My glamorous life

Want to know what I was doing while Joy made herself at home in the (running) shower?


With her clothes on


Like a drowned little rat?

Cleaning up the potty accident that Ty left on the floor for me.

Be jealous. Be very jealous.

Hope for Spring

I know what you could all use on a day like today. Hope for Spring cuteness on a dreary, (at least here,) day. I've mentioned before that I really like browsing the many things that CSNstores has to offer. I've found cute and great shoes for me and the girls, rugs, purses, and light fixtures for my own enjoyment. I've asked for a few things for my birthday already, the first one being a laptop messenger bag since I've inherited Sean's laptop. The products from this site are fantastic and there is free shipping on many of their items, which for a stay at home mom who is often at home for naps, meals, etc. and shops online a whole lot. I honestly just really like all of the employees I've worked with for giveaways, reviews, and just when I shop there in general.

Did somebody say giveaway?

Hmmmmmmm. I think I did.

How would you like to win this beauty

It also comes in green

and in black

and brown

But my personal favorite is this one.

But the great news is that you get to choose if you win the giveaway.

Just head over to my giveaways page to enter.

Giddy up y'all.

The weekend

I feel like I'm way behind on updates but I can't remember much beyond yesterday so I guess that will do! Sean travelled last week for the first time in a while so we welcomed him back home this weekend with open arms. Which is pretty much how we usually welcome him.

Then I headed out for a bit to decompress, (go somewhere by myself, doesn't matter where or for how long, I'm sure you can relate.)

Then I fell in love.





I don't know that I've ever loved a totally useless object more than the little birdhouses I found. They're not even real functioning birdhouses. But I love them. I picked the one on the right for my birthday present--two months early--from mom and dad.

On Saturday i took Joy on her first date. We met Carley and Cody for an early lunch at Jason's Deli. The kids had a great time and only kissed once at the end of their date.





Since they both just started giving kisses we didn't think they'd give each other one if we asked but we were wrong. Any kisses with boys before age 2 are fine with me but after that I'm watching her like a hawk.





Yum.





A www such a cute little gentleman!





I took this this morning before church. Charlie was being a toot and Joy was already in panic mode. Bless her heart doesn't like church yet. I'm hopeful that once we move she can start over with a clean slate and like it.

No news on the moving front. We are still trying to be patient. Sometimes we don't do a grew job of it. Sometimes we do and amaze ourselves that we're okay with how slowly things are moving! But sometimes we go crazy. Did I say that out loud?

Stay tuned for a fun giveaway this week!

And last but far from least I love my new blog design that Heather made for me! She is so talented isn't she? Thank you Heather!

Ten ways you can tell I have a kid that's potty-training

10. I have two different "cozy" seats in the front seat of my car.

9. I buy apple juice and Miralax in bulk.

8. I no longer schedule play dates around nap times but potty times.

7. I keep track of potty times.

6. I keep Christmas presents hidden to give as rewards.

5. We've saved approximately $43,000 dollars by not buying diapers.

4. And put every cent of that into laundry detergent.

3. I've called my parents and Sean's parents at least two times a day to share THE BIG NEWS and also called/texted my friends with each "accomplishment." And they have all cheered with me. That they have all cheered=they know my happiness totally depends on each "accomplishment."

2. I write "potty" as part of a blog post title.

1. I've googled "waterproof pad for bed" more than once in the last week.

Oh and one more: I've started viewing Joy as my easiest child since she wears diapers.

What I Wore Wednesday

But first, proof that I'm not normal. See this kid?


My beloved firstborn? He got in trouble at school yesterday. I'm so proud! I couldn't be more excited. But why? Why would that EVER be good news?

He got in trouble for talking to his friends in the hall.

Just like that, his teachers had to jump into action and tell him to NOT talk even when he has "somethin' he need to tell Gabe."

When his teacher told me I nearly cried out of excitement. I mean, he has to obey his teacher and if she says ______ he needs to do it but you have to step back and see the progress. It's amazing, y'all. Amazing. A year ago he'd barely talk to us let alone another kid he was playing with. His school has helped him learn how to become a little social thing. Woohoo!

Okay so that was my proud mommy moment. Here is what I wore:


Um don't expect too much this week. In this one I'm wearing a hoodie that I got when Ty was 3 months old. I got it for my first Christmas as a new mom and the reason I got it is because I was nursing and got so flustered/hot/sweaty/frustrated that I had to wear things I could easily do away with in a moments notice. Really, if that's not something to base your life's glamor ambitions on I don't know what is.


Dress/tunic depending on how old you are-Nordstrom BP on sale for $12.99 the week after Christmas.

Jeans-Forever 21
Boots-Anthropologie and no, not getting one bit tired of them yet


Weird angle, I know. I realized this afternoon that today was Tuesday and I was like 4 outfits behind and I'm too lazy to go upstairs to take a picture in front of the (covered in handprints) mirror.

Sweater dress-Forever 21
Plaid shirt-Target last year
Jeans-Old Navy (maternity) ha
Boots-Old Navy

Okay y'all, someone else needs to join in the WIWW fun. Leave me a link in the comments if you have a WIWW post!

Snowmaggedeon

I'm copying my favorite weatherman's word-he has been calling this storm we got today snowmaggedeon and I liked it. It was a fun day that didn't disappoint.



Killing time waiting for the snow


Anticipation...



What is that, mom?



I think I like it...



But I'm not sure



No I do NOT like it



At least these two did



Yep we are thinking of moving somewhere that it snows more than once a year.


Well, not really. But we like it when it snows.

The End.

Things I love

Hot chocolate in a Valentines Day mug. Don't forget the cool whip. It's of extreme importance.







This face that she makes approximately 100 times a day.






This cutie patootie (resale place) find for Charlie. $4.99






When she wants to do what Daddy is doing, just because she likes being with him.






When someone tries to fill my shoes






When waiting for brother makes them this happy

When we have a zillion showings and no offers on the house.

Oh wait. I DON'T love that. At least I have a million things going on that I DO love.

Happy Day Y'all.