Lil-Kid-Things

2.28.2010

Becoming Mom: Having Hobbies

I have always been a project starter. Some projects I have even finished! However, since Oscar has entered our lives, my projects have taken a back seat. In fact, I am not even sure that they are still in the car! But now that Oscar is a year old, I think I am feeling pretty good about adding some of these things back into my life. For instance, we still don't have a kitchen back splash. Remember this post from 2008?

Well, it hasn't happened yet. In fact, despite my premature posting of my newly painted kitchen, the half that ISN'T in the picture remains unpainted. Maybe this week? I hope. And while I'm at it, I sure would love to finish that backspash, paint the cabinets and redo the floors. But lets not go crazy.

I can say with some certainty that the kitchen WILL be painted before I start any of these projects, but here are a few things that are on my plate for the spring.

For instance, this table. This is a table I got at a consignment sale in January for $5. I am not in love with the creepy mickey face peering on or the assortment of superhero sticker that are peeling off. So, it's getting painted. At least white if nothing else.

I am also taking over the vegetable gardens this year. After last years unfortunate "nature's catbox" incident, well, let's just say Jerry became disillusioned with the idea.

I'll still use the two garden boxes we already made, but they will have a new home closer to the house and in what we think will be better sun. I don't plan to have a lot of variety this year. Just the basics I know we will eat. Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Basil, Squash.

If I am still feeling ambitious after all that, I have a hallway to paint, shelves to install and closets to organize. In fact, my list is growing as I type. It feels good to get going again!

2.27.2010

Nap Update

I am happy to report that we are entering day 4 of Oscar taking only one nap. It has been shockingly smooth which has been nothing but confirmation that we are doing it at the right time. It's funny because I never thought he would switch as young as 13 months, but that is even more proof that every child is different. And that Oscar loves his sleep, for which I am eternally grateful.

Yesterday we had lunch with some friends and pushed the nap to 1pm. This is where I hope the new nap will fall on a regular basis. It was a 2 hour nap and he made it to his normal bedtime of 7pm! Today we are hoping to make it til 1pm again and this time we'll use Marbles Kid's Museum to pass the time. And as an added bonus, dada will be going with us! Yay! 4 hands are better than 2, I always say.

2.26.2010

Friday Favorites!

In the spirit of Follow Friday (a term used in social media to promote others on Fridays) I am going to link up some of my favorite blogs! I hope you like them as much as I do!

Saving Money:

These are two of my favorite money-saving blogs. One covers everything from groceries to buying a home with CASH, and the other focuses on how to get the best deals on all things Organic.

Helpful Tech-Stuff:

Chris Brogan is social media. Reading his blog will both inspire and make your head spin! In other words, BOOKMARK IT.

The other blog I want to promote is that of another NC Mama. She is Kelby Carr and the mastermind behind Type-A-Mom. She is also a deep well of useful information and I am constantly learning from her.

Fun Stuff:

What would surfing the internet be without some fun stuff? I love looking at these sites because not only do they feature great ideas and resources, but they are also just really fun :-) Enjoy!

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