Adam - "Hey Syd! Syd! Come and pay wif me!"
Me - "I'm Mommy. You call me mommy. My name is Syd, but you call me Mommy."
Adam (pointing to self) - "Name is Adam. (pointing to me) Name is Mommy, Syd. Come and pay."
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Adam - "NO!"
Me - "Why did you say no?"
Adam - "Because I could."
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Adam - "I pooped."
Me- "No, you just tooted."
Adam - (long pause)
Me - "Are you pooping?"
Adam - "No, I just toot."
Monday, February 6, 2012
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Current Obsession
My grandma used to make these towel toppers when I was little. They are kitchen towels, cut in half, then crocheted at the top. You can hang them from the fridge, from a door knob or drawer pull. They are just so handy. Alas, Grandma Marie passed away while I was in college. I inherited her crochet basket, but didn't begin to crochet until a few years ago. And the kicker is... she didn't leave a pattern for these! I managed to figure it out by looking at some patterns and then by studying one that she made. I was so excited when I finally finished one and it looked great. This is a great project that you can complete in just an evening. I've made four of these in the past few days. I have been buying holiday towels when they go on clearance and stockpiling them. I bought these Valentine towels last year. These make a great random hostess gift.
Monday, January 30, 2012
How cute are these kiddos?
Adam is now two... and talking up a storm! He talks non-stop (no idea where he gets that from) and he is SUCH a ham! Even more so than his big brother. And fearless. That one is going to give us palpitations. Alex is 6 and a half... I'm so proud of how well he is doing in school! He reads so well. He likes math and science. He is a wonderful artist and he builds the most amazing things with his Legos. I'm a lucky mama, that's for sure!
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Yarn Projects - Bragging a Little
I've actually completed some pretty cool yarn projects over the last few months.
I made two of these Cloud Cascade Scarves. They look really fancy, but are super easy, even for a novice yarnie like me.
I also made some bracelets for the girls I work with. These were super fun! And the gals I work with LOVED them!! I never throw away the extra buttons that come with pants, sweaters, shirts, etc. So this will be a great way to use up those buttons. I also found some really pretty fancy buttons too.
As usual, I'm finding that I need small projects that I can finish fast. It just boosts my confidence.
I also like working with bright colored yarns in the dreary days of winter.
I'm hoping to finish some other projects soon and will post pictures when I do!
What kind of yarn or other craft projects are you working on?
I made two of these Cloud Cascade Scarves. They look really fancy, but are super easy, even for a novice yarnie like me.
I also made some bracelets for the girls I work with. These were super fun! And the gals I work with LOVED them!! I never throw away the extra buttons that come with pants, sweaters, shirts, etc. So this will be a great way to use up those buttons. I also found some really pretty fancy buttons too.
As usual, I'm finding that I need small projects that I can finish fast. It just boosts my confidence.I also like working with bright colored yarns in the dreary days of winter.
I'm hoping to finish some other projects soon and will post pictures when I do!
What kind of yarn or other craft projects are you working on?
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Fun Project for Christmas Cards
I saw this on another website and thought I'd give it a try. I love getting picture Christmas cards from all my friends all over the country (and around the world) and I can't bring myself to pitch them after the holidays. So this was a great way to hang onto them.
You take one inch binder rings (easily found at your local office supply store). Hole punch the Christmas cards. Then clip the cards together to create a flip book. I made one with this year's cards... and one with a stack of leftovers that I kept from 2009 and 2010. The boys have loved flipping through them. I think this is a great idea for grandparents or other relatives. I plan to tell my mom about this and will help her make one of her own.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
2012 Goals
I'm not much for resolutions so I decided to look at my accomplishments of last year and set some goals based on that. So here goes. (These are in no particular order. Just splatting them out.)
1. Read more than 50 books this year. (Last year I managed to read 52 books... including several longer books that I read out loud to Alex.) Alex and I have just about finished the Peter Pan stories by J.M. Barrie. I can't tell you how special it has been to read those together! I can't get over how much Alex is understanding this Victorian children's lit story! And he's asking such great questions about the book and about my time as an English major in college. "You got graded for reading books and writing about them???!!"
