Fashion Diaries

My friend Christina started a blog that I'm super excited about. It's called Little Fashion Diaries.  She posts daily fashion, deals, and inspiration.  She convinced me to start using Instagram on my iPhone last week.  I noticed she was posting pics for a "fashion diaries" project, so I decided to play along.  Here are my fashion diaries for the past seven days.

Day 1 - New top from TJ Maxx!  (Top: Lucy & Laurel, TJ Maxx; Shoes: George, Walmart; Jeans and necklace: Maurices)

Day 2 - Rainy Saturday.  Oh, and the belt around my top is actually the wrap from an old bathing suit.  (Shoes: Keds; Top: Storm, TJ Maxx; Ring and jeggings: Maurices)

Day 3 - Dress + jeans...better than peanut butter + jelly. (Top: Mossimo, Target; Tank: Motherhood Maternity; Jeans, shoes, and earrings: Maurices; Onesie: Carter's)

Day 4 - Whoooo are you wearing?  (Hoodie, shirt, earrings, and jeans: Maurices; Ring: Cato's)

Day 5 - It's sooo cold, and the only winter clothing not packed away are my maternity clothes.  But an empire waist works for anyone, right?  (Top: Liz Lange Maternity, Target; Jeans: Oh Baby by Motherhood Maternity, Kohls; Pearls: Unknown, Walmart; Earrings: Maurices)

Day 6 - Another day in a cute maternity top.  (Top: Liz Lange Maternity, Target; Purse: Nine & Co., Kohls)

Day 7 - Warmer weather!  I picked up the sweater on the clearance rack at Kohls.  The print makes me think of something from the 90s.  (Top: Elle, Kohls; Sweater: SO, Kohls; Jeans, earrings, and ring: Maurices; Shoes: Sketchers; Necklace: a gift from Mike from his trip to China)

Footprints

Just a quick share tonight.  A few weeks ago, I had a girls night with a few friends.  We went to The Mad Potter to paint pottery.  Today I picked up one of my projects.  I'm so happy with how this turned out, and I can't wait to hang it in Liam's room!

My son, the party animal

Liam went to two birthday parties on Saturday.

Daddy and Liam had a great time at Layla's party.

It was at a gymnastics center, and they had lots of fun playing.

Liam saw his first real balloon.  I say real because he's quite fond of one in a book.

I have a feeling for the next several month, all events will end in tears or sleep.  The first party ended in the former.

At Kayson's party later that day, we managed to stay dry despite the huge downpour.

This party ended with a sleeping Liam.

We tried to get a pic of Kayson and Liam together, but one of them had just had cake, while the other wasn't aware of anything that was going on.  :)

Odd things I say to my child.

 

Through the day, I find myself running out of "baby" conversation.  I ramble a lot, and sometimes that rambling leads to some rather odd conversations with Liam.  (This is the first of what I'm sure will be many, many volumes.)

• "...and we have the Pagans to thank for that."  (While explaining that Easter baskets and bunnies were not the reason for Easter.)
• "We don't wear socks on our hands!  Unless we're Daddy and we're running on a really cold day."  (While reading Sandra Boynton's Blue Hat, Green Hat.)
• "Lola says 'purr'.  I know you've only heard her say 'hiss', but she really can say 'purr'. (While reading Frida Bing's Cluck and Moo.)
• "I know what you're thinking.  You're thinking, 'Get away from me, strange worm-man!'" (Upon seeing Liam's reaction to his Gloworm.)
• "I'd rather you take a pacifier than suck on your thumb.  Mommy can take away the pacifier later on, but she can't chop off your thumb."
• "Please don't expose Mommy!"
• "Good job!  If you had teeth I'd give you a cookie!" 
• "Three months old and the ladies are already flashing you."  (Oh yes, that happened over the weekend.)*

*ETA - The flasher in question was the birthday girl who just turned one.

New obsession...

Thank you, Christina, for introducing me to Instagram!

1. Sweet monkey feet., 2. Gloworm, 3. Pad woon sen, 4. My little brother graduates today, 5. "Talking" to daddy., 6. Dinner time, 7. Mommy's helper at the grocery store., 8. Girls' night!, 9. Toy rodent-creature, I find you fascinating., 10. Turns out he was just hungry., 11. Coffee, 12. Being a baby is rough., 13. ., 14. Cheesecake froyo, 15. My guys., 16. Two birthday parties in one day., 17. Mommy and Liam, 18. Silly boy!, 19. A pretty bloom...finally!, 20. I think we should name him Justice Beaver.  :), 21. Zack and Amanda., 22. TLR addiction., 23. ., 24. Went for a walk. Had a meltdown., 25. Happy guy.

Happy Friday -- 10 Things

I know -- technically it's early Saturday.  Shhhhh...I won't say anything if you won't.  :)

1. Liam's babysitter.  He's going to the sitter once a week through the end of the school year.  (He'll be going full time in the fall.)  Miss Julie (his sitter) thought it would be a good way to get to know him, and to get him used to a new situation.  It was fantastic...so much so that it deserves it's own post.
2. Mother's Day.  My first one was fantastic!  I am so blessed to be able to call myself a mom.  I'm also incredibly blessed to have an amazing mother! 
3. Instragram.  Christina (my friend and former student) got me started on Instragram this week.  She said I'd be addicted, and she was so right! 
4. Fashion diaries.  A fun little project on Instagram that I started today.  I'll share my pics next week. 
5. The outdoors.  Somehow, we skipped Spring and went straight into Summer.  As much as I am not a fan of heat, I can't complain too much.  It's been nice to go outdoors.
6. Toys.  Liam is starting to notice his toys.  He has an elephant with crinkly ears that he absolutely loves.
7. Graduation. My little brother graduated from college this week.  I am super proud of him!  
8. Pad Woon Sen.  My favorite Thai dish.
9. Daytrips.  We started thinking about one this evening.  I'm  excited!
10. Fun cake pans.  My mom gave me a cupcake pan that makes little 3-tier cakes.  I tried it out this week...so cute!  (Also considering a mini donut pan I saw at Michaels.)

Liam @ three months

Can you believe how much my little guy has grown since last month?