A few weeks ago we went to the mall. Naturally I started out at Macy’s, the birth place of my first credit card and where I discovered Clinique. While browsing I noticed my sweet plums pants looked a little tight… as were mine (Note to self: Plum needs new jeans, the old ones are giving her a cute muffin top and while you’re at it why don’t you take a look, your muffin top isn’t so cute). So there I was in the jean section at Macy’s, the one department that tends to give me a little anxiety and a lot of attitude. I always feel a little odd driving my stroller in the young adult section where the cute jeans are so I decided to look around the perimeter. At last, as I was strolling I noticed a cute pair of jeans. While looking for my size I read the tag: “Not your daughters Jeans”. At first I thought, well yeah, Plum’s jeans are even tight on her… and then it hit me, THESE ARE MOM JEANS! Could it be? Was I shopping in the mom section? What’s next an appliqué vest? Why don’t I just get these jeans, an 18 hour bra, a pair of sensible shoes and call it a day! I threw the jeans down as if they would stain my hands. How did it come to this? I’m only on baby two and I just came seconds away from not only trying on, but owning a pair of mom jeans. My mind raced as I thought of the ways I have become momier. I did write a letter to Gymboree for not having their isles stroller accessible, after all they are a kid’s store. I also told them I wouldn’t buy their clothes unless they were on sale on account that they are always overpriced. What was happening to me? Something had to be done. On the way home I was quiet and that doesn’t happen much so Corbet asked what was wrong. I told him that I almost bought a pair of mom jeans. He laughed and said “What are mom Jeans?” When we got home I showed him this.
http://www.hulu.com/watch/10333/saturday-night-live-mom-jeans
Note to reader: If you wear (Not your daughters Jeans) good for you, they are cute and infact don't look like mom jeans. It was just the name that really threw me for a loop.
Gratitude
• People actually read my bog… THANKS!
• I am grateful for Memorial Day not just the day off, but for the reason behind it.
• That my husband bought a HUGE flag to hang outside the duplo… not that our neighbors could think we are any odder. There were smaller ones that would have made a better fit, but what can I say, I married a patriot!
• The kids slept until 8 today!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Dear Sixteen year old me...
To my sixteen year old Self
Last week I saw a commercial about melanoma. The people on the commercial were talking to their sixteen year old selves, telling themselves to stay out of the sun and it really got me thinking. What would I tell my sixteen year old self… so here it goes…
Dear sixteen year old self,
Stop worrying about dating… in fact don’t waste your time. You are going to marry a really wonderful guy when you are twenty three so until then try studying more. Don’t brush your teeth so hard, you’re going to get recession on your gums… take it easy and brush in circles. You are not going to get a ticket when you speed down the Brudvik’s hill so there is no need to hyperventilate when the police officer asks you if you know the dynamics of your car. In fact know the dynamics of your car and on second thought hyperventilate because I think that might have gotten you out of that ticket. Regarding your first job at Rite Aid (that your mother got you) put the magazines down and get to work. Take more pride in your work instead of taking stock in what make-up you are going to buy when your shift is over. Denim overalls are not flattering and you will regret wearing them. Don’t over pluck your eyebrows… you will miss them when you are about twenty –eight. Yuck… you are going to turn twenty-eight, but it’s not that old when you get here. Don’t worry about babysitting because you will have your own kids so get all the fun in while you can. You’re not fat… stop whining! When you’re twenty-eight with two kids and an Oprah obsession then you can cry, but for now get over yourself. If you want people to see your eyes in pictures you can’t smile all of the way… that’s just the way it is for you. Learn to take a compliment. Don’t eat a plate of fries for lunch even if everyone else is, it’s gross! Try talking less and listening more, but if you can’t I understand. Exfoliate more and apply more moisturizer. Dear sixteen year old self, if there is just one thing I could say to you it would be that you are smarter than you think so please don’t let anyone tell you any different. Life will surprise you and you will surprise yourself. Get comfortable in your skin because you will have it for a long time.
