Friday Things
1. Joseph and Dominic have been playing together so much lately, and I just adore it. They make up games, have little conversations (for instance, when we pick Joseph up from school on Fridays, Joseph always asks Dominic if he had fun swimming, and Dominic asks Joseph about school), and seem a bit more attached in general. I was thinking the other day how when Dominic was born, he had a built-in best friend by default, and it just made my heart so happy.
2. Isabelle isn’t letting any grass grow under her feet and now that she’s crawling quickly, she wants to be wherever her brothers are. She has also arrived at knocks-the-baby-monitor-off-the-crib-onto-the-floor months old. We moved it over to her bookshelf out of her reach (and yes, her crib has been lowered for some time now), but I miss getting a close-up view of her sweet little face while she’s sleeping, womp womp.
3. I always get a kick out of these (even though I am a bit on the old side for some of the ones in this bunch!), makes me feel so nostalgic >> 31 Memes for 90s Kids
4. I recently downloaded the Adobe Lightroom CC mobile app (it’s free) and have been editing my iPhone photos with it… I am IN LOVE. Best editor I’ve found yet.
5. The place where the boys take their swim lessons has a little snack counter that includes quarter candy. I always grab a couple little packs of Smarties for myself when the boys get their snacks (I’ve loved those tart little candies forever!). HOWEVER, can we please discuss how there is an odd number of Smarties in every single pack? I realize this because my type A neurotic self eats them in twos and then I get to the end… and there’s only one. I realize this makes me sound ridiculously insane, but it drives me nuts!
6. Totally pining over this adorable hoodie.
7. Who all made the chocolate souffle for Valentine’s Day? I’m loving seeing everyone’s creations pop up in my inbox, on Instagram, and in the FB group! I am so digging these monthly bake-alongs with you!
8. Am I the only person who did not watch the Grammys on Sunday? Literally not at all interested in award shows.
9. We haven’t started binging any new shows, but we have been super into watching Love It or List It. Love the transformations, and we always guess whether the people are going to stay or move; such a fun show.
10. TGIF! I hope you have a cozy weekend!
Because you’re often looking for the next series to stream in point 9…Has anyone raved about Mrs Maisel (Amazon Prime)? So funny. (So not for the children tho.)
Eating things in twos…me, too!!! Do you also try to match the colors so you are eating two of the same at the same time? My husband long ago accepted this weirdness and enjoys getting the leftovers that simply don’t work for me.
Athleta is killing me with all their new stuff! I can’t spend ALL my money on leggings and hoodies…or can I?
So I totally agree about the odd number of Smartis in a package. I have to eat 2 packages to make it all work out. M&Ms are another problem for me. I also eat those in same colored pairs, in rainbow-ish order (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, brown) and if there’s a leftover odd one for a particular color it can only be eaten with the next (or previous) color if one is available. If it doesn’t have a pair/match, I must either throw it away (BOOO!) or save it to see if the next time I eat M&Ms it finds its match.Â
And I used to keep a spreadsheet to track how many of each color came in a bag, with a separate tab for holiday bags.
I’m so weird. I know.
The 31 memes for kids who grew up in the 90’s made my weekend! That brought back too many funny memories. Thanks for sharing!
P.s. where did joseph and dominic get the way cool fishing toy set…I’ve never seen that before. My nieces toddler would love something like that. So enjoy the pics of all of your babies…they r all adorable.
Hi Macy! That actually came in a subscription box that my sister got the boys for Christmas from https://www.kiwico.com/. Dominic gets a “Tadpole” crate for kids 0-3 (that game was in his box) and Joseph gets a “Koala” crate for kids 3-4. They each have three crafts, projects or games, and they are seriously awesome. I was planning to write about them in my next monthly favorites!
I also have no interest in the award shows.Â
I too am not interested in awards shows…boooooooring! Â I am currently bingeing on The Affair. Â Like watching a train wreck. Â I know it’s not new but it’s new to me.
Omg I eat in twos too!Â
Always enjoy seeing the photos of your children, they are all adorable. Of course enjoy the dog photos as well.
Like you, the awards shows don’t interest me at all. We are in a rural area with SLOW internet which is bad for trying to stream shows. Sure wish we had that option as there are a lot of shows we would like to be able to watch. Oh well, maybe someday Century Link will realize there are enough of us to upgrade our speed.
Was very confused by you referring to Smarties as tart. Had to Google it. Smarties here are a coated chocolate candy very similar to M&Ms
Hi! I didnt’ watch the Grammys too. Whatever lol. The Smarties – I .love Smarties. Yes they have to be eaten 2 at a time and then when you get to the last 3, you pop all 3 in your mouth altogether as a “dessert” or “a treat” at the end of your Smarties! (sorta like the end of a fireworks show!)
About the Smarties…when you open the pack eat one to sample, then eat two until they’re gone. Â
So love this photo of joseph hugging the doggie. What love that this beautiful dog sits there and lets joseph give a full hug..and what beautiful love to animals that you rode out Joseph’s allergies with the doggies remaining as a part of your family through it all…you even added a dog through it. If only more would care for animals the same..p.s. watched about a minute of the grammys..who can stand the political lectures. I used to watch to see the fashion..but just not worth it. Rock on w your blog..its the best and has been for years.
I’m with you – not at all interested in the awards shows. Also, my kids run around talking about how they are each other’s best friends (5 yr., 3 yr., and almost 2 yr.) and I LOVE it! It’s so sweet. I’m going to have to put the chocolate souffle on my TBB (to be baked) list.