Budding Photographer?

For whatever reason Braden loves to get into my closet and wear my heels. Always one pink and one tan. Why? Because that's how he rolls! He seems to love his own fashion sense so much he wanted it documented via pictures! Here ya go little guy!

For the Love of Pillows

One really has to admire a child's determination, creativity and success! Braden pushed an ottoman from the living room into my bedroom (no big feat for him as he's always redecorating for me) and set things up for his own 'pillow pit' (I'm thinking one of those ball pits would be like heaven for him)! He repeatedly climbed onto the ottoman to climb onto the bed to jump over a small hurdle of pillows to jump into the pit of pillows! He did this for quite some time just laughing and having a blast! That's my Braden! Always wild and fun loving!





















This last picture cracks me up of him 'soaring in the air'.

On another note, I think Braden may be a decorating genius. Note how the ottoman tends to match the bedding. I never would have thought of that. Two year olds can be so smart!

He's Just Not That Into You

Movie reviews for:
'He's Just Not That Into You'

Being the nanny deprived mother that I am sometimes I just have to suck it up and do things with the kids I'd really rather not. You know how kids can really just cramp ones style! All needy and sucking your attention from more important things like a good chick flick. I'm kidding I swear! I love them both to death but you have you taken a 2 year old to the movies lately?

Imagine a child if you will, cute one at that, sitting at the movies drinking his little strawberry banana smoothie all quiet and peacefully enjoying the movie. Eventually this must come to an end! I mean he is 2! So I managed to grab his little tush and dash to the concessions for reinforcements being popcorn and sour patch kids to keep my little one from fussing. Then as he tires of his drink, popcorn and what was left after me and Felisha devoured most of the candy(oops) and the movie he notices the stairs next to his seat. As some find it fun to climb the stairs and walk back and forth down the aisles while the movie is playing the mommy type (and other movie patrons I'm sure) find it just a bit...less enjoying. Oh how fun it is to try to watch a movie and a busy 2 year old in a dark theater. Lets just say this.....I don't advise this to anyone!

















Get your kid outta here! He's ruining the show!

So, for my movie review on 'Hes Just Not That Into You'...Well, first off we stopped for smoothies at Sheridan's so we were running late. Oh and a tidbit most people don't know is that some theaters actually do allow you to bring in your own snacks and drinks. We usually hit an AMC theater nearby and paying for all our goodies once they said you can bring in your own junk. Oh Yeah! I get more looks from other movie patrons than you would believe as the employees there never bat an eye at me carrying in my own drink.

Ok, so I missed the first oh 10-15 minutes which I'm sure had to be good. But you can easily catch onto what was missed. Gigi, is a hoot! I loved her character as she desperately awaits for this guy to call her. Or any guy for that matter! Mary too as with all the technology these days....you never know how someone is going to contact you! The other characters are all in different situations relationship-wise as well so makes for an interesting movie. Lots of little twists and such. I'm not going to spoil the movie but it was a pretty good chick flick. I'm sure I'd of enjoyed it much more if I was privileged enough to have a nanny!

I'd definitely like to see the movie again....without my little guy.

Another movie I saw that I'm surprised is still playing (here anyway) is 'Gran Torino'. That movie was really really good and made me cry. Very good...must see!

I already told you how much I loved loved loved 'Shopaholic'! Oh and the book is just awesome. I'm not going to say way better than the movie because they are actually quite different and yet both are very very good! I need to get the other books in the series as I'm sure they are all equally as adorable!

As I was privileged enough to take a 2 year old to the theaters today, someone else was deprived of the little guy and enjoyed the movie 'Knowing'. Reviews on that was very good as well. But lets remember here that any movie without a 2 year old can be much more easily enjoyed!

Paradise and its Paranoid Parents

Felisha's school has a really weird way of doing their spring break. They break it up and give the kids long 4 day weekends spaced out throughout March and April. I don't understand the method to their madness as it's completely foreign to me and we have moved around a lot! Being the ultra cool fun mom that I am I took my kiddos and one of Felisha's girlfriends to Coco Keys indoor water resort on Monday. The place is normally closed Mon.-Wed. but beings as though its spring break they were open which worked out great for us!

The girls kinda went off and did their own thing while me and Braden hung out. He's a trip! Really shocked me as he was rather low key for a change. Normally I have this rambunctious little 2 year old that is constantly running and jumping and climbing on anything and everything in sight but here...different story! I guess that first time down the slide scared him off as he plunged his little face into the water. He enjoyed the stairs tho...of all things! He's also not a fan of getting splashed with water as it does make one cold but always a cheerleader for others!

I must be one of the most laid back mothers alive. Some moms are so uptight! Kids are kids! Little ones don't realize that giving someone a hug in the water can appear as a choke hold, or that patting someone on on the back can push them over, over even that patting someone on the head (why one would is beyond me and thank goodness we don't live in a country that shuns that, except at the pool!) can appear as though there is a drowning taking place. Kids and parents alike can make friends in a minute as we are all there to have fun. They can even write you off in less than a minute as they think your child intentionally caused a spill. This I believe is the reason they have a small bar in the resort! Those are the mommy's that NEED a drink to chill out and relax. I on the other hand don't need any as I can keep my cool and remember that these small little people we all love so much are human and make mistakes and for gosh sakes they are kids! What do you expect? They don't mean any harm by it! And if your kid wasn't hurt just brush it off and watch them enjoy themselves and their new found water buddies! Live a little! Take a breath! They are still breathing!



Here are a few photos from our wet and wild day




























I just love this picture of Braden all tuckered out! He crawled into my lap and hugged me so tightly and fell asleep while waiting on our pizza!












