Oh-my-lanta has it been a long time since I took part in WFMW. By my BFF’s urging I thought I would share something that has recently worked for me.
One of the best Christmas presents my kids received was the Tag Reader by LeapFrog. We have several of the character books and the learning to read series. My kids play with it all the time and this toy has endless possibilities. I have to say I was skeptical at first but after I read many reviews I decided to tell my mom and grandmother who in turn bought the system plus a book for my kids.
They spend hours reading the books and playing the games, which gives me a little quiet time, but also I know they are learning something. So there is the background information now onto my WFMW….
I had to go to the doctor last week because I had a horrible sinus infection and felt like a was breathing through a straw. I unfortunately had to take J with me and I knew he wouldn’t appreciate the long wait we might have. So I packed a little bag full of stuff like suckers, star wars guys and the tag reader. Last minute I grabbed his headphones to take along because who in an adult waiting room wants to hear J click the same word over and over and over again. Probably no one there.
It was a godsend. He sat quietly for 30 minutes with his headphones on and read two books. Heaven. He loved using the headphones too, he felt like a big boy. I am so glad I had one of those brilliant mommy moments and remembered that the pen had a headphone jack. I know the people in the waiting room appreciated it too. I even took a picture, because it’s what I do.
If you have any WFMW tips feel free to share them at We Are That Family.
I am so excited to show you what I’ve been working on for two days. My new camera strap.
I love it!!! It’s bold and bright and beautiful…. I’m going to make another one for a couple friends but I’m glad I had the opportunity to make mine first. I was able to test drive the process. I found the idea on a blog called Lil Blue Boo. She is awesome. I could spend all day lost in her archives. Anyway here is my process… just so you know I lost interest in taking photos about 1/3 of the way through.
For complete directions you have to visit Lil Blue Boo’s post because she is a real genius at explaining it all. Me, not so much.
Here are my ribbon scraps… where did I get them? It was all of my scrapbooking ribbon and it was all nice and neat on spools until my darling daughter or DD to the internet world… unrolled all those spools and left them on the ground. So now their new home is this basket
Okay more pics of the final product….
IN LOVE!!! Could seriously sit and look at it all night. I cannot wait to use my camera for work purposes and show it off.
Thank god for the snow day today. I was able to get so many things done…. project wise. Yesterday after I picked up L from school we ran some errands and purchased all the Valentine party stuff we would need. I am a room mom for both kids parties this week. To make it easier on myself I chose to do party bags for both classes. We bought bags from the $1 section at Target and then purchased “stuff” from the dollar store to fill them up.
So I did that for the 16 kids in L’s class and then for the 14 kids in J’s class. Luckily both kids were helpful. Last week I took J to buy his very first box of Valentines. I figure he’s a boy, it’s his first year, I wasn’t going to get all crafty with him and his Valentines. Here’s what our little guy picked…
Anyone that knows him will see that this is no surprise. In fact right now he is running around with a light saber, his Jedi robe (yes Liv he wears it constantly) and he’s watching Revenge of the Sith in his room. To say he’s obsessed is a HUGE understatement. Wanna see a pic… of course you do.
For his teachers I made these beauties. They’re for his two preschool teachers, his speech teacher and the kids dance teacher.
Thank Family Fun!!! Without you I’d be lost for ideas.
So I got J all done and ready. His party is on Thursday. Next up was L. I saw some Valentines at Family Fun again and decided since we have the economy bag of Dum Dum’s and construction paper out the wazoo, I figured it would be cheaper to make these.
The ones for the boys cards say “Be My Bud-dy”, her two teacher’s cards say “You’re a Sweetheart” and finally the girls flowers say “Our Friendship is Blooming”. I wrote the messages and she signed her name. Thanks to her and JT I was able to get all of these finished in less than an hour. Her party is tomorrow and we are all set I just have to think of a couple of games to play at the party.
I was going to make or even buy a cute little shirt or something for L to wear tomorrow but she wears a uniform so that was pointless.
So there you have it some of my Valentine projects. I haven’t done the kids projects yet but I’m excited to show you those when they are all done.
I am ridiculously addicted to these songs lately. Some are a little hard to admit too but I’ve been made fun of for worse 
I’m not a HUGE country fan but I love this song, it’s just the perfect amount of sad.
Okay, I never ever thought that I would like an Adam Lambert song, but this one I gave into
Two of the most somber songs… moving on…
Some a bit more upbeat
TOTALLY not for young eyes
Okay and this one is really a flashback to the 80s but I really like singing it at the top of lungs in the car. Yeah I may be 33 but I still do that.
Oh and Train’s new single is pretty good, L walks aroud the house singing this song
Lots of handmade stuff going on… I need to finish thank you notes for Christmas (what??? you have a year to get them out, right?!), L and I are going to make Valentines for her class and I promised we would make hearts to hang from the ceiling. I’ve also found some things on the internet that I LOVE!!!
This fabric would be so cute as an accent for a dress.
Lil Blue Boo’s blog, I really, really want to make this camera strap.
These two shirts for J when we go to Disney
This shirt for L
This whole etsy shop is amazing
I really wat to learn to make this shirt for L
My favorite etsy search right now is: Disney Girls Boutique. There are so many cute outfits.
Another lovely store on etsy with cute fabric and patterns
I really would like to make this for my creative baby girl, but alas it’s sold out.
