If I Had a Designer Dress, I’d Totally Wear it While Writing this Post.

March 10th, 2010

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Thanks Parenting 411 for naming 3 Stinky Boys and Me to your Top 20 Best Parenting Blogs.  I’m so super psyched about it.  And if I had a designer dress, I’d totally wear it while writing this post.

But I don’t.

 

A Potted Plant That’s Sew Easy

March 8th, 2010

Maybe, just maybe, if I brought this

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Instead of this

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That wouldn’t happen.

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A fabric potted plant from Etsy:  it’s a good thing.

Toddler Talk

March 7th, 2010

Reichen:  “Can you go to work, Dadda?”

David:  “Why do you want me to go to work, buddy?”

Reichen:  “Because I need some money to give the lady at the mall so I can ride the carousel.”

The sweet conversation I overheard between Reichen and his Daddy.

Don’t Let Me Float Away

March 3rd, 2010

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You squeeze me tight and say, “Don’t let me float away.”

“Never,” I reply.  “You’re my baby now and for always.”

 

I realize it’s the wind that you’re worried about

“These are really big gusts,” you snuggle up and shout.

 

Your 3 year old self is convinced it will happen

You just know you’ll drift away unless you take action.

 

So you scamper up my leg and to my neck you cling

“Momma, hold me tight,” I hear you begging.

 

My world stops spinning and I will myself to remember

This moment with you, I will treasure it forever.

 

Your words, your embrace, your weight in my arms

Your smile, your giggle, your little boy charms.

 

You won’t fly away now, but one day you will

You’ll have lots of adventures with the dreams that you fill.

 

And when you’re soaring in the sky, I will remember this day

When the wind whipped and you worried you might float away.

Oops, I Did it Again.

March 1st, 2010

I left my van doors open when I went to Target today.  No, not unlocked.  Open.

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And, here’s the cherry on top of my what’s wrong with me sundae:  it’s not the first time I’ve done it.

Me Likey. Me Likey, A Lot!

March 1st, 2010

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Interior designer Palmer Weiss is a genius.  Click here to enjoy more of her absolute awesomeness.

Husbandism #13

February 28th, 2010

David:  “I am the poop whisperer.”

My husband bragging about how he was the one who finally got Reichen to poop on the potty.  The trick:  bribery.  David bought our little boy a Lightening McQueen race track set and told him the only way he was going to get it is to go #2 on the toilet.

Holy Beautiful Baubles, Batman!

February 25th, 2010

I’ve never actually purchased a piece of JCrew jewelry since I am, what my husband calls cheep, but holy beautiful baubles, Batman!  I just may have to pry open my pocket book for these awesome adornments.

JCrewGlaceNecklace

The Crystal Glace Neckace is such a lovey, layered piece.  I love the mix of geometric shapes and the contrasting colors of the hand-cut glass stones.  $118.

JCrewWebNecklace

I really like the delicate asymmetry of this vintage-inspired mulitstrand necklace.  The Crystal Web piece has teardrop-shaped pendants scattered on strands of crystal and hematite chains.  $85.

JCrewpearlBracelet

All the pears, crystals, and brass chains makes for such a twisty treat on your wrist.  I think it’s so great  that all you have to do is put on one piece and yet, it’s such a great layered look.  $88.

JCrewtreasurebracelet

I so die like Rachel Zoe over this black bracelet.  The soft hand-dyed pink ribbon contrasting with the hard black glass is such a cool combination.  $65.

JCrewCocktailRing

This vintage inspired ring is as classic as it gets and you can wear it to more places than a cocktail party.  I would pair mine with boyfriend jeans, a white T and a little black blazer.  $65.

JCrewFireworksEarrings

These golden bursts of fireworks are going to light up your lobes when you wear them.  The simple and stunning JCrew earrings are $55.

I’ve Killed Her. But at Least She’s in a Better Place.

February 23rd, 2010

I’ve killed her.  But she’s in a better place now.  I mean, at least she’s no longer suffering.  It was such a long and lingering death, I felt ending her life was the only humane thing to do.  So, after dinner tonight, we gathered and gave a fond farewell to Fiona the fern, my family and I.  Her final resting place:  the kitchen garbage.  May she rest in peace.

Fiona the Fern

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August 2009 – February 2009

Toddler Talk

February 22nd, 2010

Reichen:  “The girl in blue hurt me today.”

Me:  “She did?”

Reichen:  “Yeah.”

Me:  “What happened?”

Reichen:  “She hit me in the head with a car and then I yelled NAUGHTY GIRL!!! NAUGHTY GIRL!!!  And then…”

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Reichen:  “I spit in her face.”

What my 3 year old said happened after I dropped him off for an hour at the gym daycare this morning.  After I died a little on the inside, we had a very long conversation about how you never spit at anyone.  Ever.