Jan
31st
2012
We’ve pretty much all experience road rage at some point in our lives, yes? Or if you’re like me, basically every instance in which you’re in or around a vehicle? I’d like to say I’ve been pretty good about keeping my rage in check while the kids are in the car. Then again, I’d also like to say Ryan Gosling is standing on my doorstep with a tiny guitar.
ANYWAY. The following story is a good reason why I should probably censor the rage a bit.
One morning last week, I took Maddie to Starbucks with me. We were just about to turn into the drive-thru when a white car cut across 3 parking lanes and sped in line ahead of us. It was a douche move, I’ll just say that right now. In my frustration, I threw up my hands and made a few unintelligible noises. No cuss words, just angry sounds, growls, etc. Maddie and I both speak in a growling voice on occasion. No idea when that started.
Maddie picked up on the subtle hint that I was unhappy and said, “WHAT DID THEY DO?” I told her the ladies in the white car were being rude and dangerous for cutting in line and almost hitting our car. Oh yeah, and I wanted my coffee like, 3 hours ago and how dare they get in my way!? She immediately joined the fight.
Way harsh, Tai.
In a growly voice, she said, “I don’t like those mean ladies. They drove too fast! GET OUTTA THE WAY, WHITE CAR!!!”
The car moved up in line as she gave them The Most Evil Stare I’ve ever seen. She said, “Thank you, white car!” followed by a nice, cheesy smile.
We moved up behind the car again and this is where things turned quite diabolical.
Growling, “I don’t like that white car, Mommy. They are mean for driving in front of us. I’m going to get No-No to scratch them in THE FACE!” (No-No is my parents’ cat, named by Maddie when all she could say was the word ‘no’.) I’m sure this doesn’t sound as bad (or as hilarious) as it was, but if you guys could hear her little sweet, yet angry voice saying these things, you’d die.
Like any good mommy would do, I told her it’s not very nice to wish cat scratches on the faces of our enemies. Then we proceeded to make silly faces at the driver through their back window. I think we all learned a good lesson.
Categories: Me Being a Mom Personal
Jan
30th
2012
Hey you. Yeahh, I’m talkin to you.
Okay, the tough guy thing isn’t working. How about I just ask politely?
Hello, beautiful one! Do you have a website or shop to advertise on Mrs. Priss in February? You do!? FABULOUS! Send me a message and we’ll discuss the matter properly. Cheerio, dahling!
Feel free to punch me through the screen now.
Categories: Sponsor
Jan
30th
2012
He’s just a happy, gap-toothed fella.
Categories: Me Being a Mom Personal
Jan
23rd
2012
We’ve been in our new house for a week and I’m still having a hard time believing that we own it. I am so in love with this place, you guys.
Our apartment was small, dark, cramped and made us all stabby. Justin and I moved in there when I was pregnant with Maddie (nearly 4 years ago… WHAT.) and we quickly outgrew the tiny space with the accumulation of baby stuff. Then I decided I liked to make random crafty crap all the time, but there was no place to do it OR store all my stuff. Add another baby and all his baby debris, Maddie’s birthday presents, Christmas presents and I swear I’m having heart palpitations just thinking about how awful it was. To be honest, we were all getting stressed out and depressed in there and were in desperate need of AIR and ROOM and LIGHT.
Now we have all of those things and I can’t help but happy dance every time I walk through the front door. :) :) :)
Things are coming together around here, but Maddie’s room is the closest to being done. I haven’t painted the walls an adorable color or created any fancy wall murals or a built in reading nook (thank you Pinterest, for setting the bar extremely high), but at least she’s unpacked and decorated.
Here are a few photos…
Tiny beds make me gigglesnort. It’s like it belongs to a tiny person! Who’s tiny! You know what I mean. And I love that she has reindeer slippers.
What do you guys think I should do in the big space above her bed?
My dear friend Alyssa gave me the print of the little girl and the deer last year for my birthday and I’ve been waiting to find the perfect place for it. The shelf was thrifted and I gave it a new coat of paint. On it, there is a little cross-stitched “M” which is kind of hard to see, a squirrel figurine and a framed page from an old Little Red Riding Hood book. I made the kite to hold her hair bows the other night in – literally – 5 minutes with some cardboard and vintage fabric.
Her nightstand drawers hold her many books (the child LOVES to read) and a few of her favorite things sit on top. OBVIOUSLY, the picture of her daddy and I made the cut. This nightstand was actually mine from when I was a little girl, hence the sticker residue and nail polish drips. It’s getting a makeover soon.
The big green “M” was a gift from my sister in law and the mushroom nightlight is from Target. The manners and other story books were all gifts from her auntie Steph, auntie Anna or my Grammy. I made the deer thingy in the frame, and it’s just a few flocked stickers on a cut up paper bag.
Hey look, a wreath! An owl! Some pinwheels! And gumballs! Speaking of, DON’T EVER PUT A GUMBALL MACHINE IN A 3 YEAR OLD’S ROOM. Bad call on my part. I had to hide her money jar after I found her with 4 pieces of gum in her mouth.
Also, hiiiiii. I’m squinting in the reflection of the Red Riding Hood print. Awk.
Maddie’s dresser has a bunch of random stuff, including boxes that hold her hair bows and clips, a cupcake jar that holds her jewelry, Mary Poppins that used to be mine when I was her age and a rock. I have no idea where she found it or why she insists on keeping it because it looks like a turd.
You guys don’t get to see the other side of the room because it has all her toys and miscellaneous stuff I just threw to the side to take these pictures. Honesty: You’re welcome!
Categories: Me Being a Mom Me Being Crafty Personal
Jan
20th
2012
I’m SO sorry for being nearly a week late on this, guys. Let’s just get right down to business and take a look at the awesome projects we all completed!
Here’s mine:
A wonky doormat! I kind of love it, though it weighs about 80lbs (or the amount of exactly 3 Posh Spices).
Here’s what YOU made:
A truly mindblowing bedroom makeover – Googiemomma
An adorable yarn wreath with the cutest red flowers EVA – Ramblings and Such
Cross-stitch iPhone case (THE CUTENESS IS KILLING ME) – Daylight Rising
Recipe: Yummy home made pizza rolls – That Thing Called Life
A magnetic board (I LOVE THE CHEVRON!) – The Self Life
A Ruler Growth Chart (next on my crafty list) – It’s a TenHarmsel Trio
An sweet Button Monogram – Planning365
A Beaded Chevron Necklace Tutorial – DIT&O
A Super Hero Cape for those little superheroes in your life – Rhinestone Raindrops
A striped entry wall (done by my friend Natali & it looks even more amazing in person!) – The Thinking Blonde
A towel bar for the kitchen island – Ms. Redo
A pretty rosette yarn wreath – A Day in the Life…
Maps of Love (to document where you’ve traveled with your significant other) – Krug the Thinker
Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Caesar Salad – Miss D, Living Simply!
Roman Blinds with adorable fabric! (another on my to-do list!) – Home Sweet Haselton
Rope Doorstop (I NEED) – Jennifer Baker
A cute cute cuuute Rag Quilt – OCD: Obsessive Creative Disorder
DIY Spray Paint Artwork - Myers Maison
Recipe: Chile Relleno Casserole – Creative Mammas
Build your own tents for your kid’s room – A Nest for all Seasons
Recipe: Cheddar Baked Chicken – Tales of a Library Lady
Was I kidding when I said ‘extreme awesomeness”?? Yeah, I know. These ladies KILLED the challenge. I am so proud!
Thank you guys SO much for making this party a success! You didn’t make me look stupid, so I pretty much love you forever and ever. Amen.
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