Gratitude:
• Grateful that Noel ate herself into a deep slumber so I could get the duplo cleaned.
• That I am giving a talk in church… well I will be grateful when it is over.
• I gave myself a pedi today and it doesn’t look half bad!
• The kids woke up at six, but they were so happy to be awake it chased away my grumpies.
• Dylan spooned yogurt into his mouth without making a huge mess.
• I gave Noel a pedi and I was laughing at her cute toes… I am grateful she has 10 toes. Side note: Corbet calls her toes erasers because they are always cold and clamy so when they rub against your skin it feels like an eraser. (I know, I know odd) Just wanted to give a taste of my life here!
Last week I saw a commercial about melanoma. The people on the commercial were talking to their sixteen year old selves, telling themselves to stay out of the sun and it really got me thinking. What would I tell my sixteen year old self… so here it goes…
Dear sixteen year old self,
Stop worrying about dating… in fact don’t waste your time. You are going to marry a really wonderful guy when you are twenty three so until then try studying more. Don’t brush your teeth so hard, you’re going to get recession on your gums… take it easy and brush in circles. You are not going to get a ticket when you speed down the Brudvik’s hill so there is no need to hyperventilate when the police officer asks you if you know the dynamics of your car. In fact know the dynamics of your car and on second thought hyperventilate because I think that might have gotten you out of that ticket. Regarding your first job at Rite Aid (that your mother got you) put the magazines down and get to work. Take more pride in your work instead of taking stock in what make-up you are going to buy when your shift is over. Denim overalls are not flattering and you will regret wearing them. Don’t over pluck your eyebrows… you will miss them when you are about twenty –eight. Yuck… you are going to turn twenty-eight, but it’s not that old when you get here. Don’t worry about babysitting because you will have your own kids so get all the fun in while you can. You’re not fat… stop whining! When you’re twenty-eight with two kids and an Oprah obsession then you can cry, but for now get over yourself. If you want people to see your eyes in pictures you can’t smile all of the way… that’s just the way it is for you. Learn to take a compliment. Don’t eat a plate of fries for lunch even if everyone else is, it’s gross! Try talking less and listening more, but if you can’t I understand. Exfoliate more and apply more moisturizer. Dear sixteen year old self, if there is just one thing I could say to you it would be that you are smarter than you think so please don’t let anyone tell you any different. Life will surprise you and you will surprise yourself. Get comfortable in your skin because you will have it for a long time.
Gratitude:
• Grateful that Noel ate herself into a deep slumber so I could get the duplo cleaned.
• That I am giving a talk in church… well I will be grateful when it is over.
• I gave myself a pedi today and it doesn’t look half bad!
• The kids woke up at six, but they were so happy to be awake it chased away my grumpies.
• Dylan spooned yogurt into his mouth without making a huge mess.
• I gave Noel a pedi and I was laughing at her cute toes… I am grateful she has 10 toes. Side note: Corbet calls her toes erasers because they are always cold and clamy so when they rub against your skin it feels like an eraser. (I know, I know odd) Just wanted to give a taste of my life here!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Just a few of my favorite things...
Okay as promised to my now four followers… I present my favorite affordable things! Oh and some of these are obvious choices, but what do you expect… I’m not Mrs. Winfrey!
1. Clinique acne skin care system! Okay so this one is not as affordable as I would like, but it works! Clear skin is priceless so I had to add this. As a homemaker I have made a lot of sacrifices, as so many mothers do. I stopped getting my hair done, I don’t buy new clothes very often and I never (almost never) buy new purses! The one thing I just can’t give up is Clinique make up and skin care. Corbet supports my love for make-up and skin care products (thank goodness) so we are all good! When I was pregnant with Dylan my skin went haywire so I found myself at the Clinique counter a lot. Even with suckers like me I have never walked away with a product I didn’t like.
2. Maybelline Stiletto mascara! The one item of make-up I wear that is not Clinique is Maybelline Stiletto mascara. I love it! I think it works better than Clinique and it is less expensive so it’s a win win. Oh, and who doesn’t love the name stiletto mascara?
