Mommy Can't Sing

A is for Art

2011-05-03T20:37:00.001-04:00

Down by the river....

2011-03-30T10:18:00.003-04:00

I decided to take some sunset silhouette pictures down by the river. It was cold so I can't wait to use this spot again in the summer with no jackets!

I Heart Faces- Lifestyle

2011-03-26T16:02:00.004-04:00

The theme at I Heart Faces this week is "Lifestyle".

I captured this photo recently of my children playing and laughing, I thought it was a great lifestyle capture.

Visit I Heart Faces to see more!!

Self Portrait

2011-01-27T20:01:00.002-05:00

This is what I look like, most of the time.

She's a rockstar

2011-01-17T21:25:00.004-05:00

My baby got a guitar for Christmas.

She was thrilled!

Checking the strings out

Strumming a song

Getting kinda tired now...

All played out

And she's left the building!

*All of these photos are SOOC, I'm trying to learn how to shoot in manual!

Long time no see!!

2011-01-14T17:19:00.002-05:00

Sorry I've been MIA!

I've still been enjoying being a SAHM, for now and have been taking more pictures of the kids!

They are both getting really big!

I Heart Faces- In The Orchard

2010-10-19T21:16:00.003-04:00

The theme at I Heart Faces this week is "In the Orchard".

My boy recently took a class field trip to an Apple Orchard. He had a great time picking apples and drinking cider!

Visit I Heart Faces to see more orchard photos!!

Fall Already?!

2010-10-14T11:08:00.005-04:00

Wow where has the time gone! All of a sudden it was my SITS Day and then I don't post for a month?! Crazy!

I've really been enjoying my time with my children lately. I have gotten to go on two field trips with my boy and his preschool class this fall!

They took a trip to an Orchard and got to learn all about apples!

My boy has also started learning soccer. I didn't say playing soccer because it's just Soccer Shots and he only goes once a week for about 45 minutes, but it's still a good time!! (And gets a lot of energy out!)

Not sure what he is doing in that photo... The baby had to dress up like she was playing, too!

We recently went to a farm for some fun activities. They had a wagon ride and the kids got to play in sand boxes filled with corn and soy beans.

It has been a pretty great fall so far!

Thank you!!

2010-08-28T15:25:00.003-04:00

I just wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for stopping by and making my SITS day in the spotlight a success!! The comment love and support was amazing and I am still smiling from ear to ear over all of the nice thoughts that were left by you all!

If you had an e-mail address attached to your comment I tried to respond to everyone that way but expect to see me over in your neck of the woods some day soon! I want to check out everyones blogs in return.

Thanks again for stopping by!!

MY SITS DAY!!!!

2010-08-26T00:01:00.000-04:00

I've got SITSTAS they're multiplyin' and I'm loooooosin' self-control. Cuz' the friendship they're supplying- It's Electrifying!

*Ahem* Sorry. Did I mention that I can't sing? And besides that, this isn't a new rendition of a Grease song, it's MY SITS DAY! So if you are visiting from SITS thanks for stopping by! If you have no idea what SITS is, click on the link above and check out this lovely group of ladies!! (I'm even a Bloggy Bootcamp veteran!)

I'm Shelle, and I'm the one who can't sing. I love Photography, Kid's Clothing, Mexican food, camping, Moose, my children, and blogging!

This is Moose

He likes hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling and all things outdoors.

This is my Boy

He's 4. He loves preschool, Thomas the Tank Engine, Cars, chicken nuggets with fries, being outside and his sister. He is the reason I started this blog.

And my Baby

She is 21 months and learning more each day! She is calm most of the time but can get loud when she doesn't get her way. She loves books and shoes. And she's a boobaholic. She also sleeps in bed with Moose and I.

This blog is mostly about my children and the funny things that they say and do.

If you scroll past this post you will also see that I take a lot of photos! I seem to have sort of turned my blog into a photo journal recently! But now that summer is over I'll have time to get back to some actual conversation.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you visit again some time!

Happy Birthday, Buddy!

2010-08-25T09:59:00.003-04:00

Today is my dear son's 4th Birthday.

I can't believe that it has already been 4 fabulous years!

I'm sad about how big he has gotten and that he becomes more and more grown up each day. But I am proud of who he is and love watching him learn!

Happy Birthday to my best buddy, my camping partner, my fisherman and my first born! I am so proud to be your mommy!!

In a Yellow House- Trees

2010-08-24T12:30:00.004-04:00

I'm trying out a new photo challenge this week!

The theme is "Trees" and I took a lot of Tree pictures on our recent trip to The Great Smoky Mountains National Park...

I think the last one is my favorite. It was so beautiful in Tennessee, I'd love to go back and see the trees in the fall!

Natural Bridge

2010-08-23T16:42:00.003-04:00

On our way back from our trip to Tennessee we stopped at Natural Bridge, VA.

We had been driving for most of the day so after we checked in at the campground we headed over to the Historic site that was created a long long time ago when a cavern collapsed.

The kids had a great time walking along the path and seeing the water and the stone. Our boy asked what it was and I told him that it was a bridge carved out of the stone by water a long time before he was born. He looked up and said "If that's a bridge, why are we walking under it?"

Good question. I didn't have a proper answer.

I Heart Faces- Beach Fun!

2010-08-22T18:42:00.002-04:00

The Theme of the week at I Heart Faces is "Beach Fun!"

We took a trip to Myrtle Beach in May and I shot some pretty pictures of my sun with the dune grass.

I love that it's not a typical bathing suit in the surf type of picture, even though those types of pictures are great, too.

Visit I Heart Faces to see more creative beach shots!!

Our Trip to Tennessee

2010-08-18T19:30:00.001-04:00

We recently took a family camping trip to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

We stayed at Twin Creek RV Resort.

It was nice and calm and peaceful. Even when we found bear tracks and Moose's parents trash bag got stolen from their site.

The Pigeon Forge/ Gatlinburg/ Sevierville area of Tennessee reminds me of a beach town. Lots of shops and gokart tracks and mini-golf courses! I kept expecting to see the beach one block over.

We did lots of shopping!

And we walked up and down the "parkway" to all of the shops.

We ate dinner at The Old Mill.

We played mini-golf.

And went to Dollywood (but I didn't take a lot of pictures because it was super hot!)

My favorite part of the trip was to Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We saw wild turkeys, deer and even bears!

Tennessee was beautiful! I'd love to go back again sometime.

Blogicide

2010-08-17T17:47:00.006-04:00

I think I committed blogicide against my own blog! I seem to have sort of turned it into a photo-blog which isn't all bad but also was not my intention.

Even though I am not working, summertime has been busy for us. Thought I would have MORE time to blog since I lost my job but that has not been the case! We have been to the beach and to the pool and on camping trips and just got back from a family camping vacation to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. We've been having a great summer, I can't believe it's almost over!

Moose got a new and "better" job (better meaning really nice hours and higher pay) and he seems to be enjoying it. Our boy turns 4 on August 25 and our baby recently decided to start potty-training herself. (Potty training yet she won't give up the boob, will I be going to pre-school with her? hahahaha just kidding.....)

But I miss my blog and my blog friends so I think it's time for a revival! I'm going to try to get back to posting more regularly and more than just photos!

Let's see if I can do it!

I Heart Faces - Made in the Shade(s)

2010-08-15T17:58:00.002-04:00

The theme at I Heart Faces this week is "Sunglasses".

Our baby was chilling out poolside wearing a pair of her Great-Aunt's sunglasses and a pair of over-sized flip flops. The cute face that she made was just an added bonus!

Visit I Heart Faces to see more purple photos!!

I Heart Faces - Surprise!

2010-08-08T20:14:00.002-04:00

The Theme of the week at I Heart Faces is "Surprise!"

I took these pictures recently at the pool. The look on Moose's face in them are hilarious! In this one the baby's face is pretty funny, too.

The splasher is our son, going down the slide.

Visit I Heart Faces to see more surpried people!!

You Capture- Play

2010-07-29T12:10:00.003-04:00

The You Capture theme of this week was "Play"! I recently took some pictures of my baby playing with her ball.

This picture was taken in the shade so I decided to try to make it softer and faded without using an action! I think it turned out well.

Purple is my favorite color and I think my baby looked pretty cute in it!

I Heart Faces- Purple

2010-07-25T17:29:00.004-04:00

Time for another fun theme at I Heart Faces! The theme this week is "Purple". The picture can be of anything as long as it contains purple and a face!

Purple is my favorite color, yay! I dressed my baby in purple and took her out to snap some pictures.

Now that I think of it she had a ball in the photo last week as well! What do you think of my new watermark? Too distracting?

Visit I Heart Faces to see more purple photos!!

You Capture- Black and White

2010-07-22T10:52:00.003-04:00

I came across a lovely new-to-me blog carnival today called You Capture.

I know I'm behind the times if it took me so long to find!!

Anyway, I'm sure some of you may be sick of seeing this photo, but I worked on it one more time and I feel really happy with the way that it has turned out. The difference between this edited photo and the one in the last post is that I brightened the eyes.

Well, okay, my baby's face is still a little washed out and I could try and remove the bracket above her head as well. But I'm still pretty happy with it!

Different perspectives

2010-07-20T17:54:00.000-04:00

As I mentioned before I have been spending a lot of time taking and editing photos. I recently edited some photos of our camping trip in a couple of different ways.

Here is the first straight-out-of-camera photo:

Moose and our boy. I think the look on his face is so sweet! But the photo was a little dull in my opinion.

For the first edit I just cleaned up the colors and lightened and sharpened the photo a bit.

I like the little bit of extra color!

For the next edit I ran an action in Photoshop Elements- The Pioneer Woman's "Seventies" action.

Camping always makes me think of the "good old days" and I like the look of this edit, although it is a little dark.

The last edit I converted to black and white and added a vignette.

I'm not that great at black and white converstions, it looks more grey and white to me, but it'll do until I learn how to get it right!

