Category: Totally Tatum

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She may be small but she knows things

She knows enough to tell me that she felt terrible today. Even her “Artie Dootie Doo” shirt didn’t seem to help. Blah, mommy!
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The prior evening, she woke me up countless times for various requests. “Mommy, the machine is too loud; mommy, my diffuser turned off; mommy, where is my baby; mommy, you forgot to do my nose; mommy”….NO!!!!!! (I would think). So after realizing she felt like a hot pocket, we spent the morning at the doctor. The waiting room was packed with coughing and sniffly kiddos. She told the nurse, “I’m drinking my water.” (cute!)

The nurse swabbed her nose, and when the doctor entered, he share that she tested positive for the flu. With a 102 degree temperature, I knew something was wrong. So….the gym was out of the question; the puppet show was  a no; play dates…nope. Plan B? MOVIES!

I put on Veggie Tales Easter Carol for her, and it seemed to work for a bit. Her mood was not the same today, and all she wanted was to cuddle and read (which was wonderful) But….Poor Tot. 

 

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She tried to crank out a smile, but no go.

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There were many moments in the day, when she would cheerfully look at me and say, “I love you, mommy.” MELT. 

My child does know things, and she knows how to comfort herself when she feels awful. Baby!
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Get well soon, sweetheart.

 

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I found my green hat!

IMG_2845Actually, it was never lost! Going to Trader Joe’s today, Beth put it atop her head as we looked apparently ungreen. Tatum sported it for a while until….
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And then, she put it spent the rest of the day on her baby’s head. Then, it was up to me to pinch her as much as possible.

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Coti, Jesus is Calling!

Coti was held captive by Tatum’s reading of Jesus Calling, my devotional.
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He did not really have a choice, so he decided to just listen. It’s a good thing she read the one about how all dogs go to heaven. IMG_2835Or did she just make that up?

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These TWO and the ZOO

No, not the TWO eagles, although they were exquisite. They sat so regally atop their perch. Seriously the most beautiful bird.
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And this is why they are here:

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Then the TWO condors wowed us.IMG_2807 IMG_2808

The TWO mountain lions lounging..

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And Tot moseying along. IMG_2811 IMG_2812

But, it was also not these TWO: The javelinas
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Or…these TWO prairie dogs as they peaked out of their underground world.IMG_2820

Finally, it was not the TWO elephants who don’t seem to get along (one is in a separate quarter)

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YEP! It was THEEEEEEESE TWO Q-T PIES at the ZOO.IMG_2816 IMG_2818
They just adore each other, honestly.

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Coti, where are you?

Tatum and I searched all over for the little guy? Where did he go?
Then, I see this two eyes peering from under her bed. He would not come out!?

Sometimes, the ringtone on my phone text scares him, and I thought the new one was safe (it’s a choo-choo train), but apparently not!

Tatum crawled under her bed to comfort him.
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Then she figured she’d stay under there with him and her baby.

 

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Now, I have two rug rats under there. HELP!IMG_2795

 

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Play is good

I never understood the value of play until I had a child. Two quotes I have seen of late:

“Play is the work of the child.” – Maria Montessori

“Play is the highest form of research.” – Albert Einstein

OK, then let ‘er P. L. A. Y! Gosh, I even am getting to see the benies for myself. To see her imagination run wild and to let ME become a kid has just been rewarding beyond measure.

I let her run around and just discover what she wanted to play on.

Of course she must ride the rocking horse…
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But wait, there’s a “pool!” Let’s take the baby in there. IMG_2778 IMG_2777Time for bed, little girl!
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Wait, you have to go for a ride first (time in the bed lasted 2 seconds, poor child)
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SQUIRREL!…. A train set!
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And with all the commotion going on she headed to the magnet thingies whatever they are. They make cool shapes and formations, all magnetized. Who’da thunk!?IMG_2771 IMG_2770

All in a day of play. When she gets to play in different environments, home is fresh and new!
PLAY is GOOD!