3. Buxom lip gloss! Okay so to me most lip gloss looks alike, but these stay on longer. Note to Buxom gloss users… don’t kiss your kids with it on it can cause a rash and they might be too young to know pain is beauty. Oh and don’t kiss your husband on the cheek cause it’s hard to get off and it just leaves your man grumpy and shiny.
4. The Bumbo chair! This little chair has been an extra set of arms as far as I am concerned. Dylan used it from about two months and still climbs in for a sit. Noel can sit up in it and it is a great first high chair. The tray is sold separately, but it’s only about ten dollars and so worth it. I have had it two years and it looks new. Oh and it’s water proof and let’s face it when you’re a mom water proof has a whole new meaning. It’s not just about mascara anymore…
5. The Cuisinart! This thing has paid for itself. I made all of Dylan’s baby food with this bad boy and it saved me a ton of money! Baby food is expensive! Though I would not consider the Cuisinart that affordable, I can tell you how to justify it to your spouse. You just have to tell your husband you will cook more at home and it will make homemade meals more manageable. I have never seen Corbet so happy to be in a line at Macy’s!
6. Decorative aprons! I know… I know it’s a little domestic, but let me tell you my aprons have two purposes! One it to look cute while cooking up meals for the fam and the other is that they look cute hanging in my kitchen. Oh yeah, and I guess they are to prevent from getting food on your clothes, but since I am always in workout clothes that is not too much of a priority.
7. Baby head bands! Before we had Sugar Plum I thought headbands for babies were a little out of control, but I just had to jump on board. When we go out everyone knows Noel is a girl due to the HUGE flower tied around her head. The bigger the better. When it comes to headbands less is not more… more is best!!!!!
8. Personalized stationary! Anyone who knows me knows that I have since a young age loved any kind of stationary or office supplies. When you have personalized stationary you forget that you are writing a letter within the walls of a duplex. I could be writing from the Ritz hotel for all the person receiving it knows. However, once they see the return address is from Oregon… the jigs up, but it’s about the experience. Corbet bought me a beautiful pen that is engraved with the word peach… he said ‘Jillian’ was too expensive. I loved it though; it was one of the sweetest gifts I have ever received. So I take my “Peach pen” and my personalized stationary and write away!
9. Spanx… the undergarment. I’m just going to be honest… after two kids sucking- in is not as easy as it once was. Spanx does the sucking in for you! Whoever thought of this should win a Nobel Peace Prize… it has given me and so many other women peace from battling the bulge! I realize that Spanx are a little pricy, but there are other brands and you know I have the knock off! Note: Use the restroom before you put on your Spanx… they can be tricky… and when you have had two kids your bladder can be tricky, enough said.
10. My Journal… I know it’s old fashioned, but I still keep a journal. I really think it is good to get your thoughts down on paper. There have been times I have written things and then by reading it better understood how I felt or better understood how ridiculous my feelings are. My journal is not the kind I want my posterity to find… unless they need a good laugh. It’s not touching, inspiring or even grammatically correct, but its mine and it’s something. I think women especially need to write just for the mere fact that sometimes we just need to be heard. Your journal will never fall asleep while you are talking… and yes Corbet has done that.
Gratitude:
• Dylan had a great Birthday with lots of love from so many!
• Noel is such a happy girl. She will sit in the Bumbo and watch me work.
• Noel is pushing up on her knees so crawling is in the near future… I think.
• Corbet fixed my computer!
1. Clinique acne skin care system! Okay so this one is not as affordable as I would like, but it works! Clear skin is priceless so I had to add this. As a homemaker I have made a lot of sacrifices, as so many mothers do. I stopped getting my hair done, I don’t buy new clothes very often and I never (almost never) buy new purses! The one thing I just can’t give up is Clinique make up and skin care. Corbet supports my love for make-up and skin care products (thank goodness) so we are all good! When I was pregnant with Dylan my skin went haywire so I found myself at the Clinique counter a lot. Even with suckers like me I have never walked away with a product I didn’t like.