The second picture that I worked on was probably my favorite from the whole trip! Here is the original:

Yes I put them both in fish shirts on purpose. I love this picture! Both of them looking at the camera!!! WOW!

Here is the first edit to this one, I brightened the colors and lightened and sharpened again.

I love the bright colors!

Then I ran that "Seventies" action.

This action darkens and mutes colors a bit. Sometimes this is a cool look, I think!

I decided to take another shot at the black and white conversion on this one.

This needed a little work after the converstion. I played with the contrast and I had to "spot heal" some dirt off of my baby's hand that was not even noticable in the first couple of pictures (if you look you can see it) but was quite obvious in black and white.

It is a lot of fun to edit photos!

I Heart Faces- Over My Head

2010-07-18T20:47:00.003-04:00

This week at I Heart Faces the theme is "Over My Head". "Think of anything that can be over a person’s head and incorporate it into your photo of a person! This could include a hat, balloons, umbrella, scarf…the sky is (literally!) the limit. We can’t wait to see how creative you are with this theme."

I picked this picture of my baby playing in a pool with a ball. You can bounce a ball over your head, or throw one over your friend's head while playing monkey in the middle!

Visit I Heart Faces to see the other creative shots!!

Simple Things

2010-07-17T14:47:00.003-04:00

Obviously I have been neglecting my blog lately! I need to get back down to business!

While I have not been blogging I have been spending time on another hobby of mine, photography. I would love to take my photography to the next level so I have been reading more photography sites and taking pictures every day.

We've also been busy having more fun with the kids. This past weekend we went camping.

We had a great time and we can't wait for our trip to Tennessee at the end of this month!

Moose also took our boy fishing recently.

It's nice to know he enjoys the simple things!

Lately

2010-07-01T13:47:00.002-04:00

Lately we have been

Swimming

Splashing

Nature Walking

Amusement Park Visiting

Campsite Scouting

Tire Swinging

Tunnel Crawling

Candy Collecting

Pony Riding

Family Reunion Attending

Mini-Golf Playing

Aquarium Visiting

Just plain old having a good time!

Beach Baby

2010-06-29T20:02:00.004-04:00

I know we've been back from the beach for a long time now, but I just got around to editing more of the pictures!

My baby was a bathing beauty!

At first she was not exactly sure of the waves.

Notice the look of concern on her face.

Warming up to the idea.

She loved the water!

I Heart Faces- Pets

2010-06-27T20:09:00.001-04:00

It is pet week over at I Heart Faces!

This sweet little guy belongs to Moose's niece. His name his George and I snapped his picture when we stopped at their house on the way back from our beach vacation.

Visit I Heart Faces to see the other pet pictures!!

Copy Cats

2010-06-15T19:46:00.004-04:00

Sometimes my children say a phrase or make a face and I am automatically reminded of someone else in the family. It's funny to see little bits of personality rub off on them!

Here are some recent copy-catted moments!

#1
My boy: "YUCK, that's disgusting! YUCK!" (Commenting on a pretty "yucky" diper.)

When he said this he sounded just like:

Pa

I've heard Pa say "Yuck!" plenty of times before!

#2
My baby: "C'mon! C'mon, Mommy, c'mon!"

Saying this, she sounded exactly like:

Pop-Pop

Pop-Pop always says "C'mon!" When he wants the baby to follow him.

#3
My boy: Gives the "Thumbs-Up" sign.
Me: "Who does 'Thumbs-Up'?"
My boy: "Uncle Shane!"

Uncle Shane

Yes I do remember Uncle Shane giving the "Thumbs-Up" on vacation!

#4
My baby: "one...Two...THREE!" while holding up two little fingers

Just like...

Daddy, of course!

I Heart Faces - Babies

2010-06-13T21:06:00.003-04:00

This week is baby week over at I Heart Faces.

I had a picture of my (19 month old) baby all lined up to go but then I read the instructions over at I Heart Faces for the week and found out that they were looking for a little bit younger babies. Babies still in the belly to babies who still can't walk. Bummer!

But then I remembered I had some pictures of my baby when she was just about 10 months old in her favorite sports attire....

I think she still has about the same amount of hair now as she had in this picture...

Visit I Heart Faces to see the other beautiful babies!!

Boy Talk

2010-06-12T20:45:00.003-04:00

I wanted to share a few things that I have over-heard from my son in the past couple of weeks!

Him: Where are we going?
Me: Back home, Buddy. (after a trip to Target.)
Him: *sigh* Why can't we just go back to the hotel?!
We have been home from vacation for almost a week now! I guess he still misses the beach!

Me: Isn't it neat that we went to the beach and later this summer we will go to the mountains?
Him: Well.... how high are they?

Him: No I don't need to pee. (While obviously doing the "pee dance".)
Me: Okay then.
Him: (two seconds later) Okay, Tinker needs a new diaper so we have to go to the bathroom.....

Him: I'm not going to kiss you.
Me: Awww, why not?
Him: You have germs, you need to wash them off. (gee, thanks! haha)

Him: Daddy put the sea turtle and the tropical fish on the wall. But he didn't put up the bass.
Me: Why not?
Him: Because a bass is a fresh fish and it lives in the river, not the ocean. Duh. (The duh was a nice added touch.)

It's always a barrel of laughs with that one.

I Heart Faces- Play

2010-06-06T21:26:00.004-04:00

It's time to play over at I Heart Faces this week.

I took this picture of my boy playing on the balcony at the beach this past week. I love the curl in his hair and the smile on his face!

Head over to I Heart Faces to see the other playful photos!!

My Beach Boy

2010-06-02T21:51:00.003-04:00

I took some photos of my Boy on the beach the other day, he had a goofy fun time!

We're having a great time!!

I Heart Faces- Barefoot Week

2010-05-31T22:40:00.000-04:00

There are a lot of feet over at I Heart Faces this week.

Here is a photo of my baby girl.

She doesn't have any shoes on. Or anything else on, for that matter! (You might spot her discarded diaper in the photo!)

Here is my boy on the beach today!

Head over to I Heart Faces to see the other tootsies!!

I Heart Faces is spreading the word about Soles4Souls this week

About Soles 4 Souls: Soles4Souls is a Nashville-based charity that collects shoes from the warehouses of footwear companies and the closets of people like you. The charity distributes these shoes free of charge to people in need, regardless of race, religion, class, or any other criteria. Since 2005, Soles4Souls has given away over 7 million pairs of new and gently worn shoes (currently donating one pair every 9 seconds.) The shoes have been distributed to people in over 125 countries, including Kenya, Thailand, Nepal and the United States. Soles4Souls has been featured in Runner's World, Ladies’ Home Journal, National Geographic’s Green Guide, and The New York Times. It has appeared on CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX, BBC, CNN and thousands of regional news outlets across North America. Soles4Souls is a 501(c)(3) recognized by the IRS and donating parties are eligible for tax advantages. Anyone can join our cause, and we need your help.

Sunrise- Ocean

2010-05-31T08:51:00.002-04:00

Sunrise, courtesy of Myrtle Beach, SC. And my butt getting up at 5:45 to snap some photos!

On Vacation

2010-05-30T21:34:00.003-04:00

The View From Here:

More tomorrow from Myrtle Beach, SC!

Beach Bound

2010-05-26T10:37:00.003-04:00

We're campers. I'm not talking about pitch a tent and pee in the woods (even though some of the men-folk in my family might be inclined to do the later...) type of campers. We're "pull our 25 ft. travel trailer to a nice campground, have a bathroom with running water and cable tv" type of campers. Well we don't always have cable tv, but bedtime is so much easier with it. For me. (I have a hard time sleeping without the tv on.... so?!)

What was I talking about?

We've camped at the beach multiple times. It's so easy to go to the beach in a camper. You just hang your clothing in the closets, put your beach stuff (chairs, umbrellas, floaty stuff and toys) in the compartment under the bed, put all of your bathroom necessities in the camper bathroom, stock up your fridge and cabinets and you're good to go. Plus you have a truck bed to put your stroller, fishing rods and coolers in. SO easy to pack a camper!

This year my parents have booked a place at the beach and we are so blessed to be invited along! I can't wait! We have not been on vacation with my parents and my brother like, ever! I'm glad they'll get to see the grand kids at the beach. And glad that someone else can wipe sand off of them. Thanks, Dad! ;-)

One problem. I have NO CLUE how to pack now! All my clothes are gonna be wrinkled in a bag and how are we gonna fit all of our beach "stuff" in the bed of Moose's truck? We bought big bins to but our bags with clothing in in case it rains on the way down. I just know I'm going to forget something important.

We leave on Saturday! I'm so excited!

Please tell me how to pack?!

I Heart Faces- Yellow

2010-05-23T23:00:00.000-04:00

At I Heart Faces this week the theme is "Yellow".

I recently had the pleasure of taking pictures of my niece on her prom day. She was wearing a beautiful yellow dress, how lucky was that?! ;) She was gorgeous!!

Head over to I Heart Faces to see the other pretty yellow entries!!

(Pre)School Is Out For Summer!

2010-05-20T20:14:00.007-04:00

My boy's first year of preschool is over, today was the last day. It seems like it went so quickly and I feel like I missed most of it since I was always working and hardly got to drop him off or pick him up. (Another good thing about not having a job anymore has been that I have gotten to take him to school for these last couple of weeks.)

Today they had a day out at a local park. My boy had fun playing with all of his friends!

Kind of annoyed that I made him stop for a picture?

They spent a lot of time on the tire swing!

Their teacher was great! My boy kept telling her to "Watch this!"

They had cupcakes!

My boy took off his shirt to eat a popsicle. Then I took his picture with his teachers.

He had a really great day!

To Grandmother's House We Go!

2010-05-18T16:41:00.012-04:00

One of the good things about not having a job anymore is getting to spend more time with my children. Recently we were able to take a trip "Over the river and through the woods" to my grandparents house!

