Poisonous House Plants

This is a very important topic I feel I need to make everyone aware of even if you don't have children.

Poisonous House Plants. Take a look around your house? Have any plant in pots hanging around? Chances are you have poisonous plants in your house. Should you get rid of them? I'll leave that question up to you but I will tell you that if anyone in your household should bite a leaf or cut a leaf and get the liquid in your eyes you will have a miserable time, it can even cause death.

An incident happened a few days ago with my girlfriend's little boy. Her little boy came crying to get pointing at his mouth and at the plant they had in their house. At first she didn't know what was wrong because he could not talk. Then she saw a bite on the plant but really could not figure out what the deal was. This is where it's important to know what kind of plants you have in your house. So she saw the bite on the plant leaf and she tasted the leaf with her tongue. She suffered the same effect. At the time she had not idea what the heck was the problem with the plant. It's been 2 days and she still feeling light effects.

The plant she has in her house is called "Dieffenbachia" and is also known as: "Dumbcane, Giant Dumbcane, Spotted Dumbcane, Leopard Lily" and it looks like this:
The effects of eating this plant, according to Wikipedia are:

"If a leaf is chewed, these crystals cause a burning sensation in the mouth and throat; swelling can occur along with a temporary inability to speak, and eventually death. Chewing results in death due to swelling of the throat that blocks the airway."

If you would like more information on the type of house plants that are poisonous I suggest you do research on the plants you own if you know the names OR go to this website: blankees.com to see the list common house plants that are poisonous.

Treat any house plant like they are poisonous unless you know for sure they not. Make sure you keep your plants well out of reach of children by putting them high up or maybe just get rid of them altogether. Having your place look nice is not worth losing your child or a pet due to accidental ingestion.

If anyone ingests one of these plants and suffers from these symptoms, call 911 immediately or call poison control at once!

Potty Training

I always thought I was going to have a hard time trying to teach my son how to go potty on the toilet.  And I did not thing he was going to learn before his third birthdat (Sept 14)  Was I WRONG!  I spent countless hours teaching him, showing him and him watching the Elmo potty training video.  I thought he was going to fade into it, having a few accidents here, and many hours and days of frustration but a funny thing happened.  He learned to use the potty from one day to the next!  I was amazed!  It sunk in!

My son now wakes up with dry pull ups and first thing he does in the morning prior to his shower (yes he's been taking showers since before he could walk)  is takes off his pull ups and goes "pee pee toilet" and he also poos in the toilet too!  I had him wearing underwear for the past few days during the day and not one accident.  Im not saying he's not going to have an accident but my kid has is locked on about 2 1/2 months before his 3 yr old birthday.  The thing that also amazes me and that he wont even tell me he has to go, he goes on his own and he pee pee's standing up!  Im so proud of my little guy!  He's growing up and fast!

Kids say the darndest things!

We all know kids try real hard to talk when they are learning.  Sometimes not pronouncing R's of maybe even T's.  But whatever letter it may be that they eat up and don't sound out, it is always cute to hear them try.  It sounds so cute that maybe you'll take a video camera, record it and post it on youtube for the world to hear and see!  

**Warning** 

Keep in mind that what you are about to witness is a cute kid trying to pronounce a simple word that might not sit so well with people.

Fathers Day 2008

Happy Fathers Day to all fathers!

I want to wish every dad out there and mothers that take on the father role a very happy fathers day.  I hope that everyone celebrating this day enjoys it to the fullest.

Being a father (a single father) for the past 33 months has been the most rewarding expericence of my life.  I still remember holding my son in my arms a few hours after he was born with some complications. It was then I realized my life was going to change forever.  The expericence was surreal. I could not believe I was actually a dad.

 

Till this day I am still happy.  It nevers wears off.  I love spending every waking moment with my son.  We have so much fun together.  He gets my undevided attention that no one, not even a woman can comptete.  My son comes first no matter what.

Even when we're just veging watching cars for the Umptheenth time.

or just being goofy in front of the apple photobooth Cam

or pretending to be starswars

These are just some of the things we've done throughout the year.

This is me and my son Walking for the March for Dime March for Babies.

And at Disneyland

So far this year has been so much fun for both of us.  I was able to get my son more often from the courts.  To this day I don't understand what compels mother to try to deprive kids from their dads but thats a whole other issue on it's own.  I make the most of the time I have with my son.

He's growing up quick.  He's already developing attitudes and his humorous side.  And he didn't have terrible two's. Overall my son is kick ass!

Son you are growing quick before my eyes and as your father I want to tell you that I will be there for you till the day I die.  I love you!

Don't forget to visit my external father blog!

http://papisoltero.blogspot.com  for the latested happenings of fatherhood!

Your Father

Mario

Potty Training

One of the toughest things to have to teach your kid will be potty training.  They say boys take longer than girls.  I would not know as I only have a boy.  I've been at it for a few months and I gotta tell you its hell.  Pee has seeped through the diaper. Poop has stained my carpet and Elmos potty training has been ingrained in my PS3's laser!  But it seems to be paying off because the other day he finally pooed in the toilet!  He seems to finally be getting the point.  Now all I need is for him to actually tell me when he has to go!  One step closer to not using anymore diapers!