Friday Things
1. Dominic is one month old today! How? What? Talk about time flying! I feel like I just came home from the hospital last week.
He’s looking a little different everyday and is so much more alert and aware. We got our very first smiles yesterday afternoon! I forgot what an exhilarating feeling it is to see that sweet smile for the very first time! Up until now, we hadn’t though that he and Joseph looked alike at all, but the picture above that I took yesterday reminds us SO MUCH of what Joseph looked like at that same age!
2. We sort of dragged our feet with Halloween this year, but my husband ended up coming up with such a cute idea for the boys!
Joseph has a leather bomber jacket and some sweet shades, so he was Maverick (from Top Gun) and Dominic with his crazy spiky hair was a perfect fit for Iceman!
And then, of course, we had meltdowns…
Life is tough.
3. On another Halloween note, I loved the story of the dad who passed out candy to an entire flight so his little girl could trick or treat on the planet. Such a wonderfully sweet idea!
4. Which one are you?? I used to be on the left, but am now something in the middle. I one hit asterisks on my fuel gauge on the turnpike, eeeeeek :(
5. I think I’ve mentioned before how my Type A self is totally obsessed with The Home Edit Instagram account – such beautiful organization! I mean, it’s totally normal that I keep staring at this picture of an organized beverage fridge right? It’s seriously perfect! (Also, side note, I’ve never ever had Yoohoo!)
6. This made me laugh!
7. Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Tell me what you’re putting on your menu! I need to start mine.
8. Speaking of, this looks to be a great resource >> 17 Incredibly Helpful Charts for Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner
9. Now that we’re officially in November, can I admit that I’m SO excited to decorate for the holidays, start watching Christmas movies and listening to Christmas music? I just love this time of year!
10. TGIF! I hope you have a sun-filled weekend!
Congrats on Dominic! And your boys are so beautiful -Wow we’ve missed so much over these past few months and you must be so busy now with 2 liitle ones! Just love the Halloween costumes – adorable! You are so blessed! Enjoy!
Karma hit your ugly kid in the face with an Ugly Stick.
I LOVE the photo of your pup! Beautiful:) I recall reading that one of your pups passed away, I’m so sorry. No Thanksgiving menu for us this year, taking a trip so we’re at the mercy of whatever we can find:) Cheers!!
You boys are adorable. When I was learning to drive, my dad (who was an auto mechanic) told me when the needle hits just a quarter of a tank left, consider it empty. It’s a rule I still obey after all these years.
I can’t stop smiling because Joseph and Dominic are so unbelievably adorable and precious!!! Thanks for sharing your weekly photos, Michelle! :)
Oh those Halloween meltdowns crack me up! I can’t even imagine those two adorable sons of yours ever having a meltdown, or now at least ones that last long ;)
And, that Dog 91?? Well, my Golden does not bark at the ball lost under the couch, but “talks” to tell us it’s been lost. I don’t know how to describe it other than talking.
And Christmas music is now on XM (channel 17 Holly) and on the TV music channel :D So YAY!!
Thanksgiving is one of two meals annually where the menu never changes: turkey, gravy, dressing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, jellied cranberry sauce, rolls and pumpkin pie. Optional additions are Jiffy corn pudding, broccoli with cheese, or roasted brussels sprouts, pecan pie and apple crisp, depending on who and how many people will be present. The things that aren’t made for the meal will probably show up after Thanksgiving to be eaten with leftovers.
Loved the Thanksgiving charts!
I stopped stuffing my bird a couple of years ago for safety reasons and just cooked it in the oven. Avery just posted a recipe for stuffing in the slow cooker…I am totally doing that this year!!!!
Your boys are A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E!!!
Dominic’s hair ??? Crazy fun! I love it!! ❤️❤️
3. On another Halloween note, I loved the story of the dad who passed out candy to an entire flight so his little girl could trick or treat on the planet. Such a wonderfully sweet idea!
On the planet???? LOL! Where else???
HA! “Plane” – typo!
Wow! Those Thanksgiving charts are SUPER! Thank you!
Dominic is so cute with his hair sticking straight up! The Halloween idea was great – Joseph looked so handsome – shame they both then had a meltdown – lol – I’m sure that was no fun – have not even thought about the menu for Thanksgiving – ugh – I need to get some info from relatives as to who will be here and who won’t – can’t make plans till I know who is coming or where we are eating.
The dog emergency memes going around are my favorite right now.
My #2 son had super spikey hair, too. I even have a picture of him next to a bottle of Shock Top beer because he looked so much like their logo. Enjoy it – my son’s softened and calmed down as he ages and I miss it!
That Instagram page is so RELAXING to look at. But with a 2 and 3 year old, I don’t think my house will have that level of relaxed organization anytime soon.
I LOVE Dominic’s hair! I couldn’t help but notice that beautiful Duke looks lonely. I hope you consider a companion for him when life with a new baby settles down.
OMG Dominic is soooooo cute with his spikey hair. ??? I mean this with the utmost love ❤️❤️and definitely respect – he reminds me so much of my favorite PEANUTS Character with that spikey hair too cute. Perfect outfit for Joeseph. He looks so cool in his TOP GUN outfit. That jacket , those shades, that face!! ???
Lots of hugs, kisses and smooches for your squishy doggy ?????
Have a WONDERFUL DAY!!
Michelle.
Oh my goodness, Dominic is adorable and that hair! Speaking of adorable, Joseph’s Halloween gear is too cute as well. He looks so handsome in those aviators. I imagine it is a bit hectic in your home these days and I do hope you are recovering well and are able to do more with each passing day.
Thank you Nancy! I am feeling so much better… only 10 more days until my follow-up appointment when I will hopefully get cleared to resume normal everyday activity!
Be thankful you have a family and relatives, the holidays are just another day of the week for my husband of 27 years, I married for the first at 40 and we have just one another and no family or relatives, Mom just passed at 96. I have my memories of wonderful Thanksgiving as a child. I guess we just have to be thankful for just being alive…
One suggestion for a quiet Thanksgiving is to volunteer serving a meal at a homeless shelter or a nursing home…someplace where folks are alone as well. There are so many options and volunteers are always welcome . You will be with so many kind, giving people and doing for others really is doing something for yourself.
I’m so sorry to hear this Enid, but I love Nancy’s suggestion – what a wonderful idea!
Enid — If I’ve done my math right, you and I are the same age and I’m in similar circumstances, except that instead of a husband I have my two children. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I feel I have so much for which to be thankful — not only being alive and having my children but so many other things, including the fact that I can cook for Thanksgiving and eat for a week!
I love Nancy’s suggestion, my girlfriend does that she was widowed before age 30 with no children, it would be hard to get my husband to Volunteer after leaving the house at 5 am with a 2 hour drive to work and home another 2 hours… we have resorted to me making his favorite dish, this is surprising but he hates turkey and pumpkin pie… At least I have my childhood memories my Mom went all out with setting a nice table with silver and good china and always made something special for everyone to please all 4 kids.
Your boy are beautiful and growing so fast. One of my cousins had spiky hair like Dominic when he was a baby and it got really curly when he got older. Do either of you or someone in your family have naturally curly hair?
Yes, a lot of us actually! My hair is naturally curly, my dad had super wavy/curly hair, and my father-in-law has very wavy hair. Joseph’s hair was a little spiky at first too, and his hair has become quite wavy as well.
Love that hair on Dominic!!!
Good morning to you and yours. The boys are growing fine. I think Dominic will look like you and Joseph will look like his dad. God blessing to you all.