Ok, their house isn't really all that far away. It's about a half hour trip. But growing up MAN did I think it was a long drive! Past a church where my brother and I would always try to remember the date on the corner stone. Through a corn field (well, when corn was in season) and finally past a big red barn and we would arrive! I always loved getting there, despite the fact that my brother would fall asleep with his head on my shoulder or, heaven forbid, come over on MY side of the car.

My brother and I would always spend a few days with them before the end of summer. They would take us "Back to School" shopping and always bought sneakers!

As soon as we got there my boy hit up Great Grandpa for some mints. Of course he had some in his pocket!

My boy made Great Grandma get him "emulade" (lemonade) while my Dad and his Dad talked.

When his thirst was quenched he came back and helped Great Grandpa roll up the hose.

Then my baby and her baby helped to cut the grass, or just sat on the lawn mower...

We went inside and my Dad and his Mom looked at old photographs.

My Grandpa made all of these baskets!

The clock in the kitchen I always loved.

My babies sat on the step in the kitchen where my brother and I would always sit. The door behind them leads to the upstairs.

We went upstairs. This is the room that I would sleep in when we stayed over. It used to be my Dad's room. The wall paper is like 3D and fuzzy.

These are some of the toys that we used to play with. Those Mickey Mouse bouncers were so much fun!

Really great wallpaper in their house, right?!

We had a really nice visit!

I Heart Faces- Flowers

2010-05-16T23:01:00.000-04:00

This week at I Heart Faces the theme is "Flowers".

I've posted this picture on my blog before, but thought that it would be good for this assignment!

Head over to I Heart Faces to see more beautiful flower photos!

It's Over

2010-05-14T16:20:00.003-04:00

I've sort of mentioned it over the past couple of posts but now that it's official I can say it (write it?) out loud.

I lost my job. I cleaned out my desk and it's over.

It's really over. 8 years in the same department, 6 years in the same job. So many good people came and went before me, but I didn't think I would ever leave, and now I'm out. The only company I've ever worked for. I started in a summer job at age 15 and I was faithful to that one company for my entire working years.

Now it's over.

It was the best job I ever had, it was the worst job I ever had. I had the best time. I suffered so much heart-ache.

What do I do now? How do I function?

I can't afford to not work. But I also can't afford to take a position that is too far away from my children. Being away from them for 8 hours a day is enough already- I'm not willing to spend more time away from them in transit to and from a new job.

Unemployment only lasts so long.

I miss my job. I love being home with my children. I'm sad, I'm happy. I'm confused.

I have low self esteem. I am broken now. So much of that job was MINE. Me by myself. So much work and time and sacrafice.

Why do I care? It's over.

And here come the tears.

You Don't Treat Me No Good No More

2010-05-11T00:01:00.000-04:00

I thought that these song lyrics we perfect for my current situation. No I'm not talking about Moose and I (or any other person for that matter) but rather another long term "relationship" of mine that recently ended.

Well the truth, well it hurts to say
I'm gonna pack up my bags and I'm gonna go away
I'm gonna split, I can't stand it
I'm gonna give it up and quit- ain't never coming back.

But before I get to going, I've got to say,
I know you used to love me but that was yesterday,
And the truth, I won't fight it,
When the love stops burning you got to do what's right.

Oh lover, lover lover, you don't treat me no good no more,
Oh lover, lover lover, you don't treat me no good no more.

Well the truth, yeah it hurts to say,
I'm gonna pack up my bags and I'm gonna go away,
I'm gonna split, I can't stand it,
I'm gonna give it up and quit- ain't never coming back

But before I get to going, I've got to say,
There was a time, oh when you used to shake it for me,
but now, all you do is just treat me cold,
Ain't gonna take it no more, gonna walk out the door,

Lover, lover lover you don't treat me no good no more,
no good no more more more more
Lover, lover lover you don't treat me good no more,
yeah yeah yeah yeah

Well I'd wait up for you almost every night
and I'm hurting so bad cause you don't treat me right
Oh, oh you know I love you so
but you're so mean to me baby, I'm walking out the door,
oh lover, oh lover, yeah-yeah

Oh lover lover lover you don't treat me no good no more

I know you used to love me in every way
but now im giving it up, im tired of crying babe
I can't stand it no longer, it hurts me to say,
but im packing up my bags and going far away,
o lover, yeah-yeah

woh-oh, woh-oh lover lover lover you don't treat me no good no more
woh-oh lover lover lover you don't treat me no good no more.....

You can listen to the song here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxQVwTCC6Vo&feature=related

I edited the lyrics a bit to suit my needs.

I Heart Faces- Celebrating Mom

2010-05-10T00:01:00.000-04:00

At I Heart Faces this week the theme is "Celebrating Mom".

I don't have very many pictures of myself with my children as I am usually the one behind the camera! On Mother's Day I asked Moose to take a picture of the babies and I. It's not the best as there is a glare on my glasses, and my baby looks a little bit annoyed. But my boy was so proud about his fish tank that I still love the picture and it was a wonderful Mother's Day!

Mother's Day Gift From My Boy

2010-05-09T20:15:00.000-04:00

My boy made me a few Mother's Day gifts at school and I just had to share one of them here.

His teachers had asked him a few questions about me, and here were his answers:

My Mom...

Is 4 years old.

Her favorite color is black.

Her favorite food is bread.

Her favorite T.V. show is Cars and Nemo.

While I'm at school she plays on her computer.

If she had a million dollars she would buy diapers and medicine.

My favorite thing to do with her is play with her!

I think he got the computer part right...

Friday Follow

2010-05-07T08:43:00.005-04:00

Hello and Welcome to Mommy Can't Sing!

I'm joining in the Friday Follow for the first time this week!

I'm Shelle, and I'm the one who can't sing.

I love Photography, Kid's Clothing, Mexican food, camping, gymnastics, Moose, my children, and most recently blogging!

This is Moose

He likes hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling and all things outdoors.

This is my Boy

He's 3 and a half. He loves preschool, Thomas the Tank Engine, Cars, chicken nuggets with fries, being outside and his sister. He is the reason I started this blog.

And my Baby

She is 17 months and learning more each day! She is calm most of the time but can get loud when she doesn't get her way. She loves books and shoes. And she's a boobaholic. She also sleeps in bed with Moose and I.

This blog is mostly about my children and the funny things that they say and do.
I also take a lot of photos.
Sometimes I write poetry.
I sometimes talk about silly things such as my irrational(?!) fears. But I also talk about serious things such as Attached Parenting and my jealousy issue.

Feel free to look around follow and comment wherever you like!

I can also be found on Twitter @1Shelle.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you visit again some time!

Thank you

2010-05-06T14:29:00.003-04:00

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to spend more time with my children.

Thank you for teaching me that people are never what they seem, and to never be too trusting.

Thank you for showing me that hard work and years of dedication don't mean anything in the end.

Thank you for reminding me that a clean area and an empty in-box are so very very important.

Thank you for making it OK to accuse someone for doing something and then not apologizing once you've found out you were wrong.

Thank you for making me doubt myself.

Thank you for making me jaded.

Thank you for making me afraid.

Thank you.

Whole Lotta Love

2010-05-03T21:48:00.003-04:00

There's a whole lotta love going on around here.

It's practically written out on the sidewalk...

WE ARE.....

2010-05-02T20:28:00.003-04:00

PENN STATE!!!

Yes I realize that it's not football season, but it's always good to be a Nittany Lion, right?

If You're Home Sick on the Couch...

2010-04-28T16:10:00.003-04:00

If you're home sick on the couch you'll want to take a nap.

If you try to take a nap, your baby will poo in her diaper.

If your baby does her business in her diaper you'll have to get off of the couch to change her.

Once you've wiped her bum she'll get up and run away.

If she gets up and runs away you'll have to catch her and put a new diaper on.

Once you've put a new diaper on you can go back to laying on the couch.

If you're laying on the couch your baby will come over and ask for a "beeboop" (boobie).

Once she's asked for a beeboop she'll throw a fit if you won't give her one.

If your baby has a fit then you'll have to give her that beeboop.

Once she's finished nursing she'll get up and ask for her shoes.

If you put on her shoes she'll want to go outside.

If you refuse to go outside she'll throw herself on the ground crying.

Once she's on the ground crying you'll have to bribe her with food to get her up.

If you bribe her with food she'll want a snack.

Once you give her a snack she might be content enough for you to go back to laying on the couch.

If you're laying on the couch you'll want to take a nap.

I Heart Faces- Smiles

2010-04-26T00:01:00.000-04:00

This week at I Heart Faces the theme is "Smiles".

I have been sick all week (still am! Go away cold!) so my parents took care of my boy on Saturday so that I could get some rest. He came home looking like this:

I know his smile looks a little forced there (why can't he smile normal for my camera?!) but he really was so excited! He kept growling like a tiger.

Head over to I Heart Faces to check out some of the other smiles this week!

I Heart Faces- Collages

2010-04-19T00:01:00.000-04:00

At I Heart Faces this week the theme is Collages. I had taken some pictures last week, during the unseasonably warm weather, of my baby playing on the slide in the backyard and thought they would be perfect to turn into a collage!

She was having a great time!

The Step

2010-04-18T17:19:00.004-04:00

Our boy has been having some issues with listening lately.

Yes, I know what you are thinking! Not this angelic boy!

You can't believe it, right?! Well, it's true.

Moose asks him to put away his toys and he says No.

I ask him to please put socks on before he puts his shoes on and he says No.

We ask him to share with his sister and he says No.

I think I'll loose my mind if I hear the word No come out of his mouth one more time.

Nothing seemed to work in disciplining him until we found... The Step. Who knew that it could be so terrible to have to sit on a step? But terrible it is. I thought of using "time out" as discipline as an accident really. He was being particularly grouchy, refusing to change his shirt and get ready for the day. I told him that if he didn't want to listen he could sit on the step and then I walked away. He screamed.

Now when I use the step I make sure to explain why he has to sit there and what I expect from him, to sit quietly and still until I come back to get him. When I go back I always ask him why he was sitting on the step and once he tells me I then ask him if he would like to apologize. It seems to be working pretty well.

