Odd things I say to my child - vol. 2

• "Mommy sings about happy things, like boogers and unicorns."  (While explaining to him that Rihanna's music is not appropriate for little kids.)
• "It's time for 2nd breakfast...just like the Hobbits!"
• "Awwww. You look like a Muppet."  (Overheard Mike saying this to Liam one night.)
• "Not to get all German fairy tale on you, but if you try to stick your hand into Mommy's mouth when she's eating an Oreo, you'll probably lose a finger."
• "Let's kill piggies!" (In my defense, I was about to play Angry Birds.)
• "It's a burping, burping, burping song.  A burping, burping, burping song. Burping, burping, burping, burping song..."  (Because singing during unpleasant activities magically makes them fun.  I have songs for bathing, drying off, and snot-sucking as well.)

Happy Birthday, Mike!

From me and Liam.  We love you!

Last week, I went treasure hunting with Christina.  We went to three Goodwills and a Salvation Army.  After I had made (what I thought was) my final purchase of the day, I browsed a little while she paid for her items.  I came across two vintage Coca-Cola crates.  For some reason, I felt the need to debate whether or not I should buy them.  They were $4.50 each...what exactly was the dilemma? I'm happy that Christina is an excellent enabler.




Here's a peek at my vision for the crates:




Have you come across any great finds lately? 

Liam - Week 16

• Tries to hold his bottle like a big boy.
• Talks almost non-stop (see this post for proof).
• Had his first real play date.  Both kiddos crashed before it ever started.  :)
• Wakes up cooing and talking most mornings.
• Became mesmerized by mommy's Optimash Prime Mr. Potato Head, and told him his life story while mommy worked on closing-day stuff.
• Saw Nana and Pa on Sunday.
• Played catch with Uncle Matt. 
• Loves reading Hello, Calico and hearing mommy sing The Song of the Cebu (which she purchased for her new ringtone).

Liam - Week 14 & 15

• Had his last week at the sitter for the school year.
• Went Goodwill shopping with Mommy and Christina
• Stayed with Ashley and Forrest while Mommy and Daddy went to a wedding.
• Began noticing the TV.  So now we don't watch much TV.  
• Was very good at the slightly-fancy Italian restaurant, but threw a fit in the more laid back Mexican restaurant.  My boy knows fine dining.  :)
• Had a couple of great days with the sitter.  He also went to her end-of-year carnival.  He wasn't really ready for games, but he did get an awesome bucket with his name on it, and his first trophy!
• Loves to grab onto fingers and sit-up.

Fashion Diaries: Week 4

I'm playing catch-up on my fashion diaries.  Remember, if you use Instagram, feel free to join in by tagging your pic with #fashiondiaries.

Day 22: The nail polish and the earrings.  Confession: this top looks only looks slightly better on me than it did when I was 16 weeks pregnant.  So we're focusing on the positives. 


Day 23: Handkerchiefs...that's not bad.  Get it?  Snot...handkerchief.  Hee.  You can see my handkerchief-as-an-accessory post over at Little Fashion Diary.


Day 24: Shiny metallic sandals.  I splurged at Target. 


Day 25: Working.  In my lab.  Not my most stylish day, but still worth documenting.


Day 25: BONUS.  To make up for my lack of style, here's a cute vintage dress that Mike's aunt gave me over the weekend. It only needs to be taken in a little at the top.  The pics just don't do it justice. 


Day 26: 95 degrees.  Hot day?  Why not wear a sweater?  I got excited when I found this in my closet...I haven't worn it in forever.  Not sure why I couldn't pick a cooler day for this.  Giving new meaning to fashion victim. 


Day 27: Hitting up the Goodwill with Christina.  We decided to "sneak" onto the construction site for a new restaurant.  Yep, we're bad apples, that's for sure.


Day 28: The sweet yellow ride...not mine.  The sweet red pin, however, is. 

Fashion Diaries: Week 3

Another week of fashion diaries!  If you use Instagram, feel free to join in by tagging your pic with #fashiondiaries.

Day 15: 80s-lite. It was a cooler day (a rarity at this point), so I decided to break out the sweater.  And skinny jeans.  And heels.  Quite possibly one of my favorite outfits of this project. 


Day 16: Comfy casual.  Perfect for spending a little time in the porch swing.



Day 17: Ready for church.  I'm a little hooked on dresses this summer.  So much so that I even wear them after we get out of Sunday morning service! 


Day 18: The skirt. I found this J Lo skirt at Goodwill the day before, and it's quickly become a favorite!



Day 19: The skirt...again.  Because I believe in multiple wearings in between washing.  Saves water and wear! 


Day 20: Ladies, it's all about the elephant this season.  Since this little guy goes everywhere with my little guy, it's only appropriate he make an appearance. 


Day 21: All a-Twitter.  Love this necklace I won over at Mandie's blog a few months ago.