Friday Things
1. My big guy seems to grow up in leaps and bounds each and every day. From learning to master new things and becoming more definitive about what he wants and doesn’t want, to “helping” with Dominic (his new favorite thing is to grab a burp cloth and wipe the drool from Dominic’s mouth)… he just seems like such a big boy all of a sudden. He’s so funny and so much fun, loves big hugs and even bigger kisses. I’m enjoying my time with him so, so much.
2. We have a scooter! Dominic hasn’t totally taken off yet, but this week he’s moved from rocking on his hands and knees to pulling his knees up under him and scooting forward a little bit. He’s also slept all night two or three times this week, which is totally glorious. He’s done it a handful of times, but nothing consistent yet. And I’m sure I just jinxed it and he’ll be up like a mad man tonight!
3. Since having kids, I get a little irate at companies that don’t open until 10am. I mean, isn’t everyone up and ready to run errands by 7:45??! Waiting until 10:00 is like freaking lunchtime, half the day is gone! (And now I sound like my grandma, who was always up at the crack of dawn.) But seriously, I feel like everything should be open by 8am *cough*COSTCO*cough*
4. I am brainstorming all of the amazing things I could do with this Belgian waffle bowl maker.
5. And how about these freezer pop molds? Homemade freezer pops all summer long!
6. How insanely adorable is this baby hippopotamus? I want to give it a great big hug.
7. My local Target was totally renovated recently, which has been fantastic, except that the little cafe that was there with popcorn, soft pretzels and soda fountain machines has been replaced with a… Starbucks. I mean, it seems a little bit like overkill since there’s an ACTUAL Starbucks approximately 100 yards away in the same shopping plaza. And I would much rather sip a Diet Coke than some sort of coffee drink. Obviously, I’m not a grown up yet.
8. In related news, I’ve finally come to the realization that I much prefer GOOD milk chocolate over dark chocolate. I think this makes me a very unsophisticated foodie, right? I’d also rather eat a really good burger than a really good steak, so… Maybe we’ll just call it a “low maintenance foodie”, that sounds better, ha!
9. A quick product love for you! I had been wanting to get some new layering tanks after finding that the ones I used to love from Target just didn’t fit the same way for me when I picked up new ones (body shifting from babies? changed manufacturing? not sure!). I’ve always found the Duluth Trading Co. commercials hysterical, and then one day I saw one for women (I didn’t even know they made women’s clothes!)… it was for their “no yank tank”, which is a layering tank designed to stay put and not ride up. I ordered one and LOVED it, and just ordered a ton of other colors. Highly recommend!
10. TGIF! Seriously, these two ????
Ok that picture at the end is AWESOME. Love it, one of my favorites!!!
So on the Freezer mold, you dont want to use plastic or put plastic in the freezer and yes it says BPA free but it probably has BPS which is worse and not tracked by FDA that is how all the companies are getting away by it. No plastic for kids as it is endocrine disrupt-or. If you want awesome Popsicle moldes i highly recommend the SS onyx ones so easy to clean and great. Here is a link – https://www.amazon.com/Onyx-Stainless-Steel-Popsicle-Mold/dp/B003R4AHTK/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1493839552&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=onyx+ss+popsicle+molds
I heard we’re getting a Duluth Trading Co. store in Pittsburgh!
All the new Targets have a Starbucks in them but they will have a little counter with food. Doesn’t yours even have that?
Underneath the customer service/returns counter there is a ton of candy/gum.
I’m right there with you on preferring milk chocolate, burgers, and non-coffee drinks – just replace Diet Coke with Icee for me. Guess I’m not a grown-up either. :-)
Our Target just renovated, too! I don’t shop there often but my kiddos miss the popcorn!! And I can never find anything. Also, I wonder if your blog would qualify you for a business membership to Costco? Then you can get in earlier…I think 9am, maybe 8am!!
I actually clicked on the waffle bowl maker and I actually bought it. It looks pretty neat. Thanks!
Looks like you’ve got a leftie! Just today my boss was telling me about her 1 yo granddaughter using her boxer as a pillow. Gotta love good-natured dogs.
Yes, definitely a lefty! He favored his left hand from a really early age and we always thought he would be one, but everyone said, oh it’s way too early to tell. But sure enough! He does everything with his left hand – utensils, throws balls, draws, etc.
Costco treats their employees much better than a lot of businesses. As such, I suspect a later opening time allows employees to not have to arrive at 4 or 5am to get everything ready for the day if they were to open at 7 or 8am. I’m sure there’s a multitude of other factors the company considered when deciding store hours.
Also, at least at the Costco’s near me, a business membership allows you into the store 1 hour earlier than regular members so you could look into that.
I have a business membership to Costco, but they don’t have different hours for business members. Sam’s Club business members can get in at 7:00 but unfortunately there isn’t one near us anymore.
UGH, Michelle I know exactly what you mean about businesses opening before 10!!! I learned that the hard way with Costco, too, after getting my 3 year and 15 month old boys there at 9, having to play at a nearby park for an hour, then going shopping while they’re crying for lunch and getting cranky and tired. So annoying!!
