I ONLY say that because, when both parents are exhausted, reading directions to mix formula is hazardous!
Last night, Eric went to mix a new pitcher of formula, since we go through about 2 quarts a day. Unbeknownst to him, I switched the one-cup measure he was using to a 1/2-cup measure because it fit in the formula can. So, he mixed two quarts, but used only half the amount of formula.
The kids didn't sleep as well last night and I wondered why. I was frustrated that they were crying after two hours.
This morning, Eric and I realized the error, but we were out of that kind of formula, so I couldn't just add a cup of the mix and feed the hungry kids.
So, I went to make bottles from a different formula, and I spilled the entire container onto the kitchen counter!!!!! Eric heard me spew some expletives from where he was in the bedroom and, smartly, he decided to just let me deal with it.
Good thing!
By the time I got two, 4-ounce bottles made, I had gone through an entire can of powdered formula, the shirt I was wearing, and 1/2 a roll of paper towels.
But, dang it, those kids were fed and they were happy!!!
Gotta look at the big picture (SMILE!!)
And, most importantly, Eric and I LAUGHED about it!!!!
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And I believe the most very important part of parenting is finding the humor. It prepares you for when your children are adults and find great amusement in telling stories about the way you parented them
Its so funny to think of a "pitcher" of formula! haha!
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