2. Maybelline Stiletto mascara! The one item of make-up I wear that is not Clinique is Maybelline Stiletto mascara. I love it! I think it works better than Clinique and it is less expensive so it’s a win win. Oh, and who doesn’t love the name stiletto mascara?
3. Buxom lip gloss! Okay so to me most lip gloss looks alike, but these stay on longer. Note to Buxom gloss users… don’t kiss your kids with it on it can cause a rash and they might be too young to know pain is beauty. Oh and don’t kiss your husband on the cheek cause it’s hard to get off and it just leaves your man grumpy and shiny.
4. The Bumbo chair! This little chair has been an extra set of arms as far as I am concerned. Dylan used it from about two months and still climbs in for a sit. Noel can sit up in it and it is a great first high chair. The tray is sold separately, but it’s only about ten dollars and so worth it. I have had it two years and it looks new. Oh and it’s water proof and let’s face it when you’re a mom water proof has a whole new meaning. It’s not just about mascara anymore…
5. The Cuisinart! This thing has paid for itself. I made all of Dylan’s baby food with this bad boy and it saved me a ton of money! Baby food is expensive! Though I would not consider the Cuisinart that affordable, I can tell you how to justify it to your spouse. You just have to tell your husband you will cook more at home and it will make homemade meals more manageable. I have never seen Corbet so happy to be in a line at Macy’s!
6. Decorative aprons! I know… I know it’s a little domestic, but let me tell you my aprons have two purposes! One it to look cute while cooking up meals for the fam and the other is that they look cute hanging in my kitchen. Oh yeah, and I guess they are to prevent from getting food on your clothes, but since I am always in workout clothes that is not too much of a priority.
7. Baby head bands! Before we had Sugar Plum I thought headbands for babies were a little out of control, but I just had to jump on board. When we go out everyone knows Noel is a girl due to the HUGE flower tied around her head. The bigger the better. When it comes to headbands less is not more… more is best!!!!!
8. Personalized stationary! Anyone who knows me knows that I have since a young age loved any kind of stationary or office supplies. When you have personalized stationary you forget that you are writing a letter within the walls of a duplex. I could be writing from the Ritz hotel for all the person receiving it knows. However, once they see the return address is from Oregon… the jigs up, but it’s about the experience. Corbet bought me a beautiful pen that is engraved with the word peach… he said ‘Jillian’ was too expensive. I loved it though; it was one of the sweetest gifts I have ever received. So I take my “Peach pen” and my personalized stationary and write away!
9. Spanx… the undergarment. I’m just going to be honest… after two kids sucking- in is not as easy as it once was. Spanx does the sucking in for you! Whoever thought of this should win a Nobel Peace Prize… it has given me and so many other women peace from battling the bulge! I realize that Spanx are a little pricy, but there are other brands and you know I have the knock off! Note: Use the restroom before you put on your Spanx… they can be tricky… and when you have had two kids your bladder can be tricky, enough said.
10. My Journal… I know it’s old fashioned, but I still keep a journal. I really think it is good to get your thoughts down on paper. There have been times I have written things and then by reading it better understood how I felt or better understood how ridiculous my feelings are. My journal is not the kind I want my posterity to find… unless they need a good laugh. It’s not touching, inspiring or even grammatically correct, but its mine and it’s something. I think women especially need to write just for the mere fact that sometimes we just need to be heard. Your journal will never fall asleep while you are talking… and yes Corbet has done that.
Gratitude:
• Dylan had a great Birthday with lots of love from so many!
• Noel is such a happy girl. She will sit in the Bumbo and watch me work.
• Noel is pushing up on her knees so crawling is in the near future… I think.
• Corbet fixed my computer!
Monday, May 16, 2011
I heart Oprah
Against the will and wish of my husband, I love Oprah. Well, the show… I have never met her in person. Though I have the day dream that we meet and she is somehow impressed with me and then she offers me a job that I can do from home or take my kids with me. Either that one or that I write a book that she loves and makes it one of her book club reads. Yes, I am a little embarrassed to admit that, but the truth must come out. It started in High School. I would come home from school, grab a little Debbie snack cake (that was supposed to be for our lunches) and turn to channel 4. I still turn to 4, but then realize I don’t live with my parents and we don’t have any little Debbie’s. It is the one hour of the day I claim for myself. Hey, it’s the simple things in life that keep you sane.
