Sunday, February 27, 2011

Sunday...Happiness

Day 10 of Bedrest...I'd say laying here being an incubator is pretty hard work! On the flip side, I'm getting to spend some quality time with my daughter and Zack is getting more time to cook....

Today I'd like to share with you my list of things that make me happy.

1.Old people in love
2. Big earrings- I love them!! The bigger the better.
3.Puppy breath
4. Black high heels that don't hurt your feet
5. A great bargain
6. Coming home to a clean house
7. An uninterrupted nap
8.Smell of tanning oil
9.Clean sheets
10.Cheese....especially a good strong swiss
11.Kisses
12. Smooth red wine
13.Weddings (shut up)
14.Baby feet
15.A cool breeze
16. Fridays
17.Long weekends
18. Tomatoes from the garden
19. Hearing a new song on the radio
20.Holding my grandpas hand...remembering my Grandpoppie's hands
21.Taking off on a plane
22. Taking tags off new clothes
23. Gianna morning snuggles
24.Feeling Zack kick
25. Waking up every single morning to my dream guy

I could go on and on....but it's the little things that make life special. Cherish those little things and enjoy the people that you love today.

-Jamie

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Things that BUG ME

I'll have to follow this list up tomorrow with things that make me happy- because this was a total bitch session....but these are things that BUG ME!!!
Feel free to add more to the comments section below. I did have some help from some good friends, that will remain nameless! ENJOY....


There/Their Errors
Not that hard, people.

Floaties that melt from your ice into your cup
EWWW! WHAT IS THAT STUFF? It lingers in the bottom of your glass as the ice melts.

Lies
Tell the truth.

Colored bra straps
mmmm TACKY, I don't care who you are.

People who don't wash their hands
Gross. I hope you get sick. You are the reason I can't open the door without a paper towel.

Uncovered food in the fridge
YUCK.

Nail Biters
Get your hands out of your mouth- you're getting your spit everywhere.

Wearing Leggings as Pants
Seriously- COVER YO' ASS. Put it away- leggings are for underneath clothing.

Leading Facebook status' BEGGING for people to ask, "What's wrong?"
 
Such as: I just can't believe this is happening. Or: I'm so sad.
Just begging someone to write back WHY?
Don't be annoying and say what's wrong already!

Long toenails
Grrrrross. Cut those things! You're gonna trip and fall.

Cougars
I'm all for looking hot, not matter what  your age. But seriously?? You need to ACT your age. Otherwise you just look like a wannabe college chick.

Sharing Milk
Just grosses me out. Bugs my mom too.

Big kids that are spoon fed
If your kid is over....I don't know-3ish and you are STILL spoon feeding them...maybe you should try and teach them how to hold their own untensil and airplane it into their own little mouth!  You aren't doing your kid any favors. This looks exceptionally bad in the cafeteria room at school. Teach them to feed themselves.

Cell phones at the dinner table
 
Video Games and TVs too!
WHAT HAPPENED TO TALKING??? PUT 'EM UP!!!

Predictive Text
I am not a fan of this! I know what I'm trying to say! I don't need your help!

Crust on Mustard Bottles
You know-- that yucky chunk of dried mustard that gets stuck in the tip.....?? ICK

People who don't answer their phone, but will text back
 
RUDE! Nevermind then.

Loose change in cupholders
It get's all stuck to the bottom and mixed with crumbs and eventually turns into the goo covered penny.

Arm Slappers
 
Hiya. Don't touch me. You don't have to knock the crap outta my arm while you're talking to me. We aren't even friends!

Kids who are sent to school loaded with Tylenol...when they have FEVER
Don't be that parent! Keep your kid at home. It's inconsiderate.

Thongs that show
Put your butt floss away. Ew.

BandAid Sticky that won't come off
I don't like that black stuff that just won't wash off after you've worn a bandaid. It's permanent glue!

Pens that don't write
WRITE! It's your job! If not-then someone throw you in the trash!!

Dog Hair in the Pool!!!
NO COMMENT

Stubbing your toe while running to the phone

OUCH!!!!!

Broken glass on the floor
 Great! Now we have to wear our shoes FOREVER! The only thing that might be worse than this is dropping the gallon of milk!! What a mess!

That yucky edge that forms when you're scrambling eggs
What is that stuff? It's like plastic. I can't eat it.

