Charlie and Noah: A How to Guide

Tomorrow Sam and I have to go back to Texas for a few days to take care of our house. While we are gone Missy is going to take care of the boys. This is the first time I have ever been away from the boys, with the exception of when I was in the hospital having Noah.

I am a little worried. My boys are, well, little boys. They act like little boys, and Missy has daughters. I am putting together a list of instructions and helpful tips to make the next four days a little easier for her.

-The boys wake up at 7

-When pouring cups for the boys, make sure you use the same style of cup or else they will fight over who gets what one

-Charlie likes to snuggle while he drinks him milk in the morning. He has to be covered up with a blanket when in your lap

- Don’t fill Noah’s cup of cereal up to the top. He will tip it a little and pour some out, which will make him mad, and then he will dump the whole thing out

- Noah wears the size 7 shoes, Charlie wears size 8

-Charlie and Noah wear the same size clothes

- Do not, under any circumstance, let Charlie watch Blue’s Clues

-The thermostat is to be set at 77 degrees no matter what Sam told you

- “dog dogs” are hot dogs

- The boys get their lunch at 11, acceptable lunch options include: peanut butter sandwiches, dog dogs, or a can of pasta

-Nap time is from 12-2

-After lunch snacks options include popcorn and fruit snacks

-The boys like going to the park in town, but make sure you go in the morning while it is still cool out

-They do not like to go in the pool

- Charlie likes to roar at Noah, and this makes Noah scream

- Don’t get worried if they only eat two bites of their meal

- No swearing around the boys…I know the crowd you hang around

-Bed time is between 7 and 7:30, depending on how cute they are acting

-Extra diapers and wipes are on the back porch

-Charlie likes to lick; it is his favorite form of affections

-Spitting is not acceptable; don’t let them get away with it

-Climbing over the baby gate is a major offence

- They only drink milk in the morning and after 5, the rest of the day they can drink water, tea or lemonade

-Always use the chain lock when they are in the living room, they can and will escape

-The number for poison control is 1-800-222-1222

- I will have my cell phone with me at all times, call if you have any questions, concerns or questions

I hope Missy enjoys the time she gets to spend with the boys. I know that they are in good hands, but I am going to worry about them the whole time they are gone.