New Cat Tutus

My cats were very thrilled (yeah, right) to be my models for my latest tutu collar designs. I just had to have one of my black cats, Lee Lee, model the Halloween tutu. Aphrodites is modeling the flowered blue tutu which looks more appropriate for spring/summer.

LOVE This Website!

http://wholesometoddlerfood.com/

My sister-in-law told me about this website. It has fantastic recipes for toddlers! My guys LOVED the cornflakes/yogurt dish! (I did too, I must admit!!!)

Painting The "Pre School" Tote Bag

What's a little bit of paint all over the floor, walls, and baby? Nothing that a little bit of water can't fix! Winston and Sheldon exercised their right brain hemispheres and creativity, and had a blast painting W's tote bag he is required to have for pre school. There was some serious painting going on!

Countdown To School: 2 days, and several hours...

I can't believe that Tuesday Winston will be a "student." Even though the definition of a pre-school student includes playing with play-doh, communal potty breaks, and making sculptures out of egg cartons....I still can't get over the fact my little man will be in a classroom with other students for 3 hours out of the day. I'm keeping my fingers crossed (very tightly) that this experience is a positive one for him and us. Brandon and I have made bets as to when we will get the first phone call home from the teacher. I'm hoping we can get through the first month at least without any calls or emails to home. If Winston makes it a month, then it will be smooth sailing from there. We had open house this past week, and I could tell he was initally apprehensive about being at the school. But once he saw all of the fun toys in the classroom (because learning is supposed to be F-U-N!!), he made himself right at home. I have a feeling that not only will the teacher being teaching Winston a few things, but he will be teaching the teacher a whole bunch of things--hopefully all positive! Wish us luck--I don't want to have to sit in the car like a stalker across the street, or have Winston give all of the other kids an anxiety attack with deafening screams!

3 Weeks Until The Big 1

I can't believe it....Sheldon turns 1 in about 3 weeks! Where did the time go? He's sleeping through the night, a climbing machine, eats anything put on his plate, and engages in sibling rivalry with his big bro. Today, we went to a moon bounce place so Winston could have a play date with a friend. Sheldon wanted to be right in there with the bigger kids. He was having an absolute blast bouncing and climbing all over everything. He is such a character (just like his brother), and I'm sure more of his personality will shine through as he gets older. I can't wait to hear what he has to say to all of us once he starts talking!

Dutch Wonderland!

One More Day Til I Turn 35...

So tomorrow is the big day...the big 35..halfway to 70....is 35 considered middle aged? I still have many things to cross off my "bucket list," so I better get cracking!
This past Monday we went to Dutch Wonderland amusement park. We weren't sure how W would react to all of the commotion with the people, and the rides....but we were pleasantly surprised. Initially we thought we would be there for 2 hours at most, but after 8 hours of riding all of the rides (some more than once) we knew we had a successful trip! At first, W was not too fond of waiting in the long lines, but he realized that he had to wait (with not many tantrums at all!) in order to get on the ride. What a great way to teach patience! That day turned out to be a blast for all of us, and a great way to start my pre-birthday celebration!