Our latest Kiwi Crate came this past week, I can not say enough good things about Kiwi Crates We LOVE them, Jude especially looks forward to them every month and both kids love the activities. It keeps them happily entertained for an afternoon and always gives them something to play with for a long time. This month it was robots, they really move, and the kids had races all afternoon. They learn a lot while they play with them. Like I said, we LOVE Kiwi Crates
I had a little meltdown and could not stand the heat, I almost shaved my head (Pedro from Napoleon Dynamite anyone?) Instead I pulled it back into a pony tail and chopped off a foot of hair. It feels nice. Especially since my hair drying time is much shorter, and that is good because it is too hot to be drying hair 🙂
Abbey earned a trip to Toys R Us to “play with the toys” I told her she could pick out something small to take home. (small meaning a dollar) She spent 30 min convincing me that the calico critters are really small, and that she just HAD to have more. I have to admit they are really cute, and her please is my weakness…
School started this week but Kindergarten just has assessment tests, so Jude went in for his (he will start real school on Tuesday) He did really well for the assessment, and I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am for him to start school, it’s been a LONG summer, fun, but LONG.
I did a little sewing for the baby… more on this will come next month, with a free pattern and all.
I was sick of looking at chipped polish on my toes so I gave myself likely the last self painted pedicure. Why is bending over a pregnant belly the hardest thing ever?
We (well I) have been struggling a lot with behavior issues lately from the little man of the house. You know the typical, not listening, seeing how much you can make your sister scream, not listening, talking back, and did I mention not listening? Well pregnant mom has umm… no patience left… Yep I start the day with a pretty short supply it seems and it is gone by 9:00 a.m most days. So we started a new plan with Jude. Each morning he writes a list of activities he would like to do when his Dad comes home from work. It helps improve his writing and reading skills to make the list. The list has to include a free thing, like going to the park and then it can include a cost activity as well. When his dad comes home we discuss his behavior for the day and decide together (with Jude) what activity he has earned if any for the day. He earned bowling last night. It is helping with his behavior, but I would say it is a work in progress.
jax
We have that same behavior issue at our house, also from the boy. He's going to be 4.5 soon and I am hoping it will improve before he goes to kindergarten next year. We did have a good day yesterday, but some days the patience tank runs on fumes.<br />-Jackie
kate
your hair is SO cute! I don't have the guts to chop mine, but I am sick of the blow dryer, so I really should!
Julia Ziółkowska
I love the idea with the list! My little girl is only 9 months now, but if we happen to have such problems in the future (I hope not 😉 I will certainly use this one!
Shirley Tener
I think its cute, now I know who that baby girl looks like… But Your not the only Hair meltdown In the Blog world.. I am right behind ya'll too..
Vanessa@Designs By Sessa
You are SO adorable!!!
Christy
love the hair! 🙂
Lucinda Poel
Your haircut is so lovely! And I"m doubly impressed because you did it yourself! And love the new baby outfit – the pleating is so very sweet.
Andrea
I can't believe you cut your hair yourself!! It looks great! We have that calico critter car too =) They really are fun toys!
Shannon
I've been reading your blog for some time now, but I don't think I've ever seen you. It's so nice to put a face with the blog. (So lovely.) The baby jumper is adorable!
Suzanne Winter
love the hair – and I want the pattern to the overalls like YESTERDAY ;o) I'm glad it will be coming soon (you are amazingly talented and generous!!) – baby girl neeeeeeeeeds these in her wardrobe! These boys – I keep hoping they will grow out of behavior issues (at only 18 months I know I have a long road ahead), at least for now they are sweet to baby sister… that I will cherish for all
Justine of SewCountryChick
Yes, you are so brave to chop your hair and you look so cute now!
Jo
I love the baby jumper… looking forward to your post about it.<br /><br />