I honestly feel like I could make this blog about my Oprah show opinions, but she is quitting and I don’t want to lose my three followers. And yes to those Oprah fans I said quitting! Sure she is starting her own network call OWN and it has already been successful, but to me she is a quitter. She is leaving her loyal, financially struggling homemakers! Sure Oprah, I would follow you to OWN, but my free cable (all 12 channels) limits me from viewing your OWN network that is in some overpriced, expensive cable plan. The only reason we have cable is because our internet provider gave it to us for six months free. It’s not even good quality cable because the sound goes in and out. I think they are doing it on purpose to mess with us. It always goes out at critical moments. Also I think they are liberal because FOX news has no sound so we have been reading it in subtitles for about a month. The sound came on once for a commercial about CNN. Hmm… it’s fishy, but back to Ms. Winfrey. It is not that I align myself with her in every opinion because I don’t, but there is a reason I have to respect her and that is because she seems to want to improve and she has never been shy about expressing her faith in God. I just don’t see a lot of that on television or hear a lot about that from famous people. To me she has tried to do good things with her fame and wealth. Now I know she can’t be perfect, but she gives away amazing things just because they are her favorites so that is pretty close.
Next week is Oprah’s last week on poor cable so to honor her I want to tell you about my favorite things. It won’t be Christian Louboutin shoes, (Though if I had a pair I KNOW they would be my favorite) but these are my favorite most useful and affordable things. There will be no give away and I don’t think anyone will cry, but what I can’t give away you will be able to buy at a reasonable price. Stay tuned… Next post is Jillian’s favorite things and free cable won’t be one of them.
• My Father-in-law came to church to help me with the kids when Corbet had to work.
• He also brought a rocking glider so I can sit and glide Noel… while watching OPRAH!
• Today Dylan, Noel and the little boy I babysit took a nap at the same time!
I honestly feel like I could make this blog about my Oprah show opinions, but she is quitting and I don’t want to lose my three followers. And yes to those Oprah fans I said quitting! Sure she is starting her own network call OWN and it has already been successful, but to me she is a quitter. She is leaving her loyal, financially struggling homemakers! Sure Oprah, I would follow you to OWN, but my free cable (all 12 channels) limits me from viewing your OWN network that is in some overpriced, expensive cable plan. The only reason we have cable is because our internet provider gave it to us for six months free. It’s not even good quality cable because the sound goes in and out. I think they are doing it on purpose to mess with us. It always goes out at critical moments. Also I think they are liberal because FOX news has no sound so we have been reading it in subtitles for about a month. The sound came on once for a commercial about CNN. Hmm… it’s fishy, but back to Ms. Winfrey. It is not that I align myself with her in every opinion because I don’t, but there is a reason I have to respect her and that is because she seems to want to improve and she has never been shy about expressing her faith in God. I just don’t see a lot of that on television or hear a lot about that from famous people. To me she has tried to do good things with her fame and wealth. Now I know she can’t be perfect, but she gives away amazing things just because they are her favorites so that is pretty close.
Next week is Oprah’s last week on poor cable so to honor her I want to tell you about my favorite things. It won’t be Christian Louboutin shoes, (Though if I had a pair I KNOW they would be my favorite) but these are my favorite most useful and affordable things. There will be no give away and I don’t think anyone will cry, but what I can’t give away you will be able to buy at a reasonable price. Stay tuned… Next post is Jillian’s favorite things and free cable won’t be one of them.
Gratitude
• My Father-in-law came to church to help me with the kids when Corbet had to work.
• He also brought a rocking glider so I can sit and glide Noel… while watching OPRAH!
• Today Dylan, Noel and the little boy I babysit took a nap at the same time!
