Where Have I Been?
Posted in: Family
I just got a call that started like this, “What the hell? WHAT THE HELL? ” It was my friend Olinda. We’ve known each other for 30 years so I knew exactly what she was talking about without her having to say another word.
She’s jonesing for Isabelle pictures. So why the silence for a week? Well, I’ve had my hands full. On Friday I went to San Francisco to see my sister (Helen) and her friend Christina. Christina was interested in hiring me to sew up a prototype for an idea she had. So Isabelle tagged along and got to play with her cousin Ebow.
We were at Helen’s work. Downstairs they have a day care and that’s where the kids played with this little kitchen.
The kids had so much fun. There was only one unhappy moment where Ebow wouldn’t share a chair. He pushed Isabelle away saying, “go away!”, which made Isabelle cry. But beyond that they had fun throwing balls, playing with window shades, driving little cars around, and playing make believe. Ok ok. I know, Olinda. That’s a blurry picture of Isabelle. That doesn’t count. So here, they were pretending to drink tea and eat pizza:
So, have I been sewing the prototype and that’s the explanation for my absence? Well no. I turned down the work. I decided Christina deserved to have someone with more sewing skills who could do a better job.
And I guess that’s a good thing because I’ve had my hands full with Isabelle. It was noticeable the very next day, on Saturday, when we went to the store. She was so cute in this picture: sitting on the little kiddie lawn chair and wearing kiddie sunglasses.
Then she turned and became a terror. She threw a tantrum over I cannot even remember what. Alan took her crying out of the store. She’s NEVER done that before.
The past few days she’s been difficult, hard to please, and short tempered. Alan notices that she gets this way whenever she sees Ebow. Maybe that’s just a coincidence…
So yeah. Hands full of temperamental toddler here. Oh wait. Hands full of temperamental toddler and tissue paper. My allergies are kicking my butt. What am I allergic to? The outside! I’m allergic to trees, flowers, and grass. So yeah, allergic to the outside.
With the combination of these two things, I’m just worn out. No sewing. No drawing. I’ve read my favorite blogs but I haven’t even looked at the rest of them. I have 856 unread items. I have had no energy for writing. But today’s call, “what the hell?“, has made me get off my tired butt and post some pictures. And oh my gawd it took me over two hours to write this between Isabelle’s whining.
So, will that last you another week Olinda? or until whenever I feel like posting again? 
April 17th, 2008 at 3:14 am
The whining makes me crazy. Seriously.
April 17th, 2008 at 4:32 am
Well, I’m not Olinda, but I am glad to see you post. I’m sorry it’s been such a rough week. We sometimes forget that it takes time and energy for you to create the magic we find in your blog. We do miss you when you’re gone!
April 17th, 2008 at 5:59 am
ooo poor kuky.
yeah the whiny toddler is my most dreaded thing. actually whining at any age. and i completely agree with the behavior being influence but other kids or even stimuli. there’s the “i just came from a week at grandma’s” that really gets to me.
hope you feel better soon.
April 17th, 2008 at 6:23 am
Oh I SO know those temperamental toddlers. It is SO exhausting. I actually wrote about it in my blog yesterday. Huge hugs to you friend! Glad you’re back
April 17th, 2008 at 7:02 am
Luvs u 2! Daan goo - welcome! I some times forget how long it takes you to create your blog - but I love it sooo much! Sorry for being selfish? i have no idea how to spell - but anyway - hope izzy has a better week - did you try that propolis? sorry spelling again - that i told you about? call you later =^..^= what the hell?!?
April 17th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
that first picture of Isabelle is the absolute best!
and while I know nothing about temperamental toddlers I sure as hellfire know about being allergic to the outside. Its the friggin pits!
April 17th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
Well why not just blame everything on me and Ebow! He isn’t even a temperamental kid. Well, if it is anything to you, Ebow missed Isabelle every day since they played and has been separating his food and leaving some aside just for Isabelle. So there! And as I recall, Isabelle had a lot of fun and Ebow shared all of his toys. Isabelle has even asked for Ebow as you have led me to believe. Maybe your kid is just too sensitive. I am raspberrying you and Alan right now but you guys just can’t see or hear it!
April 17th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
Maybe Isabelle gets temperamental because she misses Ebow, have you thought of that?
April 17th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
You SUCK!
April 17th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
Alan too!
April 17th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
April 17th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
Alright, sorry then. I take back the sucking part and the raspberries.
April 17th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
How can a cool cat like the one wearing those shades in that picture lose her cool? It can’t be possible! Good luck, Kuky! I’m glad she is better today
April 17th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
Wait until she is 3. Then you will really see some tantrums!!
Hee hee. Just kidding. (Or am I?!)