Weekend update

. . . . that's not trademarked right? I love SNL, but I don't want to owe them any money.

So, it's been a while since I've updated you on my life.  The last few months have been hectic to say the least.   A lot of life changes.  Mostly good.  Some uncertainty but such is life, right?

My boys are doing great! Growing fast.  A few weeks ago we made a trip to Toys R Us.  I'm ashamed to say we still had gift cards from Niko's first birthday party.  Who are these people that don't take their kids to Toys R Us? So we went looking for one thing, I forget what the thing was because we did not walk out with it, instead we walked out with items we weren't even planning on getting.

Houston summers are hot to say the least and even though our neighborhood pool and splash pad are open for the summer we decided to get a small pool for our boys to play in our backyard.  We finally set it up this morning. It was a perfect morning. A bit overcast and windy but hot enough to be in the water.  My boys had so much fun!  I feel like this was the best $28 I have ever spent.  We had no problems setting it up and it held up pretty well I guess we'll see how it does over the next few weeks.

The The Sizzlin' Cool Jungle Play Pool was a big hit with our boys. It was a bit more expensive in store but they matched the online price.  Maybe in the future we'll get a "real pool" but for now this will do.  All the little things that make my boys so happy always amaze me.  They had such a good time splish splashing all day long.

til we meet again . . . .

xoxooxo

Random little thoughts

As I sit on the apron waiting to take off I find myself reflecting on the past week's events and one in particular stands out. One that may sound silly to some but is of incredible significance to me. So here it is . . . I bought my first deodorant. What?! Come again?!  You see, my mom has (had) always bought me deodorant. It was one of those little things she always did. She always bought them in bulk. Since I was 12 and started wearing it I've never bought my own. When I went away to grad school I would come home to stacks on stacks of deodorant, even when I moved to the DC area I would come home and there they were . . . always on my dresser or in my Christmas stocking. Well, I ran out a few weeks ago and I could not bring myself to buy any so I used my hubby's for a while and I hated it but I wasn't ready to go out on my own and buy some. The thought made me sad, sick even but I finally took the leap last week. I walked into the CVS on route 50 in Falls Church, Virginia and bought one. Secret the original powder kind. I've never had to think about what deodorant to wear because my mom always bought the right one.  I know it probably makes me sound like a brat but now she's not here and I guess that last stick was like one last remnant of her and now it's gone and it makes me sad because she's gone and she'll never buy me deodorant or anything else again because she's not here. She's gone forever and it sucks. It sucks so hard to not have a mom. So I hold my little ones close every day and hold them tight and I just want to be the best mom. Just like my mom was to me. I love my little men and my little family. That's it.  The End.

xoxoxo

Current situation

AHHH! SO yesterday I freaked out because the baby was not moving as much but I remembered what the nurse told me, drink a glass of cold water and lay on your side and the baby should kick at least 6 times within an hour. So I did just that and he was fine.  Yay.  I worry so much about stuff it's crazy.  On the other hand I look super cute. Everyone tells me so and I believe them. I got in trouble at my obgyn's last week. My doctor thinks I had shigella due to undercooked meat. I then told her I had whataburger the week before and she kinda looked me and said that there was no quality control and I shouldn't be eating there. Which is true. I shouldn't and for two whole years I hated whataburger but recently I had it again and looked what happens. So I won't be eating there again. I'm not a big fast food person either. I don't know why I ate there. Whataburger has betrayed me. 

Other things I'm dealing with at the moment include my almost two year old toddler Divo who won't leave the bottle. We've tried all sort of sippy cups but he won't stick to it. Also he only drinks warm milk. So it has to be warmed up every time. He won't drink cold milk. We've tried. He also refuses to brush his teeth. I try to and he won't let me. He kind of mimicks us when we brush but once we give him his toothbrush he won't do it.  Also both his visits to the dentist have been pointless as he mostly cries and during his last visit he threw up. 

What else? Oh yeah the Neiman Marcus children's department is closed until Sept for remodeling. I can shop online they said. Whaaaaaa? So I'm supposed to buy Niko's over priced designer clothing from your website? I can do that on any website. Thanks a lot Neiman's.  Saks children's department is much nicer anyway. 

And lastly our house is half ass furnished. Did you know that furniture is expensive? Like really expensive. I was mad at Restoration Hardware a few weeks ago but they delivered our new table and it's beautiful so I'm not mad anymore. I have found that websites like Wayfair, overstock  and joss and main have really good stuff and not that pricey. Our bed is from wayfair and we only paid a third of what it costs at Neimans.  I love it. 

Also I'm busy planning Niko's upcoming birthday party. It's going to be super cute. Either that or it's going to be one of those Pinterest fails. All I hope for is no rain on that day but if it rains we have a back up, we'll move all our furniture, all 8 pieces of it and have it downstairs.  Win Win.

All in all my world is ok. I feel good with this pregnancy. Sad because of my mom still. I don't think I'll ever completely get over that but overall I'm thankful and happy for my family and friends. V is a big support and I still can't believe that he stays home with our rambunctious almost two year old toddler Divo. I also thank my sister for watching him. I'm so thankful for my support system.

Ahh! Enough rants for now . ..

Oh, I cut my hair and it looks super cute!

Pics below were taken with my iphone so not the best quality . . . sorry

 

Short hair . . hair styled by Niki at Hair Revolution

Love these chairs from Home Goods

For a new home it's been a lot of work

Current centerpieces I am eyeing on Pinterest for Niko's party

Our dining room chandelier . . . purchased at Lowe's

Niko's playroom