Before we get started, I should probably explain that I asked Siri, the robotic assistant who lives in my iPhone, to call me Rock God like I saw in one of the commercials. She misheard me and started calling me Rock Cod and that was just too weird. Anyway, we settled on Diva.
Just because I’ve asked my phone to call me “Diva” doesn’t mean I have all the answers. Sometimes I still want her to tell me what to do. Recently, I approached her with a few parenting challenges. And this is what she told me.
Wait, what? Let’s talk about something else.
That’s not what I meant. Let me say it another way.
C’mon. Just tell me what you think.
Okay. New topic.
Thanks, Siri. You got my back
this is killing me! Love it, Diva.
The suggestion of a hotel is priceless. Obviously Siri’s subtle way of saying that the baby’s NEVER going to sleep; get out of there and get yourself to a hotel, stat!
@Jane, I thought her idea to send him to a hotel was rather clever, but your way is more practical.
Oh, Heather, it’s like talking to our kids! Pulling teeth! Someone should hook them up with a better search engine 😉
Very cute. 🙂
Thank you ladies. I wonder what her idea of babysitting is. If it’s facetiming me while I’m on a date and letting the kids run wild, I think I’ll pass.
I recently came across your site and I like quite many posts. I have a question if you don’t mind answering in detail. How do you manage baby, toddler, housework, sleep and updating this site? I am having difficulties managing things. I have a 9 month old baby and he is super active. When he naps then I clean, cook, shower, laundry etc. When he gets up then I am busy with him as he needs constant attention. By 9 pm I am exhausted, have no energy left. Maybe I am not managing my time adequately. Can you please shed some light on your daily routine? Do you have help? What can I do differently to balance things? Please help!
@Kanwal, I do have help and not just Siri. When our babies were only babies, we started this site during naptime and worked on it after bedtime. For fun and sanity, we brainstormed fun things to do with a baby in tow. Now our children are in school so that’s a huge difference. Right now, I snuck in here while my husband is at the breakfast table with everyone.
Whitney and I believe the first year of a baby’s life is a HUGE transition not to be underestimated. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re doing it right… but you might also need some help because that’s okay too.
Even Siri doesn’t know how to solve parenting problems! 😉
@Nina, Most of my harder questions sent her to a web search. Typical!
I feel a bit of despair that if Apple can’t solve our parenting questions, there truly might not be one answer to make it all go perfectly…how is this possible? 🙂
I loved Rock Cod and will forever think of that name when I read your posts. It’s awesome.
Thanks for the laugh.
LOL! This is very funny, Diva!
@MommyTherapy and @Erica, Thanks for stopping by (whether you prefer to call me Rock Cod or Diva!)
I think she gets better with the parenting advice and babysitting over time, right? Isn’t that part of the brand promise?
Thanks to an old dear friend, I’ve now asked her to call me “Your Royal Highness” — it’s nice.