Frances Ha. 9 out of 10 stars. At first I found the dialogue a bit disjointed and awkward but I don’t know if I just got used to it or it appealed to me more after it settled in my brain after sleeping on it. Shot in black and white, it was lovely to look at and Greta Gerwig made the movie work I think. … Continue reading Life isn’t like the movies, and how do babies get outta there
Kiddo’s birthday was yesterday. There was just enough family, there were way too many presents, there is never enough cake. She had a crazy fabulous fun time. I can’t believe I have a three year old. You’d think I’d get used to it eventually but so far, nope. She’s a blessing and a source of much love and frustration in one tiny fireball of a … Continue reading three years ago yesterday
Just so you know the status, I have a massive headache and am grumpy today. Now you’re up to date. In happy news, my nails look pretty in that trashy Barbie kind of way and the countdown is now at six days. All of that seems incredibly petty with all that is going down in the world these days. It makes me wonder what in the heck is going on … Continue reading in which i ramble
In an exam room at my doctor’s office that is. They got me into a room without the usual one hour wait so that was nice. Of course, the doc might not get in here for another week or so. Scratch that. He’ll be here soon I’m sure. I’m trying to think more positively lately. Really. Not so brief recap of why I’m here…took Cooper … Continue reading here i sit
Ohmagoodness. So tired today. For whatever reason, Sam was up three times last night. There’s a difference in tone that only mommies can hear between when she is crying out in her sleep and will drift back off to dreamland and the cry she makes when I know she’s awake and won’t go back to sleep until I go in her room and figure out … Continue reading kiddo = no sleepytime last night
Thought I would post some recent pictures of Sam. I know I know, I am ALWAYS posting pictures of her but this is my blog and this is my kid so I can do that. That’s what mommy’s DO! I think you can click on them to enlarge…at least you can from where I’m sitting. She’s becoming … Continue reading kiddo pictures & a mommy moment
I’m thinking of changing my template again. I’m very partial to the current one but…you guessed it…I’m bored, need a change…oh well, in the meantime, here’s a picture of Sam being goofy. In this particular instance she would get into this position, then turn her head to look at me and say “poop”, then resume position…I have no idea either…I think she just likes to … Continue reading template stuff & a sam pic
Oh, so I’ve gotten several questions about what in the world was I doing, where did I hear of such a thing, you are a crazy person…regarding putting Vicks Vapor Rub on Sam’s feet at night to help with the congestion/coughing. I read about it once on a mommy message board but never tried it until last night. And you know what? It did seem … Continue reading the vicks thing
Just a quickie for family to read about Sam’s doctor visit today. It was just for a check up and to get 2 immunizations. All is ok but there was a slight concern that she is losing weight, and not gaining at an appropriate level. She’s dropped below the 50th percentile and is only just over 19 lbs when she was at least 24ish. When … Continue reading sam check up
I’m compiling a list of things that “They” don’t tell you about before you have kids of your own. The latest addition is that all members of the household will never be healthy at the same time ever again. We are constantly sick up in here. Sam is still trying to get over her latest crud and now The Accountant is really sick. In the … Continue reading getting on with my bloggy bad self
Angela took Sam’s pictures when she was just a few months old and they were beautiful. So I knew I wanted her to take more of Sam. And she did! And they are fabulous!!! Go check them out!!!! Samantha’s Photos Continue reading Sam’s photos by Angela Crutcher!!!
I have a walking-giggly-climb-over-the-dog-drink-outta-da-sippy kind of girl…. Continue reading Sam videos
Seems like it’s been forever since I posted but its really only been a few days I guess. Things are, eh. The work front is causing me major stress, depression and just general ickiness. But I can’t really write about all that here so suffice it to say, it sucks. Otherwise, things are great. Sam is officially walking now. It is so cute and a bit … Continue reading stuff and things
You might find this interesting when you get older. Or just further testament to your mother’s weird quirkiness. Anywho. Your father has gotten into this incredibly adorable habit of calling you “Buttercup” or “Butternut”. Don’t ask me what the whole “butter” theme is all about but isn’t that the cutest thing? Your mother (that’s me), on the other hand, tends to call you “Stinker Butt” … Continue reading Dear Sam,
I don’t want this blog to become the Sam Channel but I will intersperse teeny clips of babygirl every once in a while for your amusement (well ok, mostly for my mother and Grandma T’s amusement). I’m not sure what’s funnier about this one…The Accountant singing “Shake Your Booty” or Sam’s dancing to it. Soon I’ll post a video of her dancing from the front. … Continue reading for mom & grandma T
How many times can I sing-song “brush your teeth….yay” in this clip? I remember how I used to roll my eyes at mom’s talking this way and now look at me. I even annoy myself. Ha. And I promise I’m not checking my email or texting here! I’m trying to video us both in the mirror and well, it’s awkward. Continue reading dental hygiene
Playing around with some cell phone video and YouTube…Here’s Sam, “eating” and basically being distracted at mealtime… Continue reading every meal is not like this, really
Sam will be moving up to the Toddler room on Oct 1! Until then, there will be short visits each day to get her used to it. I am not ready for this. She doesn’t even “toddle” yet! It makes me teary. My car smelled like poo this morning. This was after I had already taken Sam into day care. I am hoping it has … Continue reading mom stuff
Why I’m still up at this hour I mean. It seems that if I want to do anything non-baby related, I have to do it late at night when the house is quiet and my mind is not so manic. Besides, I had some work to catch up on since procrastination is my homeboy and now that that’s done, here I am. Today has been rather hectic, … Continue reading yeah, i dunno either
This past weekend I stuffed my Element full of enough baby equipment to seriously hurt somebody and hit the road. Sam did so-so until about Paris. The new forward-facing car seat is not as sleep friendly as the infant seat and she’d finally had enough of the head lolling and freaked out. I pulled over in a bank parking lot, did the diaper changing dance and … Continue reading fam filled weekend
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