I have a long list of posts I will never write. I actually sat down last week and wrote out a plan because there are so many projects and thoughts from the summer that I never shared, and then God looked over my shoulder as I ended my list with a flourish and said to Himself, “LOL, how adorable. I’ll give her the worst head cold ever.”
The cold was worth it, though, because on the day I felt my very worst, I came back to bed after doing homework with Nico and found this Origami Yoda note from Mikey on my pillow. So, so awesome. It’s one of those things I will never throw away.
Not so subtle mom-brag moment over. Let’s move on to some other super-exciting stuff you can’t live without knowing!
Last week was bad. I had to pay for the boys to have hot lunch and breakfast at school, there was nothing to eat for dinner, and I was all-around miserable. I vowed to myself that I would take better care of myself and our home. No more sleeping less than I should, skipping meals, and working until I’m sick or exhausted. So far, so good. I’ve gone to bed early, had breakfast every day, and have been working on saying NO. I was feeling so good about my progress that on Sunday I made their lunches for Monday and Tuesday and later that night I made a week’s work of waffles. Breakfast for the week, done!
I was smugger than a mom with an instagram account and a bento box. In fact, I did instagram my brilliance! Too bad I didn’t have time to instagram breakfast the following morning. I don’t use the microwave preset keys that often–too high tech for me–but on that morning we were running behind so I grabbed a four frozen waffles and chucked them into the microwave like a discus wielding Olympian. Then I pressed some buttons, not really sure which, and returned to headless chicken flapping. I decided to cut the microwave short a couple of minutes later; the boys would have to deal with slightly cold waffles. Imagine my surprise when I opened the microwave and found the waffles expanded to 32 times their normal size. Then they collapsed in a rubbery, steaming display of defeat similar to the fall of the Hindenburg.
They were obviously overcooked, so I did what came naturally. I pulled them out of the microwave and yelled, “Boys, your waffles are ready!”
To their credit, the boys tried valiantly to eat the waffles, abandoning forks and knives midway through breakfast so they could tear at them with their hands and teeth. I don’t mean to brag, but I think I invented Wheat Jerky.
Nico wears glasses now. I think he looks like Clark Kent and is super, super adorable.
The other day at school someone made a comment about my blue shoes. The next day I wore red shoes and at that moment realized I only own one pair each of brown and black shoes. The rest are blue, orange, red (two), pink, black and white striped, yellow, and gold. This must be my subconscious trying to justify why I wear the same pair of Target skinny jeans every day.
Last little something! Last night Mikey came in from getting seed for Buttercup and said, “Mom, you have to go outside and take a picture of the sunset. Seriously, right now.” So I did.
Good to meet with you in my inbox today!
Good to be back! Let’s see how the rest of the week goes. ;)
Oh, Nico in his glasses made my morning!
My nephew is ALL ABOUT the origami and the Star Wars, lately, so I’ve seen every possible iteration of origami Yoda. Seriously. Mikey’s note is adorable.
Mikey was huge into origami last year, then was over it. I guess he’s back into it!
Clark Kent indeed – and too adorable! Thanks for sharing. As always, you make me smile.
Thank you! :)
Wheat jerky! ha! And yes, he looks just like Clark Kent! Muy guapo ;)
It was soooooo wheat jerky. I did a little better today! ;)
i know you’ve had those plates for a while now, but every time they pop up in your photos i gasp anew, “those are the plates i grew up with!”
You know what’s funny? I took and posted that picture (duh, obviously!) but it wasn’t until two people commented on the pattern that I even noticed you can see it! I don’t even notice the pattern anymore. :)
Welp, we might as well just turn off our computers and go home, because that pic of Nico is too awesome to ever be topped by anything.
That’s why I took a picture of him that day. I just wanted to squeeze him until he couldn’t breathe! :)
I am on the road, business trip in St. Louis, needed something to make me feel at home, read your blog today, it always does the trick. Luv the “love note” and Nico’s new glasses. He looks like a rock star! I didn’t know what cubism was and I am way past high school, and college! So happy you still find time in your life to blog ’cause you always make me smile. Thanks.
Picasso was all about cubism, so if you ask me you haven’t missed much. ;)
Still tripping out over those plates! My mom had those plates growing up and they are so indestructible (and she is so cheap) that she still uses them today! I find the bowls too small, I like a big bowl for salads and soups, those don’t cut it.
Oh, they’ve made much bigger bowls now! They still make the small ones, which we have, but I bought the big ones on my husband’s request. We just ate mac & cheese from them. :)
1. How do you not eat Nico up? That is some concentrated cuteness right there.
2. Glad you’re feeling better. The start of school is always interesting.
#. Smugger that a mom with and instagram account and a bento box. I am dying.
4. Mikey’s note….melting my heart. Especially cause it says so much about the love you’ve put in, that’s how he knows how to give it back.
!!! #4 made me feel good. :)
Nico in glasses=SUPER DUPER adorable. Wow, so cute. Sophia (pretty sure same age as Nico) also just got glasses this summer. I also think she looks great in them, I may be biased, but every other non-family person has agreed. :) Anyway, I was fascinated at the difference between her reaction (excitement) and mine (horror) at finding out she/I needed glasses. I was about her age, maybe a year older, but the world pretty much ended until 10th grade when I got contacts (looks-wise). She loves them and is proud of them, and I’m really glad for that. If she wants contacts later when she’s older, no prob, but for now we’re good. Happy Tuesday, and I hope you are feeling better soon.
It WAS an amazing sunset last night, we noticed it, too – something to do with the rainclouds that briefly made an appearance? And Nico is super cute with his glasses and that hair! I’ve been working to try to get my son to be a bit more adventurous with his hair (love Nico’s!) but he’s playing it safe with what I call his monk-like bangs…
Off topic: What brand is your waffle maker? I’m on the market for one because ours is a 14 year old Mickey Mouse waffle maker and it produces nothing that even resembles a waffle.
Oh, that was such a funny post! Especially loved young Clark Kent and the smug mom with bento box. On a practical note: homemade frozen waffles heat nicely in the toaster … may be worth a try next time, unless you all decide you are fans of wheat jerky! :-)
ADORABLE POST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! he is a mini Clark!