tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26934008876207887162024-03-20T03:42:04.148-05:00Nuestra Vida DulceJoihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00456568792204310515noreply@blogger.comBlogger1000125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693400887620788716.post-87238197074426192152016-12-18T20:47:00.001-06:002016-12-18T20:48:45.210-06:00#Kmartdidthat | ep.7<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Passed on these two geometric orbs last time, but like <a href="http://daveandjoi.blogspot.com/2016/12/kmartdidthat-ep3.html" target="_blank">the blanket</a>, it looks like I'll be heading back in this week because they're priced even lower than what the picture displays. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The smaller one is priced at <a href="http://www.kmart.com/global-shores-t-light-holder/p-021W009014909001P?plpSellerId=Kmart&prdNo=19&blockNo=19&blockType=G19" target="_blank">$8.09</a> and the larger at <a href="http://www.kmart.com/global-shores-t-light-holder/p-021W009014908001P?plpSellerId=Kmart&prdNo=16&blockNo=16&blockType=G16" target="_blank">$10.79</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">They are advertised as light holders but I think the larger one would be the perfect size for a terrarium. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The smaller one would also make a cute pen holder for your desk or the perfect makeup brush holder, too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Wins all around! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ok, I will. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Under $10?! Plus a coupon code [<i>joy15</i>] for an extra 15% off?! <a href="http://www.kmart.com/basic-editions-women-s-tennie-beige-leopard-smoking-flat/p-035VA92859412P?plpSellerId=Kmart&prdNo=7&blockNo=7&blockType=G7" target="_blank">They're</a> practically free, gals. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Thanks for the follows and the shares! #kmartdidthat is looking out for you! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">xo, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Joi and <a href="https://stylefromaz.com/" target="_blank">Anna</a></span><br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kmartdidthat/" target="_blank">@Kmartdidthat</a>Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00456568792204310515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693400887620788716.post-5994876186636649832016-12-12T05:00:00.000-06:002016-12-12T05:00:18.058-06:00Christmas Tree Farm - 2016<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All my life I've had a fake tree. I really know zero about having a real Christmas tree. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But that changed this year! I'd seen one too many Christmas tree farm pics via IG to know that I was missing out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So we packed the boys up and headed about 20 minutes down the road to a perfect little farm off the highway. We got to ride two tractors, cut down our own mini tree, drink some hot cocoa, and visit with Santa Claus. I loved it [no big shocker there!], the big boys were fans as well, and the littlest was attached to my hip. All in all, I'd claim it as a success and I absolutely will be adding this to our holiday to-do list for the coming years. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We ended our day with gingerbread house crafting with Elf playing in the background...can I just say that life right now has been so sweet?? Trying not to take a single second for granted. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Joi</span>Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00456568792204310515noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693400887620788716.post-45487243067227805082016-12-11T21:23:00.004-06:002016-12-11T22:02:47.824-06:00#Kmartdidthat | ep.5<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Gold is definitely still a thing. Or at least it is in our world! These frames, <i>all under $7!</i>, are the perfect bedside table, desktop, tv stand, or mantel addition! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Plus they will hold your IG pictures that you say you're going to print out someday, right?! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Happy shopping; less than two weeks til Christmas! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">xo, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Joi and <a href="https://stylefromaz.com/" target="_blank">Anna</a></span>Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00456568792204310515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693400887620788716.post-1934613136038472722016-12-08T15:41:00.000-06:002016-12-08T15:41:03.992-06:00#Kmartdidthat | ep.4Spotted three perfectly on trend shower curtains that are all selling for less than $20!<br />
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The <a href="http://www.kmart.com/essential-home-aztec-shower-curtain/p-048W008831080001P?plpSellerId=Kmart&prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1" target="_blank">far left</a> is a mint, navy and gray tribal print, the <a href="http://www.kmart.com/metaphor-aspect-100-cotton-shower-curtain/p-09692285000P?plpSellerId=Sears&prdNo=22&blockNo=22&blockType=G22" target="_blank">middle</a> is a muted geometric print, and the <a href="http://www.kmart.com/essential-home-metallic-chevron-shower-curtain/p-048W008831081001P?plpSellerId=Kmart&prdNo=16&blockNo=16&blockType=G16" target="_blank">far right</a> is a gold ikat-ish chevron.<br />
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My fave is definitely the middle one that seems to be giving off some '80s vibes. Who would've thought?!<br />
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Joi and AnnaJoihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00456568792204310515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693400887620788716.post-3589813659807712016-12-05T21:58:00.002-06:002016-12-05T22:48:58.760-06:00#Kmartdidthat | ep.3<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy Monday! We all made it! Yesterday, while I [Joi] was in GC, I stopped by Kmart and ran smack dab into <a href="http://www.kmart.com/cannon-faux-fur-throw-ombre/p-070VA91134212P?sid=KDx01192011x000001&gclid=CjwKEAiAvZTCBRDvnoOaoa2j3xISJABxPjN9E134YzJjmz7K3moJunF5sx2yVkDRCL-d0EfoRrYEZhoCZrHw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">these lovely blanket</a>s!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They're soft, substantial, and definitely cozy. My fave is the leopard print one but that comes as a shock to no one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First up is a <a href="http://www.kmart.com/essential-home-round-head-desk-lamp-8211-brass/p-021W008437398001P?plpSellerId=Kmart&prdNo=50&blockNo=50&blockType=G50" target="_blank">brass beauty</a> to grace your desk or side table. Priced perfect at <a href="http://www.kmart.com/essential-home-round-head-desk-lamp-8211-brass/p-021W008437398001P?plpSellerId=Kmart&prdNo=50&blockNo=50&blockType=G50" target="_blank">$29.99</a>, it could pass for something you'd see at Urban Outfitters or West Elm.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then, as if brass wasn't good enough, we spotted t<a href="http://www.kmart.com/hollywood-rose-gold-table-lamp/p-021W009011351001P?plpSellerId=Kmart&prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1" target="_blank">his rose gold lamp</a> perfect for your daughter's room, dorm room, or small desk space + <a href="http://www.kmart.com/hollywood-rose-faux-marble-table-lamp/p-021W009011131001P?plpSellerId=Kmart&prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1" target="_blank">a marble lamp</a> at the same size!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Make sure you're following along at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kmartdidthat/" target="_blank">@Kmartdidthat</a> on IG so you don't miss a single deal; and a major "thank you" for all of the support and follows thus far. Shopping with friends always beats shopping alone!</span><br />
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<br />Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00456568792204310515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693400887620788716.post-65001204067958736132016-12-02T21:49:00.002-06:002016-12-05T22:49:07.938-06:00#Kmartdidthat | ep.1<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hi, guys! Welcome! I hope you are prepared and pumped to enjoy our steals and deals we spot at our local Kmart stores! Want a background on why we're up to this? Head <a href="http://daveandjoi.blogspot.com/p/kmartdidthat.html" target="_blank">over here</a> for a brief explanation!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For our first update I'll start with some of my absolute favorites!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was completely smitten with <a href="http://www.kmart.com/allure-welcome-home-heart-doormat/p-070W008089974001P?plpSellerId=Kmart&prdNo=16&blockNo=16&blockType=G16" target="_blank">this perfectly modern welcome mat</a> for your front stoop. I can't pass up a great block font and heart anything! Priced at under $15 it can't be beat and will be perfect for any season of the year!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Adding to the rug theme, I spotted <a href="http://www.kmart.com/essential-home-40-x-60inch-accent-rug-8211/p-070W009175561001P?plpSellerId=Kmart&prdNo=29&blockNo=29&blockType=G29" target="_blank">this ru</a>g which is a great size [40" x 60"] and at $24 is priced for any budget. I have a similar one in my home's entryway that I bought from a home decor store for much more!</span></div>
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And finally, I purchased two of <a href="http://www.kmart.com/essential-home-black-stripe-accent-rugs/p-070VA88142512P?plpSellerId=Kmart&prdNo=22&blockNo=22&blockType=G22" target="_blank">these black and white stripe runners</a>, hand sewed them together, and got a "custom" size runner for my hallway for less than $60!</div>