I saw this and knew right away I wanted to make it for a gift for someone (if I can), I won’t say who but I really think it’s adorable and she did a FANTASTIC job, it’s brilliant. One tiny little thing I would change. I would sew a page protector or something on the side where you can write an address so it would be dry erase. Since L is learning to write and spell and read it would be awesome to be able to erase the addresses and messages and start all over again. I found one on etsy that I like too, I like that they added a box. Very cool.
These bows and clippies are amazing. I love them and can’t wait to get one for L.
OMG, if my friends ever had a baby I would definitely feel inclined to buy this for their nursery. Too funny.
How cute is this food set?!?! This one takes the cake… these are so cute too. I could just shop the food felt section of etsy all night, but I won’t.
So I guess that’s enough for tonight, I’m tired. We had a really early morning, JT had to be at work extra early for a class this morning. So early I had to wake the kids up in order to leave. We were all hurting this morning. But we have been pretty spoiled because when you’re sick you get to sleep… a lot. All that equals an early bedtime tonight.
I have exciting news. Of course it’s only exciting for me and my family… but wait there’s a reward for you too at the end of this post, so keep reading.
We are going to DISNEYWORLD, again!!
This will be our second trip and we are beside ourselves excited (ok maybe just me and the kids, JT will come around). We aren’t going until September so we have a really long wait but the prices will be worth the wait. We are all booked and in the process of paying the trip off. I think that JT is more excited about the fact that we will be staying in Daytona Beach for two nights and three days after Disney. So we not only get a trip to Disney but also a short beach trip. Whew!! I am feeling extremely spoiled right now.
I have an obsession with Disney! JT really puts up with it because since we booked I have had nothing but Disney on the brain. The Unofficial Guide is my reading material every night and I have touched base again with my friends over at disboards. It’s safe to say I’m a little obsessed. I like to research stuff so I can make the best decisions for fun and also so we can save money.
With all that said Disney Live! Rockin’ Road Show is coming to the Chaifetz Arena here.
PERFECT!! The show will be here in St. Louis on February 20th and the 21st. Here’s a little informational blurb about the show:
Hit the road with Mickey Mouse and your favorite Disney friends for a hilarious talent search in the all-new Disney Live! Rockin’ Road Show! Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy set out on a zany road trip where audiences join in and help find the coolest acts around. Along the way, hit a high note with Cinderella; get your bounce on with Tigger; and shout out your loudest “yee-haw” at a hoedown with Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear from Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story! Grab your family for a fun-filled getaway at this live, show-stopping adventure jam-packed with unexpected twists, turns and hijinks -right in your hometown!
Those shows are: Saturday, February 20th at 12:30, 3:30 & 6:30 and on Sunday, February 21st at 1:00 pm. Hop aboard for family fun at Disney Live! Rockin’ Road Show. A terrific family experience at a terrific value (right here in St. Louis).
But I also have some discount information. Visit this link here or you can click on the picture above to purchase your tickets. Once there you can type in the promo code MBLOG for $18 ticket prices, it’s a savings of $13 dollars.
If you thought that was the exciting news for you, you’re mistaken.
I have a giveaway!!!
4 free tickets will be yours to pick up at will call for the 6:30 pm show on Saturday, February 20th
All you have to do is leave me a comment telling me which Disney character is your favorite and why. Also feel free to share any Disney tips or stories. It’s gonna be a whole lot of Disney on here for a couple months
I know this show will only enhance the excitement of our upcoming trip. The contest will end on Wednesday, February 10th. So hurry up and tell all your friends here in the Lou that Mickey’s come to town and I have your passes to fun. Okay that was a little corny, even for me. 
Good luck!!
So it’s been a week and one day since this sickness came into our home. It started with L. A slight fever and a nasty cough. We were up all night Tuesday night with her, steam showers and all. Poor girl had croup and a bad case at that. She is finally better today, Wednesday, one week later and has returned to school.
Now it’s J and myself. J has a nasty cough, runny nose and a fever still. Nothing high but it’s there. It’s weird the fever is always worse at night, around 5:00 he just starts laying around not moving.
I have a congested chest and a dizzy feeling when I stand. But thankfully I have a severely devoted and helpful husband. He has been running errands, taking kids to school and working from home to help out since it all started.
That’s what we’ve been up to. 
The Mission:
Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.
The Criteria:
Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on my part).
Why 1001 Days?
Many people have created lists in the past – frequently simple goals such as New Year’s resolutions. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organizing and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.
Those are the simple rules… I had a ton of fun making my list and I cannot wait to print it out and get started. I will keep the list in a place I glance at everyday, therefore it cannot slip my mind. I encourage you to do the same type of list. I’m already empowered and all I’ve done is formulate a few thoughts.
So check out my new page at the top of my blog 101 in 1001 and check back often.
Three new J words that are cracking us up lately.
First of all our son is a HUGE Star Wars freak. It’s all about one scene for him in the Star Wars Part Three movie. He loves the scene where Anakin is defeated by Obi Wan Kenobi and is burned by the laba. No that’s not a spelling mistake. He calls it laba, no matter how many times we correct him. He always asks to watch “the Star Wars laba part”.
But also he likes how Anakin then becomes Darf Bader or sometimes he says Dock Bader. Could eat him up. He stands in there watches that part of the movie holding his blue or red (depends on his mood) lightsaber. Sometimes JT stays in there and watches with him, J makes him be Obi Wan Kenobi and” I’ll be the guy that gets burned up”.
Then today he and JT were wrestling… J says “no more Daddy you made my contacts fell out”. What?!?! He must hear JT and I talk about wearing contacts.
He cracks us up. Speech therapy is going well in case you wondering.
I love the Golden Globes and I cannot wait to see the hosting job by Ricky Gervais.
