All Hail

Last night I was upstairs playing with Sophie, which of course involved nearly emptying her giant toy bin onto the floor, because really, one cannot properly play with any toy unless all the other toys are messily dispersed about the floor, right? Right.  So, most of this play involved the feeding, diapering, and lullaby-ing of her baby Starsong My Little Pony, but somehow it also involved me wearing a tiara. Not sure how that fit in.

But it’s ok, because I am comfortable wearing a tiara.  So comfortable in fact, that over an hour later, long after Sophie was in bed, I caught my reflection in the microwave door as I walked into the kitchen and saw that I was still wearing it.

I make painted plastic and not-even-rhinestones look GOOD!

Her Royal Cluelessness, at your service!

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How Rude of Me

Well gosh, golly, gee. My birthday is just around the corner and I haven’t even told you what I want yet! SO RUDE! I am so sorry. Please forgive. Hopefully you still have time to shop online or run out to your my favorite store.  After all, the big day isn’t until Monday. That’s right, my birthday is on Labor Day this year. And since I’m giving you a day off, the *least* you could do is pick me up one of the following items, right!?  Once again this year, I don’t want you to have to guess what I want, so I’mmajustgonna tell you. K? Here goes!

1) Lands’ End Long Sleeve Cotton Modal Crew Neck tee.

Emily claims these are the best tees EVER, and she has, like, TEN of them, but she won’t give me one, so YOU can give me one. Surprise me with the color! Thanks in advance!

2) Lands’ End Chalet Midshaft Boots. I NEEEEEEEEEED these, ok?  Please, make my dreams come true! Functional and gorgeous, I know it’s gonna snow a crapload again this winter and I neeeeeeeeeed these.  Size 7.5, Light Bark. 🙂

3) Lands’ End Cotton Cashmere Drape Cardigan sweater. I promise Lands’ End is not sponsoring this post, I just looove clothes and LE is pretty much all I wear. And I have a drape cardigan *obsession*.   And look at this one!! I want more than one.  Umm…Pewter Heather and Bright Teal Heather would work. Size small. Make it happen!

4) Dunkin’ Donuts –

We used to have a store near my house, but it was turned into a Cashland (how JANKY is that???) several years ago. Now Dunkin’ Donuts are my absolute FAVE, and I MISS them. There is a store near my OB-GYN so I treat myself to a Dunkin’ whenever I have an appointment, which is now just yearly since I got the ol’ tubes tied, so I really, really, really need someone to purchase and run a Dunkin’ Donuts franchise for me, and put it REAL near my house. PLEASE. You only turn 34 once.

5) A new living room furniture set.

Yo, my 11-year-old couch and love seat are worn out and SAD.  I got holes in my upholstery!  We took the matching chair to the dumpster last week!  So, it would make my birthday REALLY SPECIAL if you would buy me the EKTORP leather sofa, love seat, and chair from IKEA. Again, you only turn 34 once!!! And I needs somewheres to SIT!

So, today is Wednesday, and my birthday is Monday, September 5th. You got five days, my peeps!  And I’ve given you five fabulous ideas. (You’re welcome!) Let’s all work together to make the big 3-4 the best EVAH!

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Oh by the way, no one sponsored this post and I’m totally kidding!  Um, and I also want one of EVERYTHING from Lands’ End Canvas! SO there’s another option….

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And She’s Off!

sophie first day 2011

Last year at this time, I sent a very shy, uncooperative, crazy girl off to preschool.  She wanted to play but didn’t want to do any work!

Today I sent a social butterfly, a helper, a “big kid” in her class – a child who loves drawing, painting, glueing, cutting, and most of all – FRIENDS!

ready to go!

A year ago Sophie wasn’t a big talker and had some trouble making herself understood. This year, I sometimes want to duct tape her mouth shut 🙂 in a good way, ha ha! And she has no trouble communicating effectively.

First day preschool year 2

She was so excited to go to school today! She had her backpack on 20 minutes before it was time to leave. She was delighted to see her friends and teachers. She didn’t even look back at me as I dropped her off. I had to call her back for a hug!

I could not possibly be any more proud of her!! As I left her there without a qualm, I was happy for her, and happy for me. I know we’ll both have a great year!

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