Me in Melange

Taking my crazy to a new level.

This post isn't about anything more than my newest OCD accomplishment that I thought I would share.  In part because it is a good idea, in part because it is indicative of just how crazy I have become.  I have blogged before on my love of lists...and Ava's love of lists (genetically inclinded I suppose), but here is my latest organization/list making strategy.

Every morning Monday-Friday at 6 a.m. I knock out 3 lunches...I usually labor over what to put in there because I want them to actually eat (self serving because if they don't eat they are crazy maniacs by the time they get home).  So to avoid 1/2 eaten lunches and complaints, I now have a lunch "check off" sheet....the girls fill it out the night before and voila, I have a "list" for the morning.   That's right....crazy.  Signed, {ME}

 
 

 

Saying what is on your mind!

I had to share this since I wrote it in my "Kid's Quote Book" tonight (this ingenious little book that makes it easy to throw down those funny quotes your kids say--they have it at Kitson in LA and my hubby picked it up for me).  Anyway, Gia, my darling 3 year old, and I were at Starbucks in line for coffee etc.  I'm standing there having an entire conversation with myself silently in my head..."wonder why that woman doesn't find better fitting jeans...is it possible those tiny donuts taste as good as they look? .... why does someone need a 32 oz coffee?....cute boots lady...."  On and on went my silent thought process.  Then all of a sudden Gia starts hopping around holding her privates and said in a super loud, can't-ignore -me kind of voice, "My PEE-PEE hurts, my PEE-PEE hurts".   The entire Starbucks busted up in laughter.  The best part was the amazing freedom that my little 3 year old had to actually VOICE her internal monologue.  Can you imagine?  I think most of my internal thoughts probably need to stay internal, but wouldn't it be just grand to be able to just shout out your thoughts sometimes?   Signed, ME {lv}  

PJ Salvage cuteness.

  Grinning with a post-Christmas present high in the wee hours of the morning, I snapped this picture of the girls wearing their matching PJ Salvage cupcake robes, and underneath they have their cupcake pjs that match.  They were so excited for their "sister-power" outfits.   I just love buying them matching things....I'm wondering if they will think it is as cute when they are in their 20's?  Hope so, because I'll probably still be doing it.

Signed, ME {lv}

DIY knitting...

So I know knitting hats isn't the hardest thing to do, but this weekend I set out on a task to teach myself how to knit a baby hat... with a lot of help from my dear friend, google!  I'm pretty pleased with my results and to learn that indeed, it's not that hard to knit a hat.  Thought I would share... signed, me {CA}

One of my favorite children's stores-Naartjie!

I ADORE this store, the clothes are colorful, wash great (everything is pre-shrunk), they are cotton, and are so darn sweet (they do a lot of the leggings attached to skirts for little girls which I love).  Apparently it is a South African company....and no, I have no idea how to say the name properly.  The tops run pretty true to size, but I find the pants run about a size big.  If you haven't seen Naartjie check it out, they are having some great sales!

 

It's all about mom....

We are super excited to now be carrying Rock n Roll Babies!  This is my first purchase, and OF COURSE I had to pick the mom tattooed baby onesie for little Gia.  I'm pretty sure my other two girls (who firmly have daddy wrapped around their little fingers, might go for the "daddy tattoo" tees so I'm going to take advantage of the fact Gia is still my little bundle of love to dress how I want to!  This company is awesome, they do tons of good stuff for charity, and they seem totally down to earth.  It is the kind of business I love to support--small and a labor of love! (sound familiar) :-)  Signed, ME {lv}

Matchy matchy!

 Rewind to 6 years ago.  Me:  "Who dresses their kids in matching stuff, that is just silly?!" .  Fast forward to present.  Me:  "I can't get enough of the matching kid outfit thing!"

True story.  I was a judgmental know-nothing years ago, and I've now seen the "dress your kids alike" light.  All kidding aside, it is really fun, the kids get a huge kick out of it and it is so darn cute I can't help but grin ear to ear.  To that end I just couldn't resist these new PJ Salvage pjs.  They come in baby, toddler AND kids so it is possible to get all three of them in the same freakin' adorable pjs.  I smell a Christmas card.....  Signed, ME {lv}

Mikey Stars is here!

It is here...Mikey Stars, the very first delivery by Michael Stars of a small collection for babies!  I fell in love with these little sleeveless dresses, both the dip-dye and the solid supima.  I promptly bought Gia one today and we took pictures of her in it with her chubby little legs and arms hanging out (so cute I wanted to take a big bite out of her), and we'll be posting her first fashion shoot on an outfits page soon!!  The collection is still small, but I am hopeful that he'll grow the line because it is really hard to find baby clothing in great colors WITHOUT a bunch of graphics, or "same-old, same-old" kid stuff on them (i.e.  animals for boys and flowers for girls).  I love seeing simple silhouettes in great colors (and fabrics).  These are just adorable, I can't wait to see what Michael Stars does for our little ones this fall!  Signed, ME {lv}

The cutest baby and children's clothing....

Tea Collection is one of my all time favorite line for baby and children's clothing.  I love that they have this mini collection that all mixes and matches.  Lucia is my child that spends 20 minutes getting dressed each morning and refuses to let anyone help her, suggest outfits or guide her in any shape or fashion.  The result is usually disastrous....she leaves the house looking like a deranged and possibly homeless 3 year old.  Sometimes two skirts, at least two shirts layered, tights that never match and almost always  orange or bright pink tights with flowers (no matter what other colors she is wearing).  It is sort of cute, but more shocking.  She tends to wear the same thing over and over again, despite my buying her "outfits" in attempts to help her dress easier.  I'm seriously considering pulling everything out her closet and buying a couple of these mix and match sets and letting her go wild with them--she'll always look perfectly mis-matched!  Signed, ME {lv}

NYT article....

I just finished reading this article in the NYT, Never too Young .....here are the comments to the article and a link to the article itself.  It is about young kids getting spa services (i.e. pedi/mani etc.)  The comments are harsh, and there isn't one that thinks it isn't HORRIBLE to let your young child get a manicure or a pedicure.  All I can say is WOW, I honestly never thought of most of these things.   I've taken my girls with me on special outings to get our nails done.....I didn't realize that so many people out there thought I was crazy, and messing up my kids.  Signed, M E {lv}