But he has been spending a lot of time on that step...

B-E-A-R-S Bears! Bears! Bears! Wooooo!

2010-04-16T22:29:00.003-04:00

We took our kids to their first hockey game tonight to see the Hershey Bears in the second game of the Eastern-Division playoffs. Our seats were up on the 2nd level, section 225 row E seats 9-12 to be exact.

We got our boy a Bear's Jersey,

and some chicken and fries, of course.

The baby didn't really understand what was going on, but she clapped along with the songs and wasn't bothered by the loud cheering at all.

They won! Go BEARS!

365 Project - Catching Up!

2010-04-14T20:24:00.003-04:00

I missed updating my 365 project last week so that means that I have a bunch of pictures to show you today!

So without further ado... the month of April (so far) in photos!

April 1

Outside with Daddy.

April 2

At Pop-Pop's Pond.

April 3

Just Hangin' Around!

April 4

Trying out Big Brother's Scooter!

April 5

Keepin it Old School

April 6

Climbing up to the slide

April 7

Hiding under the pine trees.

April 8

A pretty view

April 9

Moose on the computer

April 10

Sleepy baby

April 11

Trying to steal my purse

April 12

Holding Hands. I love this one :)

Thanks for looking!

Ultimate Blog Party 2010

2010-04-12T20:44:00.010-04:00

Welcome to my Ultimate Blog Party 2010 post!! The Ultimate Blog Party is brought to us by the lovely ladies at 5 minutes for Mom! I hope that you have fun and enjoy your time here on my little blog!

I'm Shelle Mom to two! Two for now, I should say. I have major baby fever at the moment but Moose (my "husband") says no for now... anyway, back to the two at hand.

My son will be 4 in August.

He loves being outdoors, riding his bike, going to pre-school, Thomas the Tank Engine and his sister. (Most of the time.)

My baby will be 18 months in May.

She likes to learn new words, eat, play with dolls, music and following her big brother everywhere he goes.

My blog is a lot about my children and the funny things that my son says.

My blog is a lot about photography and my (lack of) editing skills.

I sometimes talk about silly things such as my irrational(?!) fears. But I also talk about serious things such as Attached Parenting and my jealousy issue.

Feel free to look around follow and comment wherever you like!

I can also be found on Twitter @1Shelle.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Still here

2010-04-09T20:01:00.002-04:00

Just wanted to let everyone know that I am still around! I have either been having a really bad time with my allergies or I'm sick.

Back to laying on the sofa.

Hope to catch up with you all soon!

Hey Jealousy

2010-04-05T19:10:00.004-04:00

Jealousy is a bad thing. But yet I am jealous of you. Yes you, the stay at home mother. I've mentioned this before but I want to talk about it again. Because it's my blog, that's why!

I'm jealous of you because I want to be you. I mean sure, I think that my job is great, but if the opportunity ever arose that I could live comfortably and could still have one or two more children and I wouldn't have to work? I'd JUMP at the chance.

I want to stay home and teach babies and fix lunches and clean the house and have play dates. I want to stay in bed and cuddle some mornings. I want to go to the grocery store in the middle of the day. I want to make messy art projects. I want to go to McDonalds for lunch.

I want to take my boy to school and pick him up every day, not just some of the time. I want to be a room parent and never miss a party or a field trip. I want to go for hot chocolate with the other mothers and feel like I fit in.

I've been feeling really tired lately. I've been missing my babies on the weekends. Working late nights every-other week and overtime. Making my baby cry and my boy say that I can't work "all the days of his life." It's draining me- really getting to me.

Oh and I'm not trying to say that being a stay at home mom or even a work at home mom is not hard because believe me, when I do get to be home I'm just as tired, if not more so, than I would have been had I gone to work! I'd just rather be tired at home if it were possible. I want my babies.

And I'm jealous of you.

Happy Easter!

2010-04-04T21:39:00.002-04:00

We hope everyone had a Happy and Blessed Easter!

The changing of the closets

2010-04-03T09:52:00.005-04:00

It's Time. Yes, the time has come for the changing of the closets. *Insert dramatic music here* Time to break out another season's worth of clothing. Right now all of the clothing that they have worn throughout the winter months is still in their drawers. The spring summer stuff that I have bought so far? It's all in the dining room. On the table, on the floor. I'd take a picture, but it's not pretty. (Well it sort of is!)

I've said before that I am a Kids Clothing Addict...

I just like to have everything out and see what I have and what I still need. This annoys Moose to no end, and it looks like a clothing store exploded. But it works for me!

Hope eveyrone has a great weekend and Happy Easter!

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365 Project

2010-03-31T20:48:00.003-04:00

I swear that sometime soon I will write a post with real words and not just pictures. But not today. Today I will post another set of photos for my 365 Project.

March 25

Lollipop!

March 26

Ugh don't look at this one. It couldn't be saved. (By me, at least)

March 27

Riding bike!

March 28

Her first pair of jelly sandals :)

March 29

Grandpa's Birthday!

March 30

This face means that he's done with the pictures. I think.

March 31

Afternoon nap. Can I get one of those?!

Thanks for looking everyone!!

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I Heart Faces Dramatic Black and White

2010-03-29T06:00:00.000-04:00

At I Heart Faces this week the theme is dramatic B&W and here is my offering:

I don't think it is dramatic in the typical sense of the word, but I like how she looks a little bit mischievous. I love how her shirt says "My heart belongs to Daddy" and her face says I'm a rebel.

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's beautiful black and white photos!

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Quote of the Day

2010-03-28T20:50:00.005-04:00

It is the best of all trades, to make songs, and the second best to sing them.
-Hilaire Belloc

I'm so tired

2010-03-27T21:13:00.003-04:00

I've been so tired today, this week, this month!!

I've been stretching myself way too thin. I have a hard time saying no to anything. Especially when I feel like I have no other choice. I'm so tired- I never want to get up in the morning, sometimes I even kick and scream.

So when do you say enough is enough? When do you stick up for yourself?

Here are some more pictures that I took of my boy at Three Mile Island. He's not in focus in all of them, but I wanted to post them since he was enjoying himself so much!

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He's a Composer

2010-03-25T20:22:00.004-04:00

Today my boy wrote a song for me. It was to the tune of "Oh My Darlin' (Clementine)" and it went something like this:

Oh my Mommy, Oh My Mommy Oh I love you all day long
You are my best friend and I love you all day long!

I was touched. Then I asked him to sing a song for his sister and he sang:

Oh my Tinker, Oh My Tinker, you're my sister all day long
You're my best friend and I love you oh I love you all day long.

I detected a pattern starting so I asked him to sing a song for Uncle Shane (we had our weekly lunch today since I have to work on Saturday.) And (you've probably guessed it) he sang:

Oh my Uncle, Oh my Uncle oh I love you all day long
You are my best fiend and I love you yes I love you all day long!

Then my brother said so only I could hear "He sure does have a lot of best friends...."

I think we have a hit on our hands...

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365 Project - Something Different

2010-03-23T20:18:00.007-04:00

If you have seen my previous 365 Project posts you've probably noticed that I usually post pictures of my children. I love taking pictures of my kids and I think that it will be fun to go back and track how much they have changed as the year wears on!

But this week I decided to do something a little different with my photos. I've always been interested in those historical signs that are scattered on the side of the roadways and there are plenty in my area, so I decided to visit a different sign each day and take a picture. It was fun and there are plenty more around so I may do this again some time!

March 18

"Sant Peter's Kierch Cornerstone laid July 13, 1767 and dedicated in 1769 by Henry Melchior Muhlenberg patriarch of American Lutheranism. Church erected on ground provided by George Fisher , the founder of Middletown, for annual rental of "one grain of wheat"."

March 19

"Derry Church. Founded in 1729, the first pastor, William Bertram, installed in 1732 by Donegal Presbytery. Its grove was patented to it by the sons of William Penn in 1741. The churchyard is the oldest pioneer graveyard in this region."

March 20

"Nuclear Accident at Three Mile Island. On March 28, 1979 and for several days thereafter - as a result of technical malfunction and human error - Three Mile Island's Unit 2 Nuclear Generating Station was the scene of the nation's worst commercial nuclear accident. Radiation was released, a part of the nuclear core was damaged, and thousands of residents evacuated the area. Events here would cause basic changes throughout the world's nuclear power industry.

March 21

"Camp George Gordon Meade. Covering three square miles, the former Camp Meade was situated a half mile to the northwest. Named for famed Civil War General, it was opened during the Spanish-American War and visited by President William McKinley on August 27, 1898."

March 22

"Chocolate Workers' Sit-Down Strike. Hershey's Chocolate Worker's Local 1 (CIO) responded to a labor-management impasse on April 2, 1937 by initiating the first sit-down strike in Pennsylvania and in the confectionery industry. The strike was ended by strike-breaking violence and government mediation. The Union lost two subsequent representative elections. In 1939 workers affiliated with the Bakery & Confectionery Workers Local 464 (AFL)."

March 23

"Milton S. Hershey. (1857-1945) Entrepreneur and philanthropist born here September 13, 1857. Founded Lancaster Caramel Company in 1886 and Hershey Chocolate Company in 1894; introduced milk chocolate in 1900. Developed Hershey as a model town and home of the world's largest chocolate factory. With his wife, Catherine Sweeney, he founded the Milton Hershey School in 1909 and endowed it with his personal fortune.

And there you are! I have one more photo to add but my camera battery died and it's already 9:00 so I thought I would just post these and add the other photo tomorrow!

My boy had fun looking for all of the signs and we hope you have fun viewing the pictures!

Random Thoughts

2010-03-23T19:53:00.004-04:00

I have been doing something different this week with my 365 Project photos. I am so excited to share with you tomorrow!
Here is a sneak preview:

You'll have to come back tomorrow to see what it's all about!

