The Randomness of Life

So Jodifur. Where does that come from? I hated my name growing up, and actually still do. I'm of the generation that every fifth girl was named Jennifer, and my mom didn't want that. So I became Jodi Michelle. But I hated my name. I didn't understand why they didn't name me Jennifer. So they called me Jodifer. And I wanted to name this blog that, but it was taken.

What's the hardest part of parenting? Knowing what to do when you have tried everything and nothing has worked. Why won't this baby sleep, hungry, no, cold, no, hot, no, fever, no, teething, no. It start when they are little and never stops.

So you can't live without Diet Coke. What about your son? His burp cloth. For about a year now, Michael will only go to sleep if he is holding a burp cloth. It is a burp cloth from Target that has a little flower on it and I have never been able to find another one. Doug almost left it at a Starbucks in Breezewood, PA and I almost killed him, which I think is an even trade for a toddler who won't sleep.

When you're not blogging, what are you doing? Working as an attorney in child abuse, surfing the net, and watching really bad tv. Oh, and playing with my son of course!

Stay tuned for more Mom Trap Featured Readers all this week. And hop on over to my other blog. I'm giving away cool prizes every day this week!

Comments

[jodifur]

oh Gillian, I love that idea!

[Gillian]

Jodifur, now is the time to use the power of the 'interweb' for good. Post a picture of that lovey and reach out for some kind soul (or seven) who have that item and for them it stayed a burp cloth and did not transform into a lovey. Call on the compassion in their hearts to send you their 'ordinary' burp cloths and get yourself a backup (or eight) to guard your future against disaster and anarchy. It is so worth it.

[jodifur]

Thanks for the shout out!