Friday, May 13, 2011
Yes, I am a sucker...
Today I went tanning… I know, I know, I know it’s bad for your skin. If there was another place I could lie in a warm bed without any noise or interruption I would pay to go there, but this is all I have for now. Corbet happily watches the kids while I go take my 15 minute break from my little noise machines. The real story is not that I went tanning it is that I am a sucker! While I am waiting for the lady before me to get out of the bed and for the bed to get cleaned, (Yuck, don’t even want to think about sharing a tanning bed) I was talking to the owner of the shop. She also sells cute home décor stuff. She was telling me about these reusable wash cloths… Yeah I know what you are thinking. ”Aren’t all wash clothes reusable?” But I guess these ones are different because they are more like paper towels. I’m thinking… “Lady I already have the SHAM WOW so you are not getting me on this one!” However, she told me that she didn’t know if I lived on my own because I look so young. Just yesterday I started taking note about the lines around my eyes when I smile, so her saying this felt really good. I couldn’t reach for my wallet fast enough. I all of the sudden found a use for those reusable paper towels! Then my mind said wait… you are a sucker once again… don’t you remember the bad waitress?
A few months ago we went out to eat and got very poor service. I am a stickler about poor service, especially in this economy. If the service is no good the tip is no good. I was a waitress once and I know good service can be done! So anyway, we got bad service and we were determined to give a poor tip. When the waitress brought our check she went on and on about how cute our kids were. All of the sudden her serving skills didn’t seem so bad. Corbet took the kids to load them in the car and I was left to leave the tip… so what did I do, I left her a generous tip. The whole way home I realized I got hosed. I fessed up to my man and he in fact called me a sucker.
Back to the tanning bed lady, I told her I would think about it. So while I am supposed to be taking my 15 minute break I am thinking about these stupid reusable paper towels and if they were as great as she said they were. My break was up and I was called back to work. I was going to buy them I had decided, but the person waiting next for the bed was an old man and it shocked me right out of it, so I left. Do old guys really tan? Well, they shouldn’t, don’t they know it’s bad for their skin?
Gratitude
• I’m tan… Just joking!
• Corbet had the day of f and that is always fun and helpful.
• The loud construction workers didn’t wake Noel up from her naps.
• Corbet let me sleep in while he took care of the kids.
A few months ago we went out to eat and got very poor service. I am a stickler about poor service, especially in this economy. If the service is no good the tip is no good. I was a waitress once and I know good service can be done! So anyway, we got bad service and we were determined to give a poor tip. When the waitress brought our check she went on and on about how cute our kids were. All of the sudden her serving skills didn’t seem so bad. Corbet took the kids to load them in the car and I was left to leave the tip… so what did I do, I left her a generous tip. The whole way home I realized I got hosed. I fessed up to my man and he in fact called me a sucker.
Back to the tanning bed lady, I told her I would think about it. So while I am supposed to be taking my 15 minute break I am thinking about these stupid reusable paper towels and if they were as great as she said they were. My break was up and I was called back to work. I was going to buy them I had decided, but the person waiting next for the bed was an old man and it shocked me right out of it, so I left. Do old guys really tan? Well, they shouldn’t, don’t they know it’s bad for their skin?
Gratitude
• I’m tan… Just joking!
• Corbet had the day of f and that is always fun and helpful.
• The loud construction workers didn’t wake Noel up from her naps.
• Corbet let me sleep in while he took care of the kids.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
TMI
Today when Corbet called home on his break he asked me how my day was going in which I replied…:”Noel pooped everywhere, it was so bad!” I then went on to describe the whole situation. There was a time in my life when I wouldn’t even use the word poop and now it is a part of my everyday vocab. After I got off the phone with my husband I took a minute to think about my report. It was three in the afternoon when he called and my big news was that our sweet plum blew out her britches! I kind of felt lame about that. Corbet had much more interesting news to tell, but I got to see Noel smile and giggle when I gave her a second bath for the day.
Gratitude
• It was warm enough to keep the windows open all day! I love feeling a little breeze in the house.
