Friday Things
1. I can’t believe this little firecracker is 8 (almost 8.5) months old already! He’s zooming around everywhere (mostly chasing after Joseph and Duke), pulling himself up on furniture, and wants to do whatever Joseph is doing – he adores his big brother, a feeling that is very much reciprocated. Those two are going to have so much fun together.
2. Joseph has another allergist appointment coming up next week for a walnut test. Fingers crossed! He’s been doing great with the almond butter and Honey Nut Cheerios – no issues at all, phew!
3. I usually keep my sports talk saved for the bottom of Fridays Things, but the Penguins winning another Stanley Cup was pretty much the pinnacle of our week, so I couldn’t wait! It seemed absolutely improbable that we could win this year, so I’m stunned and elated and so very excited! It’s no secret that I’m totally emotionally invested in my hockey team, so watching the last few games have been so heart-pounding… I’m almost sad the season is over. When the season schedule comes out, I put it in my Google calendar, and I rarely miss watching a game (I know, I’m crazy diehard!); already looking forward to it again!
4. So, I’ve been entirely unproductive this week. Most of my time not spent wrangling children has been spent on Twitter and Instagram following the Stanley Cup around and hearing about all of the behind the scenes stuff. I need to get back on an organized routine, ha!
5. On that note, I came across this pretty cool exercise for small business owners that helps you identify the type of brand personality your business has >> Brandality Quiz. Fun to do if you have a business!
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6. Talk to me about Fitbits. Do you have one? I’m contemplating getting one to motivate me to hit the treadmill more (or, actually, at all), and I’m wondering how helpful/useful it might be?
7. I want to get a pair of aviator sunglasses, but I have a really small face, and it’s so hard for me to find sunglasses (which is why I’ve had the same pair since 2012, that I have miraculously not lost or broken)… any other small-face ladies out there who successfully wear aviators? I know Rayban sells “junior” size and am not sure if that could work?
8. The hot weather this week has me seriously craving a pool. One day!
9. Due to all of the sports-watching we’ve been doing, we haven’t gotten past the first episode of House of Cards, but I’m hoping to get going on it within the next few days. We watched an actual MOVIE (like maybe only the 2nd or 3rd in the last year? Nothing that comes out sounds good!) last weekend – Jason Bourne (we’re huge fans of the Bourne movies) – and thought it was fantastic.
10. TGIF! I hope you have a fun weekend!
I just love your site Michelle, besides the recipes, I love watching your boys, as they grow and mature what a great family.
so cute…..the little firecracker has got toothypegs
Congrats on your team’s Stanley Cup win. I could not bring myself to cheer for Nashville since they knocked out the Blackhawks in the first round (I’m a huge Hawks fan) and the team gives the impression that they don’t like other NHL teams or their fans.
I recently upgraded to a Fitbit Alta HR and I love much more than the Charge HR I had before. However, my friends and I agree that Fitbit missed out when they didn’t make their trackers waterproof, or water resistant. One friend has a Garmin tracker and absolutely loves it.
Try Smith Optics! They have 2 women’s styles of aviators in “slim” – Serpico and Rockford. Once I went Smith’s, I never went back!
I had a fit bit but became obsessed with completing 10k steps each day so had to stop!
I have a very small face as well, the only aviators that fit are the Oakley TIE Breakers. They are great for small faces. There was a similar maui jim but i felt the frame was too flismy… good luck in your search
The boys are both growing up so quickly! Love the pictures. I loved the Jason Bourne movie – thought it was a great addition to the series. I need to find something else to watch but I don’t know what….the heat has been hard for me – saps my energy – hopefully this week won’t be so bad and I have a lot of stuff to do
Why not consider an Apple Watch? It does everything a Fitbit does, and more!
I love mine, I have had it since they first came out.
I have a small face and my daughter has Rayban juniors and they look silly on me. I went to a sunglass hut, and tried on dozens of pairs before going with aviator tech. But I still find myself wearing my small frame rayban tortoiseshell wayfarers more than the aviators. Love them!
I love my fitbit. I have been wearing/using for over 2 years and find that I need the motivation. I just had some health issues and couldn’t exercise and found I was really upset about not doing my routine! That wouldn’t have happened before the fitbit.
I cannot believe how big the “baby” is! He is adorable just like his brother. I visit your site and enjoy seeing the boys. My first grandchild (boy) is due in July. I am so excited.
Congratulations Karen on your pending arrival! :) I hope he arrives via an easy and healthy delivery!
Hi,
I too have a Fitbit . I have the Alta . I have to say at times it makes me get up and move butttttt :0) there are times I just look at it as it reminds me to move . I also agree with others who commented on how all you need to do it swing your arm and it counts as steps ,even it your behind never left the sofa :0( . Also not loving seeing how little & how restless my sleep is . I think it’s all a mindset. When you are ready to get up and move …. you will & with two little ones I’m guessing you are moving plenty . :0)
Some of my friends have fitbits, and they just seem like glorified and expensive pedometers to me. If you want to keep track of your daily activity and/or workouts, I would look into the low end models of GPS watches. It counts your steps, accurately tracks your distances, monitors and records your workouts, and gives you daily goals based on personal information you enter. Some have heart rate monitors, too. The two main cons are that most are huge and some can be pricier. Just my two cents.
I have the opposite problem with sunglasses – large head and face here! And while I love my aviators (ray ban 58mm) and wear them all the time, I kind of want a pair of larger ones because I think they look a touch too small on me sometimes! Have you tried on some of the 55mm ones to see how they look?
He’s just so cute! :)
And I’m craving a pool too…badly. It’s so hot and muggy!