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Adventures in Toddler Beds

Sooooo…..the other day I drops Lil Mama off in the crib to keep her out of the way while I did some cleaning. She ain’t ( yes, ain’t) even in the crib 5 mins. I walk in just in time to see THIS….

Why? Obviously she din’t get the memo that people don’t plank anymore, and she couldn’t have been using that sweet noggin of hers to think that was a bit of a tumble if mama didn’t get there in time to catch her. Should’ve seen me trying to make sure she didn’t fall while reaching for my phone.

So the Mr. and I decided it was time to convert the crib to a toddler bed. First night…OMG. No matter how sleepy, I have bionic ears. At some ungodly hour I hear little feet, followed by…hi mommy. As I struggle to gain focus on the time on the cable box, she comes to the side of the bed clutching her doll, hollering cuP. Huh? By now I’ve focused on 2:45a. I scoop her up, put her in the middle of the bed. Next thing I know she’s peeling her dad’s eyelids back. Lawd, baby you can’t interrupt the breadwinner’s sleep. Off we go back in her room. She falls asleep. Then an hour later I hear my son through the monitor. Noooooo, moMeeeeeeee *focuses eyes…again. 3:47a. Walk to my son’s room and she is peeling his eyelids back. Scoop her up. Put her back back in her bed. I lie on the floor *dozes off* I feel little feet stepping on my back…she’s off again, wanders into the kitchen hollering eaT.  You guessed it *focuses eyes…again* 5:13a. I just got up and fixed her breakfast. She dozes off at 6 then has a diva fit when I wake her up at 7 to take Lil Man to school.

My son. NEVER did such a thing. Hopefully the new car smell of her ability to climb in and out of bed at will, will wear off soon.

Had this problem? Did you lock them in the room? I don’t want to do that, but not sure I want her lolly gagging around in the dark either. Taking advice…first up?

 

 

 

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Covert Mission Friday Randomness

What’s up?

Its Friiiiiiiiday, and I’m ready to swang, pick up my girls and hit the party scene…literally. I have one busy weekend ahead of me.

During my summer hiatus I started freelancing for a new e-magazine here in Atlanta called the  Atlanta Tastemaker<—-subscribe here. I’ve met some awesome moms working with this project, great friendships and supportive women.  Well tonight is the launch party and its being held at an oh so swanky rooftop venue downtown. Can’t.Wait.

I won’t be hanging out that late because I have a 6:20a flight Sat. morning. Yep, you read right…A.Flight. I’m getting on an airplane. I know you want to know where I’m going but I can’t tell. I did mention it on Twitter awhile back if anybody remembers take it to the grave and don’t expose me in the comment section. Where I’m going my face will be a surprise and while I know said person doesn’t “do” the Twitter, they do have access to the web and I’m just not sure if they are reading..so that leaves you in suspense. #youcare

Well this week I’ve tried to create a schedule and for the most part I stuck to it *slow claps*. I’m proud of myself I pushed through and completed my task list…for the most part..for most of the most part..

Lil Mama is trying to talk. I make it a point to enunciate with her while she grips the basics. She has started copying me sound for sound. Ex: I say hoT . She says oT.  I say cuP she says cuuuuuP whilst grabbing at my shirt trying to nurse. Weaning? oh yeah, that is a work in progress. Maybe I’ll vlog her new found language skills next week. That’s if I come up on some change for a new webcam…seeing we need a new roof and all..that’s a story for next week.

Lil Mama has also found her voice and makes it a point to belt out random ear piercing shrieks at her leisure.

Lil Man is adjusting to school well. Piano lessons are going well and he is playing football again. Would any one of you know why football for a bunch of 5 y.o.’s would cost $600? Anybody?

I’ve picked my camera back up! I had a shoot last weekend with baby girl twins. Marinate on the sound of that. Uber cuteness. Next week, I’ll post a few from the shoot.

I’ve been running and following my half marathon training program to a TEE. Unfortunately I had to join the gym. With Lil Man’s schedule and my husband coaching his own pee wee team on the off days, I just didn’t have the time to get in my runs like I needed to. So now, after I drop off at school I hit the gym, Lil Mama goes in the kid center. Crisis diverted.

Welp, that was long and random. Come back on Monday for the reveal of my top secret covert mission. There will be tons of pics..tons.

What’s on your agenda for the weekend? Summer is winding down, you better get it in and get it in soon. ’til Monday!

Lil Man Milestones

..He went to Kindergarten

My first born went to Kindergarten. I have you know, I didn’t shed a tear.

Not.One.

Wanted to. Held them in. Although the lady blocking the door was crying a river. After looking at how silly she looked, I squeezed my eyes real tight  and did the play off eye rub like something was in my eye.

He woke up very excited.  I wonder how long that will last.  He got in the class, found his seat and sat down like a champ. I won’t tell you Lil Mama was going on a rampage in the class pulling stuff off the shelves and scribbling on people’s work while I was trying to capture a few memories…should’ve put her in the stroller… hindsight is always twenty twenty. Anywho, I did manage a few pics while wrangling her with one hand and snapping with the other…

I asked did he read my note. He says, “I saw it, but what did it say” *sigh*  Tomorrow I’ll draw a picture

Cheese

 

The obligatory backpack shot

Just before he told me “Bye, you can leave now”

Asked why he was staring out of the window. Said he was reflecting on his day…I guess

I have been inducted into the elementary school mothers crew. How did your induction go? Please don’t scare those who have this hurdle looming ahead of them.

Lil Mama Mama's Babies Milestones

It’s a Party…Part I

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Mama's Girl..Don't look too close. Didn't finish editing this one!

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Goodies for everybody

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If you read Baby Shopaholic then you know this is Miss Peyton!

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Baby Shopaholic and the fab Miss Peyton

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The Rockstar Agent/Paparazzi/Yours Truly

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Every Rockstar needs a hot car

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Nuff' Said! Courtesy of her Goddie

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Bodyguard, I've had enough. Take me home!