WWJW

Further proof that my brother-in-law is the funniest person in the world...

The day after H's baptism we were all at my in-laws' house and someone commented on how good the chrism on H's forehead still smelled. I (or someone... I think it was me) commented that it would be a best-selling cologne for men if we bottled it. Then my younger brother-in-law came up with the tagline for the product:

Chrism. WWJW- What Would Jesus Wear.

Told you. He's HI-larious. That's even funnier than merely hilarious.

Lions and Tigers and... Walruses?

Yesterday, C and I played a little word association game while I vacuumed the house.

Me: H is cute like a...
C: Lion

Me: H is cute like a...
C: Tiger

Me: H is cute like a...
C: Walrus

Umm... ok. H is cute like a walrus, folks.

She's good for the ego

C's favorite word these days is "cute."

As in, "H's nose is so cute, Mommy"and "Awww! My tummy is so cute, Mommy."

My favorite is when she reaches up, strokes my face, and says, "Mommy, your cheeks are so cute."

This is closely followed by when, in the bleary moments of the early morning, when both kiddos have decided to forgo sleep in favor of active play, C brushes aside my bedraggled hair and tells me, "Mommy, you're so pretty."

What would I do without my own personal cheerleader?

Guess who was on my computer...

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Oh, deer!

Two-and-a-half years.

That's how long it took me to plant a potted flower garden that makes my backyard feel like the tropics.

One night.

That's how long it took for the deer to dismantle it.

Geraniums. Begonias. Red Sister Cordylines (Ti plants). Plumerias. Agaves. Coleus. Rose of Sharon. Moss Roses. Gardenias. Tomato plants. Tomatoes on tomato plants. My red Hibiscus.

NO! NOT YOUR RED HIBISCUS!

I know. I feel the same way. You should never come between a woman and her red hibiscus. Or her red high heels. Or her red lipstick. But ESPECIALLY her red hibiscus.

If the deer weren't so dang cute, I'd post a sign that "All Intruders Will Be Shot On Sight" and then sit outside all night with my daughter's pink Daisy BB gun across my lap.

The deer would get the message.

Note to my husband: Dear Love-of-my-life, the next time you take down the fence without adequately protecting my plants, you will be sleeping outside and guarding them yourself. Love, Your Wife.

It's a TOOF!

OK, so your child has to be a fan of the Horton Hear a Who movie (or you have to be... no judgments. M and I love the movie, so I won't tell) to fully appreciate the post title, but our little man has his FIRST TOOTH! C was 5 1/2 months when her first 2 sprouted, so I was getting a little worried when H hit 6 months without even one. No worries now. He got the bottom left one in, and man... is it adorable. At least, as adorable as a teeny, tiny tooth can be. I haven't had any major issues with it yet during feedings, but I do recall that time that I was convinced C had somehow morphed into a breastfeeding shark, so I'll be on guard from now on.

Crazy fun news

I have a few blogs that I read on a regular basis, and I sometimes enter the giveaways that they sponsor. Now, on sites like Pioneer Woman, where over 45,000 people tend to all want the 3 Kitchenaid mixers, or the new iPad, or a Photoshop giveaway, I have a pretty good idea that I shouldn't hold my breath.

BUT...

I actually DID win something in a Tatortots and Jello giveaway! I won a fashion look book from Cardigan Empire. 

Basically, I just sent Reachel, the woman behind Cardigan Empire, my measurements, lifestyle, favorite/least colors to wear, and pictures of myself. She's making a personalized style guide for me! In the past, I would never have thought much about this, since I've always thought I'm pretty good at putting my outfits together. However, with this latest round of post-pregnancy weight/Prednisone, and a lack of clothes that fit and aren't maternity clothes, I've had trouble finding what looks good on me, let alone decent on me. I've been hesitant to buy new clothes until I shape up, which means I have yoga pants and T-shirts... that's basically it.

I'll write more about this once I get the look book! I'm excited to have someone point out options that I'm not seeing now.