Howdy Humble Readers,
I apologize for my prolonged absence from the blogosphere. Honestly, the crap going on in my extended family is taking its toll on my creativity and desire to write. I have made the decision that for the time being I am not going to blog details what's going on with my parents. It's enough to say that my sister and I have pondered several times in the past week about just when we became fodder for the Je.rry Sp.ring.er show. It's sad, gut-wrenching, and I honestly have never been so angry in my whole life.
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I have a project in the works that I hope turns out well for my Beloved's Father's Day gift. It's not anything spectacular, but it's fun. Of course, I got the idea off Pinterest. We'll see if it turns into a success or a big ol' Pin-fail. On a related note, I can attest to the calming effect of perusing pins. I think I have added more pins to my boards in the last week than I have since I started.
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I ended up going to see Snow White & The Huntsman with a couple of my girlfriends (thank heaven for a night out of the asylum!). It was just as I was expecting. So long as Kristin Stewart wasn't talking or the primary focus on the screen, it was an okay movie. Her performance was as dull as can be expected, and the only remarkable thing about it was that it was obvious that she was trying to copy Emma Watson's accent, when she remembered to use a British accent. I can see it being nominated for art direction, costumes, or special effects in the next award season. The main thing that stood out to me and my friends was that it ripped off a lot of other fantasy movies. There were some serious LOTR and Harry Potter moments, along with other movies. BTW, the guy who plays the Huntsman (I can't recall his name) is super yummy!
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Ginny has developed a new, very annoying habit that we are at a loss as to how to fix. She is fixated on her diaper, particularly with taking it off when she's in her crib. I'm honestly not sure if it's an attention getting thing, if it's because she's no longer in onesie shirts so she has more access to her diaper, if it's because they have Elmo on them (her new obsession), or if it's because she's ready for potty training. It's most likely all of the above. It means we're doing a lot of laundry, and it's just icky.
I'm not ready to start potty training yet, because we are going to be travelling next month, and that would just be too stressful. I'm also wondering if it's in response to Pip's arrival, and she'll just grow out of it. I've been given a couple of suggestions, but I'm wondering if any of my bloggy friends have any other insights.
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I have purchased a tomato plant. It's out on our balcony and I'm hoping that I might improve my black-thumb status by getting at least one good tomato off the silly thing. If that works, maybe next year I'll branch out and try peppers too.
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I'm definitely dealing with some serious hormonal changes this week. My post-baby bleeding has almost completely stopped (finally!) and my milk supply has already begun to diminish even though I pump every 3-4 hours during the day and whenever little man wakes up at night. I have Mt. Vesuvius erupting on my cheek, along with a flock of whiteheads around my nose. Why oh why must I have zits and fine lines at the same time?
It takes one mistake, two lies, and three misinterpretations for a mess to be created. Seriously!
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Potty training can wait...one month won't matter much.
You were able to hit the theatres for the pic? So jealous! My social life is non-existent.
When that wee tomato comes on that plant, do take a pic and share with us.
I would be pumping more often. Like every 2.5 hours.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry about all the family drama. I have PLENTY of that going on in my family right now too...it blows....
ReplyDeleteUgh, the diaper thing...I've been waiting for that to happen. I have visions of smeared poos dancing in my head. Yuck!
My son would not keep his diaper on. It was so annoying. I tried so many things and finally I had to get pull-ups well before he was ready for pull-ups and only dress him in onsies or rompers. He was not ready for potty training and we didn't have a new baby in the house. He just liked to be naked. He still does and he's almost 7. I even tried duct tape, I was so desperate!
ReplyDeleteOh, and I have zits and fine lines as well. I have found that Neutragena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle, Anti-Blemish does a fantastic job of keeping my skin nice. I can't get it locally so I order it online.
ReplyDeleteHiya - just wanted to add that both my babies hit the nappy-removing stage at around that age. It's normal, and yes it probably is a sign to start potty training (though wait till after hols). NOT because of the new baby, or any lack of attention. So don't panic! Incidentally, I didn't potty train either of them until they were nearly 4!
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