The art and innocence of compliments

This evening we were taking a stroll around the neighbor"hood" when two little girls ran out on their driveway. Both about Silvi's age, one had some Dora the Explorer pj's on and the other had a Disney Princess nightgown on.
Upon seeing her fashionable peers Silvia says,

"Hi. I like your shirts."

Without missing a beat.

The girls just stared and didn't say anything. Unphazed she just continued on her stroll, pushing her pink stroller with her dolly in it.

Very cute and innocent.

Sad that the same situation will likely continue to play out and 9 times out of 10 the only response will be a blank stare.

Three going on Sixteen

Again, Mindy at sweetimages did a fantastic job.

Baby Blue Eyes

Nostalgia

Had a few moments of nostalgia today.
First, there's this kid who is growing so fast. I'm already sad about the day when I'll look back and find it hard to remember him as a baby.

Then there is this girl.
She is so full of life. Everything is a role play these days. From Cinderella, to scary monsters, to crawling around pretending to be a puppy for a whole afternoon. She just keeps me totally entertained, and wears me out all at the same time.

Today I thought it would be fun to introduce her to "Annie." I wasn't sure if she would sit through it, especially because it's not animated, but she did. Funny enough, half way through the movie she wanted to be the "mom" and for me to be her "kids." Then she started throwing a ribbon around her neck. I finally figured out she was Miss Hanagen. What?! Since when do little girls love Miss Hanagen.
Oh wait. Her speach is slurd. She wears wacky outfits. And she's got some crazy dance moves. What three year old wouldn't relate?!

Silver Lake

Jon's sister came to town for a visit so those that could went to Silver Lake for a nice afternoon Silvi with the "Pick a Poop" game that I used to watch the kids play with oh so long ago. Never imagined I'd watch my own kid get the same enjoyment out of it.

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Hauling the babe around. Pretty stylin'!

Big Boy

Berg is getting so big. I know that is what everyone thinks when they see their wirey infant turn into a plump, smiley baby, right?

This kid is such a sweetheart. He has the biggest smile and his whole face lights up when he smiles.

His laugh is pretty funny because it comes right from his gut but his face hardly moves.

He has been rolling around on the ground and loves the toys that dangle over him.

He seems completely enthralled with his sister. He watches her every move and she can get him to laugh and smile the easiest out of all of us.

He continues to be so patient with me and is so quiet sometimes I tend to forget where he is. (Terrible, I know.)

These past five months have flown by and have been amazing. I'm still shocked at how much I love being a mom and the amount of love I have for these two sweet children.

Blog Marketing Works!

This is the second time I've come across the Shabby Apple on a blog. Man, these guys are smart. What more cost effective way is there to peddle your wares than give one or two away to some mommy bloggers. That just opens the flood gates. In this growing world of blogging, especially for stay at home moms, access to the world comes through the blogs you read. Now I am posting about this company in an attempt to win a give away. Seriously! I don't usually do this stuff but these marketer's know that I'm desperate, don't get out much, and a bit bored. What better way to take advantage than to dangle the hope of winning a stylish dress (1 in 300 chance of winning at best) only to not win (because I have to admit that I have entered one or two giveaways before) and have the image of said dress continue to cross your mind as the only way you'll ever be happy, which at that point you say forget the pledge to keep the budget and you promptly order the dress and a few other accessories while your at it...........

breath Dianne, breath....

I've only just entered the contest, so if you want to as well (even though you'll decrease my chances of winning) go here.