Monday, October 10, 2011
He's Got a Case of the Mumbles!
The Husband's got a case of Boomhauer-itis. I cant understand a word that's coming out of his mouth! I hope he gets over it soon. I'd hate for him to give someone directions, or worse, him have to ask for directions.
Case Study:
The other day, I asked him if he thought I should make chicken or fish for dinner. Instead of me going to the freezer to take out meat, I met his gaze with this expression:
Well needless to say, we had fish. I'm still not sure if he actually wanted it.
Kiddy Files
PUT ME IN THE SPOTLIGHT!
Why aren't you praying mom?
That was the question asked to me by my 10 year old. He was curious about my failure to get up and make salat with the family. What to do? What to do?
Tell him. Duh.
Because my oldest is 10, I figured it was time to tell him the real reason Mommy goes without praying at times.
Insert half smile here.
Ok, here goes. I hope I can help some of you moms wondering how to tell your boys about those "bees."
Aqeel: Mom, why aren't you praying?
Me: Well, every month a woman's body prepares to have a baby. So it saves all the blood so the baby can grow. When the woman does not have a baby inside after a month, the body has to get rid of the blood.
Aqeel: No way! Really?
Me: Yes way! So when the blood is going away, I cant make whudu until it stops. It takes about 5 days to go away.
Aqeel: Ok.
Well wasn't that easy?
Pensive's Thought of the Day
Relationship Therapy~Be careful what you say!
Love and like are two different things, so sometimes although we may be upset at someone, it doesn't take away from the love. Sadly, us humans have a hard time of separating the two.
That's why its so important to make sure that while we are going through periods of dislike, we refrain from making our partner feel unloved. Petty situations can be forgotten, but words make an imprint that can last a lifetime.
Remember in whatever you say, that whatever you say, can affect how someone feels about themselves or toward you. Being nefarious gets us very little in the way of settling an argument, it can almost always guarantee failure.
While petty arguments can be worked out, residual feelings left over from hurtful words can prolong resentment.
Ways to work it out:
Avoid saying the word you in an accusatory way:
Dont say words like: Amir, you are so arrogant. You never listen to me.
Instead, tell your partner how YOU feel.
Example: Amir, when we argue, I feel like I am not being heard. I feel like my ideas are not important.
Try it next time, and see what happens.
Love and like are two different things, so sometimes although we may be upset at someone, it doesn't take away from the love. Sadly, us humans have a hard time of separating the two.
That's why its so important to make sure that while we are going through periods of dislike, we refrain from making our partner feel unloved. Petty situations can be forgotten, but words make an imprint that can last a lifetime.
Remember in whatever you say, that whatever you say, can affect how someone feels about themselves or toward you. Being nefarious gets us very little in the way of settling an argument, it can almost always guarantee failure.
While petty arguments can be worked out, residual feelings left over from hurtful words can prolong resentment.
Ways to work it out:
Avoid saying the word you in an accusatory way:
Dont say words like: Amir, you are so arrogant. You never listen to me.
Instead, tell your partner how YOU feel.
Example: Amir, when we argue, I feel like I am not being heard. I feel like my ideas are not important.
Try it next time, and see what happens.
Pensive Style Files 1
What's better paired with a black abaya than a banging set of accessories?
Monday Military Chic!
Monday Military Chic!
The bronze paired with coral really catches my eye!
Fab Water Bottles by Waterweek
In my search for new kids stuff, I stumbled upon a really cute and creative water bottle set. Designed to help us get out water consumption up to par!
IREDUCEBOTTLES has developed the waterweek set for kids and adults. PROS: I got a set for the boys and they like the fact that the bottles are not as big as the stainless steel variety. I like the fact that the bottle set is only $14 for 5 bottles. That's about the price you would pay for 1 stainless steel bottle.
Cons: The cap is not connected to the bottle which can cause them to become lost. Otherwise, its a great investment. It also comes with a neat cup holder set to go int he fridge. You cant pick each bottle design. In the set I received, one bottle was designed with a scull decal. I'm really not into the whole skull & crossbones look I don't think its appropriate for kids) I use that bottle when I work out on the tread.
Aren't they just mag?1?1?!
IREDUCEBOTTLES has developed the waterweek set for kids and adults. PROS: I got a set for the boys and they like the fact that the bottles are not as big as the stainless steel variety. I like the fact that the bottle set is only $14 for 5 bottles. That's about the price you would pay for 1 stainless steel bottle.
Cons: The cap is not connected to the bottle which can cause them to become lost. Otherwise, its a great investment. It also comes with a neat cup holder set to go int he fridge. You cant pick each bottle design. In the set I received, one bottle was designed with a scull decal. I'm really not into the whole skull & crossbones look I don't think its appropriate for kids) I use that bottle when I work out on the tread.
Aren't they just mag?1?1?!
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