Oh that is the worst! Especially if they end up falling asleep in the car too close to nap time!
I was not expecting that last picture today! So Golden ;) This week’s pictures are all adorable. I don’t get Costco not being open earlier than 10. Would be nice if it was. And I’m not sure why Targets are putting new stores with a SB and renovating older ones to include it. The Rt 8 Target has both a SB and the cafe. Both are busy. But like you said, there is a stand alone SB at the end of Target’s parking lot. Again, both SB are busy all the time.
How about that Pens game last night?! Exciting hockey. Let’s go Pens!
Oh my gosh, that game! Pens/Caps series always age me, lol! And yes, I forgot that the Rt 8 Target has both, I really never go there though!
Oh the Target cafe! When I was a kid, they used to have a bakery counter with these cookies that were about 5″ big that were Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch, and a big yellow smiley face. We could never get them because my mom was grossed out by the (totally awesome looking) deep food coloring used for the icing.
Sometime between being 5 and becoming an adult who can buy whatever treats I wanted, those bakery counters were removed. I was so crushed!
The boys seem to change every week. Bet Joseph is a lot of help. I am not a Target fan but where my daughter shops has a Starbucks. Have never tasted anything they have. I drink hot tea. Have never been in a Costco but can get in Sams at 7.
I love how early Sam’s opens, but there isn’t one near us anymore :(
time to give that soda and artificial sweeteners and corn syrup too while you are at it:
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/apr/20/stroke-and-dementia-risk-linked-to-low-sugar-drinks-study-finds
Your little boys are absolutely adorable and so is Duke. Every Friday I look forward to seeing their pictures and hearing what they’re up to. I love your recipes. You have a nice variety. Thank you for a great blog.
The boys are so adorable! So sweet of Joseph to want to help with Dominic – who is just too much with Duke❤❤❤ I agree about the Target remodeling- hate that they are taking their snack locations and replacing them with Starbucks…yuck! When I want a snack there is definitely don’t want coffee…..have a good weekend
First, your boys are so handsome and growing like crazy! Second, the picture of Duke and Dominic, priceless. How cute are those two!??!! I agree with you about the good milk chocolate vs dark chocolate, and burgers over steak. I like steak, but a good burger is the bomb for me! I like stores that are open by 8 too. It’s easier especially when you have 2 little ones, for some reason 10am does feel like half the day is gone. At my Target, they did the same thing, and because the little snack place is back now, I think customers went berserk about it being gone. There may be hope :)
Have a great weekend! <3
Oh my gosh! That picture of Duke and Dominic is seriously adorable!!
I hear you on the Costco hours!! Why can’t they open earlier! At least Target is open at 8:00 a.m., but I usually do my shopping there on Friday nights. Just wish they would put in a bar so I could walk around with a glass of beer or wine :)
I agree everything should be open at 7am I’d get everything done by 10 if it was!! I can’t wait until my little one sleeps through the night although I can’t complain he is 3 months and sleeps 4-5 hours! It’s glorious! Waking up every 3 hours to eat looks like it’s long gone :)
That is great for 3 months! I was totally spoiled by Joseph who was sleeping at least 11 hours straight every night by around 5 months.
There is a Duluth Trading Company opening in the Robinson Town Center soon.
Oooh good to know, thanks!
Great to know about the tanks. I saw the commercial and thought about ordering some. How do the sizes run?
Hi Michelle! I’d also love to know how these fit, do they run true to size? Sometimes I find the tanks run a size smaller so just curious what you found.
I actually thought they ran just slightly big. Most of my shirts nowadays are a size medium, so I ordered a medium and small the first time I ordered. The small ended up fitting me better… the medium was fine through my midsection, but it was too loose in my shoulders (that said, I have really narrow/small shoulders and am a classic pear shape!). I hope that helps! :)
Your boys are just to adorable!! Thank you for the tip on the tanks! Love so many of your recipes that my books are getting overloaded!!????????????
I absolutely love the photo of your dog lying down with your son! What a gentle dog. That photo truly is a keeper!
I absolutely love your dog with your son photo! That truly is a keeper!
The boys are getting so big and are absolutely adorable! I am with you on the stores opening times. As an early riser, I would love to shop at 8. I also saw that commercial and wondered if they were long enough for my torso, I hate tugging shirts down all day, it’s very annoying. Have a great weekend!
Love Duluth Trading Company’s clothes! The boys are so sweet together. Happy Friday!
I with you on the Costco hours!!
Good morning, Michelle. I always look forward to your Friday posts. Dominic and Duke ‘s picture is so tender and lovely seeing it made my heart swell with joy!! Thank you for sharing your family’s precious moments. ♥️
Love the pics of the boys! They are growing up so fast!!! I thought I was the only one who wants the stores to open by 8:00 and I don’t even have kids! I am a morning person and like to get out before everyone else! Thanks for the Duluth Trading Company plug! I have never bought anything from them but will have to get a lifetime wallet!!! For some reason I am so hard on wallets!!! Have a great weekend!