Friday Things
1. I can’t believe that Dominic will be FOUR months old next week. He has definitely entered into actual baby territory and out of the newborn phase. He is so smiley and my husband even got him to giggle a few times this week. I finally packed away all of the newborn clothes yesterday (sniff), now that he’s close to outgrowing his three-month clothes (this boy is LONG!).
2. Joseph and I are headed back to swim class today! The last class that we took was a week before I had Dominic and after a little maternity hiatus and the holidays, we’re back at it. I’ve been trying to get him out of the house a little bit more to switch things up for him – we did a story time at Barnes & Noble last week and I signed us up for a toddler music class starting in a couple of weeks. He LOVES music so I think he’ll enjoy it!
3. After picking up a few pieces from The Container Store last week to see what might work in my pantry, I went back yesterday and loaded up on (what I think is) everything I need to do my overhaul. I’ll be sure to post before and after pictures once I’m all finished!
4. I just love how certain music can elicit such vivid memories… yesterday I was driving to the grocery store when a Chicago song came on and it immediately reminded me of Saturday afternoon naps in high school. I would pull down the blinds (thanks mom and dad for blackout shades!) and pop in either The Eagles’ Hell Freezes Over or the Chicago greatest hits CD in my awesome boombox and doze off before getting ready for whatever my friends and I were planning to do that night. (I was super into alternative and classic rock music in high school!)
5. How amazing is this graduation gift a dad gave to his daughter? So incredibly thoughtful!
6. If you have long hair, how do you wear it everyday? Mine is long, but I have to wear it up because there are little hands and fingers that constantly tug and pull on it if I leave it down. As a result, I constantly feel like I look disheveled! I’ve done the high messy bun, but wondering if anyone has other suggestions?
7. Back in December, I made softbatch cream cheese chocolate chip cookies, and many of you wanted to know how I liked them. So here’s the deal… I didn’t really care for them warm, but after they had cooled and been stored for a day, I LOVED them! Couldn’t get enough!
8. So bummed that our Steelers lost in the AFC Championship Game, gah… will be cheering on the Falcons in the Super Bowl!
9. We finally watched the last episode of Sherlock and it felt pretty FINAL to me, right? Have they said if there are going to be more seasons? Also, it totally creeped me out! We also watched the second episode of Homeland and while I thought it was better than the first, I still didn’t love it. I think I need more Saul!
10. TGIF! Hopefully your weekend is as beautiful as ours was last week!
For long hair I like to make a fishtail braid sometimes. Granted it can still be pulled on lol, but it gets the hair out of your face. I found it a little weird to get the hang of at first, but once you get it, it’s so easy to do
Play with different kinds of braids! Hair Romance is a good resource for some cool braids.
God love him. He’s a handsome dude.
Your boy is adorable ! I have a three and a half month old and I simply cannot find the time to bake these days. How do you fit in all the things you do ? In awe of you !! :-)Â
Aw, you’re too kind Diana! I do pretty much everything after the boys go to bed, or if their naps overlap at all. Also, I basically have no downtime and do nothing to relax, so there’s that ;-)
Go Patriots!!!Â
I did not get today’s post in my email. Were there issues today??
Hi Lynn, So sorry about the inconvenience, yes, there’s a technical issue with the email service I’m using. I’m working to get it fixed ASAP!
I have long hair and it’s usually in a pony, or a Dutch braid (inside out French braid). Even with it up, my 5 month old still pulls on it around my next and the pieces that don’t stay in!
I’m with you rooting for the Falcons. I’m not a Steelers fan (sorry!), but I’ve never liked the Patriots. Dominic is such a sweetie; the resemblance to Joseph is getting stronger. Have a wonderful weekend!
I like to keep my hair long just so I can braid it. Sometimes buns hurt my head.
Check out tutorials on YouTube-but I like putting my hair up into space buns:-)Â
I really can’t wait for this pantry organization reveal! I really want to organize mine and need some inspiration. Also, Dominic- oh my goodness is he cute! Getting so big. It seriously goes by so fast. My first is going to be 9 months in a couple of weeks and I’m like wait didn’t I just have a newborn like yesterday? Already have baby fever haha Have a good weekend:)
The photo of Dominic is so adorable. There is nothing cuter than an infant’s toothless grin.
I was thinking of you last Sunday evening but I live in New England so in this region, we are totally into the “Drive for Five. The thing is though, I have many friends and some family who are graduates of Boston College. Matty Ice has been very popular in this region for well over 10 years. He was amazing at BC. The SuperBowl should be a great game.
I hope you have a wonderful, relaxing weekend with your precious family.
Why am I no longer getting your daily emails? I seem to still be on your list…
ditto here. just came to your site to see if there was a Friday post I always have the post by now. Just checking as I don’t want to be dropped from your mailings. Thanks The boys are very handsome.
BEB posted earlier this month that she wasn’t going to post every day in order to try have a better balance in life. I think she’s doing one or two M-Th posts and said she’d keep doing the Friday and Saturday posts. Not sure how many “daily” emails you are getting, but they aren’t technically every day right now. Hope that helps!
thirding is that a thing? if so that’swhat I’m doing. the last email I got was the muffin post. nothing for the last 2 and since I don’t always get to check out the site I prefer the emails.
Ok, maybe that is why. Â I always specifically look for the Friday email too, because I want to see the news about Michelle’s family, but I haven’t had anything since last Friday. Â Thanks Melissa R. Â I bet that you are right!
So sorry, everyone! There has been an issue with the email delivery service; I haven’t received them either! I’m working to get it fixed, so sorry for the inconvenience!
Love that graduation idea! That took some thought! The boys are growing up! That last pic is priceless!!!!! Have a great weekend!!!!
Hi Michelle, I have long hair and have them braided.
It looks nice and it isnt up in your face all the time.
I have to agree the bun sponge donut is also a great way to have all your hair up.
Do you use hair grabbers, just grab it all together and use the hair grabber.
Hope these help :)
Sock buns are great for long hair! They’re pretty easy and always make you look really pulled together even if you’re definitely NOT (which is me. Always). And they keep your hair wrapped pretty tightly so little hands have a harder time finding a chick of hair to pull. There’s a great tutorial on wikihow (which is also where I learned how to knit since I know that’s in your to do list)Â
I’m glad you liked my cookies after they cooled! Thanks for linking up! Have a great weekend!
You’re welcome! I couldn’t stop eating them!