Now I'll leave you with some random thoughts:

Yesterday I passed by a homeless person. Well I actually didn't see the person, but I saw his cart(s) and bike and his sign that said Homeless Artist, please donate and then had a picture of Jesus on the cross. I didn't stop because it was on the side of a semi-busy road and it was raining and I would have had to park the car across the street and I had the babies in the car. So today I tried to go back but he (his stuff) wasn't there any more. I felt guilty. And why do I assume that the homeless person is a he? Could have been a she. We'll never know.

I've always wondered why we have to work five days a week and only have off two. Whoever thought this made sense? I've especially been pondering this thought a lot during the month of March as I have worked at least one day every weekend except for last. This has caused my son to proclaim that I "Can't work all the days of my (his) life" -his words. More guilt.

Please come back tomorrow to see my new pictures!

I Heart Faces- Angles

2010-03-22T07:38:00.000-04:00

This week at I Heart Faces the theme is angles. Um. I have to admit that every time I would glance ahead at the weekly themes I SWORE that this week's theme was angels. Yes. Only Sunday night when I read the description on the I Heart Faces website did I realize that they said ANGLES. Dyslexic much?!

Moving on.... Here is my submission for the week, a photo that I took of my boy a couple of weeks ago while I was laying on my back by the front door.

Quote of the Day- Little Girl

2010-03-21T21:08:00.003-04:00

Her smile beams like sunshine, which fills our hearts with love.
-- Birgit B.

How (Not?) to Remove a Splinter

2010-03-20T18:45:00.005-04:00

My boy got a splinter.

Well actually he had to go all overachiever on me and get three splinters in his fingers. One large and two small. I tried getting the largest one out just with my fingernail, but my boy wasn't having it so I let him go thinking that it might come out on it's own in the bath.

Moose came home and I told him about our boy's splinters and he took a look and decided that he would try to get them out with tweezers. Let me tell you- the tears started flowing even before the tweezers were in Moose's hand.

Moose sat at the kitchen table and had our boy stand infront of him. I stood with him both to keep him calm and to keep him from running away screaming. The tears were flowing but the first two small splinters came out without much fuss.

When Moose went for "the big one" our boy screamed that he had to pee. (This is a tatic that he uses whenever he wants to get out of something!) So we let him go.

Here is what could be heard coming out of our bathroom amidst a stream of tinkle and tears.

"I'm never doing this again. I don't want to do this again. We're NOT going to do this again. I'M NEVER DOING THIS AGAIN!!!"

Moose and I sat in the kitchen and tried very hard not to laugh!

The third splinter did come out with only a little more difficulty than the first two after which our boy said. "Don't ever do that again!"

I hope we don't have to!

What's the Tentupure?

2010-03-19T12:15:00.000-04:00

My boy has recently added a couple more words to his vocabulary. Of course they are not the correct words but we all know how much I love his attempts and his not quite right phrases!

The other day my Dad was sitting at the computer when my boy walked up to him to ask "What is the tentupure?" Then he clicked the mouse and said "Oh it's sunny but cold today!"

A couple of weeks ago he asked me if I wanted to see his attoo.

Your what? I had no clue.

"You know", he said rolling up his sleeve "my ATTOO." (Whenever I don't understand something that he says he always repeats it back to me louder. Like I must have some kind of hearing problem.)

Oh your Tattoo! Very nice! He had one of those McDonalds temporary tattoos on his arm.

"Yeah my attoo, it's just like Daddy's."

Yesterday when he was eating lunch with my Dad he was staring at the ceiling. My Dad is used to my son doing strange things, so he didn't say anything and soon enough my boy piped up.

"Is your attic up there, Pa?"

No, we don't have an attic. My Dad explained.

"That's okay. We'll bring you one tomorrow." My sweet lovely boy answered.

How will you get it here? My Dad wondered.

"In a truck."

Special Delivery!

Constructive Criticism I Heart Faces

2010-03-19T10:05:00.002-04:00

Today at I Heart Faces they are offering constructive criticism where you can post a picture and then get help from experts in your editing!

I love the picture that I am submitting but hate the color and background. I don't shoot with the flash and unfortunatly this shot was taken at night.

Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
Exposure: 0.025 second (1/40)
Aperture: f/2.0
Focal Lenght: 35mm
ISO: 1600

I use Photoshop Elements for my editing, but didn't do much with this.

To Each Their Own...

2010-03-18T12:00:00.001-04:00

To Each Their Own, Right?!

On my rounds of blog reading recently I was offended by a comment that wasn't even directed at me in any manner, but yet was ABOUT who I am and how I feel about the way that my children look. Maybe offended is too strong of a word, maybe I was just "taken aback."

The gist of the comment was something along the lines of "...they're kids, no one cares what they look like... why do moms buy fancy expensive clothing... I don't understand people who are obsessed with their kids looking perfect...."

Hm. I care what my kids look like. I care a lot!

Let me start off by saying that I don't "splurge" on a lot of things. I don't get my hair done on a regular basis, I don't get my nails or toes done, I don't go tanning, I don't wear any makeup and I don't typically spend a lot of money on myself. And if you DO like to do any (or all) of those things then I think that is great for you! Everyone deserves to splurge once in a while! What I choose to splurge on happens to be Kid's Clothing. And what I mean by "splurge" is that I choose to spend my money on Gap, Gymboree & Mini Boden but don't ever buy a single piece until it is at least 25% discounted (and many times more than 25%) yes it is possible to get brand name clothing for the same price as wal-mart clothing (& my kids wear that, too.)

I like my kids to look nice & be comfortable at the same time. I like color, I like style. I look for outfits that would photograph well. I look for coordinating outfits. When I drop my boy off at school (on the rare occasion that I get) I do look at what the other children are wearing. But not to judge- for inspiration. Most of the time I know the brand but if I don't and I like it- I ask!

I love getting a complement that my children are well behaved. I also love getting a complement that my child is wearing a cute outfit. I don't think that my children look perfect & I'll admit that sometimes I even let my boy wear the same shirt two days in a row when he wants to. (The only thing I do make him do is take off his shirt if he eats spaghetti!)

I love kid's clothing & I am really enjoying dressing my children while they will still let me!

365 Project and 100th Post!

2010-03-17T18:36:00.004-04:00

I thought about doing something extra special for my 100th post but I kind of didn't realize until the last minute that today would be my 100th post! Also- I like posting photos on Wednesday!

So here is he new installment of my 365 Project Photos.
My photos this week are not very good. I don't use flash and I wasn't able to take pictures until night this past week due to working. So please bear with me and next week's photos should be a lot better due to the sun being out longer!!

March 11

Looking at the ducks

March 12

Trying on some new shirts

March 13

Too slow! I was trying to get a picture of her with the hat on

March 14

Say Cheese

March 15

The Car Shot

March 16

Little Lovey

March 17

On the Slide.

Thanks for sticking around for 100 posts! Stay tuned for hundreds more!

Uh, unless I run out of things to talk about.

Honey, Being a Mommy is In Style.

2010-03-16T00:05:00.000-04:00

When I first read the New York Times article Honey, Don't Bother Mommy. I'm too busy Building My Brand. I wasn't sure if she was at the same conference that I was attending. Sure the author mentioned some of the topics that we went over- but they forgot to mention all of the positive which is what Bloggy Bootcamp was all about!

I felt like the article was picking at women for having a hobby, saying that by having a blog I obviously must be neglecting my children in some way. I went to *shock and horror* a ONE DAY conference and left my children with their father what is wrong with me?! Well what is wrong with me every day when I leave the house to go to work? Because I am not being paid to blog I should fell guilty about taking a little time each day to myself? If I was spending the same time going to the gym or running errands would I be criticized for that?

I just think it is so unfortunate that the writer decided to put a negative spin on what could have been a really great article about an awesome event. I loved my experience so much that I am going back. I have signed up to attend Bloggy Bootcamp in Philly and I hope a lot of you will join me so you can find out what it is all about first hand. You won't be sorry.

SITS is a wonderful community, Tiffany is an awesome woman and Bloggy Bootcamp was the best thing that I could have done for my blog. And for myself - the women that attended this conference were nothing short of amazing.

The one thing that the NYT did get right was putting the article in the Fashion & Style section. After all- being a Mom is in fashion, it's hot, it's what all the women are doing. And it's not going out of style any time soon.

I Heart Faces - Bundled Up

2010-03-15T09:32:00.000-04:00

The theme at I Heart Faces this week is "Bundled Up"! As the weather is getting warmer it has been fun to look back on the snow pictures! I can say it's fun now only because the snow is finally GONE! The sun is sticking around longer in the afternoon and even some flowers are starting to pop up! So yes, looking back at these photos has not been too bad!

My boy was really excited for the snow this year. It would take about 20 minutes to bundle him up and he would stay out for as long as you let him! Hopefully next year he will get a chance to play with his sister in the snow.

Quote of the Day

2010-03-14T19:45:00.003-04:00

I got the idea to post one of my pictures along with a quote from Rick Sammon. Here is the first quote/picture duo!

I have spread my dreams beneath your feet. Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.
W.B. Yeats

Exercise

2010-03-13T18:35:00.003-05:00

Ugh.

Recently I have been reading lots of tweets about that nasty word. You know the one. EXERCISE. I probably shouldn't admit this, but I'm not into exercise, like- AT ALL. Unless you count carrying babies and walking from room to room. And the occasional chasing of my son. And lifting my laptop. That's about the extend of my exercise routine.

But I read a lot of people Tweeting about going to the gym or *gasp* running. And I sit here and wonder how you people DO it? I mean I already get up at 5:45 but I HAVE to get up at that time in order to get to my job by 7:30. Then I work until 4:30 and don't get home until around 5:30. Then we eat and then I blog and then I go to bed around 9:00. Where is the time to exercise?

I don't think I'm seriously out of shape or that I need to loose tons of weight, but have you seen my hips recently? And I sometimes do get outta breath chasing my boy around the house.

