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Wed, Jun 25, 2008

Wed, Jun 25, 2008 10:56 AM
Haakon does not drive (although he did start the sub the other day) Reminder to self - do not leave keys in Haakon's reach.
Nor will Haakon be driving for a good 11 to 12 years. BUT this little guy is already experiencing a bit of road rage. It irritates him when we are headed either north or south on 45 which is 3 to 4 lanes in each direction and he happens to drop whatever it is he is holding to an unreachable position. He begs and pleads with me to stop and get it. I have never given in to this request, and thus keep driving and tell him I am not going to risk getting into an accident because you dropped your toy or water bottle. He lately has decided that he will solve our traffic dilemma by stating that he is going to break the other cars, trucks, semis, etc that are on the road and throw them in the ditch. That is where I plug in the “eat your veggie's and fruit otherwise you will never be strong enough to break cars and truck in two” line. Then I have to explain that we can not wish to hurt and break other people's property. That just is not right and God would not be pleased.
Yesterday morning on our way to work, we had reached the island and a little Scion had cut right in front of us causing me to slam on the breaks. Here, I try to drive safe and defensively with a vehicle full of little ones only to have a little reckless driver try to zoom in front. A few blocks later he slammed on his breaks and took his time turning into the donut shop to apparently stuff his face with those delightful round pastries. I would be lying if I said I did not feel like Haakon and breaking his car in two and throwing it in the ditch. I did not tell Haakon though.

Marit is accessorizing big time these days. She has to take with her a multitude of items. Purse, 2 blankets, NUK, water bottle, baby doll, baby bear, perhaps a bracelet or two and snacks are always good as well. Two pair of shoes is required at all times. This morning I said, “alright everyone, in the car! We are leaving in 2 minutes.” I could hear her whining at the top of the stairs. She was struggling and about to trip over the two “bly” (blankets) she was carrying along with Pablo. No matter how much I tell her she could leave some of it at home she just shakes her head and says, “no, mommy.”
We get into the car and pile on all of her items. One can barely see her face poking out from beneath her pile of items. As we enter unto the highway I hear Marit in the back calling, “NUK, NUK!” Haakon piped in before I had a chance to respond. “Marit, you forgot your NUK and we are not going to get it so just deal with it!” I could hear a whimper and a soft spoken NUK. I told her not to worry because it was probably still up in the bathroom where she set it down when she brushed her teeth and we will get it when we get home. At least we got Pablo, two blankets, her purse, 2 pair of shoes, and an extra pony with us.

3 more bedtimes till Daddy is home. Ja, the projects can wait, the dishes can sit, and the laundry can pile up. As long as Daddy comes home and we are alive and well.

Comments:
Allison Axness: Congratulations on making it through that long of time without your husband!

cuzzy cara: Becka, your stories are so touching. I love reading them. Take care, Cara

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