Zits that magically appear the day you have something important to do
HORRID.

Dropping your keys when you're trying to unlock the door with your hands full of groceries
SOMEONE HELP!!!

When your hubby or mom asks, "Are you going to wear that?" When you are dressed and ready go.
Um- well I WAS!!!
 AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST...
Stupid people that won't stop talking
Oh don't act like you don't know this person!! The one that makes the meeting last a little too long, the stupid question asker, the "I can tell you all about that" because YOU CARE, right? person.


AHHH, I FEEL BETTER- DON'T YOU!??
HAHA.

-Jamie

Friday, February 25, 2011

FUN Finds for Your Kiddo and Baby

Since I've been expecting, I google alot. Looking for boy stuff...new stuff...cute stuff. As I come across things that interest me, I bookmark it.
Here are some things that I've found that I think are noteworthy.....

Baby Shower FUN
 A Bun in the Oven Candles
by Kate Aspen
These little cuties come in individual boxes and include the gift tags. Perfect for shower favors! 
http://www.babiesrus.com/ Bun in the Oven candles $16.99 set of 12
Diaper Cake MADNESS
Anyone that has the time and patience to create these I give you props! My bestie Jenny made one for Gianna when she was born and just taking it APART took hours- can't imagine the work that goes into one of these beauties. Here's some adorable ones I came across.

http://blog.tinyprints.com/Cards/baby-shower-gifts/

http://blog.tinyprints.com/Cards/baby-shower-gifts/

Silly Finds for your KIDDO
Daddy Did It T-Shirt
http://www.zazzle.com/
This really made me laugh- especially if you've ever seen my princess after a long weekend away!
 Pefect t-shirt to keep in the car!! 

http://www.cafepress.com/
My friend, Misty, told me she use to make stickers for Meg, her little princess- when she wanted to wear her crazy outfits out in public. That way instead of getting cruel glances her way- people would stop and compliment her little girl on her unique ensemble! This button is a great idea for the kid that wants those boots on at all times!


DAY OF THE DEAD BEBE
HAHA, you don't have to appreciate it- but you won't change my mind. I love all things Dia de los Muertos and I love the kid products that you can find online!!
The SUGARBOOGER COLLECTION by Ore
http://www.oreoriginals.com/  $13

This website has a fabulous collection of Dia de los Muertos lunchbags, dishes, sippy cups and totes!

$10

More Unique Bibs...
http://www.cafepress.com/ $11
This website has pages of different Dia de los Muertos screens on bibs- super cute!
http://www.houseospeed.com/  $20
Day of the Dead Melamime Child's Plate Set
http://www.etsy.com/ $28
Toddler Skull Dress
Available in sizes 3m to 4T

A great online store for unique kid designs is
www.etsy.com/shop/mamarunswithscissors
Here are some of her CREATIVE designs:

$24

$24

$38

$8
New to the Baby Scene....
Since I had my first little one- there are some new products on the market!
 NAP NANNY
http://www.babiesrus.com/ NAP NANNY $129.99

I've read very mixed reveiws about the Nap Nanny. People either love them or hate them. Babies either sleep perfect in them or nearly hang themselves from trying to roll out of the seatbelt. I would love to hear your thoughts/experiences with this product.
I also think it's priced fairly high- considering it's a piece of foam!
Comments, please!


BUMBO'S HAVE TRAYS NOW!
I love, love, love, the Bumbo. I'm really regretting selling mine since I am now expecting another baby. This will be a definate re-purchase and the trays are great!

BUMBO TRAY $10

GATES.....Do we need 'em?
Top of the Stairs attatched gate

Bottom of the stairs attatched gate
The Kid Jail
 I don't know about you but stairs and babies just stress me out. I've always had stairs since Gianna was a baby so I've been through a variety of gates, depending on where we were living at the time.
The top of the stairs gate was my favorite, and I think the most important.  But don't let gates give you a false sense of security. When I realized my 12 month old could pull herself out of her crib and flop to the floor- I realized she could leap over that gate if she wanted to.
As for the the Kid Jail- when my little ball of fire started to crawl and life became a war zone and everything in her path was to pull on, climb up or EAT- I seriously considered it.
This time around I might be purchasing it to keep my kiddos APART!
-Jamie