I've been thinking about starting to exercise, but just don't think I have time to go to the gym. Maybe once it starts staying light later I will try doing something for my health. Something that I've thought of doing before but have always talked myself out of because I don't think I will like it.

RUNNING

I hate to run, seriously, running sucks. So why would I want to try it? Because I see so many people tweeting about it and I don't want to be left out.

So. What do you think? Am I crazy?

Don't answer that.....

That's what he said

2010-03-12T20:39:00.004-05:00

Recently my boy has been offering up explanations for everything. Mostly just little things like why he didn't eat any dinner (it was disgusting) or why he didn't share his toy with his sister (she wasn't listening) but other times he has offered up explanations that leave me struggling to keep a straight face.

The other morning he woke up and had a stuffy nose. I was pretty sure it was just because we had spent time outside in the nice weather the day before. He was laying on the sofa watching Handy Manny and sniffling a bit so I asked him if he felt okay.

"Yeah, my nose is just snotty because I was born from your belly." He told me very seriously.

Oh, really? And when were you born from my belly?

"Oh, Wednesday." was his reply.

Another night this week my Dad called me and told me that he had a story for my blog. My boy likes to ride his tricycle at my dad's house during the day because he can ride circles around the house and around the island in the kitchen. He told me the story and when we hung up I went to ask my boy about it.

What where you and Pa playing today? I asked him.

"Oh I was riding my bike and Pa was the cop and Pa was throwing balls at me." He explained.

And what else?

"And Pa was getting a little outta troll."

Yes Pa was getting 'outta troll'.

Then yesterday he woke up from a nap crying. He came out to the kitchen and said between sobs. "Mommy, where are those bugs that dead you?!"

What? I was puzzled.

"Those bugs they stung you and dead you! AHHHHHHH! There they are! GET THEM!" screaming and crying.

I finally saw the bug that he was referring to. A little lady bug. I explained to him that lady bugs are nice and don't sting. To which he replied:

"I'm sorry you were died last night."

That's what he said.

What's in My Closet?

2010-03-11T15:45:00.001-05:00

Today I decided to join a new Meme created by one of the lovely ladies who I had the pleasure of meeting at Bloggy Bootcamp! Danielle from Who's That Girl has created "What's in Your...Wednesday" where the item this week is your closet!

Now- I am a day late and I usually hate to do things late but I got special permission! But I kind of have to cheat. I couldn't show you a picture of my closet even if I wanted to. It is not a walk in closet and half the time I can't even get myself in it to find what I need - no way I can take a picture!

So I am going to show you my boy's closet, from two summers ago... Sorry! I remembered that I took the pictures and thought they would be perfect for this! Plus he still wears the same brands so these photos are as good as the real thing!

I'd like to introduce you to Gymboree, Gap, Mini Boden, Old Navy, H&M, Naartjie, Janie and Jack,and Hanna Andersson. We're good friends. I visit them a lot. Sometimes they show up at my door and I forget that I invited them....

Hope you enjoyed the peek inside his (old)closet!!

365 Project Photos

2010-03-10T20:23:00.003-05:00

Here is my last week's worth of 365 project photos

March 4

Riding around the house on their 4 wheeler

March 5

Waiting for Daddy to get in the car

March 6

The lovely Tiffany!

March 7

PSU Baby!

March 8

Peek-a-boo!

March 9

Lunch

March 10

On the stairs

Attached Parent?

2010-03-09T20:27:00.003-05:00

I suppose you could say that Moose and I practice attached parenting. But really it's more like I practice attached parenting and Moose is just along for the ride. Today I began thinking that I am just as attached to my children as they are to me and maybe I am in fact doing them a disservice...

I am still nursing my baby and I don't think this is a problem at all. She's a boobaholic. If I am at work then she won't nurse all day until we get home and then usually right as soon as we walk in the door she is asking to nurse. And then we nurse again before bed.

Except it's not really before bed. It's all night long because my baby still sleeps with us. I like to sleep with her, its easy and convenient for here and I. I like to snuggle with her, she likes to be able to nurse whenever she wants. We make a good team.

My boy slept with us until he was a few months older than 2. Read we were lucky to get him out of our bed before the baby was born. And now? Our boy sleeps in our room in a toddler bed that is beside our big bed.

Yes. We all sleep in the same room. His room is seriously about 5 steps down the hall and yet whenever I think of moving him down there I get major anxiety. What is wrong with me?

Am I screwing up my children for life?!

How not to do Laundry

2010-03-08T20:24:00.006-05:00

Or- Things I found in the Washing Machine.

Since I was at Bloggy Bootcamp in Baltimore on Saturday and then had to work on Sunday Moose decided to do the laundry for me on Sunday.

After I got home from work he asked me to switch the clothing from the washer to the dryer. Upon opening the lid to the washer I found the following:

A Croc. A BRIGHT RED croc, belonging to my boy.

A pediped. A white pediped, belonging to my baby. (This is a baby shoe)

A metal toy car.

A breast pad. (You know for soaking up any leaks when breastfeeding.)

A bunch of coins.

and saving the best for last. A PULL UP DIAPER!!!!! ARGH! So yes, there were those little gel-like crystals all over the washer. Excellent.

Oh and one more thing I found in the washer- baby clothing.

Which of these things don't belong?

Oh well- at least he tried?

Tips from a First Time Blog Conference Attendee

2010-03-07T19:29:00.023-05:00

Yesterday I attended my first blog conference, Bloggy Bootcamp in Baltimore Maryland!

To say that it was wonderful would be an understatement! It was so much more than I could have asked for and every single person who I talked to or who presented were just as sweet as could be!

If you are thinking about going to a SITS Bloggy Bootcamp STOP THINKING AND SIGN UP NOW! Sorry for yelling. But DO IT! You're not too shy, your blog is not too small, it doesn't matter if you are just blogging for fun, it doesn't matter if you don't know anyone who is going- you will know them as soon as you set foot in the hotel lobby. Cross my heart- I promise.

If you're already signed up for a Bloggy Bootcamp, that's awesome! Here are some tips that will make your conference more enjoyable!

If you are not using Twitter already- sign up now! Then follow people who will be attending the conference with you. Take your Twitter access able cell phone with you and use it to tweet throughout the conference. Not only will you make notes for yourself to be able to read later- but you will also be able to Tweet with the other ladies at the conference. My Twitter stream from yesterday is filled with @ messages containing "Where are you?" "I'm at table 3" "I'm wearing a purple cardigan!" Etc. It really helped me to locate some of the ladies who I wanted to meet!

Take blog cards! I had mine made at Vistaprint and I am so glad that I did! It was fun to collect every one's cards and see all of the great designs. You will get a name tag attached to a lanyard, slip your blog cards into the back of your name tag! Easy access to hand them out to others and you won't have to dig in your purse and take out the box each time you get to a new table.

If you want to meet someone, walk up and introduce yourself! Everyone is so nice, I promise you won't regret it. I am so shy and I was able to walk up to a few people who I had really wanted to meet.

You will be impressed, you will love everyone, you may even find your self complimented unexpectedly. I was so shocked and so very very thankful when some ladies came up to me and told me that they liked my photos.

You will go home with not only online friends but real life friends too.

Some of the lovely ladies that I met on Saturday, go check them out!

Lou Ann It's Always Something Around Here

Danielle Who's That Girl

Jayme The Tater Twins

Mel Box of Chocolates

Dianna The Kennedy Adventures

Debi Who Says 8 is Enough?

Julie The Other Boufs

Fadra All Things Fadra

Angie The Ballard Boys

Lynn For Love or Funny

Diane In My Own Style

Shell Things I Can't Say

Marcy The Frugal Kennedys

Lolli Better in Bulk

Kirsten Nilsen Life

Roni Roni's Weigh

Sarah Jacob's Cure

Megan Best of Fates

Michelle There Must be More to Life than Dishes and Laundry

Tara Feels Like Home

Jenn Gaffney's Gabs

Francesca Mayhem and Moxie

Life Without Pink

Teach Mama

O'Boy Organic

My Chesapeake Mommy

EllieBellieKids

And Many many thanks go out to our lovely presenters!

Tiffany The Secret is in the Sauce

Mama Kat Mama's Losin' It!

Scary Mommy Scary Mommy

Amy Resourceful Mommy

Sarah In the Trenches of Mommyhood

Justice Fergie Mama Law

and Tara from Feels Like Home presented as well.

I had such an awesome time and I can't wait to sign up for Bootcamp in Philly!

I hope to see you there!

Oh- the first things I did when I got home?

Turned of captcha!

Bought my Domain!

Added my email to my profile!

Remember "Women Own Social Media!"

Right Now...

2010-03-06T10:48:00.000-05:00

I am at Bloggy Bootcamp in Baltimore MD!!!!

While I am here, please enjoy these pictures of my beautiful boy that I dug up! He was not quite 2 when these photos were taken!

What a cutie!

Tomorrow

2010-03-05T18:41:00.004-05:00

Tomorrow I will be at Bloggy Bootcamp!

I am super jealous because some of the ladies are already there having dinner together and spending the night at a hotel. I'm also jealous because they won't have to wake up at 5:30 in the morning and leave the house at 6 am.

I'm so excited to meet these wonderful ladies!

I hope that I don't stutter.

I hope that I don't sweat.

I hope that I learn a ton about blogging!

I hope that I make some great friends!

I hope that I don't get lost finding the hotel.

I'm sure that I'll take tons of pictures.

I can't wait to come back and post about all of the ladies that I met and everything that we learned at camp!

The Things I Say

2010-03-05T13:00:00.000-05:00

It seems like I have had many moments lately where I have not been able to believe the words that were coming out of my mouth. I thought I would share with you some of the things that I never thought I would find myself saying!

"Why would you pee in the street?!" To my boy yesterday.

"Please don't bite the remote!" To my baby

"Don't lick you sister!" To my boy

"Erasers aren't for eating." To my baby

"What is she wearing?!" To Moose

"Don't get down until I wipe your butt!" To my boy

"If you bite my boob we won't nurse anymore." To my baby

"Don't wipe your booger on the toilet paper and then roll it back up!" To my boy

And those are just the things that I remember because I wrote notes to myself on my Blackberry in anticipation of a post like this.

