Monday, April 28, 2008

Sympathy for Ms. Hannigan

Could you do me a big favor? I am just wondering if you would mind driving Whitnie to the store for some tampons. She wants the plastic applicators(scented)not the cardboard.That would be so cool if you could and what's really neat is that Whitnie can tell you all about why cardboard applicators are so uncomfortable just like she told her dad.Oh and while your there, would you mind picking up some Midol? Whitnie, Pennie and Star all start at about the same time and they all suffer from various pains and roller coaster emotions.Thanks so much! You are a savior, real decent. When you get back it would also be great if you could hang out and break up any fights that might erupt.
I'm pretty sure Star borrowed Pennie's mascara today without asking her. Star is feeling pretty emotional today too and is sure to need a good cry, along with Olivia ...and Whitnie and maybe Alexa, if she's tired.So give lots of hugs and reassurances. If Pennie gives Whitnie a dirty look, Whitnie might get really angry and violent, so you'll want to try to diffuse the situation before it gets out of control. The teenagers really don't like doing chores so if you could pitch in that would really be doing me a solid.Be sure to help Olivia with her ballet bun too because if it's crooked she'll cry at dance and when they get home from dance they'll be wondering where their dinner is and might be a little sulky if they have to wait, so you should probably get started on dinner pretty soon. Oh and Olivia doesn't like meat or vegetables and don't bother trying to make her eat them or she will surely cry, Alexa only likes meat, Pennie won't eat at all, but try to encourage her so that she doesn't develop an eating disorder.Whitnie likes to use this time for voicing any complaints she has about almost anything so try to listen intently and be empathetic, because if she thinks your not listening or that you don't care, this can lead to a crying guilt trip from which you may never recover. Although the girls will be tired from dance, they usually will avoid going to be and will instead follow you around the house whining about something or other being unfair.You'll have to firmly insist that they get some rest and you may have to repeat yourself four or five times. Remember that even though they might be looking at you, they won't actually hear or obey you the first ... second... third.. or fourth time. The little girls like to have their hair braided and Olivia likes her back rubbed with baby lotion, and all the girls need about 5 minutes each of hugging and kissing before they can sleep. Again thank you.I know you can do this, you are just the type of patient person that can handle this and it makes you feel so needed too. After the girls are asleep, the phone will only ring 6 or 7 more times in the night. It's usually Mitchell, Tim, or Collin for Pennie or it could be Gerald for Star, or Durante for Whitnie.Take a message and be polite, it's really upsetting to the girls if you aren't and they might think you don't like their friends or that you favor one over the other.You are welcome to sleep in the guest room, unless Olivia wants you to lay by her,oh and Whitnie usually wakes up with cramps about this time of the month. Thanks again your a life saver. If you need me I'll be in the hospital giving birth to my seventh daughter... don't call.

10 comments:

ray said...

*wicked chuckle* And to think there was a time when you thought it was so fun to dress them up alike and do their hair and march them down the aisle at church. Alex's beautiful harem. And now you're reaping the consequences of having WAY to much estrogen in one house. There should be an EPA limit on estrogen.

Fear not, my friend, there will be a day when you'll have a house full of beautiful granddaughters (about 70 of them that hopefully not be living with you) and they can give your daughters the same hell. Because apparently, no one in your family knows how to make a BOY!!

Oh, BTW, Nathaniel and Grant say "Hi".

Ambie said...
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Ambie said...

This is Whitnie... your blog gives me cramps

Miss Jillee said...

I'm so proud to have so many beautiful nieces but i must say that when i come over for my daily visit is enough of it all for me. I really wish i could help! sorry!



haha! like omg! i cant believe that i was so totally like that. It was so 2 years ago.

Ambie said...

Yes you were but look how you have miraculously altered. "It gives me like so much like hope and yeah" ....

Ambie said...

Enjoy your carefree life with boys Ray .. but just remember raising boys means someday tolerating daughter- in - laws. he he he. ( evil laugh)

ray said...

and speaking of musicals...

raising girls is like "Little Shop of Horrors". They start cute and little and they get people's attention. "I couldn't help but notice that incredible plant in the window..." But they're demanding. "What do want from me, blood?" Then they grow bigger and demand more and leave the bodies of devoured men in their wake. "Cause I'm a dentist, and a success!"

So my advice to you, Ambie. Keep those electrical cords handy because before you know it, you'll have a house full of "mean green mothers from outer space".

Oh yeah, and when it's all and said and done I'll visit you and Alex on Skid Row!!

love ya!

Cheryl said...

Hey girls! I hope it is ok to comment here. Nat gave me your blog address. Ambie, as for your pathetic plea for help and companionship.........I'm there for you. It will just take me awhile to get there!

By the way, puberty in stereo with the twins was torturous!! I feel for you, my friend! It sounds like you have it in surround sound!!

Lots of love!

Ambie said...

Cheryl ! I miss you terribly ! It's so nice to hear from you. Stick around and comment to your hearts content.

Love ya!

Cheryl said...

I miss you too!! I can't wait to see what an adorable expectant mother you are!!