How is it I can spend all week with her and barely feel like I have time to color? Or paint? Or glue? Then dad gets home, and after a half an hour they’ve been playing and creating and she comes upstairs with some new fancy pipe cleaner glasses. I try to make the resolve...
I would just like to say that this story is strictly from my point of view and memory, therefore some details may be inaccurate, but I think I got the overall picture right. Marissa, if you have anything you’d like to add, please do. And while I’m not exactly proud of myself for this web...
Loved your story. I read it while my mom was reading something else to me simultaneously (she tends to do that when she hasn't seen me for awhile.) Your story was much more entertaining!
When I was in high school my friends and I drove 5 hours to LA and back. The 'rents thought I was at friends house. I was busted when a picture of me at the beach surfaced and my forked-tongue and quick mind didn't sync when trying to wiggle out of it.
My dad told me years later that he was slightly impressed with my wanderlust and ability to be fearless. I think I was just being a stupid teenager but took the compliment gladly.ReplyCancel
OMG Miggs!! I haven't checked in in a while, and shocked to find myself mentioned on your blog! I feel like a celeb. First things first, I never knew that that was how your mom found out!! Ugh, totally my fault. I bet she read my yearbook message. Second, why in heck didn't my parents tell your parents?!?!? that is crazy! Third, I only remember my sis and Erika Seifker, who was fifth passenger?? and for the record, I am quite certain that no one was drinking in the car!! That would be serious insanity. I do think you got that part wrong. Not even us morally-corrupt-doomed-to-spend-all-eternity-in-outer-darkness Jews would travel in a car with and open container of alcohol!!
I did love reliving that weekend, one of my favorites. And the fact that this is probably the worst thing you ever did is so cute. I love it! So glad it was basically 99% my doing. Sorry for that :-0ReplyCancel
We had a 3 day weekend and since we didn’t have big plans it could have been a tragic waste of a long weekend. We decided we needed a theme to spice things up and give us some direction. Enter Viva Mexico! (Yep that was our theme in case you missed it.) ...
I loved seeing Little Lampy in her Bumbo sitting on the counter observing the churro making. So, so precious.
I really can't remember how I came upon your blog but I love your posts. I have a little one with challenges and I love reading how you deal with Lamps.
Your post on her little antique black shoes was so dear. Keep writing.ReplyCancel
Thanks for the awesome entertainment at my 4am-sleep- training-survival-blog-catch-up! Love the Mexican weekend, can't believe your Kansas lie of awesomeness, wow! To Texas… I'm sure it'll actually be awesome, people love Texas!, and I happen to LOVE getting little catalogs in the mail… So mo help there:). Hopefully we'll see you soon!
Thanks for your comments on my blog btw.. I'm staying strong for a few more nights, but oh I just want some sleep:)ReplyCancel
i read a lot of stuff and i found that the way of writing to clearifing that exactly want to say was very good so i am impressed and ilike to come again in future.. homedepotmyapron.net
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So even though it was sort of a whim I really like the idea of reserving my Friday posts for questions to my dear readers to help me solve all of my life’s problems. And this first one is a doozy… Do you shop in outfits or individual pieces? See, here’s my dilemma…I...
Miggy, (I still adore your blog…It never gets old!)
Here are my 2 cents:
I shop in whatever way my heart speaks to me. Whether it's one singlar piece, or the whole schebang. (Is that even a word?) If you LOVE it, you MUST get it–even if it's a full outfit–otherwise the "one that got away" (single item or outfit) will haunt you forever! I'm serious.
Also, if you don't absolutely LOVE something, just don't buy it. Reserve your dollars for LOVE, not sort-of like ;o)ReplyCancel
I find if I buy the whole "outfit", so many of the pieces DO end up going with other things in my closet. Just as you hope individual things that you love will…so its kind of a win win. But buy entire "outfit" I usually go piece meal (different stores) going for just one look to create the outfit.