Good times, good times.

My Day Off

2010-03-04T16:57:00.006-05:00

I had a day off from work today! Before you get to excited for me you should know that a day off from work at this time of the year means that I have to work on the weekend, boo. But since I did have off today I got to take my boy to preschool- something that I don't get to do very often.

I dropped him off and then my baby and I came home and played. We went back to pick up the boy and on the way home I decided we should check out a place that I thought had potential for being a good location to take some pictures. Turns out it was a great location- but it was a little cold.

My baby walking up the path

It was cold when the wind was blowing

But I think this red door was a great background

I don't feel like I got any spectacular pictures

Considering I had not planned to take pictures today- I'd say the photoshoot was a success

My boy said he was cold

Then he did this and so we were done.

We met my brother and all went to lunch downtown.

While I was taking these pictures...

...my brother was putting money in the parking meter.

And my boy?

He was PEEING IN THE STREET!

No, I didn't get any pictures.

It was still a pretty good day off.

What I Won't be Wearing to Bootcamp...

2010-03-04T10:00:00.000-05:00

Since everyone has been talking about what they will be wearing for the Baltimore Bloggy Bootcamp brought to us by SITS I thought I would go ahead and tell you all what I wont be wearing to the conference.

I won't be wearing:

Jewelry. Well with the exception of my two rings. I'm just not into jewelry. I had my ears pierced when I was three but have not worn earrings in years. I used to wear a locket but the chain had been pulled off of my neck so many times (by my boy when he was a baby!) that I gave up. I used to wear a watch, but the battery died and we have not gotten it replaced. The only accessory I will be wearing will be the pony-tail holder around my wrist...

Contacts. I love contacts! I used to wear them every day! But then my son was born three and a half years ago and I have not worn them since. One less thing to worry about? It is so easy just to put on my glasses and be done! I'd love to get lasik some day- that would be awesome!

Shoes with any type of heel. Because I wouldn't be able to walk. I don't even own any!

Make-Up. Not that I have anything against makeup. I just have not worn any for the longest time. Before I even had my son! I don't know what colors work for me or tones or what season I am or whatever. I would love to go somewhere and tell them to give me a makeover and then buy whatever they used if I liked it. So no makeup. Maybe a little lip gloss.

What won't you be wearing to camp?

365 Project Photos

2010-03-03T20:20:00.003-05:00

Happy Wednesday!

Time for some more 365 Project Photos! Two months down! At first I thought it might be a burden- but it has been a lot of fun to take photos every day!

Here are the photos from this past week:

Feb 25

Relaxing on the sofa

Feb 26

Bunny Baby

Feb 27

Watching big brother outside

Feb 28

A Different view

March 1

Little Teapot!

March 2

I think I'll be taking more photos in this room!

March 3

Moose making dinner!

That's all for now!
10 more months of photos to go!

My New Person

2010-03-03T07:45:00.000-05:00

I've had the same purse forever- a black bag from GAP that I've loved for years. Not too big and not so small, but big enough to hold my huge wallet and check book and various toys, pens, notepads etc.

But it didn't hold my camera. And since I have been taking my camera everywhere I go I really needed something new. I had been looking high and low for a camera bag that was functional but not your typical camera bag. Read: I didn't want a boxy black thing that looked like it was holding a camera. I wanted something that I could carry and people wouldn't know it was a camera bag. I wanted to be able to take it to work and it still needed to hold my huge wallet, and check book, and various toys, pens, notepads, hair brush, occasional sippy cup...

I thought all hope was lost. I almost gave up on my search. Until MckMama posted about her camera bag. I saw the bags and I about died. They were perfect!!

If you have been thinking about possibly getting a new bag please check out The Kelly Moore Bag you won't be sorry! I got the cranberry croc and it's so beautiful. The girls at my work have been complementing my new bag. I think they have bag envy and I like it!

Even my boy loves the bag. He saw it sitting on the chair and said:

"Mommy, did you get a new person?"

A new what, buddy?

"A new person." He pointed to my new bag. "Now you have two persons!"

He can always make me laugh!

My Name is Tink

2010-03-02T13:03:00.001-05:00

My name is Tink
It's Tink, I think
I'm Mommy's Princess
I like pink

I have four teeth, I have no hair
I can not find it anywhere!
I'm bald, you see
It's just not fair!

I have a brother, I like his toys
He does not share and I make noise!
Who says that cars
Are just for boys?

I can say hot and eat and woah
I can say cat and nose and go
I don't say yes
Just no-no-no!

I like to climb on everything
I like it when my Daddy sings
On his hip
I like to cling!

I am a joy I am so sweet
My family thinks I am neat
I am so loved
from my head to my feet

My name is Tink
It's Tink, I think
I'm growing so fast
You better not blink!

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

'Cause When You're A Celebrity....

2010-03-02T07:24:00.000-05:00

Between the Olympics ending, the season finale of The Bachelor, Brangelina breaking up...getting back together... breaking up(?!, The Pioneer Woman publishing her Tractor wheels book, the Duggars having 19 kids (and counting!) and Lady Gaga. I have been thinking about Celebrities lately.

Does it make someone more of a Celebrity if they are famous for their talent- like an athlete, or musician. Are they less of a celebrity if they are famous by chance- having 19 kids or being the next Bachelor? Could you pick out Nastia Liukinin a line up? How about Nadya Suleman?

Right or wrong- I find myself having more respect for someone who is famous because of hard work and dedication rather than someone who is famous for who they are (or are not) dating.

I would rather watch a gymnastics meet than watch a marathon of Jon & Kate Plus Eight (minus John divided by the body guard.) I'd rather read a Jodi Picoult novel than read 'A Million Tiny Pieces' which was half fiction anyway.

I don't have anything against those who are famous by chance. I think the Duggars are great people who have great faith- but how are they that different to warrant their own television show?

What is your take on celebrities?

Not Me! Monday X

2010-03-01T13:02:00.004-05:00

Hi! Its Monday, again. I thought I had vetoed Monday a while ago but yet it keeps coming around again and again. Poor Monday has a bad reputation. But if we had three day weekends and four day work weeks then we would all hate Tuesday, right?

Moving on.

I don't believe that there is anything that I didn't do this week and I didn't already tell you about so I apologize if this is old news to some of you!

I did not get my hair cut on Wednesday. I did not cry on the way home from not getting my hair cut because it was drastic and I was not sure that I liked it. I am a big girl and I don't cry about things like that! ( I DO like it now, it was just a big change. And it was good for me. And good for Locks of Love!)

While my brother was visiting my boy did not come over to us, pull his pants down, bend over and stick his butt in the air and then demand that we look at the "super heroes" on his underpants. I did not die laughing. I am not writing this from the great beyond...

While at the mall this weekend getting my outfit for Bloggy Bootcamp on Saturday(!) my boy did not throw a fit yelling and running to the front of the line at Aunt Annie's Pretzels. He did not throw himself on the ground when I told him that he could not have a pretzel because we had not eaten dinner yet. I did not then have to drag him away from said pretzel stand by the hood of his jacket (it wasn't zippered and I wasn't choking him) because I couldn't pick him up. People did not stare at me.

I did not get a new food processor recently. I did not mix up avocado, sour cream, cilantro and a little bit of lime juice in my food processor and then make a dip for tortilla chips. I did not make too much and then dump the left over dip into our spaghetti sauce that we had for dinner last night. Moose would not totally barf if he knew this being that he "doesn't like" cilantro and avocado....

Not Me! Monday was born out of MckMama's desire to admit some of her imperfections and reveal a few moments she'd rather forget. I'd love to hear what all of you, or your husbands or children have Not! been doing recently! If you've written a Not me! Monday post yourself let me know in the comments!

The Word I Can Not Say

2010-03-01T00:01:00.000-05:00

Please enjoy.

Well before you do- I recently got my hair cut and I think I went a little overboard tonight with the Bed-Head Superstar hair gel. My hair is kinda out there. Yeah- I need to work on that.

Um. If you are laughing right now raise your hand.

I kinda got flustered at the end. I didn't know what to say? Visit my blog? You're already here! Anyway.

Continue on.

28!

2010-02-28T19:00:00.008-05:00

I did it!

I managed to post every single day this month! It was an unspoken goal of mine. I felt like if I said it was my goal to put up a post every day then there would be a day that I forgot or just didn't have time to put up a post and then I'd be all disappointed.

But I did it! Woo hoo! I'm so excited that I'm gonna give myself a couple of awards.
Okay just kidding! I was given these awards by some other awesome bloggers who I will be meeting this weekend at Bloggy Bootcamp in Baltimore!

The Honest Scrap Award was given to my by Fadra at All Things Fadra

When given this award you are supposed to share 10 honest things about yourself and then give the gift to 10 other bloggers.

Um. I've pretty much shared almost everything that there is to share about myself. So I am going to share 10 honest things about my family instead!

1. My baby loves to play peek-a-boo but not with her hands. She will go out into the dining room and then come around the corner and say "Boo!" then laugh her butt off. She would do this for HOURS if you let her!

2. My boy recently proclaimed his love for Apolo Ohno. He says he must learn how to ice skate. I say he must learn how to walk properly first... lol.

3. Moose hates to touch mealworms. When we go fishing he picks them up and puts them on the hooks using tongs.

4. I just asked Moose what the name was for those worms and he said "Why, so you can tell the whole world that I don't like touching meal worms?" I said "Well, not the whole world..."

5. Moose said now I must tell everyone that I can not say the word 'oil'. It just never comes out right. Maybe some day I will post a video...

6. Yesterday my brother came over. My boy came into the room, pulled his pants down, put his butt in the air and told us both to look at the super hero on his underwear.

