My little boy eats like a monster. Or a horse. Or a teenager. However you want to put it, this kid eats a ton. And he's growing a ton. You may remember that he only weighted 6 lbs. 8 oz. at birth. After he was born, I was in a bit of a panic, because I was afraid I didn't have enough newborn sized clothes. As small as he was, I thought he would be in them for a couple months at least, and I didn't have enough for that. Boy, was I ever wrong. Before he was 1 month, they were starting to get snug. Now, just after 2 months, he's entirely in 3 and 3-6 month sized clothing. The boy's a beast. I never thought that after A had stayed so small that we would have such a chunker in our family, but we do. And he has taken full possession of that role. Here are a couple shots from his 2 month pictures. You can see the insane size difference when you compare them to his 1 month shots, in which he is still very much in a newborn onesie. In these 2 month pictures, he's squeezed into a 3 monther, and that adorable hat is pretty tight.
Dec 3, 2012
Practicing for Christmas
I can't believe it, but my baby girl is old enough to be in this year's children's Christmas program. Yesterday, when I picked her up from her class after church, her teacher let me know what they would be singing and asked me to practice with her a few times. Since they're only 2, remembering 3 songs and a "Bible verse" is a lot to expect from them if they're only practicing once a week. So yesterday on the way home, J and I tried to go over the "Bible verse" section of the program with A by having her repeat it over and over again. This is how it went.
J: A, can you say "John 3:16"?
A: John 16!
J: Good! Now say, "God"...
A: God...
J: Loved...
A: Jesus!
J: Well, I guess that's theologically correct...
Then, later last night, when I was practicing with her again, trying to get the right ending to her verse section, it went something like this...
Me: A, can you say, "God"?
A: God...
Me: Loved...
A: Counting things!
Me: Hmmm.... not quite. Let's try again. "God"...
A: God...
Me: Loved...
J: A, can you say "John 3:16"?
A: John 16!
J: Good! Now say, "God"...
A: God...
J: Loved...
A: Jesus!
J: Well, I guess that's theologically correct...
Then, later last night, when I was practicing with her again, trying to get the right ending to her verse section, it went something like this...
Me: A, can you say, "God"?
A: God...
Me: Loved...
A: Counting things!
Me: Hmmm.... not quite. Let's try again. "God"...
A: God...
A: Tacos!
Me: Oh boy... I better video tape this Christmas program.
Finally, at dinner, I was singing through the "B-I-B-L-E" with her, attempting to get her to sing along. The whole time, she just looked at me like she had never heard the song. I was thinking while singing, "I thought they had already taught them these songs...?" When I reached the end of the song, however, A threw her hands up in the air and shouted "BIBLE!" right on cue. For some reason, I feel like I'm getting played with this whole "practice with your toddler" scheme...
Me: Oh boy... I better video tape this Christmas program.
Finally, at dinner, I was singing through the "B-I-B-L-E" with her, attempting to get her to sing along. The whole time, she just looked at me like she had never heard the song. I was thinking while singing, "I thought they had already taught them these songs...?" When I reached the end of the song, however, A threw her hands up in the air and shouted "BIBLE!" right on cue. For some reason, I feel like I'm getting played with this whole "practice with your toddler" scheme...
Nov 28, 2012
Today... She is my toddler.
Today, my toddler helped me sort all the laundry. She also tried to throw away all her baby brother's clothes.
Today, my toddler helped make her own peanut butter and jelly sandwich. She also tried to dump her juice all over my family room rug.
Today, my toddler kissed her baby brother on the head while he was crying. She also tried to suffocate him with a blanket.
Today, my toddler told me, "I lub you so much mommy. And bubbles, too." She also told me to "cut it out" when I asked her to get off my bed.
Today, my toddler cleaned up her blocks all by herself. She also pulled down the stockings off of the mantle and almost broke her head open.
Today, my toddler learned which was her right and left hands and feet. She also had a complete meltdown over the fact that I wouldn't let her have candy for breakfast.
Today, my toddler changed out of her pj's all by herself. She also hid said pj's somewhere in her room, and I have yet to find them.