Make sense?
And sometimes…you will just have that "one outfit" that you can only wear on its own, but that is a treat too.ReplyCancel
I love this because my sister's moto is 'buy the outfit' and that's her only moto. she not only does this for her but for her two kids. I on the other hand used to buy mismatched pieces until I became so frustrated with not having pants to go with this top, etc, etc. So I now (for the most part) buy the whole outfit. You're only as limited as you want to be.ReplyCancel
I'm an outfit shopper. But that doesn't mean that I necessarily buy the entire outfit from one source, or that I never buy individual pieces– I just never buy something unless it already can fit into a complete outfit {shoes and all!}. And if I DO want something that doesn't have an existing outfit to complete it in my closet, I have to then buy the rest IMMEDIATELY. Otherwise, it ends up hanging, homeless and neglected, in my closet forever. 🙁ReplyCancel
The last time I bought an "outfit" was probably 16 years ago. It was on a mannequin and I thought it looked great so I bought the whole thing. Alas, as soon as I put it on my college roommates said, "No, no, no–that shirt doesn't work with that at all." They switched it for a shirt I already had in my closet and they were right–it looked much better. So from that moment on I vowed not to buy "outfits" and follow my own instincts.ReplyCancel
Well, it's funny in fact now that I think about it, I am a piece by piece shopper for myself. I think because I know I can get a better deal if I look for similar things on clearance racks. But I only buy things that I know will go with either something I have or if I have something in mind for it. I never just buy a top or dress without a plan.
But for my daughter I only buy outfits. If an adorable top doesn't have bottoms to go with it I know me and I will never put her in it. And I have learned to not count on something else in her wardrobe working with it because her clothes, tops and bottoms, only get worn once before washing so it's not like she can wear the pants with 2 different tops. She is way too messy to wear anything twice! So, I have learned to just buy complete outfits and then she ends up wearing everything in her closet.ReplyCancel
I very rarely buy outfits; I mostly buys individual pieces because, let's face it, my wardrobe consists of jeans and tops. What doesn't go with jeans, right?
And I guess the same can be said for my kids, though number 3 did just complain to me that he had "only jeans." I asked him what he thought he should have, and he had no ideas.
I have been known to buy the outfit, but it was usually when I was making more money and had that kind of disposable cash. My usual MO is to buy individual pieces, but ONLY if I can immediately tell you what I will wear it with in my existing wardrobe. Must be able to pair it right away.
I agree that I'll go for the feeling if I like it (slouchy sweater over tailored pant, got it.) But sometimes the need overtakes me and I try to get at least one of the pieces in the outfit. Since I'm a cheapskate, I'll wait until it's on sale.
However, I buy kid outfits all the time. It's easy to buy a suite of clothes for them that will dress them interchangeably until they outgrow it. Being so matchy-matchy is also, I think, more appropriate for kids.
I'm notorious for doing this with the boys' Sunday clothes. It's SO HARD to find good Sunday clothes for boys, so when I see a combo or outfit that works, I buy the whole thing and they can get a good year or two out of it.
Miggy, I shop outfits. I even hang the outfit on hangers together in my closet and I only wear the outfit items as the outfit. This drives me husband crazy and as for me, I have way to many clothes.
My goal for 2011 is to not shop for outfits. How many pair of 7 for All Mankind jeans does one woman need? I have 20 because each pair goes with a different top and sweater. It had to stop. I cleaned out my closet and tossed a lot of clothes into a box to give to a friend. I'm no longer doing outfits and it feels great!
I wouldn't even know how to shop in outfits if I tried! Then again I am mostly jeans and t shirts kinda girl….so it's easy to buy whatever. For my daughter I buy outfits sometimes but because we cloth diaper I use wool pants a lot and so finding cute single tops are always a good find. Try to shop
Similar colors and get creative!ReplyCancel
Basically ditto everything Kristy said. I'm not much of a shopper, but in the past I've always shopped in pieces and then had certain things I never wear and certain things I wear too much. I want to try buying more in outfits that can mix and match with other things I already own.
