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1. If you could add one room to our house, what would it be?

Well, as of right now I'm not even in my house yet!  Can't wait to be though!  I think I would add another bedroom... then everyone could have their own room or it would make a great play area!  Plus a guest room would always be nice!


2. How many pillows do you sleep with at night?

Two and my husband... or three if I can't be with him!


3. What is the best costume you've ever worn for Halloween?

Hmmm.... I haven't fully dressed up in so long!  I usually just wear cat ears!  But I did dress as Cinderella my junior year in high school... big puffy prom dress and all! 


4. If you could erase one item off the face of the earth, what would it be?

My daughter has this lamb puppet that I despise... every time the mouth opens it yoddles loud enough to burst ear drums... yet she loves the darn thing!


5. Where do you do your best thinking?


In the shower!  Long showers make me a very happy momma. 

Real life took over...

Sorry for the disappearing act.  These past few days have been a bit hectic!  I spent most of this weekend doing school work (don't let anyone tell you that psychology electives will be a breeze!!), and running from place to place like a crazy person trying to get a few things done... I did squeeze in a couple cute Halloween crafts with the little people though!  Yay!  So I do have some new post int he making for this week!  I think I'm all caught up in the blogashere for now... now to try to stay that way!

Yesterday was my Gators first field trip... so Boo and I off course tagged along!  It was her first time riding the bus too, so I followed behind the whole way there and the whole way back, and was a nervous wreck!  Good thing I love and trust her teacher! 

We went to the Hands on Children's Museum, and chaos was all around as the kids played, jumped, slid, ran, and tumbled all over the place.  Tired kiddos by the time we left, but fun was had by all (even Boo!!). 

I took over 140 pictures yesterday!   Yes, I am crazy, lol.  But my Gator will never be short on memories, or on photographic reminders of them!

Happy October!!!

Wooo-hoooo!  It's October! 

Can you believe it?  Already?  We can officially begin the Halloween countdown, carve pumpkins, and plan costumes... and ohh the Halloween decor!  I love it all.  Sadly, we can't go all out this year, at least not yet anyway... hopefully we'll be in our own home in the next few weeks and unpacking my be combined push aside by decorating!

I thought I might share some of last years favorite home-made decorations from our old home...

This is just small look at our home last year.  Every room was decorated, and we added even more for the party!  I'll be sharing more throughout the month.

Preschool Mornings

Can someone please tell me I'm not the only one?!

This morning was hell a little crazy around our house.  Seriously.  Quick summary....

I woke up a half hour late (thank you Boo for crying all night, poor things gums are killing him).  Gator thought it would be fun to not listen to a word I said.  After being forced to listen, Gator thought doing things as slow as possible was a great idea.  Boo wouldn't wake up... refused... changed his diaper and had him fully dressed and he was still snoring.  Dante the doggie refused to go out in the rain.  Gator refused to sit still for me to put her hair up...

It was just one of those days. 

I strive to send Gator out the door every day with a smile.  I started this long ago when we would have Monkey (my *extra* child) to get off to school.  I can't see sending my Little's off to school knowing that they are already having a bad day... how could school go well then?

So this morning, as I pulled Gator from room to room in a desperate attempt to get her teeth brushed and her shoes tied and her put up, I cringed when I heard my own voice sounding... so... mean.  Was that me??  I'm not a yeller.  I'm not usually even a mean voice mommy.  But this morning I was at my breaking point... and there was no walking away to calm down... there was only a "get your backpack and get in the car right this second!  Stop poking your brother!  We're late!  Why did you take your lunch box out of your back pack?  Get in the car now, now, now!"

I almost cried after the kids were strapped in their carseats (and I had run back inside to retrieve my forgotten lifeline cell phone). 

As I pulled out of the driveway I looked over my shoulder at Gators miserable little face.  "Hey Gator, I love you." "I love you too, Momma."  "I'm sorry this morning was so crazy, and I'm sorry I had to get on to you."  Silence... "I wish I didn't have to get one to you... we'll have to try harder to help each other tomorrow morning, ok?"  Silence...

I let it go.  I turned up the music, I sang along, and I watched her little face.  A few minutes later, out of no where, a voice from the backseat began to sing along to the music as well.  When the song ended, she started to tell me about her day.  I heard about her new partner at school, and which centers she hoped to go to.  I heard about how excited she was to turn in her scarecrow project (which needs its own post).  And by the time we pulled into the school parking lot (and parked in the muddy grass because there were no spots left), she was her chatty self again. 

She skipped down the sidewalk, bounced into her classroom, and made her way to her seat with a smile.  We were late.  She didn't even care.  As I kissed and hugged her by SHE told ME to have a good day, and I laughed.  Oh how we are two different people!  At her age, this morning would have left me wounded all day long.  My Gator though, sometimes I think she's invincible.  And she always makes me smile. 

Craft Time! - Taggie Blankets and Toys

I love these, and best of all, so does my Boo!  Which is important since they were made special just for him!

I didn't  take pictures during the creativity process (Opps!!) and I pretty much was just winging it... but I think they turned out cute.  I have seen various "taggie" items all over the web.  They are pretty simple (and quick) to make, and I think I may have just found my new favortie go-to baby gift! 


What you'll need:

Material (size will vary depending on what you are wanting to make)
Matching thread
Ribbon (can match or not, can vary or all be the same)
Pins to hold it all together
Cotton filler (if making the toy version)
Large bells (if making the toy version)


What I did (just remember, I was winging it!):

1) Cut your material to the size you like.  You will need matching pieces. 

2) Line these two pieces up with the right sides facing in...  you will be sewing this inside out... just like a simple pillow.

3) Cut your ribbons to size (I found the 2 inch ribbon sections work well).  Fold these ribbon pieces in half and decide where you want these placed on your material.  I placed the ribbons so that about 1/2 in remained on the inside and 1/2 inch on the outside.  (Remember, they're folded in half.)

4)  Pin the ribbons in place and the material together.

5)  Sew.  Remember to leave a small section to turn the material right side out. 

6)  Flip the material right side out.  The handle of a long wooden spoon is great for pushing out your corners.

7) If you are making a blanket, turn the unsewn section in and stictch.  I choose to run a stitch around the outside of my blanket (you can see it in the above picture).  I felt like it help secure the ribbon a little more and just looked pretty. :)

8) If you are making the pillow toys, stuff the toys and then fold the fabric in and stitch. 

Easy Peasy!  :)


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