• Dylan is doing better at saying please. He says it like “peez” but it still counts.
• A new friend came by today to bring me a piece of pie.
• I had a good amount of energy today.
Gratitude
• It was warm enough to keep the windows open all day! I love feeling a little breeze in the house.
• Dylan is doing better at saying please. He says it like “peez” but it still counts.
• A new friend came by today to bring me a piece of pie.
• I had a good amount of energy today.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Spray & Wash
Tonight we took Dylan & Noel to Emma’s Birthday party. Emma is an adorable girl Dylan met in the nursery at church. The party was outside so as soon as we got there Dylan took off running and playing. For the party I put him in these really cute White shorts with red and navy blue plaid. Out of the corner of my eye I could see him sitting in the sand box, falling in the dirt and putting rocks on his lap. Now I know why those shorts that were originally $30.00 were marked down to $5.00, because every other mom (who is smarter than me) would go nuts trying to keep their son out of the dirt and therefore avoid white shorts. I thought I had out smarted Gymboree, but it turns out the joke is on me! It was all I could do to keep my mouth shut, but I wanted to tell Corbet to not let Dylan play in the dirt, but I didn’t because I know how that would have gone over. Corbet is already worried Dylan won’t have an immune system because I use too much hand sanitizer. So tonight I will be spray and washing Dylan’s $5.00 shorts and trying to think of a situation where he can wear them without getting them dirty.
Gratitude
• I am really grateful Dylan had so much fun at the party. He loves being outside and I love giving him those opportunities.
• Corbet brought home Emma’s Birthday present… a baby doll. He is never too proud to buy a doll or nursing pads or anything else embarrassing. He is such a good guy!
• I have the same habit as my mom. I save gift bags. I have a special bin I put them in to reuse. Tonight I picked out a cute…slightly used bag to wrap Emma’s present in. I am grateful I saved 4 bucks on a bag!!
• Both my kids are sleeping and they went down without a fuss! I put Noel to bed awake and she fell asleep on her own!!! I also got eight hours of sleep last night! Could it be… could Noel really be on this great sleeping schedule? I hope so!
Gratitude
• I am really grateful Dylan had so much fun at the party. He loves being outside and I love giving him those opportunities.
• Corbet brought home Emma’s Birthday present… a baby doll. He is never too proud to buy a doll or nursing pads or anything else embarrassing. He is such a good guy!
• I have the same habit as my mom. I save gift bags. I have a special bin I put them in to reuse. Tonight I picked out a cute…slightly used bag to wrap Emma’s present in. I am grateful I saved 4 bucks on a bag!!
• Both my kids are sleeping and they went down without a fuss! I put Noel to bed awake and she fell asleep on her own!!! I also got eight hours of sleep last night! Could it be… could Noel really be on this great sleeping schedule? I hope so!
Nicknames
Corbet and I give nicknames to a lot of people and things. Our couch is known as “The Dav”, short for davenport. Our car is called the Coupe because we thought it was funny. We call our TV “The Set” because we thought that was funny too. There is this Mexican restaurant that we use to love to eat at until they started charging for chips and salsa. The owner of the restaurant has a very distinguishing feature that I won’t mention. We called him long buns. We don’t say it to be mean; in fact it is our term of endearment for him. My mom puts cheese on her popcorn. This was puzzling to us so Corbet named it Nach-Corn to better understand it. Nach-Corn, a mix between nachos and popcorn. Are you getting my point? We re-name, nickname and make up names for everything. We think this may be confusing to our almost 2 year old as he is learning the ropes of the English language, but we press on.
Ever since I can remember I have had a nickname. With the name Jillian it naturally got shortened to Jilly to Jilly Bean to Bean to Beanie. The last one stuck to my dismay. When I was seventeen, looking for a Home coming dress I would hear in the distance “Beanie what about this one?” I would not answer and walk the other direction. With a nick name like Beanie I was surprised I even got asked to Home coming.
