Random Thoughts:
I have a lot of stuff rolling around in my head this week. Some of it I can’t share (because I like my job and don’t want to lose it). Some of it is just not worth sharing because it doesn’t add anything to the discussion. At least not in the form it is in now. How about an update instead?
- Cady had a great week at school. She loved her teacher and she made a new friend. She also told me yesterday morning, “Mom there is a girl in my class that everyone wants to be friends with because she is popular, but she is really mean. I don’t want to be friends with her.” Fingers crossed that she is finally learning that some people are just not worth the trouble, and popularity is not all it is cracked up to be.
- James fell off the slide at school yesterday. The teachers told me he was trying to crawl off the top. He told me, “nu-unh, they are lyin’.” However it happened he has a scratch on his forehead, a cut on his ear, and a big knot on his head.
- David is gearing up for hunting season. He goes out to the club almost every weekend to either work on his stand or set up his feeder or do who knows what. It is kind of funny to watch because he’s never really been into that kind of thing.
A Photo Just Because:
A couple of Sundays ago David and Cady went out on some secret errand (to get my birthday present). James and I took the time to back cookies. I think is favorite part is “kissing” the bowl.
Pin Of The Week:
Source: linxspiration.com via Jennifer on Pinterest
Word.
Stuff I Did This Week:
Monday Cady went back to school, and once again my heart broke a little. Tuesday I shared with you the store Jodi and I love to hate. Wednesday I told you about my new favorite pants, and yesterday I gave you a simple tutorial for making button barrettes at home. I was also featured in this Care.com interview series with tips on teaching kids manners. I would love it if you would go check it out.
Some Great Stuff I Read:
I’m kind of behind in my reading, which explains why the first post I want to share is from August 18th. Oops.
- I love Maggie. I just do, and this post she wrote about surrendering ourselves is so beautiful and real. If you aren’t reading her then start.
- I heard about Smacksy at BlogHer in 2011. I’ve been reading her fun stories about Bob since then. The last week or so she has been posting more in depth things, and this post about her neighbor is so beautiful, and describes perfectly how a neighbor can become a friend and a friend can become family.
- I think she had this in a post, but I can’t remember. Anyway, this video of Mama Kat’s kids at the zoo waiving at a beaver is one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen.
That James! How cute is that…“nu-unh, they are lyin”.
They are lyin’. I love it. It is so funny how a kids mind rolls…he is a mess!
He is definitely stinkin’ something.
Okay yes, the video of Mama Kat’s kids waving at the beaver was cute but the next video that came up of her was her “Summer golden make-up” video and I almost choked I was laughing so hard!!
I’m loving what you find for us each week… Smacksy is wonderful…
I haven’t watched the summer makeup video yet. I’ll have to check it out tonight.
I think you actually introduced me to Lisa. Because you know… you know everyone.
That beaver is SO cute.
And Elaine’s right. The make-up video is a good one.
I have a feeling Cady is going to be an agent for good in the life of one mean girl.
Thanks, You’re so sweet to me.
I’m pretty sure you’re right about Cady. She’s a sweet girl and is not a fan of injustice.
Thank you for the link Jennifer!
And I do read lots of books… can’t my boobs be just a teensy bit bigger?
xoxo
If I could grant you just a teensy bit bigger boobs I totally would.
And that post was great. Really great. I love that you have been writing more in depth posts lately.
I’m so glad that I found your blog! I’m looking forward to reading your weightloss posts (and I’m glad to find another blogger who’s above a size 6!). My problem with clothes not fitting is that my weight is centered, very unhealthily all in my stomach. So, not only do I look pregnant, (i’m not!), but I also can’t find clothes to fit properly, or that at least make me look less pregnant.
Happy to see that Cady is figuring this stuff out at such a young age. It amazes me and makes me sad to see how early some of these kids rise to the top of the popularity list when they are so young and it goes to their heads so quickly.
I know. We’ve been battling it since BEFORE kindergarten. I’m hoping it is finally setting in that popularity isn’t what is the most important.