As for the kids, I'm currently dealing with the other extreme: being the grateful recipient of TONS of hand-me-downs. I'm glad I haven't had to buy much, but so much has gone un-worn because it didn't go with anything else. So, I'll definitely outfit-shop for the kids when I can.ReplyCancel
i'm a piece by piece kind of gal. and it helps that i don't believe in matching. it's just not important to me and it feels too restrictive. plus, i like to feel like myself and i've never seen myself on a mannequin. well, maybe once. and then i bought the outfit and never wore the pieces together again.
ps- that outfit in the picture, i found a great dress like that at a thrift store and i've enjoyed mixing it up thoroughly! here's a picture: http://heidiluxe.blogspot.com/2011/01/heidiluxe-fashion-blog-bill-of-rights.htmlReplyCancel
too funny 🙂
i buy separate pieces most of the time at stores less expensive than where i first get my inspiration (online and in mags)so it takes care of the temptation to buy the whole outfit off the rack ( which is sort of, i think, like buying the whole matchy matchy room — not terribly original and likely to make u twinsies with lots of other whole room/outfit buyers) but that's just me 🙂ReplyCancel
A while ago I found these re-useable ‘baggies’ on etsy. I thought were super cute and such a good idea. I kinda hate using plastic baggies since they create so much waste, but sometimes they’re just what I need. Anyway, I decided to make some myself. Here’s a little tutorial it you want to do the...
love this. so cute! I have been using zippable pencil cases for treat bags for church for a while now. they work great. I got some cute ones on darly bird. I am making these though and keeping my onions and garlic in them — brilliant idea! On soulemama she makes bread bags for her homemade bread. She even freezes them in it…ReplyCancel
Sassy Pants found these large googley eyes in her art supplies, popped them in and we haven’t stopped laughing since… I love that she’s so silly. I love her personality and cute little ways. She’s my bestie and my big helper. Honestly, having a second child has been so much easier with her around to...
So I’ve been shredding it up with Jillian pretty consistently for a couple weeks now. Yesterday and today I even got up in the wee hours before the girls were up to exercise. (Go me.) Not easy when you’re still getting up 2 times a night to feed a cute little monkey. But here’s my...
http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1914857,00.html
I read this article in a doctors office last year and it made sense to me. I have run one marathon, but even with training hours a week I didn't lose weight. (and I ran it weighing quite a bit more than my ideal weight)ReplyCancel
When you start a new workout your body can freak out a little and go through a starvation mode and hold onto every calorie. Just stick with it and you'll start to see a difference. Everyone is different so this period varies from person to person. Good luck! Randy and I are P90ing….again!ReplyCancel
I agree with Crystal. Just keep at it. It might take a couple of weeks to adjust, but your body will eventually.
I hate to say this next part, but sleep has everything to do with your weight as exercise and diet do. I don't know how you can gain more sleep, but you'll most likely have better results with more sleep.
Continue to drink more water, and whatever you do, be sure to eat every 3 hours. It doesn't need to be actual meals, but just some sort of something every 3 hours. Don't ever let yourself get famished, or your body WILL hold onto every little calorie you eat after that "starving" feeling. Of course, be sure to eat quality foods that you can burn while exercising. Again, if your body feels starved, it will hold onto every little bit of fat you eat.
