Posted on | April 20, 2012 | 17 Comments
this week was a rollercoaster. we started off sick, thought we were all getting better, then realized no, we’re still sick. actually i’m still not sure if we’re sick or just worn down with allergies or something. whatever the duece is going on i’d really like it to stop because we’ve got stuffs to do and hopefully some spring weather to enjoy. germs are jerks. as is pollen.
the highlight of the week was the big girl bed transition which continues to be mostly a success. yesterday around 11 am she went upstairs “to hang out and read in my bed”. after a few minutes it was pretty quiet so i headed up to see what i’d find (thinking clothes tornado or coloring on the walls was on the menu) and there she was in her bed, eyes droopy. i asked her what she was doing and she said “i love my new bed. i kiss it a lot sometimes.” all drunk like and then passed out. i don’t even know. 11 in the morning?!
my love affair with instagram continues. bingo-ing all over the place this week with food, coffee, sleeping kid and…more food. follow the madness @teammandy.
i hope everyone has a great weekend, and here is to a much better week next week. don’t forget to enter to win my Oreck giveaway if you haven’t already! TGIFF, yo.
Posted on | April 19, 2012 | 37 Comments
apparently it’s been 2 weeks. again. Harper and i had an amazing day last week where we had a pretty good thrifting adventure on our ladydate. remember the story about the toddler bed? well tuesday was the big day. the crib came down, the toddler bed went up (after a thorough disinfecting of all surfaces and tightening of all screws by the dude of the house). the excitement from the little one was out of this world. i was terrified, sad, a tiny bit excited – it was bittersweet. but mostly terrifying – she can just…get out.
anyways, i think this is one of the better thrifting finds (and stories) i’ve ever had!
i got the sheet from pottery barn, her comforter was a gift from Silky’s Cloud last year (we LOVE it, the filling is silk and hypoallergenic), the pilowcase and quilted pillow were thrifted and the blanket on the end is actually a tiny sleeping bag that i got at an antique store. the pattern is one of the cutest things i’ve ever seen.
so how did the first night go? it took her about an hour to actually go to sleep. i’m sure after we closed the door it hit her like a ton of bricks that she was freeeeee to get up and move about the cabin like a boss. we could hear her and she was most certainly out of the bed. i braced myself for a tornado of clothes, toys and a small child asleep in front of the door – but when it got quiet and i peeked in? all i could see was her tiny head, in bed, peeking out from the comforter. and then i cried. BUT WHATEVER I’M SURE THAT’S NORMAL.
the next morning at 8:15 she yelled “mommmmmy i’m awake!” and when i opened the door she was sitting there in her bed. naked, but in bed (homegirl cannot keep clothes on these days for the life of her). we had a massive high five and knucks party and went on with our day. naptime was as successful – just some roaming around, disrobing, and then passed out in the bed.
(don’t worry, i’m well aware that as time passes there will be a small child in our bed, staring at me while i’m sleeping, trying to get cookies from the pantry, etc etc etc. but JUST LET ME HAVE THIS RIGHT NOW OK ::crylaughs::)
my heart pretty much can’t take anymore excitement this week. this photo alone nearly killed me.
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Posted on | April 15, 2012 | 20 Comments
on Harper >> kitty shirt: h&m // purple jeggings: target // shoes: target. on me >> top: f21 // green pants: target // leopard flats: thrifted //watch: target // bangle: f21
this weekend we stayed in! but we had Bree and Barham over for snacks, drinks and game night. earlier in the day my mom, Harper and i hit the mall while Scot was working and this kitten shirt was a must have (and for $4.95 i could not say no. never say no to kitties).
let’s just address the elephant in the room and acknowledge that yes, i look a bit christmasy in this get up. luckily in person, the shirt is coral and white, not red and white, but i think it’s close enough to maybe not do this combo again? a bit candycane looking especially with the BRIGHT GREEN PANTS. lesson learned. besides, now i have the perfect christmas eve outfit, 8 months ahead of time.
p.s. cutest watering can evar, in the target dollar bin section. also, kitty trying to photobomb.
so! we made some snack plates (pita, hummus, peppers, olives, feta, artichoke hearts – you know, the good stuff) and got stuff for bloody marys and after the kiddo was all good to go in bed, we busted out settlers of catan and got our settling on.
a good time was had by all. unfortunately, Harper woke up in the middle of night with a fever and is not feeling well at all. i have the sore back of the throat thing happening and i’m pretty sure we are in for an un-fun couple of days ahead of us all. i can only hope if it does hit us all that it’s the last sickness of the season.
so, i’m off to cuddle. hope you guys are in the midst of a great weekend with no fevers or sore throats!
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Posted on | April 12, 2012 | 35 Comments
today was one of those unexpected really great days. i have to admit, lately toddlerhood has been challenging to say the very least and most days end with heavy sighs on my part while i stare at the ceiling in the dark pondering all the ways in which i am failing my kid. don’t get me wrong, it’s not all bad, not even close. but the bad is, well bad, and somedays it’s hard to convince myself that i’m not singlehandedly ruining my child by my complete lack of knowledge on how to deal. i’m still blown away on a daily basis that seriously anyone can just have a kid and the hospital just sends you home with it. walking out out of that place looking back like “seriously? this? ::points to minature human in carseat:: really? okay…”. and then just winging it from there on out. ok, guys, great plan, go team.
but! today! today, oh today was a dream. we had an appointment around ten (preschool related, simma down now), which she behaved really well at. afterward, we hit up the bux for some soy milk for her, americano for me and a little snack.
we had a few tables full of really friendly people around us and before i knew it H was up and doing the robot for them. of course they ate it up so she kept on entertaining them while we all chatted. next thing i knew she was up in the lap of one girl (highschool or college age) and they were playing games on her iphone. they were all just enamored with her and it was nice to talk to nice people. i realize that makes me sound lonely and possibly sad, but dude, nice people are hard to find these days!
after our pit stop we headed out for some thrifting.
Harper is usually pretty good when we go to thrift stores. but today she was perfect. when we passed people she said “hi. i like your hair” and other such niceties. she read the books she picked out while we shopped, and told me all about them. it was kind of…insane? refreshing to say the least. she also randomly asked for “meximo kisses” and hugs from me. i could have squeezed her little head clean off, she was so cute.
we’ve been shopping around for a toddler bed for her. i always keep my eye out while i’m thrifting but we’ve also looked at ikea. today there was the perfect one at a price i couldn’t refuse ($24) especially for the amazing condition it was in. usually it’s a paint and fix up situation but this was ready to roll. Harper was STOKED. i went up to the front to grab someone to make a ticket for me so i could pay for it. as the lady went to get a ticket and ask a co-worker about leaving the mattress (did not want), she came back with a bummed out look. her co-worker was already selling it. i told her that was ok, we were too late and as we started walking away Harper burst into tears, “MY NEW BED!”. baby and standard size jesus, it was sad. the lady who was buying it ran over and handed me the ticket. “i don’t need it that badly. honey, you can have the bed, ok?”. i kind of wanted to cry. i thanked her profusely (after asking “are you sure? but are you SURE?” about 60 million times). i know it’s not the cure for cancer or anything, but damn if that lady didn’t put some of my faith back in humanity.
big girl bed is big.
currently, the tiny human is napping and i am sitting here smiling about our day. it was exactly the day i needed. an OMG toddlerhood is all worth it day. a nothing spectacular but man was it spectacular day. we spend every day together, her and me, but this one stood out. filing it all away in my brain’s happy folder.
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