More Doom, Sleepy Teeth and the Careening Psychobot
Everywhere we go, Laylee begs for “more doom please.” Sadly, she’s not tall enough to experience anything but the most juvenile form of doom. At the Houston Aquarium they have a miniature Drop of Doom with some pansy name like “The Magic Lighthouse” or something else equally inane. Luckily the girl can’t read so I introduced it to her as “The Drop of Doom” and to the protestations of Dan and Grammy I took her for a ride.
Why they would be concerned about her dropping in 2 story freefall repeatedly, I’ll never know. She almost didn’t have a meltdown on the seahorse merry-go-round so I thought she was certainly ready to try out something a little more adventurous. As per usual, I was correct.
Her commentary as we rode the ride one billion times consisted of 2 phrases repeated over and over again. “Hold tight to me Mommy” and “Again Please.”
Now everywhere we go, she’s on the lookout. “More doom PLEASE!” I’ll see what I can conjure up for you, sweet pea.
Due to the fact that Grammy and Papa are much smarter than Mom and Dad, sweet pea Laylee has developed some added creativity in her parental manipulation techniques.
After over an hour of swimming:
Papa: Okay kiddo, I think it’s time to get out.
Laylee: I don’t think so.
Papa: Oh really? Come on.
Laylee: No, my clock says it’s not time to get out.
Papa: You don’t have a clock.
Laylee: Yes I do.
Papa: Where is it?
Laylee: It’s right here. (pointing to a wet spot on the pool deck)
Papa: Oh really, and what does it say?
Laylee: It says it’s not time to get out yet.
Then last night at dinner, Laylee informed us that she needed to spit out the green bean in her mouth because her teeth were too tired to chew it. “My teeth are SO sleepy.” Yah-huh? Well, my uvula’s practically been in a coma for 3 weeks now and you don’t see me complaining. Chew the darn green bean.
Being out here in the Bible belt, Magoo’s picked up some added religiosity. Since we’ve been in Texas with Grammy and Papa, he’s not only learned to fold his arms for prayer but he has also been healed. Yes folks, he who was lame can now walk, or at least careen around like a flailing psychobot.
Tess Says:
is he getting the hiccups? he is adorable!
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Posted on June 13th, 2006 at 8:37 pm
shannon @ rocks in my dryer Says:
Ummm…your UVULA? I don’t even know what that is, and I’m not sure I want too…
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Posted on June 13th, 2006 at 8:40 pm
Sarah Says:
Shannon: I was dying, so I HAD to look it up uvula: “A small, conical, fleshy mass of tissue suspended from the center of the soft palate.” So now you know.
And Magoo - oh my goodness, he is so cute. He looks extremely proud of himself, as he should be.
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Posted on June 13th, 2006 at 9:08 pm
The Daring One Says:
I grew up calling the UVULA the “hangy-down-thing.” It’s the thing that wiggles in the back of the mouths of screaming cartoon characters.
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Posted on June 13th, 2006 at 9:20 pm
bowersita Says:
Since you’ve been in TX all this time, your picture on the blog needs to have much bigger hair and/or cowboy hat. Oh and let’s not forget a mum. Congrats to Magoo on the walking.
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Posted on June 13th, 2006 at 9:28 pm
Margaret Says:
Yeah, uvula. And it’s been in a COMA?! Poor thing! It must be tough - how do you…do whatever it is that the uvula helps you do, when your uvula is in a coma?! Yeah, that’s GOTTA be tough.
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Posted on June 13th, 2006 at 9:54 pm
Heather Says:
HILARIOUS!!! I’ve never heard of comatos uvula before. I hope it doesn’t bug you too much. Magoo looks just adorable. I love the way kids look when they are just learning to walk.
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Posted on June 13th, 2006 at 10:12 pm
elliespen Says:
Hey, I think we could all use a bit more doom in our lives. I certainly could. My days at the office would be much more interesting and I could come home and tell Shallow Man, “Man, it was just one heaping of doom after another…” Wait, that’s kind of what I do anyway… Okay, so we need more FUN doom in our lives.
The psychobot is ridiculously cute. You know that, don’t you? Too much fun.
When I was little I thought the uvula was actually my tonsils, so when I had my tonsils taken out and it was still there I thought at first that the doctor did it wrong and I’d have to go back to the hospital… Crazy uvula. Nothing but a load of troubles.
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Posted on June 13th, 2006 at 10:28 pm
Valarie Says:
I’m impressed with the psychobot’s ability to stand up in the middle of a room. Maybe we should have taken our boy down south for some healin’ because he didn’t get figure that out until many months after he started walking.
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Posted on June 13th, 2006 at 10:51 pm
Nantie Meg Says:
Who said he could get so old?!?!? It’s not fair, I’m not even there to witness it!!
Love you all, and I am so jealous that you are all there playing together!!
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Posted on June 13th, 2006 at 11:23 pm
Queen Beth Says:
Magoo is soooo cute! And Laylee??? You’ve definitely got your hands full!
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Posted on June 14th, 2006 at 6:23 am
Cheerio's on my butt? Says:
Oh you are such a funny person! Ha! I thought uvula was a female organ type thingy that I never heard of! Ha! I’m glad I was wrong! he he! I hope it wakes up soon! Mine’s dead! Too much screaming I guess! You’re baby is soo cute! That smile brought tears to my eyes as it reminded me of my little guy and how fast he’s growing! Have fun on the vacation!
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Posted on June 14th, 2006 at 7:27 am
Naddin J Says:
LOL… “My Uvula’s In a Coma” is the next new title of my blog.
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Posted on June 14th, 2006 at 8:00 am
Karen Says:
I LOVE IT! Especially how he instantly gets up to do it again when he falls. What a cutie pie.
