My friend Robyn pointed out the other day how much Perry's personality is like mine. I do see lots of my facial gestures in her and she loves to mimic my tone and verbal (shall we call it?) flare.
I guess I always see just how different she is from me. Mason and Cora are more like me - dramatic, moody, sarcastic, vivacious. Perry is vivacious. But she is also always happy, never without a smile, detail-oriented, cuddly. She's a great kid.
She and I were out the other day having lunch. Little Miss is a chronic talker, I mean its like a disease or something. If she isn't talking she is humming or singing. Ya know, like a Disney Princess.
So we are eating lunch and I am watching her while she was unaware. And what is she doing? The whole meal there was almost zero talking because she was watching everyone in the restaurant. There wasn't a detail that she missed - people entering/exiting, food that was ordered, accessories carried by people, etc. It was beautiful to watch. She watched and assimilated the whole room.
Just like I do.
Thursday, October 29
Monday, October 26
Alphabet Project
I was at a friends house last week and saw a cute decorating idea that I informed her I was going to steal. She was okay with it because she stole it from Pottery Barn so there ya go.
She had LARGE letters, each letter of the alphabet, around the whole playroom. What made it so fun was that each letter was completely different. She said it took her a year to collect them (oh, help me because I am just not that patient). For plain letters she either decoupaged them or painted them a fun color. She even framed 3 or 4. It was so quirky and fun. and-i-must-have-it.
So I bought my first letter. The letter G.
This is where you all come in. If you are out and about and find a letter that is CHEAP (under $5) be a dear and pick it up for me or give me a jingle. I will be scouring thrift stores, garage sales, etc. My only criteria is that they are at least 8 inches tall.
Oh do be a dear for the love of all things decorated.....thanks.
She had LARGE letters, each letter of the alphabet, around the whole playroom. What made it so fun was that each letter was completely different. She said it took her a year to collect them (oh, help me because I am just not that patient). For plain letters she either decoupaged them or painted them a fun color. She even framed 3 or 4. It was so quirky and fun. and-i-must-have-it.
So I bought my first letter. The letter G.
This is where you all come in. If you are out and about and find a letter that is CHEAP (under $5) be a dear and pick it up for me or give me a jingle. I will be scouring thrift stores, garage sales, etc. My only criteria is that they are at least 8 inches tall.
Oh do be a dear for the love of all things decorated.....thanks.
Tuesday, October 20
Boobies
Cora and I were casually chatting last night when she got up to shut the bedroom door. This is the sign. It's about to get deep, emotional, personal, private, dramatic - all things female.
She starts right in about my boobies.
What do they feel like?.... Like soft pockets of fat, I respond.
Well, can I touch them? (Loaded question from my limited experience. Usually results in more touching right ladies?!)... Sure you can, I respond.
She notices the anatomy.
Why is there a circle? Why is the circle wrinkly? Where does the milk come out because I don't see a hole? Why is your nipple higher than everything else?
And then the question I think she was dying to ask all along...."When do I get mine?"
Do you want boobies really bad?
Yes.
Really?
Yes.
Well, you will probably start growing them when you are around ten, but they won't be as cute as mine for a long time.
She was satisfied.
I don't remember my "six" being concerned with my future boobies. I was still running outside and hating Barbie dolls that were always being pushed at me.
Daily, she reminds me of Shay. WAY ahead of the normal learning curve.
Yikes.
She starts right in about my boobies.
What do they feel like?.... Like soft pockets of fat, I respond.
Well, can I touch them? (Loaded question from my limited experience. Usually results in more touching right ladies?!)... Sure you can, I respond.
She notices the anatomy.
Why is there a circle? Why is the circle wrinkly? Where does the milk come out because I don't see a hole? Why is your nipple higher than everything else?
And then the question I think she was dying to ask all along...."When do I get mine?"
Do you want boobies really bad?
Yes.
Really?
Yes.
Well, you will probably start growing them when you are around ten, but they won't be as cute as mine for a long time.
She was satisfied.
I don't remember my "six" being concerned with my future boobies. I was still running outside and hating Barbie dolls that were always being pushed at me.
Daily, she reminds me of Shay. WAY ahead of the normal learning curve.
Yikes.
Sunday, October 18
My Babies
Pardon the blurry picture, but isn't my necklace just too cute? I'm beginning to take this "mommie" thing seriously.Carlos "bought" this for me. Yeah, he came home from work one day and I said, "I luve the necklace you bought me for my birthday!! It's exactly what I wanted!" Sometimes his checking account IS the perfect gift!
If you want to purchase one for yourself you can go here at www.thevintagepearl.com. They are very reasonably priced. "Carlos" only paid $41 including shipping and tax. Not bad eh?
Thursday, October 15
Spiritual Matters
What?!!You guys don't pray at the dinner table in this position?
Well, our Mason does.
It's hard to stay spiritually focused when you and your husband are laughing during the prayer.
Can I hear an" Amen"?
17 Hours
Bragg'n rights are on!
Carlos went out of town for 5 days. It wasn't exactly the BEST time to cancel our cable and rain for 4 days straight. Oh, and come down with the flu. So it was a little rough for my brood - having an usually cranky mom. I actually felt sorry for them because they had Monday off of school and basically got to spend one more day inside with bedridden mommie.