Today, my toddler learned which was her right and left hands and feet. She also had a complete meltdown over the fact that I wouldn't let her have candy for breakfast.
Today, my toddler changed out of her pj's all by herself. She also hid said pj's somewhere in her room, and I have yet to find them.
Nov 21, 2012
Small Business Saturday is Here!
So, I didn't get to do half of what I wanted to with SBS this year due to all the insanity of getting our home ready for the holidays, taking care of the kids and traveling quite a bit. But that doesn't mean it's any less important. This Saturday, every single one of us have the chance to help make a difference for a small business owner out there, and in turn, the economy. The vast majority of jobs in our country are made up of small businesses, which means most of our friend's and family's livelihoods depend on the health of small businesses. And they can't do business without customers. Pretty logical progression there.
As you all know, my favorite type of small businesses are ladies working with direct sales companies to bring income directly into their home. These companies now go far beyond just make-up and kitchen supplies; there is literally something for everyone nowadays. Which means you have no excuse for not shopping from one of your friends or family members this year for at least one person on your list.
I've done this many times before, but once again, here are just a few of the benefits of "shopping small."
- Better customer service
- Customizable gifts for those on your list
- Direct positive affect on a family's income which, at this time of year, is vital.
Here's the list from the Small Business Support tab directly copied and pasted here for easier access. When you order something from any of these ladies, come back here and tell me what you got, so we can encourage more people to "shop small."
Altered to Perfection by Sherry Morales - hand-made, customized journals and vintage party decor
Avon by Ariel Lee
Creative Memories by Catherine Morrison
Jamberry Nails by Deanna Sweidel
Lia Sophia by Ashley Judd
Kittangle by Marilyn Marie - Customized Jewlery
Lindt Chocolate by Monique Saucedo
Mary Kay by Kristen Lila
Missy's Musings by Missy Douthit - Crocheted hats and adorable bows for little girls and mommy's, too!
Purposeful Homemaking by Becky Zale - Healthy Living and Homeschooling blog and store
Scentsy by Missy Douthit
Simply Said Designs by Charity Guidinger
Kittangle by Marilyn Marie - Customized Jewlery
Lindt Chocolate by Monique Saucedo
Mary Kay by Kristen Lila
Missy's Musings by Missy Douthit - Crocheted hats and adorable bows for little girls and mommy's, too!
Purposeful Homemaking by Becky Zale - Healthy Living and Homeschooling blog and store
Scentsy by Missy Douthit
Simply Said Designs by Charity Guidinger
Thirty-One Gifts by Kara Wardell
Trendy Tadpoles by Melissa Borden - Kid's items from clothing to loveys to jewelry and other accessories
Uppercase Living by Kristi Balding
Usborne Books by Kristi Balding
Trendy Tadpoles by Melissa Borden - Kid's items from clothing to loveys to jewelry and other accessories
Uppercase Living by Kristi Balding
Usborne Books by Kristi Balding
Nov 19, 2012
Christmas Cookie Pin-Win
I saw this idea on Pinterest, and since it fit in nicely with my "semi-homemade" baking abilities, I decided to give it a show for my Christmas cookie exchange last week. It turned out marvelously. So marvelously, I'm sharing the recipe with you :)
Candy Cane Christmas Cookies (whew, that's a lot of C's)
Candy Cane Christmas Cookies (whew, that's a lot of C's)
1 sugar cookie mix
1 stick of butter
2 eggs
1 packet of candy cane pudding, Jello brand
1 tsp vanilla
Approx. 2 cups of white chocolate chips (I always put a lot since we're big chocolate fans)
Peppermint pieces
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Not my picture, but this is very close to what mine looked like. |
Mix together all ingredients except peppermint pieces. Bake at 350 for 8 minutes. While still hot, sprinkle peppermint pieces on top. Eat.
See? Soooo simple, and they were scrumptious. Super easy to whip up for some unannounced Christmas carolers or a family gathering! :)
See? Soooo simple, and they were scrumptious. Super easy to whip up for some unannounced Christmas carolers or a family gathering! :)
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