The loves of my life have also received nicknames. When Corbet and I got married I started calling him pup probably because he is so sweet and loyal… and sometimes stinky. He calls me Peach, which I like way better than beanie. Since before Dylan was born we thought we would call him pickle and sometimes we do, but we call him Cub more often than anything. It started out as bear cub then just went to cub. His nickname really fits him, he is rambunctious and playful. Noel’s nickname has been harder to find. Nothing was coming to us, but the other night it just fell out of my lips just as all great nicknames do. Our little girl is so sweet. She really has the sweetest spirit and softest countenance. She loves to eat and is a little rolly, but she really is such a doll. She is now and forever will be our “Sugar Plum”. It is also fitting because she was born around the holidays.
As soon as I said Sugar Plum, it stuck so I can’t take it back, even if she hates it. Just like Beanie… it just happened. I do hope she doesn’t hate her nick name as I did mine, but if she does I will be sure to only call her plum in private.
Ever since I can remember I have had a nickname. With the name Jillian it naturally got shortened to Jilly to Jilly Bean to Bean to Beanie. The last one stuck to my dismay. When I was seventeen, looking for a Home coming dress I would hear in the distance “Beanie what about this one?” I would not answer and walk the other direction. With a nick name like Beanie I was surprised I even got asked to Home coming.
The loves of my life have also received nicknames. When Corbet and I got married I started calling him pup probably because he is so sweet and loyal… and sometimes stinky. He calls me Peach, which I like way better than beanie. Since before Dylan was born we thought we would call him pickle and sometimes we do, but we call him Cub more often than anything. It started out as bear cub then just went to cub. His nickname really fits him, he is rambunctious and playful. Noel’s nickname has been harder to find. Nothing was coming to us, but the other night it just fell out of my lips just as all great nicknames do. Our little girl is so sweet. She really has the sweetest spirit and softest countenance. She loves to eat and is a little rolly, but she really is such a doll. She is now and forever will be our “Sugar Plum”. It is also fitting because she was born around the holidays.
As soon as I said Sugar Plum, it stuck so I can’t take it back, even if she hates it. Just like Beanie… it just happened. I do hope she doesn’t hate her nick name as I did mine, but if she does I will be sure to only call her plum in private.
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| Our Bear Cub |
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| Our Sweet Sugar Plum |
Monday, May 9, 2011
My first post goes a little something like this...
I will be honest and say that days go that I forget or refuse to count my blessings. There are days when the life of a stay at home mom loses its luster. I have had that moment when I am cleaning the bathroom mirror and am shocked with the reflection. When did I get dark circles and when did I start wearing work- out clothes without the intention of working out? My showers are short, my hair is a mess, but I have so much to be grateful for. There are simple everyday blessings that I witness and this is where I will count them.
May 9, 2011
• It makes me laugh when I catch Dylan doing something he is not supposed to. I don’t laugh because I don’t want him to get the wrong idea, but it’s hard. Today once again he got into the tooth paste. He had toothpaste all over his lips. He likes to screw the cap on and off. When I caught him he threw the cap and tube of paste and took off as fast as he could.
• For the last three nights we have been letting Noel cry it out. The last three nights have been so wonderful. She has slept at least 7 hours straight each night! Sleep makes me a better Mommy.
• Today I put all the kids down for a nap and ordered Pizza. I watched Oprah and ate pizza and it felt so good! I know its cliché, but I love Oprah. She always asks the questions I would ask.
May 9, 2011
• It makes me laugh when I catch Dylan doing something he is not supposed to. I don’t laugh because I don’t want him to get the wrong idea, but it’s hard. Today once again he got into the tooth paste. He had toothpaste all over his lips. He likes to screw the cap on and off. When I caught him he threw the cap and tube of paste and took off as fast as he could.
• For the last three nights we have been letting Noel cry it out. The last three nights have been so wonderful. She has slept at least 7 hours straight each night! Sleep makes me a better Mommy.
• Today I put all the kids down for a nap and ordered Pizza. I watched Oprah and ate pizza and it felt so good! I know its cliché, but I love Oprah. She always asks the questions I would ask.
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