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{The Ordinary Moments} #5 - Snot, teeth and rock 'n roll

2/9/2014

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I haven’t got a pretty picture of the Italian Lakes for you this week. Nor a cute one of a little boy and his screwdriver.

Only one picture would sum up this week’s ordinary moment as a family with a one-year-old: a pile of snot-sodden tissues. And I just didn’t feel like getting my camera out for those.

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We’ve had rivers of snot, first from Big M and little M, then little M took a break, changed his mind, and joined back in with twice the drip rate. And then, as of last night, the tap’s on for me too.

We’ve had teeth. It started about two weeks ago, and at the last count I saw five of the little buggers coming through. I’m considering reporting the tooth fairy to social services for child abuse. And parent abuse, come to think of it.

And then we’ve had rock ‘n roll. Rocking as in trying desperately to rock the Bean to sleep, about once every two hours for the last god-knows-how-may nights. Rolling as in endless cot gymnastics from the Bean, and then in mummy and daddy’s bed when the cot’s lost its appeal.

Oh these are ordinary moments all right, ones that everyone with a kid must go through. I don’t want to complain. In some bizarre way these are moments to treasure too. Moments when I’m reminded that, at least to one little snot-bucket, cuddles with Mr P&P and I are the only thing that will give comfort. We're lucky to be able to give that comfort.

These aren’t pretty moments. They’re not cute, they’re not endearing. But, for better or for worse, they’re currently our ordinary and I wouldn't want to pretend otherwise.



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8 Comments
Katie @mummydaddyme link
2/9/2014 03:02:18 pm

Oh no, sorry to hear you have been surrounded by bugs. There is just so much going around my way at the moment, LL has currently got chicken pox and a bad ear infection, plus teeth too the poor little mite. I know what you mean about not wanting to get the camera out, I have been feeling uninspired lately as we have just been hibernating indoors most of the time. Still they are typical moments so it is worth recording them to remember the not so good times as well as the good ones! x

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
2/12/2014 02:23:46 am

Oh gosh, poor LL! Why is it that lurgies and new teeth always arrive at the same time?? I hope she feels better soon so you can all get out a bit more again.

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3yearsandhome link
2/10/2014 01:33:25 pm

Oh we've had the same dreadful week. Snot, snot and more snot. And then the eldest forgot he no longer wears nappies and peed all over our bed (silver lining: my husband's side).

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
2/12/2014 02:26:12 am

Oh dear *tries not to laugh*
M did that once - we usually let him monkey around on the bed after his evening bath, and one evening we just let him carry on for a bit too long before the nappy went on!

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Ritz link
2/10/2014 03:03:23 pm

Sorry to hear about the bugs...it seems ongoing and never ending in our household too! We have been indoors too and i haven't taken my camera out in ages too! hope weather will clear up soon and we all can enjoy some sunshine xx

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
2/12/2014 02:27:57 am

Yes, some sunshine (preferably at the weekend!) would make a world of difference. We're all so pale and uninspired at the moment!

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seychellesmama link
2/11/2014 02:39:59 am

oh no this is no fun you poor things!! Hope little Bean is feeling better soon xxx

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
2/12/2014 02:28:51 am

Thanks love. He seems to be on the mend so hopefully we will have a better week this week.

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