When the Blackberry Calls...

Yesterday I officially failed in the balancing act we call "the working mommy." I was in my bathroom with Lydia trying to do her hair for the day. I heard my phone ringing and realized it was in another room, I left her to run and grab it and returned right back to her and carried on with my conversation. Being a Realtor/mom has required me to be a great balancer of the Blackberry and child care. I'm usually pretty good at it. I typically favor the child, thus the reason I'm on my 3rd Blackberry in 18 months (those stories deserve their own post)!

Today, however, I failed. It was my sister in law. On the phone. She had a real estate question. I suddenly found myself in Realtor mode. I couldn't help her without stepping out of the room once again to sit down at my computer. I ran to quickly look up a number. Seconds (literally seconds) later I heard a blood curdling scream. I hung up on Jesi and knew right then what I would see when I got to the bathroom. I grabbed Lydi and looked for burns. Low and behold she had horrible burns on both sides of her wrist. I. WAS. SICK. I couldn't believe I had just violated so many rules and my sweet, innocent, beautiful girl was now blistered and heart broken! I called Gary up from his office to help with the situation. He was mad at me. Rightfully so! It was an accident, but a very preventable one. So, for those of you out there who have a child...remember these simple rules...

1. Don't leave the child alone on the bathroom vanity.
2. Don't leave the child alone with hot flat irons (or anything hot) within reach-or in the same room for that matter.

Bet you're thinking you would never do that! I know you would never do that! I, on the other hand, have done that...along with many other stupid things, but I hope I will never do it again! My baby, unlike my Blackberry, is irreplaceable...Maybe it's time for an ear piece? I Don't think so! No offense to you Blue Toothers!

In an attempt to redeem myself I bought Lydia the Snow White movie and we watched it twice yesterday. It's a little scary for her, but she loves the singing and the animals...who says money can't buy love?!?!


Her Cousin Always Cheers Her Up

Her New Favorite Coat, courtesy of Old Navy Stuff and Save :)

The Burn/Blister, Just One of Three