Kids say the darnedest things....

I came across this article and being i've shared some of these amazingly embarrassing yet innocently humorous moments with my own kids I had to share it with you ....enjoy!

The 10 Most Humiliating Things My Kids Have Said in Public
by Charlotte Hilton Andersen, REDBOOK
Compassion, kindness, respect for diversity, politeness, honesty, an understanding of basic anatomical functions—all good things I've tried to instill in my children over the years and all things that have backfired horribly in public, much to my embarrassment. No matter how skilled we are as parents, the Public Child Outburst happens to all of us. It's the one time you rue the fact that your child is such a clear speaker.
Here are some of my worst. Please please please tell me I'm not alone in my humiliation by sharing some of yours with me!

1. "People just give me stuff 'cause I'm so cute." A woman in a fabric store offered my 3-year-old son a piece of candy. When I prompted him to say thank you with, "What do you say to the nice lady?" this is what my eldest came up with.

2. "Stop making ugly faces!" My 2-year-old to a disabled person at the gym. I was mortified.

3. "That man's belly is so big! Is he having a baby?" My 5-year-old in the checkout line at the grocery store.

4. "Mommy, don't choke me!!!" My two-year-old son screamed this at the top of his lungs when I leaned in to take away a box of candy he'd pulled off the shelf at the store. For the record, I  have never, ever choked him or any of my children, nor threatened to. Of course that day I wanted to start...

5. "I threw up this morning, but mommy said not to tell you." My 4-year-old to his preschool teacher. In my defense, it was because he gagged on piece of fruit he doesn't like and made himself retch. It wasn't real puke, I swear.

6. "Look! When I touch it, it gets all hard!" My 4-year-old son in the middle of a crowded shoe store touching... well, yeah.

7. "Hey Mister! Do you know you have no hairs on your head?" Pretty sure he knows he's bald, sweetie.

8. "My mom did a photo shoot for a magazine for men!" This was my kindergartener's contribution to sharing time. Just to be clear: It was a head shot for an article I'd written for a men's fitness magazine.

9. "I don't have any socks on today because my mom didn't do the laundry yet. My brother isn't wearing any underwear." My 8-year-old to his gym teacher. I have no defense. This one's true.

10. "Mom! Mom! My stomach hurts so bad! I think I'm having a baby! I can feel it kicking my butt! I need to push it out!" My 4-year-old said this at the customer service counter at J.C. Penney's. I took him to the bathroom afterward where he had a very large number two.

So much excitement...

Im a proud Auntie!! My sister Shannan gave birth to my niece
Sophie Tess on May 11th @ 9:46pm.
Weighing in at 7 lbs 7 oz and 21 inches
♥ she is just perfect....

The next day was my niece Molly's 3rd birthday....
im so blessed to have two perfect lil girls in my life.

April

Lets get this started...

I've been on a creative kick lately. Really thinking about where im at and what I RATHER be doing. Slowly but surely im finding my motivation and my way on track.

This weekend i ventured with a friend of mine to Michaels to explore and let some of that creative energy flow. I love that store!

That being said i made Justice a name banner for his room with his favorite Disney characters -

After putting that together i ventured into towel cakes. I love the concepts that i can create with this...and the different ideas and accessories that can be incorporated. So slowly but surely i am going to be putting together different designs to establish some variety to show off and potentially sell.

Today I put together what i'd call more of a vanity design that i think would be cute for a house warming or even as a birthday gift. What do you think?

April

Wrapped up in that thing called Life

Many changes have been on the horizon for me so its been a while since i've updated....

We've officially gotten all moved into our new place and unpacked. Wasnt the easiest thing to do working full time but things are definitely falling into place all the way around. Cory and I both love coming home and Kaylen has even met some kids his age in the complex to run around and play with after school. This definitely let us know moving here was a good decision for not only us but our boys.

Another highlight as of recent is that my son Kaylen turned 10 years old! Was great to have all of the family and friends over for his birthday and be able to see him having a great time as we all celebrated a decade of his loving, funny and generous nature.  I'm so in love with this kid.

I passed my Notary exam and i am OFFICIALLY a Notary. This will help me in my current line of work as well as provide an opportunity for me to gain extra income.  I've also been moved into a different position at work, with the economy being slow they've transitioned me into the Support Team which means i travel around to different offices in the County to assist when people are out of vacation or when they are really busy.  This was definately a blessing as it enabled me to keep my job verses winding up with the thousands of others out there unemployed.

Feels like the year is moving by so fast already, cant believe we are almost in May and my lil niece Sophie will be here soon. So many exciting things going on this year....ready to embrace it all.

Here's a few pics of the boys coloring their Easter eggs...

April

Sometimes others say it so much better...

In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony.
- Eva Burrows

Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible -- the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family.
-Virginia Satir

The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.
--Mahatma Gandhi

"I'm pretty but I'm not beautiful
I sin but I'm not the devil
I'm good but I'm not an angel"
— Marilyn Monroe

Tolerance comes of age. I see no fault committed that I myself could not have committed at some time or other.

- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

 

April

Feels More Like Home

I've been busy getting situated in our new place, and things are starting to feel a lot more like home around here.  Thanks to my amazing family and friends we've gotten moved into our new place.  Im so in love with it..here's a peak into our new home.

 Looking into our kitchen

Dining Room

Downstairs Bathroom

 Living Room...(lol, still a lil messy, but its getting there)

Walking up stairs 

 Kaylens Room

 Justice's Bedroom

 Kids Bathroom

  Vanity Area

Master Bathroom

It takes hands to build a house, but only hearts can build a home.
~Author Unknown

April

Lots of Exciting New Things

So much good news, i dont know where to start.

Firstly, my sister got married this past Saturday and the day was beautiful. Blue skies and gorgeous scenery and the bride and groom looked stunning. So happy for the two of them as well as to be able to be a part of their special day. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Loewy!

The day after her wedding we were scheduled to move into our new place. We had tons of help and we're so appreciative of it because we couldn't have done it without our amazing friends and family. Both of our boys were happy to have their own rooms.  We set up the toddler bed for Justice and he spend the first night in it all night without complaining. He fell of the bed once, but got back in and slept the rest of the night...

2nd night looked like this...

if you cant tell...thats him UNDER the bed. Its a work in progress, haha...but Kaylen is happy to have privacy and some peace and quiet in his own space and Justice likes his new room too.
My husband and i are still unpacking, with full time jobs it makes it a little harder to get done but we hope to be all settled within a couple weeks. I'll post pics once we have everything in order, however we love our new place and its unique decor/design.  Cant wait to make it feel more like home.

Lastly on the list of updates is news that I PASSED MY NOTARY EXAM!!! Im super excited. I've been so nervous for the past couple weeks about it, so its such a relief! Soon i'll be able to take care of some of the signings at work as well as after hours so i can bring in some extra income.

Many blessing on the forefront for me and my family. 
So thankful for it all!

April