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Thanks a million for checking us out and we hope you give your Kmart a fighting chance! Hashtag your fav Kmart finds with #Kmartdidthat so we can see all the other goodies we might have missed.</div>
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Joi and <a href="https://stylefromaz.com/author/stylefromaz/" target="_blank">Anna</a>Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00456568792204310515noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693400887620788716.post-20612114247013109192016-11-29T21:26:00.003-06:002016-11-29T21:33:02.054-06:00Three Is Almost Over [actually it's been over for months!]<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Oh, three.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Like Dave said, we started off rocky, cruised through the middle and are ending a little bumpy. Just like every parenting adventure thus</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> far... just when we think we have it all figured out our little guy goes and changes all the rules. He's kept us on his toes since his second week of being alive and I expect him to do nothing less for the rest of our lives. My spirited, independent, button-pushing, and sensitive little boy, I love you so. So much it hurts. Cliche but absolutely true. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I want to remember all of the things about you that make me swell with pride and cringe with embarrassment. You are such a Theron Drake and we couldn't be happier to be your parents!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This year...</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You broke your hand falling off the couch</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You got potty trained right after turning 3 and little school helped SO MUCH!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You only drink water at home...verdict's still out if you drink your milk box at school</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You can count to thirty-ten :)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You can recognize all your letters and LOVE to have us spell out all of your friends from little school: Scarlett, Bob, Tyler, Carter, Lyla, Paige, Avery, Gracyn, Rhett, Eli and Brinley</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After that, you love to trace your letters on your easel and on the driveway with sidewalk chalk</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You go to big school after little school and get speech 15 minutes a day</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You love riding your tractor </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You talk with such intonation!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You use your hands to talk -- it's adorable!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Some of your favorite words you fill your stories with are "yesterday/somebody/"I told you..."</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You hold your book up and read to momma and daddy like your teachers read to the class</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You love playing with magna tiles, trucks, your barn-house, and coloring</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You like to "get close to the horsies" by our house</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You like to eat dry "cer-a-del"</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You could live on turkey sandwiches from Subway and fish sticks + mac n' cheese--but NOT the spiral kind!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You are obsessed with the color orange and here lately, purple and red</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You have behaved so well in school up until this last month; you've been on yellow once at little school and had two "X" marks at big school</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Your teachers say you like to repeat instructions to your classmates and are kind of bossy--haha!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When Miss Jodi spells kids names you yell at them to get in line because you understand</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You love wearing sweatpants</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You have a hard time changing up the shoes you wear everyday</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You are working hard at holding your marker in a tripod position</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You love getting souffles at Bread Co. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You like to go to Ace, Rural King, Target, and in general, like going places</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You went to your first movie, Zootopia, a couple weeks ago. You asked if the movie was done after the previews went off. Haha. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You've started acing haircuts!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You went through phases where you loved gummies, suckers, and popsicles</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You phased out of liking Thomas and choochoos and have a real love for mid size truck toys</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You like to play matching games and do tons of puzzles all of the time </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You like "Taco Tuesday" and "Pizza Friday" </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You just learned to dip and LIKED your toasted raviolis in marinara sauce this week!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You've been really obsessed with Paw Patrol and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles but have never seen an episode or movie of either</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You know the months of the year, days of the week, and always ask "What time it is?"</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Your daddy is your best swiend [still working on our 'f" sound]</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Your brother lights up and gave his first true giggle to you</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You like to help mommy "cwean" and mop</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You go to bed by 7 and sleep with tons of books</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You love BIG bubbles in your bath</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You can put your own coat on! Thanks, Mrs. Kelso, for teaching T how to put the hood on first and then the arms</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You have never blown your nose, but we're trying!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You get annoyed by Bear Bear but also love her to pieces</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You're getting more adventurous going down the slide and can swing like a pro</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You challenge us daily, and most days we have at least one tantrum, but you are starting to understand breaking the rules has consequences</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When you get mad you throw your shoes or cry and say, "No!"</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You ride in your car seat like a champ!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You worry about Maw Maw's leg hurting her</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You're super fast and can kick a mean soccer ball</span></li>
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Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00456568792204310515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693400887620788716.post-78888637350713486762016-03-18T20:58:00.004-05:002016-03-18T21:08:16.333-05:00Townes Nova // 5 months<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Townsie is just a smidge over 5 1/2 months and has been a total sweetheart lately! </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Weighs approximately 15.5 lbs.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">No clue how long he is!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is in a size 2 diaper</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Comfortably fits in his 3-6 month clothing</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Being held!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Playing with Sophie and his soft blocks</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Cuddling his lovie when he goes to bed</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Getting his lotion rubbed on his belly</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Seeing Theron [he adores him!]</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When you blow on his tummy</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When Dave talks to him</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Being out and about </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Taste of banana and he LOVED it!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Time at the Physical Therapist and didn't cry the whole time!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Trip to Wal-Mart [I think...]</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Trip to Bread Co. and Dierbergs!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Trip to the Airplane Park in Edwardsville</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sitting up, sort-of unassisted, for a few seconds!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Stroller ride to the park with Grandma Carol</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Townsie is still nursing about 6 times a day and I'm pumping twice a day at school. He usually wakes to nurse 1-2 times a night. He nurses well and is becoming more efficient since he wants to know what's going on around him. I feed him in a quiet room most times if I know he needs to eat and is getting distracted. He doesn't comfort nurse like his brother but still enjoys it. I love it this time around, too. I get all emotional thinking about it being over. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We gave him some banana to gnaw on the past couple days and he loves it! We plan on trying to do BLW this weekend! I have a chart printed out and have researched it. We'll see how it pans out! We're not going to be hard on ourselves if it doesn't work or becomes a challenge for Townsie or us! No pressure!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Townes is starting to figure it out...I think! He semi-regularly takes two good naps at Grandma Carol's house during the week and MOST times doesn't protest too bad. They can last anywhere from about an hour to over two hours. He is finally not protesting almost at all at home as well. It makes me so much more relaxed when he doesn't cry to go down for a nap. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">At night he still is pretty inconsistent. We still lay him down awake and he 9 times out of 10 goes down without a fight. I nurse him in his room, make sure he's awake and David reads a story or two to him. He takes his lovie and usually goes right to sleep. Since he can roll over he seems to prefer his belly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The biggest pattern that I've noticed is that he has been making it almost 6 hours for the past two weeks for his first stretch. After that, sometimes I fall asleep in the glider with him and then put him back down. Even if he's awake he doesn't fight it--which is a HUGE success to me. If he wakes another time is really a guessing game. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">He loves to play with Sophie the Giraffe [Theron hated it!] </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">He enjoys playing with his keys and sucking on his hands and his blankies</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">He like to sit in his bumbo </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We'll try him in the jumperoo again since he got the go-ahead from his PT</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">He has stretched his awake time to close to two hours and could go longer if out and about</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">He goes days without cooing and then coos up a storm. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">He laughed in response to Theron for the first time the other day and it was the best! In the past, he had just smiled and done a silent giggle. Or laughed because I tickled him. Knowing he gave Theron the first giggle made my heart swell! </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Townsie still has very sensitive skin and I use the prescribed ointment when his eczema flares up and put the aquaphor on him 2-3 times daily. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">His head is often times inflamed and I use the ointment when it's bad and spray coconut oil on it as needed. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">He has about a bath a week to make sure his little body doesn't dry out too bad.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">He is still going to the PT once a week to strengthen his neck muscles due to his torticollis. My in-laws take him during the day [we are so lucky!] and the physical therapist is super impressed with his progress. She has to remind herself what side he actually even has trouble with! </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I keep thinking he'll get a tooth here soon, since Theron got his in his 24th week, but no signs just yet!</span></li>
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Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00456568792204310515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693400887620788716.post-76575886586253681842016-02-25T11:34:00.000-06:002016-02-25T11:38:50.646-06:00A Day In The Life<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So I guess I don't want to forget these busy days with my two littles. And maybe in a few years or months [one could hope! --haha!] I'll look back and laugh at the lack of sleep? Maybe. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And, I know this post is more for me and less for readers...if any of you still exist...haha!</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The evening before...</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">9:40 p.m. I've been asleep for about an hour and I hear cries. Noooo....uggghhh...Townsie has only been down for a little over three hours. It's his shortest first stretch of sleep in like a week. Always inconsistent, this kiddo. I check the monitor, he's on his belly and ok. I set my alarm for 10:30 p.m. and go back to bed. We're sleep trainers, and it worked wonderfully for Theron and we're trying for Townes. We know he can go nearly 8 hours because he's done it a handful of times. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">10:30 p.m. My alarm goes off--looks like I fell back asleep--but Townsie is still crying. I have Dave go in and rearrange him so maybe he's more comfortable. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It doesn't work. Dang. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">11:00 p.m. I go in to nurse him. He takes about 45 minutes and he's back in the crib by just before midnight. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4:10 a.m. Townsie calls again! I go in to nurse him and lay him back in his crib at 4:50 a.m. He doesn't protest...small victory that's taken his whole little life to overcome!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4:50 a.m. I stay up because I am usually up at this time anyway getting ready. I never know when Townsie will need me so getting up early to get myself and the day's stuff ready has really helped with our morning flow. Dave gets up at 5 a.m. and showers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5:30 a.m Dave and I are busy making breakfast, packing lunches, putting away dishes in the dishwasher, setting up Townsie's probiotic, administering Scoutie Bear's eye drops, and putting all of our school stuff in the cars.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5:50 a.m. I go in to wake Dude...sometimes hes already awake but today he's still snoozing. Yes! He's in a good mood. Of couse he asks, "Where's Daddy?" Loves Dave so much! He gets to wear sweatpants and his favorite color orange shirt because he's been on "green" all week at little school. He almost got the privilege taken away last night because he was throwing a fit about wanting to do one last puzzle before bed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5:55 a.m. We go out in the dining room and he eats his dry cereal [usually it's sausage and toast but here recently he has stopped eating the toast and we ran out of sausage last night]. Dave joins him. I go get Townes and he's still sleeping. Lately he's been awake already, but because his last feeding was so recent I'm happy and not surprised that he isn't up yet. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">6:00 a.m. I medicate/Vaseline him up and change his diaper. He is battling really severe [at least in my momma eyes] eczema right now. And I absolutely hate it that we can't get a handle on it. He seems like he's in a good mood. Two outta two! Sweet! Happy Friday to us. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">6:08 a.m. I go out in the living room to nurse Townes and he nurses well. Lately he's been getting distracted. Theron is playing with his magna tiles and Dave is cleaning up. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">6:20 p.m. Dave gets Townes into the carseat--sans tears! And then he puts Theron in his. I'm on my way to GC to drop Townsie off at my in-laws and head to my school day! Dave drops Theron off and then is headed to school himself. Theron doesn't have big school today and is pumped because it is supposed to be unseasonably warm today! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">7:00 a.m. I arrive in GC without any screams from Townsie. He got a little miffed right when we got to GC but nothing too major. Kid has hated his carseat since about birth. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">7:15 a.m. I nurse Townsie again but not for long. He's more interested in toys. He's so busy lately. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">7:40 am. I leave for school, which is just about a mile away-talk about convenience! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">8:00 am. School starts! I have a student teacher and she is good. Sweet! She is in her intensives so she is teaching all of my classes. Thus the reason I am able to type this up--haha! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">8:30 Make my to-do list and start on it. I enter some teaching stuff into a database to keep my certificate current, call to order candy for our Foreign Language Club, pay off Dave's balance for our teacher/student Italy tour this summer, send texts to confirm a location for my student's salsa dancing field trip, & call Townsie's pedi for more eczema advice and for a possible dermatologist rec. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">10:00 Duty calls! It's time for my first pumping session of the day. Luckily my student teacher is here and I can do it during the peer tutoring study hall and not my lunch half-hour. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">10:30 Eat lunch [chicken flavored rice, a banana, and some oreos--yup, still dairy free!] and chit chat a bit before the kiddos role in for 4th hour. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">11:15 a.m. The pedi calls back and confirms that I can continue to lather Townes up with the prescribed ointment. She calls me in a bigger prescription that will last longer. I make some calls to the tour company for our Italy trip again [this time for clarification on some major points], fill out paperwork for FLC candy fundraiser, and call a Jostens representative to order more medals for a student recognition ceremony I'm in charge of. Check email and pop in to my fourth hour to make things are going okie dokie!