-realizing that i had word verification enabled for all comments on my blog this whole time! and i didn't even know! and i've been so frustrated at everyone else for those dumb things! hypocrisy!
-that time i found the boots i've been wanting forever (but were sold out everywhere) on ebay, brand new, in my size (it was like a sign!) and then i lost them because my bid didn't go through in time. dang you address verification! dang you!
-the moment Roo goes from smiling angel to screaming, writhing fury in a blink. especially while in the middle of a quiet store full of breakables, and my arms are full, and they don't have carts. terrible twos really are terrible.
-utah driving. let's just say i have been feeling very aware of my fragile mortality lately. thank you utah drivers for that. and why aren't the streets being plowed?! is it just me?
-rude women (why is it always women?) who make snarky comments behind my back about me or my kid (usually about how my kid is throwing a tantrum or how i'm a bad mom - real sweet stuff). where did all these meanies come from? is it because it's january? somebody give these women a cookie or something!
ups:
-dawnica's baby shower
-trader joe's finally coming to utah! wahoo! if any of you need a shopping list, i am happy to help out
-Ruby saying adorable things like, "thank you much!", "later"(when we leave someone), "i like it!", "mommy, mommy, mommy, mommy, mommy, mommy... you dance with me?", "hubby (Ruby) shirt green. so pretty!", and to her babies "baby kinky (stinky)? kinky diaper?... okey. get it off.", "bunny come too?"
-girls' night out
-finding a little dance studio for Ruby's first dance class
-putting Ruby in a little pink leotard, and a little pink tutu, and those tiny pink ballet shoes! oh my aching heart! it was by far, the cutest thing i have ever seen. ever.
-Papa coming to visit. a very short visit, but we enjoyed it all the same
-taking the midge ice skating. so here's the thing: almost two year-olds can't ice skate. you basically drag them around the ice, but those tiny ice skates made my heart burst
-the husband's constant optimism and the way he keeps my "realist nature" in check. it's a good thing i have that guy around
-sales. i'm a serious sucker for the sales, guys
-dark chocolate covered acai berries from costco. this is my PSA for the week: go buy them. they will help you get through january
what setting do you put your camera on for inside pictures? Yours always turn out so good. I need some tips.. how come you are good at everything?? :) Ruby is growing so fast!!! hope you guys are doing great! miss you
ReplyDeletei'm sooo not good at everything! did you get a new camera? i always have my camera on manual and change the settings depending on the light and subject. there are lots of tutorials online for understanding your camera. i'd suggest opening all your windows if you ever want a decent picture indoors (at least if you're trying to take pictures of squirmy kids).
Deletei hope you guys are doing well! we miss you too!
The instagram pics below are just adorable. Especially the "lay your head down Ruby" one. Love that! Good job capturing the fun stuff. =) And ignore the meanies you mentioned. They're everywhere and they don't matter!
ReplyDeleteyou're sweet. thank you! i plan on ignoring all the january grumps. it seems like people forget to be kind during this time of year. maybe it's just me? either way, hurry up springtime!
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