Memory Bank

You know we are blessed that certain smells trigger memories. Today this day week it rained and the smell of spring (fresh rain) filled our home bringing camping memories to mind. Camping was a big (thanks daddy-O) part of my childhood and although rain paired with camping to most people would be a bad thing-some of my favorite memories are when we have had to try and entertain ourselves/keep dry during a rainstorm! 

So thanks memory bank, I only hope to add to you in the days to come. Even if for now that means camping in the backyard!

Rain showers bring spring flowers...

What we wore

So I have to admit, I don't have much to show as far as outfits go this week but on Friday, since I had both kiddos home with me, we had a little bit of a "photo shoot".  So this is what we wore to run around town doing errands-

wearing my new bright yellow pleated poppy pin! YEA!

On a side note I thought I would show you my little side project this week:
Organizing my hot mess of a necklace collection!

So from this to...

When life gives you lemons~

I remembered why I don't often "buy" fresh flowers...either because of my black thumb or bad luck they never survive! Anyway 2 days after my flowers came home they passed away, so 2 days after that I decided to create a new centerpiece that should last a little longer-hopefully!

Jar of Love

IT'S HEEEERE!!!! My mothers day gift finally came in the mail yesterday and I don't think I will ever take it off! I love it that much! (plus I may have lost a piece of jewelry or two in my lifetime) I put this necklace from Lisa Leonard Design on my wishlist, my hubby checked it (thanks to maybe a little hinting from me) and voila`.  And I will say even though mothers day has come and gone, it couldn't have arrived on a better day. My habitual 3 hour napper who has never missed a nap, did not nap yesterday and after attempting the routine for an hour and a half I went into his room to find out that he took off his pull up, put it back on inside out, peed through his comforter/sheets/bed and added a puddle to the floor as well! Woke up his sister from her nap trying to make noise to get attention and there you have it! A large chunk of my day in a nutshell.

We did manage to make it to the park in the am (hence the pics) but let me continue to vent...what would do if they were at the park alone with their 3 year old and 10 month old and needed to use the bathroom? Take baby with of course but then would my son ever leave the playground to tag along with his mom to the potty he won't even use yet? Of. course. not. so I could ask one of the nice enough looking moms standing next to me to just keep a quick eye on him (as he is playing with their boys) but the fact that they just walked by me and all she had to say was:

"oh my, is she eating a wood chip?"

and I (doubting my parenting capabilities) say "oh I hope not" 

OF COURSE NOT, That's her mum-mum!! which I knew but instead of saying

"of course not, I'm a better parent than that- that's her teething biscuit, but thanks for your concern" 

I said "oh I hope not"

and she said "oh I just saw something white in her mouth" and kept walking-RUDE! 

(did you follow that conversation?)
This is case and point why in good ol' ND- unfortunately it is impossible to ease your way into parenting mommy groups. They already have their own niche` and are just not accepting applications at this time but will smile at you in the mean time. (which feels like they are just rubbing it in) Needless to say... I did not get to pee and instead, held it in as we walked home. T.M.I.?   
Whew!
Oh yeah and then I had to leave to go to work a soon as the hubby got home and this in turn lead to the mother of all meltdowns from Finn. Screaming, scratching, yelling, you name it-he .did. not. want me to go to work! I later learned he even dumped all of his trail mix onto the grass and tried twice to run out of the backyard all the while Josh is holding our quite opposite (for now) calm Emersyn Elaine.
again-Whew!


Here's to a re-do as I am home again today with both kiddos due to daycare being closed today.

What a difference a day makes

In this first pic I noticed I look a little "off". That's because I'm 

attempting to bend down to smile at my 10 month old, Emersyn. And the 

last photo in the series, well I was mad I needed to wear something warm 

over my outfit due to cloudy rainy skies and highs that day in the 40's!!!! 

black tee (Michael stars) tank (Target) necklace (Gap) sweater (Converse)

But what a difference a day makes as the next day was SUNNY, WARM and 

BEAUTIFUL! FINALLY!! 

brown tee (Michael stars) skirt (Kohls) sandals (Target)

Ok so I'd be lying if I said this is what I wore 

from the start today when actually yes- if you saw me in target... 

I was wearing yoga pants.  
shhh don't tell, I did get emme dressed does that count? And I did  
eventually get dressed so I could sit out in the sun. Everyone should  
get dressed up for that right? In my own backyard mind you. I can't  
help it I'm just so excited that it's finally sunny and warm! Anyway  
it seems as though blogging has made me think outside the box a little-  
I would have never worn a short skirt like this before but yup you  
guessed it in my emersyn inspired girly obsession, I fell in love with  
the floral pattern on denim so I tried to dress it down and as my 3 yr  
old would say "tah-da"

SPRING!

In honor of #27 on my list I finally came home w/some hydrangas, added  
some greenery and twigs and voilà yea for finally feeling like spring!

Favorite wordless moment