will come later on! Congrats and keep rock-en girl!

[Yvonne]

Go rockstar! You're a rockstar anyway because I don't have three kids and there are days that I can't even do all the things you do on my own - hahaha!

The three of them are so cute so it must be all worth it. I have the picture you've sent of A+H next to Kate's birth announcement hanging on my kitchen pin board as if they are family and they make me smile each time I pass them. Even now they do :o)

And OMG! You've been spoiled big time. Another baby and you're in woman LOL! I love all the goodies and I told Hope yesterday that I love to love you creative, smart, clever and fun women ... Yay!

[jes]

ROCK ON WITH YOUR BIG BAD SELF GIRLFRIEND!!!

Oh my! Who are the 2 AWESOME girls that sent you that incredible stash of baby goods?? Hmmm, they rock too! hee~hee.

[Marilyn]

You amaze me...I don't know how/where you find the energy to do all that you do. Great baby goodies!

[jenny vorwaller]

ohhh~is that a kathleen necklace i spy? very cool!

[joy madison]

I said I would NEVER take them all out together, but alas that's not true. I do it all the time now:)especially to McDonald's!