2. Talk with friends more on the phone. In 2009, I made a goal to speak to all of my friends on the phone near and far at least once. In the last two days, I've had wonderful phone conversations with dear, dear friends and I hope to keep up that trend. I miss the personal connection you get from conversation.
3. Run at least 3 races. I've already registered for the Rock n Sole Run connected to Summerfest... it's a quarter-marathon this year. The race was a 10K that I managed to complete last year -- despite the poor execution of the event. They ran out of water and it was 85 degrees with a much higher heat index. I'd also like to do at least 2 5K runs, too.
4. Learn to knit. I'm really doing a great job with crocheting, if I do say so myself. I'll post some recent projects soon.
5. Learn to sew. I need to get a sewing machine... if anyone has suggestions for a decent, entry level sewing machine (e.g. one you can get at Target or Walmart) let me know!
6. More date nights! We really haven't done a good job of making time for ourselves. We do so many fun family things, that I want to make sure we're keeping those sparks going!
7. Declutter. I know this is a popular one... but I actually weeded through 9 crates of junk in our basement that was a mix of stuff amassed over more than 20 years or more. I threw out a bunch of stuff, but I've also started a pile of potential garage sale items. I need to tackle my closet and a couple more nooks and crannies in the basement, but I know I can do it!
8. Spend less. I'm a sucker for online shopping and deals. I am a hopeless impulse buyer. That's part of the reason I need to declutter. I'm definitely cutting back on my spending.
9. Blog more often. I know I will never get back to blogging every day, but I hope I can blog more than once a month.
10. Spend less time online. I know that seems to counter the previous goal, but I need to unplug more often. I'm on the computer all day for work... I need to step away from it at night.
How about you? What are your goals for the year?
1. Read more than 50 books this year. (Last year I managed to read 52 books... including several longer books that I read out loud to Alex.) Alex and I have just about finished the Peter Pan stories by J.M. Barrie. I can't tell you how special it has been to read those together! I can't get over how much Alex is understanding this Victorian children's lit story! And he's asking such great questions about the book and about my time as an English major in college. "You got graded for reading books and writing about them???!!"
2. Talk with friends more on the phone. In 2009, I made a goal to speak to all of my friends on the phone near and far at least once. In the last two days, I've had wonderful phone conversations with dear, dear friends and I hope to keep up that trend. I miss the personal connection you get from conversation.
3. Run at least 3 races. I've already registered for the Rock n Sole Run connected to Summerfest... it's a quarter-marathon this year. The race was a 10K that I managed to complete last year -- despite the poor execution of the event. They ran out of water and it was 85 degrees with a much higher heat index. I'd also like to do at least 2 5K runs, too.
4. Learn to knit. I'm really doing a great job with crocheting, if I do say so myself. I'll post some recent projects soon.
5. Learn to sew. I need to get a sewing machine... if anyone has suggestions for a decent, entry level sewing machine (e.g. one you can get at Target or Walmart) let me know!
6. More date nights! We really haven't done a good job of making time for ourselves. We do so many fun family things, that I want to make sure we're keeping those sparks going!
7. Declutter. I know this is a popular one... but I actually weeded through 9 crates of junk in our basement that was a mix of stuff amassed over more than 20 years or more. I threw out a bunch of stuff, but I've also started a pile of potential garage sale items. I need to tackle my closet and a couple more nooks and crannies in the basement, but I know I can do it!
8. Spend less. I'm a sucker for online shopping and deals. I am a hopeless impulse buyer. That's part of the reason I need to declutter. I'm definitely cutting back on my spending.
9. Blog more often. I know I will never get back to blogging every day, but I hope I can blog more than once a month.
10. Spend less time online. I know that seems to counter the previous goal, but I need to unplug more often. I'm on the computer all day for work... I need to step away from it at night.
How about you? What are your goals for the year?