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">12:15 Stay to watch my 5th hour start and make sure they're ok!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">12:30 p.m. Duty calls yet again! Time to complete my second pumping session of the day. I pump in the open office next to my room with a giant window. The sun is shining and I catch up on social media. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 p.m. It's almost my prep hour! I head out right at 1:10 p.m. to run some errands and pick up some aquaphor for Townsie's skin. Here's hoping it seals in the moisture! I make a quick stop at Lee's Chicken for two teas for my student teacher and me. The windows are down and it feels heavenly, besides having a major weird looking bug in my car--¡no me gusta! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2:10 p.m. The last class period of the day is beginning. I'm still waiting on EF Tours to call me back and meanwhile I use my time to write some tardy referrals--dang, kiddos. Get to class on time! This class is loud but fun. They like to learn and they really love my student teacher. It makes me happy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3:10 p.m. School's out and I'll be at my in-laws in less than ten minutes! I'm hoping Townes is still in a good mood and napped well for my mother-in-law. She wanted to take him on a walk and I'm anxious to see if they went and how he tolerated it. It's eerily like the carseat he doesn't so much love so you just never know. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4:00 p.m. I head home and hope Townes takes it easy on me. He was a little "off" for my mother in law and just seemed to be not himself. Just when I thought he started tolerating his carseat he goes and flips it on me. He does take it mostly easy and we're home by 4:45 p.m. I got to fit in a quick talk with my Texas best friend since Townsie fell asleep. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">--The night time flies by with dinner, playtime, baths, and story time. Theron's in bed by 7 p.m. and Townes beats him to it by being in bed by 6:30 p.m. He goes down easily and I'm hoping for a long first stretch--fingers crossed!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">9:40 p.m. Uh oh...I hear my Townsie crying....and so it begins....</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Oh man, sleep! Such a conundrum. The best word to </span></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">describe</span></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"> his sleep is that it is consistently INCONSISTENT. I, like a glutton for punishment, track his sleep and wakeup times and they are all over the place. No patterns. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Some nights he has three wake ups and some nights he has one. Some nights he'll sleep 5-7 hours for his first stretch and other nights he barely makes it two. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">We've started letting him CIO when putting him down for the evening and he rarely ever even cries. I was hoping that would help him figure out how to soothe himself back to sleep during the night but it hasn't really done that. I don't mind waking up, I truly don't, but the on-the-clock every 1-2 hour wakeups [especially during the holidays--yay--ugh!] were killing me. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Per the doctor's advice, I feed him around 30 minutes before bed so he goes to sleep used to not having a super full belly. I think this may be helping him. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">I have noticed that he is going down better and for longer stretches during the night than he used to. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">He is in a sleep sack and uses his lovie and hands to attempt to self soothe. </span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">He goes down fairly simple for us [cries or fusses for ~10 minutes] and then usually sleeps around 45 minutes. He can't figure out how to get past that first sleep cycle and I'm hoping he gets it soon. At my mother and father in law's he seems to have longer naps and better success--I wish I knew the secret! </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">He's never taken a nap longer than 1.5 hours in the crib for me, but has taken over 2 hour naps in the pack n' play for my mother in law. Who knows! </span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">At his 4 month appointment the doctor noticed that he had a flat spot on the right side of his head. She was concerned because she didn't usually see that type of flat spot on the front but more-so on the back. She referred Townes to a plastic surgeon and said she was concerned he may need surgery if his skull sutures were fused. Cue mom freak out. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Less of a freak out was for the possible helmet. Say what? A helmet? I thought I had done everything 'right' to avoid one. Of course I felt responsible. I was hard on myself because I thought I had made sure he wouldn't get a flat spot by not letting him use the rock n' play & only let him sleep in the swing for naps AND only for a few weeks! Mommy guilt is so strong sometimes. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The surgeon wasn't convinced he needed a helmet and was confident that his sutures hadn't fused. We wouldn't need the surgery [thankfully!] but we did get a referral for a physical therapist. She evaluated him last week, he'll be going weekly for an undetermined amount of time, and will be working on correcting his torticollis [or weak neck muscles]. She said he probably developed them in the womb [which made me feel less at fault--I know, silly, but true] and said that the therapy would help him to loosen up and favor his left side like he does his right side. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The physical therapist wasn't convinced he needed the helmet unless we just wanted him to have a perfectly round head. She said the flat spot would not probably go away per se, but with his head growth and hair growth it wouldn't be all that noticeable. We decided to forego the helmet especially since it is really only noticeable from looking down if standing over his head, which likely won't happen as he ages. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He loves reaching out for toys of all kinds and does a silent giggle here and there</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He finally has actually tolerated his carseat well and doesn't cry when you put him in it and sometimes even coos during the ride! Success!</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Overall my anxiety has lessened as sleep has gotten better. Townes being so happy during awake time makes me such a happier momma! I love that Dave and I tag-team everything without even having to remind one another. He's the best partner, husband, and father I could have ever dreamt of having. The week days fly by and the weekends seem so long--especially being awake so early with two little ones. We try to get out a lot so that we keep Theron entertained and keep the days moving! When Townes struggles with napping [i.e. almost every weekend!] it's vital to keep us busy to not dwell on the next nap--haha. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm loving Townsie in this smiley stage and am getting really excited for the sitting up unassisted stage and riding in carts stage. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>While looking at toys online for Christmas:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Joi: Look at these, Theron. Do you like them?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: Ho-we, Mo-we [holy moly :-)]! Those are pretty cool. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">David: Uh oh, spaghetti O!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: Uh oh, mac 'n cheese!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Joi: Aw, you love your brother!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: I do, Mommy. He's my best swiend. He's my savorite boy [still can't say our 'f' sound but it's the cutest.] Townsie likes to eat, sleep, and poop, Mommy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Talking about Townes eating:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: Townsie gon' eat on the other side, Mommy? He eats off your belly like I did when I was wittle. [haha! sure, buddy...my belly!]</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">xo</span>Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00456568792204310515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693400887620788716.post-24219379297111740082015-12-15T09:30:00.000-06:002015-12-15T09:30:16.080-06:00Townes // Two Months<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Townsie is almost three months old but here's his two month update nonetheless! </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Weighs 12 lbs 2 oz & 23.5" long</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">He took his shots ok; he did the dreaded silent cry after and then slept the entire rest of the day! H</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">e had a rocky next few days but has since rebounded in the 'tude department</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Still rocking the dark brown eyes!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">His skin is still super dry and his scalp has cradle cap. Per the pediatrician's advice, we apply vaseline to his body and wash his head with cetaphil. I see mild improvements but nothing drastic. Supposedly it should clear up by around 6 months. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">He fits comfortably in 0-3 month clothing and size 1 diapers</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Not a super huge lover of anything but he definitely prefers to be held versus anything else. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">He definitely does NOT enjoy his carseat and still cries a lot while in it. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Against my strongest wishes and urgings, he has not been a fan of the paci either. Oh well! I gave it a valiant effort this time around--haha!</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">During the week I nurse him about 6-8 times in a 24 hour period and pump 2-3 times. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">He takes 2-3 naps for my mother-in-law in the swing at her house during the week. He sometimes fusses/cries before them but never too bad. He does the same for us on the weekends. He ranges anywhere from 45 minutes - 3+ hours in the swing. We had one weekend where he cried and cried in the swing for naps but that seems to be the exception. We swaddle him for his naps and it seems to be working out ok. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Nighttime sleep has gotten better after it got worse. I'll update in his three month post on that front!</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Life with two kids is go-go-go! Theron's at such a fun age and he loves his baby brother! Having two scared me so much, but it hasn't been that bad. I think it's because David and I really tag team everything. We both have our "jobs" around the house and he tends to Theron while I tend to Townes. We both get up around 4:30 a.m. during the week and around 5-6 a.m. on the weekends. That makes time for us to be super productive before both of the boys wake up and require all of our attention. I'm still shocked I'm not more tired but I'm not. I'm not questioning it, because it's awesome. I'm able to clean up, meal prep, and take care off all the odds and ends almost before the sun rises. Hahah. I can't believe this is my life because I am a lover of sleep! </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I still get anxious waiting for Townes to cry but I feel like I'm getting better. He only really cries when he's tired and it's only an issue if we can't get him down in his swing or if we're out. I'm excited for him to get older and have more awake time. We will be sleep training in a few weeks as well. It worked well for Theron and I'm hoping it does for Townes too. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: Can I watch Medicare, Daddy?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Dave: Sure! What's Medicare for?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: It's for when you go to the doctor!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>When talking about Townes:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: He's a monster!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Joi: No he's not. That's not nice. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: Yeah he is, Mommy! He's a bad guy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>When Theron gets in trouble:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: I telling on you! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">-or-</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: Don't yook at me, Daddy/Mommy!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Talking about Townes:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Joi: Well, sometimes babies cry. You cried a lot when you were little!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: No I didn't, Mommy! I was happy! (Haha, think again, kiddo!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>While watching Price Is Right:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Bob Barker: I'm going to sell you an automobile!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: It's an SUV, Bob!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>After throwing up [I know, TMI for most of you, but I want to remember--haha!]:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Joi: You ok, buddy?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: I'm good. It makes me seel better. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>With David:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron and Dave: Men, men, men, men [a little song they sing]! We men, Mommy. You can be men with us, too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Joi: Who's your best friend at school, Theron?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: Gracyn & Silly Bob are my best swiends!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>When watching a commercial for princess toys:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Joi: What are those, Theron?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: Those are princesses. Are you a princess, Mommy?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">xo</span>Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00456568792204310515noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693400887620788716.post-34648960150928985502015-10-27T06:30:00.000-05:002015-12-15T11:19:03.953-06:00Townes // One Month<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Taking yet more inspiration from <a href="http://www.snappycasualblog.com/blog/finch-1-month" target="_blank">Kelsey over at Snappy Casual</a>, I'm trying my hand at this sort of monthly update. I like that there's a template so I don't forget to record certain things. And I like that it will be consistent. So Type A, that's me! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>T O W N E S // 1 Month</b></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">GROWTH</b><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Weighs 10 lbs 4 oz (up nearly 2 pounds since birth)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is 22" long</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">His eyes are dark brown and his eyelashes are coming in!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">His skin has been peeling since birth + he has a touch of baby acne. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">His right eye has been a little gunky in the last few days. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Still in newborn clothing, but can fit into some 0-3 month pieces!</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Well, not much in the first month. He's definitely more cuddly than Theron and prefers to be held.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">He hasn't loved being put in his mamaroo, he's not a fan of the carseat but will mostly tolerate it, and the same goes for pacifiers. He's definitely not addicted to the paci but he will take it, which is more than Theron ever did! You kinda have to force it in his mouth and he will suck for awhile. He only tolerates the MAM brand. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">He does like to look up at the tapestry on the wall in his nursery while getting his diaper changed. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Smile...maybe?? It's hard to tell if he's smiling or just relieving some gas! But if we have caught some it's been in the last two weeks. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">He eats every 2-3 hours and sometimes [lots of times!] more. The difference this time around is that he is not nearly as big a comfort sucker that Theron was. If he doesn't want to nurse, you can't really force him. It's a good and bad thing because I was so used to that always calming Theron. I struggled for nearly 6 weeks with nursing Theron before it felt "normal" and right off the bat Townes and I have had a great nursing relationship. Some nights he gets frustrated if the flow isn't as fast as he would prefer but overall it's been awesome!</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">He sleeps a lot right now. He usually falls asleep nursing and I let him sleep on me. He will nap for about 1-3 hours at at time. We've moved him to the rock n' play after nursing & occasionally he has napped there. David has got him to fall asleep in the Bjorn bouncer and he will usually fall asleep during a car ride. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">At night...we have a different story. On night one we tried to put him in his crib, like we did successfully with Theron, and NO DICE. He HATED it. We tried the rock n' play [that our neighbors graciously landed us after a walk one night] that I swore I wouldn't use, and it was a no go on that as well. So, I have resorted to holding him and he slept. Ugh...not what we wanted. I broke down and bought a cosleeper off Amazon and had my fingers crossed he would sleep there. I've had VERY minimal success with him sleeping there. We still swaddle him and put him in his crib first every night. Some nights he'll sleep almost three hours in there and some nights we're lucky to get 20 minutes. After his first wake up it's pretty much guaranteed that he won't go back in there. I try, but he only lasts tops--20 minutes. So, I bring him to bed with me and he sleeps on and off while nursing on and off. Amazingly, I'm not as exhausted as I was with Theron but I SO wish he would sleep in his crib more. BUT, I'm trying not to stress about it and figure it out as we go. It's blatantly obvious to me that no two kids are alike. We are continuing to try the crib twice every night and I hope that maybe once he starts giving me longer stretches [if he does--here's hoping!!] he will last longer the first stretch in the crib. I'm concerned for this setup when I go back to work, but it is what it is. Ahhhh, babies and sleep! Such a conundrum.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">He's been pretty healthy this first month besides a little congestion, sneezing, and the occasional cough. None of it seemed to bother him and I think it's all pretty normal for a newborn's little system. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">He's not the easiest baby in the world, but he hasn't been the screamer that Theron was either. He fusses a lot and the last two days of week 4 were tough on me. David went back to work and being home with an unhappy baby is NO JOKE. I did buy some <a href="https://www.gerber.com/products/product/gerber-soothe-colic-drops-probiotic-supplement?utm_campaign=always+on&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_content=gerber+colic-Google%7CNon+Branded%7CInformation+AB+Test%7CBroad&utm_term=babies+colic&bvstate=pg%3A2%2Fct%3Ar" target="_blank">Gerber Soothe Colic drops</a> and took Townes to a chiropractor on the second to last day of his 4th week. Maybe they helped-maybe they didn't-but I'm not opposed to trying things to make our situation calmer! </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm proud of myself and David [I could write an entire blog about how wonderful he is to me and our sons!] because we got out so much in this first month. Having a longer paternity leave was SO BENEFICIAL to my emotional well-being and I am eternally grateful he made a priority to secure that time. We went to Target, made runs to get take out, took Theron to school everyday, visited the newly opened IKEA and the mall, I got a fresh hair color/cut + eyelash extensions, took part in our normal Saturday routine of the choo-choo store and Steak n' Shake for Theron, visited 2 fall pumpkin festivals, and we even went to the Young House Love book signing! </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With Theron I didn't get out until he was over 2 months old and that was SO BAD for my psyche. I know that keeping a baby healthy is priority, obviously we didn't want people touching and breathing all over Townes, but maintaining your identity and sanity is VITAL. I just can't stress that enough. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">xo</span>Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00456568792204310515noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693400887620788716.post-46581145658747643122015-10-21T06:00:00.000-05:002015-10-21T06:00:08.452-05:00New Locks<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Isn't Instagram the best? I mean, I absolutely love it! I love having a place for all my photos and sharing our sweet family moments with friends and family plus seeing all of my loved ones' moments make me happy, too! I also L-O-V-E the explore tab because I'm always finding beautiful new people to follow, outfits I <strike>don't</strike> need, and most recently a hair stylist that I just HAD to have color and cut my hair! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I contacted Emily at <a href="https://instagram.com/thehairlabstl/" target="_blank">The Hair Lab</a> in St. Louis after admiring her work and was so sad to find out she wasn't taking on new clients until the new year. Bummer. But luckily, she had a cancellation and since I'm on maternity leave I was able to make it work. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">David watched both boys, Theron had a fever and cough, and I got to get a couple hours of pampering! I was so worried Townes would cry a lot or refuse to take a bottle but David had it all under control the whole time. I'm telling you, I was a worrier before kids but I have real anxiety after them. My heart races and I get so nervous, something I'm working on letting go. No-one does well with that sort of stress! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyhow, <a href="http://www.thehairlabstl.com/" target="_blank">Emily</a> worked her magic and was the absolute sweetest. She explained everything she was doing and understood how I did not want my hair to be orange. Because of Instagram I was able to not only find her but view her portfolio and that makes ALL the difference. Going off of word of mouth or people's recommendations sometimes just doesn't work for me. I need to see with my own two eyes what people produce. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I absolutely love what she did and can't wait to go back in December! If you're in the St. Louis area I urge you to check her out! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">xo</span>Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00456568792204310515noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693400887620788716.post-13013442190033630152015-10-19T07:18:00.000-05:002015-10-19T07:18:00.377-05:00Townes Nova's Newborn Pictures<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When we had Theron I never thought about getting newborn pictures. We took what the hospital offered and that was that. I never regretted it but knew that if we had another baby that I would most likely decide to have newborn pictures taken because they are just so darn cute. This time around, with Townes, I definitely knew I wanted <a href="http://www.nicolejphotography.com/" target="_blank">Nicole</a> to take his pictures. She is as talented as she is kind and bubbly! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nicole came out to our home when Townes was a little over a week old and took some lifestyle shots. She did a fabulous job and I am so happy I have these to treasure. Theron was in school or we definitely would have included him. I'm sure there will be many more photo ops for him to be included! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'll share a few of my favorites today! Oh, and recently someone commented on the blog asking how we came up with both of the boys' names and if I'd share. Of course I will! We chose Theron because it is one of David's favorite hockey players and his middle name Drake comes from a musician Nick Drake that David liked. We liked how the two names flowed together and so we have our Theron Drake. For Townes, his name comes from Townes Van Zandt, another musician who David really likes and his middle name Nova comes from a song, Supernova, by Ray LaMontagne that is super happy and carefree...a trait we hope our Townes possesses. It's kinda funny because we never really even considered any other names or looked through name books. Both names came to us very organically and they just felt right! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Townes' due date was on Monday, September 21st, but I was pretty certain he would be overdue. At my doctor's appointments my OB kept telling me my placenta was pretty far back and he wasn't convinced Townes would come on time. Theron was overdue too so I wasn't too concerned. I was hoping that my water would break like it did with Theron so I would know for sure when to head to the hospital! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">David and I were both fortunate to be off of work starting that Saturday before my due date so we just treated the days like it was summer vacation. We still sent Theron to school to maintain consistency and I did some projects around the house. We also did a little shopping, of course!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On Wednesday, around 4 p.m., I started feeling crampy and the cramps were consistent. I told David and my Maw Maw and Paw Paw who were visiting for dinner that I thought I was having contractions. David started timing them and they were coming about every 18 minutes. Nothing to get too excited about. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Later in the evening around 8 p.m. or so the contractions started coming more regularly and definitely more uncomfortably. David went to sleep and I quickly realized I wouldn't be able to. I tried to take a bath to take my mind off of them and downloaded a contractions app to make sure they weren't coming too close together. I knew sleep would be pretty impossible so I read the entire internet front to back--haha! I'm being dramatic but I was very uncomfortable. It was so different from Theron because I only ever felt contractions with him when I was already at the hospital and after I was given pitocin. These contractions with Townes felt very similar. Around 3:30 a.m. or so I decided I would try and get some sleep in between contractions. I managed to get maybe an hour or so before the contractions woke me up again. I must've been able to sleep through some because they were coming about every 10-14 minutes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was a little nervous about living so far from my hospital [over an hour!] and not knowing when the right time would be to head out. However, knowing I had another doctor's appointment on Thursday morning kept me focused. If I could just make it to the appointment and then they could tell me what to do!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We left that morning around 8 after dropping Theron off at school and took my last bump picture! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When we got to the doctor the ultrasound tech asked how I was feeling and she decided to forego my fluid check and have the nurse practitioner check me instead. Once she did I was shocked to find out I was 4 cm dilated and nearly 100% effaced. All the ladies in the doctor's office were so happy for me and practically pushing me out to get to the hospital so I could get my epidural. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So with that, David and I headed to our hospital [only 10 minutes from my doctor] and got checked in. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I got my IV quite easily and waited to see how I would progress. I kept having pretty regular contractions but my water had not broke yet. So at 12:30 p.m. the in house doctor, who was very nice, came in and broke it. I was very scared of this but it turned out to be more uncomfortable than painful. He proclaimed that I was 6 cm dilated and "very stretchy". </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I wasn't in excruciating pain at this time but I knew for sure I wanted my epidural so I requested it at that time. At 1 p.m. the nurse anesthetist came in and gave me the epidural and it almost immediately kicked in. And this time around, I knew of the clicker to be able to get an extra dosage kick when/if I needed it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For about the next couple hours they kicked up my pitocin and I dilated pretty quickly I could tell when I was having contractions but was never in any pain. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At 3:45 p.m. my nurse checked me and I was at a 9.5 so she decided to call my doctor. Then, at 4:15 p.m. she and another nurse came in and started preparing the room and area for go-time! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They were joking that Dr. Hartman better hurry up because I was getting so close. We joked that we'd like to have the baby out at 4:34 p.m to have the same birth time as Theron. We had no idea just how close we would be and that if my doctor had been earlier it probably would have been on that time! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When it was time to push, I started shaking just like I did with Theron, and was totally expecting to be pushing for almost two hours. But, much to my surprise, I only had to push through three contractions and Townes Nova made his appearance. Dare I say it but it was actually quite easy! I did end up tearing again, ugh!, but oh well! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fast forward to 18 days out and I am healing pretty well and am no longer super sore. I'm still pretty emotional but that is to be expected! Breastfeeding is going much better this time around and Townes gained almost all of his weight back that he lost at the hospital when we went to his first week appointment! Managing two kiddos is no walk in the park but we're all surviving! I'll have to do an update post at one month to let you all know how we're doing. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Theron: Sometimes little boys get hurt. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Joi: Yes, you're right. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Theron: Etan gets hurt, too! [Etan is actually Ethan, one of my best friend's boys who Theron constantly talks about!]</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Theron: Mommy, this isn't hot?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Joi: Well, it's a little hot. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Theron: It's not big hot, mommy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">David: Theron, if you do that I'm going to put you in time out. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Theron: Daddy, YOU go to timeout. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Theron: Bless you, Daddy. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Theron: Thanks, Daddy. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Theron: You're welcome, Daddy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>When any visitor leaves to go home:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Theron: Bye-bye, [insert name].</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Theron: Make sure to tall me when you get home!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Randomly chatting in the morning:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Theron: I like trucks!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Theron: Daddy, you like airplanes!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Theron: Daddy, Papa likes food! [David's dad is known to be a foodie and food forcer--even if you're not hungry! Looks like Theron picked up on that!]</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>When Theron doesn't get his way:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Theron: You're not coming to my birthday party anymore!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-or-</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Theron: I'm telling on you! [wonder where he heard that? Haha! The joys of preschool!]</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had decided on a rug that I loved but then in the 11th hour something wasn't jiving and I made a switch to <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/black-and-white-stripe-dhurrie-rugs.do?fMb=1&green=67EA898D-8BAD-53DB-A5F0-CF8B67797BE4&Clickid=mybuys_hcat_cs" target="_blank">this rug</a> from World Market that was on super sale. In my opinion you can't go wrong with black and white stripes ever! I like it so much I also have it in the living room, although that one was from IKEA long before World Market started carrying their version. I guess you can't have too much of a good thing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I took some pictures last week while waiting for this babe to make his arrival and I'm mostly pleased with how they turned out. I ultimately wish I would've painted the room a cooler shade of white when we first moved in but oh well! The fan light puts off a yellow tone but then when you open the blinds it's too blown out. If I were a better photographer I'm sure neither of these issues would be a problem but, alas, I am not. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I still am very smitten with the geometric wall we DIYed [completely stolen from <a href="http://www.snappycasualblog.com/blog/diy-geometric-statement-wall" target="_blank">here</a>] and the way we reused almost everything from Theron's nursery. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So without further ado, here's where our littlest bundle will hopefully play and sleep! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I wanted to add a large "T" over the crib but struggled to fine one in a font I like. I think I am going to ask my father in law to build an oversized shadowbox "T" like one I saw at HomeGoods awhile back! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The silver letters were from Michael's this summer, the <a href="https://society6.com/product/collection-of-pointy-summit_tapestry#55=414" target="_blank">large tapestry</a> was from <a href="https://society6.com/product/collection-of-pointy-summit_tapestry#55=414" target="_blank">Society 6</a>, the ferris wheel is an old CB2 find, and the campaign dresser was a Salvation Army thrift store score!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The "Be You" print is actually a washcloth from H&M and the iPod dock I scored at a garage sale!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love all things hearts and even though I have boys I think hearts can be used for them too! <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/214257749/crochet-baby-heart-blanket-afghan-play?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank">The blanket</a> is from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/214257749/crochet-baby-heart-blanket-afghan-play?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank">this Etsy seller</a> [and is so affordable compared to others selling the same thing!] and <a href="http://www.landofnod.com/hello-sunshine-throw-pillow/s493286" target="_blank">the pillow</a> is from Land of Nod. </span><br />
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The arrow string art was a random find at Target just last week and the lamp was from CB2 that used to be teal before I made it gold!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've also been working on hanging a collection of frames in the hallway and I love this little view you see while sitting in the glider!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is most definitely the most unique piece of jewelry I own. I chose the <a href="https://www.woodwatches.com/series/cora/koa-and-rose-gold" target="_blank">Koa & Rose Gold Cora series </a>because I'm still smitten with rose gold. I would imagine most of us are, am I right? But even if you're not, they have tons of choices to suit your fancy that even include men's watches, too. I really fell in love with the <a href="https://www.woodwatches.com/series/ely/maple" target="_blank">maple options</a> as well. It's different for me to be drawn to lighter wood tones but I'm going with it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My watch came packaged in a sweet wooden box [very appropriate!] and I had the opportunity to send in my wrist measurements ahead of time so that it was the perfect fit. An extra bonus is that <a href="https://www.woodwatches.com/#daveandjoi" target="_blank">the company</a> is stationed just across the river from me so supporting a local business was a no-brainer!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I always have loved wearing watches and now adding this one to my collection gives me options to keep my outfits looking fresh. </span><br />