7. My baby has recently started putting her finger up her nose. I try not to laugh at her.

8. I like to leave laundry in the dryer and just take out pieces as I need them. What? Then I know where they are...

9. My boy likes to share toys with his sister. And then un-share them two seconds later.

10. My baby likes to scream at the top of her lungs when she doesn't get what she wants.

Phew, that was fun, right?!

These next awards were given to me by Jayme at The TaterTwins Well, I'm not exactly sure she meant to give me all of these awards. But I'm taking them anyway!

The Sunshine Award

The rules for this award are:

Put the logo on your blog or within your post.
Pass the award onto 12 bloggers.
Link the nominees within your post.
Let the nominees know they have received this award by commenting on their blog.
Share the love and link to the person from whom you received this award.

The Splash Award

The rules of this award are:

-Put the logo on your blog/post.
-Nominate up to 9 blogs which allure, amuse, bewitch, impress or inspire you.
-Let them know that they have been splashed by commenting on their blog.
-Remember to link to the person from whom you received your Splash Award.

The Happy Award

The rules of this award are:
Write 10 things that make you happy
Nominate 10 bloggers who make you happy
Happily link to the person who gave you the award.

10 Things that Make Me Happy:

1. Moose

2. My Boy

3. My Baby

4. My Family

5. Kid's Clothing

6. Chocolate

7. Helping people

8. Blogging

9. Sunshine

10. Camp fires

Plus lots of other things!

Now I'd like to nominate some of my fellow bloggers!

1)Lou Ann from It's Always Something Around Here Can't wait to meet at Camp, Lou Ann!
2)Jenn from South of Sheridan Jenn, Philly is calling our names, right?!
3)Paloma from The Coffee Shop! Paloma gave me my very first blog award!
4)Jayme at The TaterTwins Jayme, I know you already got the majority of these awards!
5)Fadra from All Things Fadra

I Must be Psychic

2010-02-27T18:19:00.003-05:00

Yes. Psychic.

This morning I was singing a song in my head while I was getting ready for work. (And now I'm watching America's Best Dance Crew, so I can't for the life of me remember which song it was. But it wasn't one of the most popular songs that they play over and over.) I got in the car and turned on the radio and that EXACT song was playing. It was so strange.

I've also had déjà vu before. I'll be talking or doing something when I suddenly realize that I've done it before. Or rather dreamed it before. It's the creepiest thing.

So I must be psychic.

Except I don't believe in that kinda thing! If there are really psychics in the world then why aren't they super rich or why don't they save people from dying or warn people about tragic events?

I told my boy when I got home from work today that Mommy was psychic and so I knew that he had pizza for lunch.

He said: "What's psycho?"

Sounds about right.

All Over Her Head

2010-02-26T20:42:00.000-05:00

As you may have seen in my last 365 Project post I chopped my hair off recently. It was a lot, I'm still getting used to it! Last night I went to wash it and found that I had way too much shampoo. I guess I'll get more out of those bottles now! (Also, anytime someone mentions my hair I have to touch it. Strange reflex?)

I decided to get my hair cut because I wanted something different for Bloggy Bootcamp! And it was time for a change from the same old pony tail every day. When he heard I was getting a haircut my boy decided that he would get one, too. We dropped the baby off with my Dad and headed to Super Cuts.

On my way there my boy asked me:

"Mommy, why isn't Tinkerbell getting her hair cut?"

Because she doesn't have any hair... I answered

She's shocked that I would say something so hurtful! But, sorry, it's true - no hair. See?

"Yes she does have hair." My boy insisted

Where is it? I asked.

"All over her head!"

I wish.

Here is my boy's before and after:

Before- Wet hair

After - No more curl

Introducing.....Guest Blogger!!

2010-02-25T20:53:00.000-05:00

It brings me much pleasure to introduce my very first guest blogger, my brother Shane!

As I finished the post on our Saturday Tradition I began to think about how fun it would be to hear his side of the story. Was he still tortured by the past that I put him through? Does he have nightmares about being dressed up as a drag queen? Inquiring minds (mostly my own...) want to know!

Before we get to his post, I ~~twisted his arm~~ asked him nicely to answer a few questions for me so that we could all get to know him a little bit better!

What was your initial reaction when I asked you to be a guest poster on my blog?

I was just hoping I could think of something to write.

What three words best describe you?

Funny, Helpful, Different

Finish this sentence: The funniest thing I've ever heard my nephew say was...

"I pooped, Uncle Shane!" As he is holding his diaper up to me.

Do you have any pet peeves?

Slow drivers.

How about irrational fears?

I'm afraid of heights, and zombies!

Finish this sentence: The cutest thing I have ever seen my niece do was...

When she and her brother were riding the rocking horse on Christmas.

What's your favorite music?

I listen to everything. It just depends on my mood. I like classic rock a lot.

In your opinion- is it better or worse to be the younger sibling?

I can't really say. It's easier to get jealous of your older sibling.

Now that I tortured you- would you ever consider coming back to post for us again?

Of course. I had a lot of fun!

And there you have it! Now that we all know each other a little better on with the posting! Oh, and if you ask me, I think Jimmy Buffett is the best music ever. Definitely.

I guess you could say I "crashed my sister's party" when I came in to this world during the end of October 1984. My grandmother tells me that my sister would say "He's not precious, I'm precious. He's a dumb boy." I guess her dressing me up in a tutu and make-up when I was young was her form of revenge. I still get embarrassed when I see the Circus Gang video (our neighborhood group of friends). The image of me trying to do a simple forward roll will forever be burned in my brain. I guess when the only kids around to play with are girls, you never know what you're in for.

Our relationship started to change once my sister moved out of our parents house. I think not living under the same roof anymore actually helped us become friends. We weren't constantly at each others throats, and didn't have to share a bathroom!! I must have missed her though, because I ended up moving in with her. Or maybe I just couldn't deal with fending for myself against our parents. It's always nice to have someone else to blame. Just kidding!

The births of my nephew and niece definitely brought us even closer.. I love being around them both. My nephew has to be the funniest kid I've ever met. It's so true that kids say the darnedest things, and he is no exception. My niece is the happiest little girl. She is always smiling and laughing. What a sweetie!

My sister and I love Mexican food. Our Saturday tradition of going out to eat is something I look forward to all week. Out of all the places we've gone I think Tres Hermanos is by far the best. Food, Family, Fun. What could be better? Maybe someday we will be taking my children along. I'm sure niece and nephew would like some cousins to play with! I hate to think what the floor under our table would look like though!

Ahh yes, the floor would be a terrible sight!

Thanks so much, Shane for being our first guest blogger! We look forward to having you back again sometime soon!

365 Project Photos.. Before and After

2010-02-24T16:31:00.005-05:00

Time for another round of 365 Project Photos!

I decided to post more photos today because I kinda like the routine of posting each Wednesday.

Because lots of other people post photos on Wednesday for "Wordless Wednesday" and I want to join in on the posting! (Except my posts always contain words and more than one photo...)

Because my baby can point out her nose and her ear if you ask her to do so!

Because my boy gives very thorough directions to his Pa when asked how to get to preschool: "It's past the McDonald's and the house that Mimi was in yesterday last year..."

Because I am hoping to have a 'Guest Blogger' within the next couple of days!

Because I am gettin' so excited for Bloggy Bootcamp in Baltimore!

Because I got my hair cut today and my pictures for today include a before and after shot. Drum roll please...

Feb 18

He wanted a picture of his tongue...

Feb 19

Getting sleepy!

Feb 20

My Brother and my boy after our Saturday tradition

Feb 21

Toy Lion

Feb 22

At Grandma and Pop-Pop's house

Feb 23

Cars!

And now the moment you've been waiting for. What? You have not been waiting? Well I'm gonna show you my new hair anyway!

Feb 24

BEFORE

Feb 24

AFTER

What do you think?!

Get to know me Bloggy Bootcamp style!

2010-02-23T19:11:00.009-05:00

As you may or may not know, I am attending Bloggy Bootcamp in Baltimore in a few short days! March 6 to be exact. And a couple of the other ladies who are attending came up with awesome ways for all of us to get to know each other! Stop by their blogs to get to know some other SITS girls!

Erica from Mommy's Still Fabulous would like everyone to link up to a post that best describes ourselves and Catherine from Evolving Mommy suggested that we share five random things about ourselves.

So here we go!

My name is Shelle and I am from Chocolatetown, USA! (Extra points for you if you actually know where that is!) I just started my blog in December of last year because I wanted a way to record all of the funny, cute and sometimes crazy things that my children say and a place to post and share photos!

The first random thing about me, and I've said this a few times before *ahem* is the fact that I am addicted to Kid's Clothing. I spend a lot of time (read too much time) looking at, buying, washing, planning outfits and generally thinking about my children's wardrobes. I think about what outfits would look good for a photo shoot, what my boy is going to wear to pre-school and what sale is coming up next. Yes. It's a love that runs deep.

Secondly, I am very shy, but yet I am forced to talk to people all of the time at my job. It never gets any easier. I am envious of people who are comfortable speaking in front of large groups and I am usually the quiet one in social settings. I am hoping that being more open on my blog and attending Bootcamp and meeting wonderful people will help me to become a little more outgoing! We shall see!

Thirdly, I may not be able to sing but I LOVE to dance. Um, that's not to say that I CAN dance, even after 12 years of tap/jazz/hip hop classes I don't really have any rhythm. But I still enjoy cuttin' the rug, doin' a little two-step, gettin jiggy with it, every now and again!

Fourthly I am kinda OCD about certain things. For example: if I have a pile of things (books by author's last name, recipe cards, etc.) I will put them in alphabetical order. Even if there are only two things in the "pile." I also put all the crayons together by color. Greens in one section, reds in another... that kinda thing. I also don't like odd numbers. Five Hershey kisses just won't work for me...

Lastly I have a list of 'irrational' (but TOTALLY rational fears to me!) fears. This list may or may not contain cows... please use caution when clicking on the link...

So I hope you have learned a little more about yours truly and that you'll not run the other way when we meet at camp!