Monday afternoon we went to pick up Paco from the airport. I was so sleepy and crabby (did I mention that yet?). We arrived home and I sweetly (?) told my hubby that I was going to bed and was fairly confident I wouldn't be up until the following day.
4:04 p.m I crawled into my bed, so relieved to have a sleep where I didn't have to worry about the kids, and knives, and fire....
9:35 a.m. I rolled out of bed, very refreshed. I physically felt so much better.
Moral of story: a) 17 freaking hours is a long time to sleep, but it was wonderful, and b) don't you wish you had an awesome husband like mine to LET me sleep?
I know.
Carlos went out of town for 5 days. It wasn't exactly the BEST time to cancel our cable and rain for 4 days straight. Oh, and come down with the flu. So it was a little rough for my brood - having an usually cranky mom. I actually felt sorry for them because they had Monday off of school and basically got to spend one more day inside with bedridden mommie.
Monday afternoon we went to pick up Paco from the airport. I was so sleepy and crabby (did I mention that yet?). We arrived home and I sweetly (?) told my hubby that I was going to bed and was fairly confident I wouldn't be up until the following day.
4:04 p.m I crawled into my bed, so relieved to have a sleep where I didn't have to worry about the kids, and knives, and fire....
9:35 a.m. I rolled out of bed, very refreshed. I physically felt so much better.
Moral of story: a) 17 freaking hours is a long time to sleep, but it was wonderful, and b) don't you wish you had an awesome husband like mine to LET me sleep?
I know.
Wednesday, October 7
Doorbell Ditching
One of our favorite family activities is doorbell ditching. Paco and I love to watch the kids run their legs off in an effort to avoid getting caught. Law-abiding Cristian finally bent the rules after 2 years of us telling him to run across the yards after ringing the bell. He cut through 3 yards and driveways to get back to the car. In previous years, he runs down the sidewalk, to the driveway, and to the car via the front sidewalks. He's funny.All 4 chicklets got to ditch. The each loved the thrill of the ring and run. And to my knowledge none of them got caught.
Monday, October 5
Autumn's Garland
I stole this idea from another blog. The garland is made up of 4 different fabrics and crepe leaves. It is what I classify as a "white trash" project. Basically, it means if I am able to do it AND make it turn out cute than anyone can do it. That is true of any craft/project that I do because I don't have that kind of talent. Enjoy!Sunday, October 4
33 Dolla
It's hard to say what my favorite purchase was. I mean I L-O-V-E my dotted ceramic covered bowl. There isn't one chip on it (yet). But I also have fun plans for the framed doily. Martha Stewart can eat her heart out with my vintage vases. And I enjoy my tiny salt and peppa shakers. But I am very thrilled with the side table/breakfast tray dealie. I've been wanting one for a while now, this one is in great shape and cost me $14!! Can you believe that?! I think I am going to repaint it. So fun for me!!
Two Extremes
From time to time Cora will draw very sweet drawings expressing her love for a family member. She drew this today for her brother...
And then there are notes like this that occasionally appear on the girls' bedroom door...
Not to be outdone - this is on the boys' bedroom door.
I know eventually this will wear off, but isn't it a bit early to be starting with the sibling rivalries?
And then there are notes like this that occasionally appear on the girls' bedroom door...
Not to be outdone - this is on the boys' bedroom door.
I know eventually this will wear off, but isn't it a bit early to be starting with the sibling rivalries?
Saturday, October 3
Body Parts
And there I was in the Dollar Store talking to a complete stranger about how Halloween is too gory and how I keep it "cute" for my young children when... I got a brilliant deco idea.Perry was holding a bag of chocolate eyeballs and I thought of the hearts at home. I got them last year at HEB for fity cent. Why not make a collage of sorts of body parts? I found the skulls and bony fingers. I still am in need of life-size rubber eye balls if anyone is interested!
I LIKE it!
Damian Joseph
At last!!Proof that I am really quilting. This is my second quilt that I made, but the first to actually be completed. It is a coin quilt (and I don't know why the pattern is called that, it just IS).
This is for Carlos' brother and wife who just had their first baby, Damian. I hope they enjoy it immensely.
It is quilted in a retro circular pattern that mimics a lot of the circles in the fabrics.
What say you my public?!
Friday, October 2
SAY WHAT?!?
Cristian
12/12/05
age 5
Cristian and mom went to pick up dad from work. He sat on Carlos' lap and grabbed his large cup of water on his desk. He eagerly gulped down all the water, set the cup down, wiped his mouth with the back of his arm and exclaimed,
"I am damn thirsty!"
Carlos and I about died laughing.
12/12/05
age 5
Cristian and mom went to pick up dad from work. He sat on Carlos' lap and grabbed his large cup of water on his desk. He eagerly gulped down all the water, set the cup down, wiped his mouth with the back of his arm and exclaimed,
"I am damn thirsty!"
Carlos and I about died laughing.
Afraspanic
Wink, wink.
This is what our kids would have looked like if I was African-American.No where in the genetic mix am I.
Typical.
Thursday, October 1
News Flash
Just so you know... I have found my creative mojo. It is screaming l-o-u-d & clear!!! (Not a great time to be put on a budget, but I'll rein it in!) Expect some fun little creations from me in the next few months. I'm so jazzed!!
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