Maddie was super excited to see bears at the zoo (or maybe she just really likes to say 'bear'), but unfortunately they weren't out. Instead she enjoyed looking at the fish, giraffes, and lions. We can't wait to go back again!
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Zoo
We went to the zoo today with Emily, Adam, and Emma. Maddie and Emma were so cute together. I loved how they walked around holding hands, at least until Maddie's little legs got tired.
Friday, January 6, 2012
Random Thoughts
Thought #1: It's a beautiful day! When Maddie wakes up from her nap, I think we'll go play outside.
Thought #2: Speaking of Maddie's nap, I had to put her down without her pacifier. Why? Because I lost not just one, but both of them. After a brief period of crying, she did go to sleep. Maybe I can start weaning her off of them? In the mean time I looked all around the house, in the laundry basket, and in the outside trash can. Yes, I went "dumpster diving" for pacifiers. I don't really know what I would have done if I had found them in the trash. I eventually gave up and returned to finish washing dishes. Guess what I found floating with the spatula and slotted spoon. . . . That's right, her pacifiers.
Thought #3: With Maddie sleeping peacefully, I decided to waste time on Pinterest. I love pinning ideas; I don't love feeling like a lazy bum for not trying out 95% of the things I pin. So in an effort to make myself feel (a little more) accomplished AND to give you some ideas of things that a person has actually done, here are some pins I've tried that have turned out well:
Thought #2: Speaking of Maddie's nap, I had to put her down without her pacifier. Why? Because I lost not just one, but both of them. After a brief period of crying, she did go to sleep. Maybe I can start weaning her off of them? In the mean time I looked all around the house, in the laundry basket, and in the outside trash can. Yes, I went "dumpster diving" for pacifiers. I don't really know what I would have done if I had found them in the trash. I eventually gave up and returned to finish washing dishes. Guess what I found floating with the spatula and slotted spoon. . . . That's right, her pacifiers.
Thought #3: With Maddie sleeping peacefully, I decided to waste time on Pinterest. I love pinning ideas; I don't love feeling like a lazy bum for not trying out 95% of the things I pin. So in an effort to make myself feel (a little more) accomplished AND to give you some ideas of things that a person has actually done, here are some pins I've tried that have turned out well:
The under-the-sink cabinet in Maddie's bathroom had a little bit of water damage and it drove me crazy! This was an easy, inexpensive solution. I ended up tiling all of the cabinets in our house that are under sinks, as well as a couple of the cabinets in our laundry room.
Every year right before Christmas, Eric and I get our families together for a gingerbread house building contest aka Lucy's birthday party. This year we added in some "Minute to Win It" games. We had cup stacking, nut stacking, and a cookie face race. I think everyone enjoyed it. Who doesn't like some friendly competition?
super kid friendly + tasty
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! I'm not generally a fan of leftovers, but this stuff tastes even better the next day.
These were yummy and I love that they are baked.
If I don't set a timer, it would take me all day to clean my house. I get distracted easily. I may be cleaning the kitchen counters one minute and the next minute I'm sitting on the floor organizing my tupperware drawer. This checklist gives you a set amount of time to get each task completed leaving no time for distractions.
I did this with Maddie and my kids at school. Cute!
Eric's favorite meal. I think he'd eat this everyday of the week if possible.
Thought #4: Maddie is now awake. Time to go outside!
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