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November 17, 2003
Ok, I told myself that I would update every week, but I am just so boring that I guess every other week or so is fine :).
JOSHIE
Josh had FINALLY gotten over this horrible bug that had him sleeping pretty much all day and not eating a thing. It lasted for about a week and it scared the crap out of me. I've never seen him so sick. He had a high fever that would only go away when I gave him some Motrin or Tylenol but would shoot back up a few hours later. He did get lots of fluids though so I wasn't too worried but still, he wouldn't eat but maybe a bite of cereal a day. Thank God that's over. And speaking of cereal..that is all he will eat now! Any kind of cereal will do, although his favorite is Corn Pops or Mud & Bugs. Anytime I make food for the family all he wants is "cewal". Besides the occasional hot dog that is. Oh well, I suppose I should be happy that he is eating something that is good for him and that fact that he is eating at all is a good thing. He is so thin, so unlike Joey at the same age. Everything is fine medically, his doctor says he is developing perfectly but still, a mom always worries.
JOEY
AKA "Mr. Attitude". Geez, I swear, he has never been this bad. Ever since he started first grade his attitude has gotten worse. I know that it has a lot to do with the boys at school, but maybe it's also because of him getting older and wanting more independence. He can be the sweetest kid one day and a big meanie the next. He has problems listening to what we tell him and when we ask him why he didn't do what he was told he says he doesn't know. I'm hoping it'll get lots better soon. He is the smartest kid I know and he knows what he should and should not be doing, he just needs some help in deciding which is which.
THANKSGIVING
Ok, I am stuck having Jon's parents coming over this year and I can't say I'm too happy about it. We invited them over last year, and I made so much food, cleaned the house to a sparkle, and waited. And waited. And his dad shows up an hour late with a 2-liter of soda and we ask where his mom is. Well apparently she is at home sick and no one bothered to call and let us know. So his dad leaves and we call up Jon's parent's house to check up on his mom. No answer. Which is odd since they answer their phone (if they're home) even if it means getting up off the toilet to get it. So we call Jon's grandfather and who answers? Yep, his mom. So we find out that they went over there instead without telling us and his dad lied about it. So this year we weren't going to say a word to them about what we were or were not doing. But Jon opens his big mouth and calls them up and invites them over. And I can't bring myself to call them back and say "Hell no you can't come over!", so I'm trying to forgive and forget and try to make this a great Thanksgiving. My family is doing their own thing, so I'm not even going to attempt to call and get rejected as usual.
CHRISTMAS
Ok, I admit it, I'm one of those last minute shoppers. I never even have a list. I just go into a store, grab stuff I know my family will like and buy it. So, I kind of know what the kids want, but I've decided to not get anything for my family this year. Ok, I admit I hold grudges, but I have every reason to feel this way. I am the only one out of my whole family that remembers birthdays, anniversarys, holidays, etc. And even if I don't send a gift I ALWAYS send a card and call. Well, my birthday rolls around this year, and what do I get? NOTHING. From anyone in my family, or Jon's. Not one call, not one card. My sister Michelle calls the next day and says, "Sorry I couldn't call, my cell phone battery died and I didn't have change for the payphone." My mom calls the next day and says "Sorry, but I didn't have any money to get you anything so it'll have to wait till I can afford it." Ok, I didn't need a gift, but I know at the Dollar Store you can get cards like 2 for $1 so that excuse didn't fly. And my sister Jessica, the one with the money, didn't give any reason at all for anything. So I know I'm bitter and probably being petty, but I've been too hurt for most of my life by things like this when I've went out of my way to try to do what I can for them and get nothing in return. And I don't mean things like gifts, hell, I even asked for a homemade card once and no, they couldn't even do that. So they can all kiss my ass.
On that lovely note, till next time...Jen
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