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Posted on June 14th, 2006 at 8:21 am
Stephanie Says:
The DOOM!
That is awesome.
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Posted on June 14th, 2006 at 8:25 am
Keltybug Says:
Magoo is to cute. Thank goodness for biology last semester I actually knew what uvula was!!
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Posted on June 14th, 2006 at 8:36 am
Sherri Wilkerson Says:
Kathryn, couldn’t you just eat him? Magoo, I mean? He is so utterly cute.
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Posted on June 14th, 2006 at 8:44 am
Kristen Says:
Oh, Laylee is so priceless!! She and Care Bear would get along famously. Last summer we went to our local amusement park and the kiddie land had a miniature tower of doom also. I think Care Bear must’ve ridden it at least a dozen times.
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Posted on June 14th, 2006 at 8:54 am
Jeana Says:
You know you were wondering at what point you will have to stop being daring YOUNG mom…Your next acronym could be Daring Ornery Old Mom. People everywhere will be saying, “I NEED MORE DOOM!!”
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Posted on June 14th, 2006 at 9:57 am
Jeana Says:
Oh, and the uvula? Little Punching Bag.
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Posted on June 14th, 2006 at 9:59 am
californiazenmom Says:
Awesome video!! And the best part for me is…it brings back AWESOME memories of MY 2nd child careening around…in the exact same outfit!
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Posted on June 14th, 2006 at 10:12 am
krista Says:
Ok, that was cute, but I have to say, don’t you miss the hilarious crawling?
Oh god how I loved that video clip. I’m going to route through your archives now to watch it again.
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Posted on June 14th, 2006 at 1:46 pm
krista Says:
Ok, that was cute, but I have to say, don’t you miss the hilarious crawling?
Oh god how I loved that video clip. I’m going to route through your archives now to watch it again.
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Posted on June 14th, 2006 at 1:46 pm
emlouisa Says:
Uvula? Hilarious. I was very scared to find out what that was. Glad I was incorrect in assuming it was part of the female netheregions.
And Magoo? Adorable. I love how he just keeps on trying. He’s no quitter!
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Posted on June 14th, 2006 at 1:59 pm
Gabriela Says:
My hat’s off to you for getting on that ride with Laylee. Grammy and I stood safely on the ground watching my three go up and down for what seemed like several hours. I would have so lost my cookies. You go girl!
Uvula does sound a little naughty doesn’t it? Luckily, I had anatomy in college so I knew just what you were talking about!
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Posted on June 14th, 2006 at 2:10 pm
Anonymous Says:
oh hes so cute! It cracked me up to watch the video. Its like his little legs can’t go as fast as he wants to go! I can’t wait until my little one learns how to walk! What great timing too, so the grandparents could see…congrats!
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Posted on June 14th, 2006 at 5:04 pm
smartmama Says:
i am all for more doom! i totally have that same clock as laylee
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Posted on June 14th, 2006 at 5:20 pm
bon Says:
The walking and staggering and hilarity of the boy! and clocks, La!
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Posted on June 14th, 2006 at 8:55 pm
HLH Says:
oh seriously, my chidren would love to have you for a mom. I would NEVER take my kids on that ride. Dh drug me on the real grown-up version once and I started to hyperventalate and had to remind myself to breath the whole ride. I am SUCH a chicken!
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Posted on June 14th, 2006 at 9:52 pm
Sarah Says:
I stumbled onto your site through Lauren at Created for HIS glory; it’s past midnight and I have a newborn and can’t stop to read anymore right now, but I HAVE to come back tomorrow (um, actually today). I love what I’ve read so far!! Great writing:)
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Posted on June 14th, 2006 at 10:28 pm
Beck Says:
Hilarious! My then-6-year-old insisted upon riding the tiny country fair roller coaster last summer, and then told everyone we ran into afterwards “Mommy let me nearly DIE!”
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Posted on June 15th, 2006 at 8:39 am
Chilihead2 Says:
I could eat them up! I say you, me, and Laylee all meet at MGM at DW and do The Tower of Terror a bajillion times without stopping!
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Posted on June 15th, 2006 at 11:15 am
Shannon (Sentimental) Says:
Oh girl he is so cute, I am loving those first step moments. They are so clumsy and drunk looking. Extra cute!
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Posted on June 15th, 2006 at 4:31 pm
The Flip Flop Mamma! Says:
yeah, I call it the “hangy down thing” too!
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Posted on June 15th, 2006 at 6:41 pm
Grammy Says:
That child is fetching ADORABLE! I’m so glad he learned to walk at our house.
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Posted on June 15th, 2006 at 8:42 pm
Caryn Says:
Sleepy teeth. That’s so precious. And I love how funny Magoo seems to find this walking thing. (Pssst. And for the record, I knew what an uvula was, but I read it as a completely different body part at first, one with similar letters, and I nearly died in shock at finding you mentioning it…until I realized what you had actually said. I think I need glasses.)
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Posted on June 16th, 2006 at 5:34 pm
momof3busyboys Says:
Daring Young Mom, I love reading your blog! I always leave your sight with a smile! You bring such humor to parenting! And your stories about Laylee and Magoo are too cute!
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Posted on June 18th, 2006 at 6:47 am
wrigley Says:
he’s so adorable. huggable, squeezable. i like the smile at the end.
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Posted on June 20th, 2006 at 8:56 pm
Heather from One Woman's World Says:
You are SOOOOO dead now that that kid can walk!
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Posted on June 21st, 2006 at 9:10 pm
Lorraine Says:
Praise Jeezuz!
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Posted on June 28th, 2006 at 9:02 am