how many more mornings are we going to do this?

8 years ago!

where did this beautiful little girl go? you know the one who put on whatever mommy laid out or 

gave her a choice of?  am i really going to have to go through more mornings of i hate you, i hate my clothes, i hate corduroy, i only want to wear jeans, slamming doors, tears, screaming.....seriously, we've been up for 20 minutes and we are already at screaming?  i tried the poor children who don't have a closet full of clothes would love to have your wardrobe. i tried fine, wear what ever you want...you think your friends will think that is a cool outfit..i tried Hannah, I am doing this for you, to be sure you are warm and comfortable and that you look like a little girl whose parents love her and care about  her. Yeah, none of those worked. So we all leave feeling tense, angry, frustrated and yes wondering...where did this beautiful little girl go?

School Sports

I have joined the ranks of bleacher parents. I had no idea that I would be overcome with the obnoxious urge to yell, whistle and sideline coach. Never! and I have another 11 years of this? Good luck to me and thank god for those patient people who sign up to be coaches.

Jacks 7th Angry Bird Birthday.

So I'm thinking this is one of the last themed parties I will need to do! I have done this to myself, I know....creating expectations that mom will create this really cool party and of course its 2 days before christmas! 

we used those elementary school brick building blocks
and a stuffed AB toy! 

 

Masterpieces....not by me!

the Pignata...i just love saying that word!

So Angry Birds was the theme and there are some wonderful graphics online that I took advantage of. With the great font i downloaded and some imagination and the plethora of Angry Bird merchandise, the party was a smashing success!


great ideas online...http://www.geekmom.com/2011/06/how-to-throw-an-angry-birds-themed-birthday-party/ and more  http://www.simplystyledhome.com/2011/07/angry-birds-birthday-party-part-1-of-5.html
and for the balloons...http://www.thepartyanimal-blog.org/angry-birds-balloons-free-templates/

back to blogging....

i spend a good deal of time on the computer whether it be work or pleasure. i peruse recipes, look up craft ideas, shop for kids clothes and stalk Pinterest! i catch up with friends on FB (a place I never thought i would go) and i read mommy blogs with joy and relief! i don't consider myself a great writer or a witty poster but i do want to remember things and what better place to do that than a blog. they make it too easy.
so hello 2012, looking forward to this year of memories and laughter.

two dogs and a stroller? well long ago, my husband and i were talking (dreaming) about our ideal business. well, it was his but of course i had lots to say about it. we had a baby and two black labs...a friend of ours did a logo cause well...i was on a roll. and i thought i would roll it out 8 years later. its a great name, its a great logo and we might have two kids (and no more stroller!) and one dog now but the concept is the same. life is chaos! enjoy!