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<script src="//www.woodwatches.com/widget/daveandjoi" type="text/javascript"></script>Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00456568792204310515noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693400887620788716.post-87982400173894515252015-08-21T11:37:00.001-05:002015-12-14T12:30:51.904-06:00THERON Talks<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Kinda like TED Talks, haha, even though I don't even know what those are. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A couple years ago I bought <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Moms-One-Line-Day-Five-Year/dp/0811874907" target="_blank">this mother's journal</a> and wrote in it occasionally about stuff but then stopped. So typical of me. I want to get back to writing sweet/sentimental/simple/crazy/tiring moments in there on a daily basis but I don't have much hope for myself! It should be easy because it's only intended as a "one line a day" quick recap but I'm still failing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Anyhoo...David and I have been talking about how much Theron has been talking lately and we don't want to forget any of it. For so long we hoped and prayed to hear his little voice and now he doesn't stop. He also uses so many hand motions and facial expressions that add a definite amount of sass to his convos!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>While at Grandma and Papa's house outside...and pointing at me frantically:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron [going inside]: I just be wight back, mommy. You stay here. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>While talking about friends:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: We buddies. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Joi: Who?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: Me and Daddy! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Joi: Can I be your buddy?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: No, mommy! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Joi: How come? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: Betause you a girl, mommy. Nobody's your buddy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>While talking about potty problems:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Joi: Theron, why did you potty in your pants at school?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: Betause I tired, mommy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Again...about potty problems:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Joi: Theron, why did you potty in your pants at school?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: Betause I do, mommy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>When we're going anywhere for the day...</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Joi/David: We're going to ________.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: Do they have toys over dere?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Joi/David: Probably. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: Do they have gummies over dere?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Joi/David: Maybe. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: Do they have chippies over dere?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Joi/David: Maybe!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: Do they have loader over dere?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Joi/David: I think so!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>When telling Theron not to do something:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">David/Joi: Theron, don't hit/throw/whine etc. ...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: Don't tell me to..., mommy/daddy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>When talking about food:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">David: Did you drink milk at school today?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: No, Daddy!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">David: Did you drink juice, buddy?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: No, Daddy! Juice yucky. I yike water. Water's good [sounding like he's German with the "goot" pronunciation]. Water is yummy in my tummy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>And not necessarily conversations but it's so dang cute when he starts + finishes all of his sentences/requests with mommy&/daddy. For example:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: Mommy, I wanna go swimming, mommy!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: Daddy, I wanna ride my twactor, daddy!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: Mommy, more water, pease, mommy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>When talking about his favorite show, Price is Right:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: Mommy, I watch Drew, mommy!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Joi: Ok! Have you been a good listener?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: Yes, Mommy! I watch house game [a random commercial] & puppy gog [another random commercial], too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>When asking what we do on certain days [we obviously are pretty consistent!]:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Joi: It's Friday, Theron! What's that mean?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: Pizza day!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Joi: Yes! You're right! What do we do tomorrow then?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: We go choo-choo store [It's a actually a toy store in a nearby town]! Den, Seak-n-shake! I eat chicken, sries [can't say his "f"s] and water!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Joi: Ok! We'll go if you're good! What about Sunday?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Theron: Hawdee's day! [David and I have went to Hardee's almost every Sunday for nearly 15 years! haha!]</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Joi: Yup! You're right!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm sure there are more but that's all I can think of right now. I'm glad I wrote these down because I don't want to forget anything at all! It's like I can hear his little voice saying all of this again! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">xo</span>Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00456568792204310515noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693400887620788716.post-44855477955714632732015-08-07T07:30:00.000-05:002015-08-07T07:30:01.900-05:00Big Impact Nursery "Art"<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In Theron's room we have a gallery wall that I absolutely love. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know some people are over them but I can't help but collect cute/funny/inspirational pieces and they've got to be displayed somehow! And if YOU like it, then do it! Who cares what anyone else thinks is cute; it's your home!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">However, in the new nursery I wanted to take a different route. Randomly, I found <a href="https://society6.com/product/collection-of-pointy-summit_tapestry#55=412" target="_blank">this great affordable tapestry</a> from Society 6 and immediately added it to my cart and never looked back. I ordered the smallest one and it is still huge! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm sure you could just nail it to the wall but I bought a canvas with a 40% off coupon from Michael's and stapled the tapestry to the canvas to make it a look a little more polished. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We hung it over his dresser that I scored secondhand and I'm pleased as a peach with how it looks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The room has a little more to go but it's getting there! I'm currently 33 weeks pregnant and hope this little guy stays put for a good 7 more! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">xoxo</span>Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00456568792204310515noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693400887620788716.post-20087580133840309282015-07-27T07:00:00.000-05:002015-07-27T07:00:04.537-05:00Nursery for Baby #2<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So I'm currently 32 weeks pregnant and I can't believe it! I think because I'm a teacher and had the entire summer off this pregnancy has flown by! I feel pretty good and definitely cannot complain. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We started working on the baby's nursery pretty much right after school got out. I didn't really have a plan of action until one night I was exploring on Instagram and <a href="https://instagram.com/p/2OcepVtLrd/?taken-by=kelseywilliams" target="_blank">this pic</a> was recommended to me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Immediately I wanted to recreate it in the nursery; it was the jumping off point for sure!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I read Kelsey's <a href="http://www.snappycasualblog.com/blog/diy-geometric-statement-wall" target="_blank">blog post</a> about the process and also Vintage Revivals <a href="http://www.vintagerevivals.com/2014/04/diy-wallpaper-with-a-sharpie.html" target="_blank">original blog post tutorial</a> as well. Once I was convinced I wanted to take this on, I roped in Dave to be my math guy. I can trace and outline but measuring is not my forte. I wish I had a "math brain" but I just was not blessed with that attribute. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It took David a good 4-5 hours to measure and draw the entire pattern with a pencil and then it took me about three hours to trace over it with an oil based Sharpie pen [purchased at Michael's]. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kelsey used a few of the pens on her wall but my wall only took one. We do have pretty basic flat walls so that may be the case. Once everything dried I took a magic eraser to the rest of the wall to rid it of any stray pencil markings. It worked like an absolute charm. I am thrilled with the outcome and am so thankful to David for having the patience to make this happen!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are reusing a lot of the furniture and [pretty much everything else] from Theron's baby days. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I absolutely loved having <a href="http://jenniferdelonge.com/prod/80" target="_blank">a glider</a> [although it looks like our particular glider nearly doubled in price since I bought it three years ago!] with Theron and hope it will be the same way for this baby. I can't even begin to imagine how many hours I clocked in that chair, nursing my Theron Drake. We're also reusing the pouf, although as of today I want to get a new one, and the crib is in tip top condition so that's going for round #2 as well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know the room looks very mono chromatic right now but you guys know me and can assume, correctly, that I have since added some color. I can't seem to stay away no matter how hard I try! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'll definitely be sharing some updated pics soon! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks for stopping by! </span><br />
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