I feel the most important thing is to just "feel" what your body wants/needs. If you don't have the energy to "shred" one day, do something more mild, even if it's walking or yoga. Listen to your body, and you can't go wrong 🙂 Well, except when your body is wanting all sorts of junk-food…then you probably shouldn't listen! Ha ha 🙂ReplyCancel
I like what Adrie said. Ease into it and listen to your body. If it hurts, you are probably overdoing it. If you're hungry, eat a healthy snack or meal. And drink tons of water (esp. if you are nursing! I had to drink 16 glasses of water a day when I was at the peak of nursing because I was also exercising and I always felt thirsty!) Over time, extra bulk may just be muscle building up (but I doubt that would happen super quick at the first!) I have no idea why you'd be bulking up right after starting to exercise…are you bloated? 🙂ReplyCancel
Oh boy…
Anon #1: I think I too read that article and while I know what you eat is as big of an indicator, I don't think I'm eating more…but at the same time, maybe I am eating even just a little more and it's making a difference. Anyway, good article I'll read again.
Crystal, Adrie and Rachel–good points. I definitely will keep up and I also try to listen to my body. (Especially and unfortunately when it tells me to eat sweets). Anyway, good advice all around. So thanks.
Deb–yeah…like I said above, maybe I am eating more to compensate and just not noticing. The annoying part is that my body is definitely responding differently than it used to. In my 20's I could pretty much eat whatever I wanted and as long as I went running 3-4 times a week I was good. In general I would see almost immediate results in one way or another from any increase in exercise. So it's sorta frustrating to see this change in my 30's…this isn't the first time I've come across this strange phenom. either. So I'm just trying to understand/work with it.
Anon #2… Yeah I'd be anonymous too if I had made this comment to a woman with a 6 month old baby. Oh boy…let's just say ummmmm no. I'm not pregnant. You're just going to have to take my word for it.ReplyCancel
I may follow suit and have my readers solve my life's problems. Love it.
I have no advice on this. All I know is that once I stopped obsessing about exercising and started eating whatever my body told me to (and super regularly) I lost weight. A lot of weight. I swear, the more I eat, the more weight I lose. (don't punch me).
Listen to your "food voice". And strength training is the bomb. Yes, I was a dancer and gymnast and I've run some triathalons and one half-marathon, but I just think everyone's body is so different that I've stopped trying to guess what works (except eating a lot…what?) And once you stop breast feeding (if you are) you'll lost ten more pounds in about two weeks flat.
You rock my world. (I'm in a silly mood tonight and I'm just going with it)ReplyCancel
Hi there. I found your blog thru Reagan's and I think you are darling, so I continue to read your stuff. 🙂 And I just wanted to say, don't give up! I went thru this battle and the first 2 months were hard, I wanted to give up when the pounds weren't just dripping off my body. But seriously, after the first hill you will start to lose those pounds. Trust me, 6 months later and 25 pounds lighter, I love exercising. 🙂 Good luck!ReplyCancel
Hi, I found your blog through LGN months ago, but you're a bit of an inspiration. 🙂
If you are doing strength training, your muscles will be bulking up as they freak out like someone said, but they also bulk up because they are getting stronger. If you haven't quite lost the fat yet, they may take up a bit more space. I may just take time to really tone down. Keep at it!
My body does the same thing, so you aren't alone!ReplyCancel
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She reminded me of Lisa Loeb too! Loved your last post too about the big road trip 🙂 Emma
Love the glasses! She looks so grown up in the picture (which is funny, cause the glasses aren't, you know, sophisticated or anything). She's lucky to have a creative and involved dad (you're not the only mom who doesn't craft it up with her kids!).
Oh what an Optical Fashionista! Grandpa W.
(aka "Doc" ) is definitely smiling and approves!
Love the glasses Fancy Pants,
G.G.
What a great dad! Give him a big hug!
Sassy Pants:"You say, I only hear what I want to!":)
P.S. Some of my crafty ideas that have worked: I set up things in advance, and Graham works on them when I have to do something for Audrey. I made a bunch of house-outlines on big paper (with the walls, roof, floors, stairs), and he has a bag of stickers, crayons, markers, etc, and decorates/populates the houses himself:) I also made a hop-scotch outline with masking-tape on the floor, for a rainy day:) I figure I will pull it up when he gets sick of hopping all over it!