-Don't worry, me and Braden both got haircuts the next day as we were looking pretty shaggy! We have nice short locks now!

Ya cant help but envy his eyelashes! So pretty!













We spent a lot of time cheering people on as they came down the slides

















By the time we left we were sooo tired! As soon as we got home we all crashed!

Fearless

Why is it when you're 2 you have no fear but as you age you're scared? When you're 2 you have so much ambition and drive and curiosity. You're carefree and completely fearless. You don't take no for an answer and you always try your best to achieve your goals when everyone tells you no. You go to great extremes to achieve your goals. Is it because you know that when you fall you will always have someone there to catch you and to comfort you. Someone to give you that hug and kiss and make things better for you as you fall on your butt again and again.

As we age we are completely the opposite. We don't try new things. We don't set goals and push limits. We sometimes take no for an answer and never achieve things we've always dreamed of. We are scared. We lose our drive in life for things we know in our hearts we can do because someone says you can't do it. We forget who we are and who we want or were meant to be. We leave all of our dreams behind.

I admire Braden and Felisha and all children alike. At that age they have so much courage and ambition and sass. When they fail or fall all they want is to wrap their arms around their mothers neck and they feel better instantly. That is probably one of the greatest joys of motherhood. They feel good enough to get back on their feet and keep trying. Being a mother, we try to protect our children as best we can. Sometimes we fail at things but we all learn a little something along the way.

Creatively Demanding

Apparently my children don't think I'm fulfilling my motherly duties to their expectations. I make sure they are fed and bathed and dressed appropriately for the weather(well I do try with Felisha but she insists it's never cold enough for a coat, but I do tell her to put one on I swear). I try to teach them right from wrong, to be kind to others, and to wait their turn and be patient. It's only obvious to me now that I must really work on the whole patience thing with them. These children of mine can be 'creatively demanding' as they have shown tonight.

What do you get when add these two

















yes its Braden and a chair

With oh say an older sister that likes to spin around with her sibling in this chair?

Well ya get a little one that blows chunks!

Ya! As I was cleaning the living room and getting it ready so I can shampoo the carpets tomorrow my impatient children plotted against my schedule and gave me leftovers from both lunch and dinner! How generous!

I never realized my children were so very impatient about the cleanliness of the carpets until today. One really need not go to such extremes to have such household chores done right away. Really guys come on!

P.S. Theresa, just wanted to let you know we had hot dogs for dinner tonight. Of all things! Wonder where he gets it! Ha! Ha! I know you remember what happened last summer! Oh and there was no red wine involved this time! Luv ya gurlfren!

Cinderella Cinderella

I've actually been pretty pleased with my 2 year old's cleaning abilities. He knows how to throw stuff away(who needs those bills anyway), clean the fridge (by putting his hands in the pitcher of Crystal Light and rubbing that everywhere), clean the bathroom (with toothpaste, who knew it cleaned mirrors? Ha!), loading the washing machine (I truely believe front loaders were created by parents of small children because they can really do this one, if I could just get him to fold and put it away we'd be in business), clean the windows (with hand prints everywhere so you know he didn't miss a spot), cleaning the carpet (as he is dumping a big bag of carrots in the living room as I'm bragging on him right now), cleaning the leather sofa(with little dabbles of milk everywhere to condition the leather ya know, which is why I love (hate) leaky sippy cups so).

He is also ever so thoughtful as he unravels the toilet paper for extra fluffiness? Pulls down all the covers on the beds to show how much more inviting they really are. Throws all of the pillows off the beds for more room to jump. Rips the boring parts out of books and magazines for you. Throws his balls and toys everywhere to remind you that exercise is good for you. Messes with the blinds so you get just the right amount of sunlight in the room. Leaves toys everywhere so you can work on your dance moves as step on them.

Thoughtful as he is he never leaves anyone out as he likes to poke things into the bird cage cause you know the bird wants to play with that race car track too. All the while Roman(our bird) is singing some new tunes for us. I never knew he could sing soprano.

As much as I admire his cleanliness around the house I have really had to address the issue of cleaning the TV lately. Yesterday as I was just about to leave for work Braden decided to clean our plasma TV with this

















Why yes its all purpose, non toxic and smells great but....just not good for TVs. Especially really expensive plasma TVs that aren't even a year old yet!

After Braden took a little nap on the couch today he woke up and the first thing he did was this





























I think he may have learned a thing or two yesterday!

P.S. I think someone has mastered the art of 'The Terrible Two's'. Although I'm sure we are just in the early stages of it all!

What Ladies Dig!

So I started this blog meaning to post 'real' pictures but all I've taken lately are pictures of food via my recipe blog and my kitchen as foods baking away. I just had to post this picture today for giggles! Every time I look at it I have to laugh! Me and the kids were at Target today messing around playing dress up with Braden who obviously enjoys it! I mean come on he looks good in this hat! Really brings out his uh well whatever hes bringing out! Ha! I was really surprised I captured it with my trusty iPhone so I had to post it!

Just so you all know yes I am one of those weird paranoid germ-a-phobic people. I'm the woman at the grocery store or where ever carrying in my Clorox wipe to wipe down the shopping cart handles getting all the funny looks. After seeing this picture do you blame me! Probably should of wiped it down after we were done! Whoops! Sorry guys!

P.S. Braden I love you and I'm not in any way trying to embarrass you. Your my little stud and if this is how you choose to pick up the ladies then so be it! Oh and for future reference:Do Not put your boogies in my bag! Yuck!