Checking In . . .

Let's start with a laugh. I was on Pinterest and I saw this. It's pretty much hilarious. Anytime a girl is alone, just leave her the hell alone! 

If you know what's going on with our postal system then you know how happy I was to actually receive a package! Baby M's Easter basket has finally arrived. I splurged and figured she could use it for a lot of other cool things. She currently has Little People filling the basket. 

Help me out, what on earth do you put in a 10 month old's Easter Basket? I'm thinking Puffs & more Puffs. 

I hate flowers, like I don't love to get them delivered, I don't love to see them growing outside, but I love Floral Shops. Yes, I love going there and designing my own arrangement and seeing everything they have. Crazy, a little. I went to Holliday Flowers in Memphis and hands down had the best floral experience ever. They are professional, they are fast & friendly. I can't wait to go back! We believe in having beautiful fresh arrangements around the house, so I'll be back. 

Cody has an Aunt that can pretty much put anything together and make magic. We stopped in last summer and she had a chocolate pie. I mentioned that I wish I had her recipe. It was amazing and melted in your mouth. She mailed me the recipe and it's pretty fantastic. Plus aside from the meringue, crust and baking section, everything else is done via the microwave - #WIN 

If I've learned anything ... get recipes, don't wait. I wish I had gotten my mom's recipes before she went to Heaven. Her tortillas were out of this world! 

Baby M is obsessed with our iPhones. She likes to put them in her mouth and ruin the speaker. I say that because she has ruined C's phone. She had a super early doctors appointment and this was the 3 seconds that she wasn't acting like a wild woman. She had some blood work done and went through 3 bandages before we even left. She kept peeling them off or trying to eat them. Oh and that nice little scare happened when 8 adults were around, I was the only one who noticed she was bleeding. . . Nice. 

Yeah for Kids! 

I actually took part in my first ever consignment sale. I actually put things in the sale & one of the main reasons why... was so I could shop early. This sale is pretty amazing and everyone knows it. So I was able to shop a whole day before the general public. Guess what? So were a million other consignors ... Eeekkk! When I say it was crowded, it was CROWDED. Women shoppers are truly the worst, I am one of them. 

Three things you should know before going to a consignment sale: 

1. Bring a bag. 

 One of those bags that Bath and Body gives you to shop with, a large tote bag. 

Why? Because you cannot possible carry all of your goodies without one. You need it, thank me later. 

2. Come mentally prepared. 

Kids are screaming everywhere, why? Because moms and dads bring them to the sale with them. 

Kids are trying on clothes and shoes in the isle. I know it's a $1.50 shirt, but can't take the chance on it not fitting Junior. 

The checkout lines are long & very slow. 

3. Shop Fast 

Seriously some of the best items are ALWAYS in the big item section. Items that are normally $200 are in the section for $25. I am a huge fan of consignment sales for this reason! I was able to snag some really adorable clothes & cute toys. 

 Cute little Outfit 

 She's currently terrified of this lawnmower. Sorry Baby M, but when you're 10 you'll be best friends with the actual lawnmower, just ask Dad. 

Then I bought these beauties for $10. 

C is a drummer and also plays the guitar. So I have tried since before M was born to find a small set for her to start out with. I saw these and almost cried. Yes, they boy blue, but they are hers and she loves them. I'm not sure who loves them more, dad or baby. They played these drums for well over an hour after bath time. I will say I did have to get onto C about playing them so hard. Sheesh, they're a kids set, not the big boy ones. She loves him, so he could do no wrong, but I went to bed with a pounding head from his mini concert. 

Birthday Dude! 

This cool cat is turning the big 21. It's so weird because we are officially old. I remember seeing him with his Bieber hair and jamming in the youth band. He's going places and I'm so glad we are part of his journey. 

Keep Dreaming big! 

Alright, I leave you with this. . . Be kind to others. 

I choose to end with this, because lately a lot of people around me are experiencing troubles that are not always clear to others. It's true, everyone you meet is indeed fighting their own battle. The battle comes in the form of financial problems, abuse, family issues, health - whatever the issue it's their battle. If you do anything differently in April or even today, pray instead of judging and love instead of hate. 

Alright Partners, looking forward to a wild weekend of homework & family! 

Until Next Time Party Peeps!