Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Another Great Book
A few months ago I was wandering around Barnes and Noble looking for the perfect gift and saw a woman with a book cover and title that peaked my curiosity. So i went searching for it. The title is The Ten Habits of Happy Mothers. I was in a bit of a rush and just bought the book and moved on. Well, it turns out that it's a pretty darn good book! For any busy mom out there wanting a happier, healthier lifestyle this is a great reminder of things you already know but it puts it all in perspective in a easy to read format. It's one of those books that should probably be read about once a year just to make sure the suggestions in the book become habits! Check it out soon!
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
New Do!
We've been talking about getting Madelyn's hair cut short for a few months and she was totally up for it except she wanted Mimi to do it. Which is fine but that meant we had to wait for Thanksgiving for that to happen. So while she was visiting, we put her to work!
Look how long it's gotten
First cut
Crazy do
The New Do! Plus my awesome mom! Madelyn loves her new haircut and so do we since it's so easy to comb now!
The New Do! Plus my awesome mom! Madelyn loves her new haircut and so do we since it's so easy to comb now!
Sunday, December 11, 2011
American Girl Doll Dilema
I started this post months and months ago and never published it. I don't really know why. It seems a little silly to me but since the holidays are upon us I thought I would share this story.
Last winter, on the third day in a row of no school due to snow days, I got a little cabin feverish so Madelyn and I went to Oak Park Mall to do what girls do best, shop! Forgetting they have an American Girl Doll store and choosing that entrance to go in was a big mistake. Once we walked by "heaven on earth" for a little girl it was over. Her eyes sparkled, her lips sweetly saying, "pleeeeeze mama, can we pleeeeeze go in there?" I caved.
I admit, I have no idea what the American Girl Doll phenomen is. I read the books as a kid but didn't even know they made dolls. Madelyn has seen the dolls at friends houses and has always wanted one. I've tried to ask her what makes these dolls special and how do you know it is an AG doll. She doesn't really know.
Walking around the beautifully arranged dolls and accessories I was overwhelmed. First you have to pick a doll and then be prepared to drop an arm and a leg on just a doll! Then do you choose one of the characters or create one that looks just like you? The sheer volume of crap these dolls have to go with them is amazing! There is clothing, pajamas, jewelry, furniture, and even dogs. Oh and the dogs have their own accessories. I mean, who seriously thinks up this stuff? And if that's not enough they have their own salon for the dolls and different do's cost different prices!
After cruising through the store both of us were overwhelmed and I was so impressed my little girl looked around and commented on how pretty they all were but never once asked if we could buy one! Yeah, the frugal part of me was thinking I can go purchase a knock off and she'll never know the difference!
And that's where I was wrong. Somehow she is able to tell the difference. Someone at daycare has been bring their AG doll and that has only started Madelyn really wanting one. To which I promptly said they were really expensive and we should probably ask for one from Santa. So we've been bribing for a very long time for good behavior and good manners so that Santa will bring the AG doll.
Normally, I would never spend that much money on a doll. But that is the only toy she has talked about for months and months and she is our only child. So we did it. I drug Matt to the store last week. I giggled as I saw the look on his face after we arrived. I know he wanted to say, "Really, is this what I signed up for." Half way through the visit at the store, he found a couch and sat down. He couldn't handle it. And then at the check out when the super perky store clerk told me that the dolls have real wig hair so we needed the $8 brush to properly take care of their hair, he couldn't contain it. He was laughing so hard all the store clerks were soon laughing at him! Oh the joys!
So we are now proud new owners of Kit. Madelyn looks a lot like her with her new short haircut. And of course we had to get a dog named Sugar because that's Madelyn's nickname. We are so excited to see her face on Christmas morning!
Last winter, on the third day in a row of no school due to snow days, I got a little cabin feverish so Madelyn and I went to Oak Park Mall to do what girls do best, shop! Forgetting they have an American Girl Doll store and choosing that entrance to go in was a big mistake. Once we walked by "heaven on earth" for a little girl it was over. Her eyes sparkled, her lips sweetly saying, "pleeeeeze mama, can we pleeeeeze go in there?" I caved.
I admit, I have no idea what the American Girl Doll phenomen is. I read the books as a kid but didn't even know they made dolls. Madelyn has seen the dolls at friends houses and has always wanted one. I've tried to ask her what makes these dolls special and how do you know it is an AG doll. She doesn't really know.
Walking around the beautifully arranged dolls and accessories I was overwhelmed. First you have to pick a doll and then be prepared to drop an arm and a leg on just a doll! Then do you choose one of the characters or create one that looks just like you? The sheer volume of crap these dolls have to go with them is amazing! There is clothing, pajamas, jewelry, furniture, and even dogs. Oh and the dogs have their own accessories. I mean, who seriously thinks up this stuff? And if that's not enough they have their own salon for the dolls and different do's cost different prices!
After cruising through the store both of us were overwhelmed and I was so impressed my little girl looked around and commented on how pretty they all were but never once asked if we could buy one! Yeah, the frugal part of me was thinking I can go purchase a knock off and she'll never know the difference!
And that's where I was wrong. Somehow she is able to tell the difference. Someone at daycare has been bring their AG doll and that has only started Madelyn really wanting one. To which I promptly said they were really expensive and we should probably ask for one from Santa. So we've been bribing for a very long time for good behavior and good manners so that Santa will bring the AG doll.
Normally, I would never spend that much money on a doll. But that is the only toy she has talked about for months and months and she is our only child. So we did it. I drug Matt to the store last week. I giggled as I saw the look on his face after we arrived. I know he wanted to say, "Really, is this what I signed up for." Half way through the visit at the store, he found a couch and sat down. He couldn't handle it. And then at the check out when the super perky store clerk told me that the dolls have real wig hair so we needed the $8 brush to properly take care of their hair, he couldn't contain it. He was laughing so hard all the store clerks were soon laughing at him! Oh the joys!
So we are now proud new owners of Kit. Madelyn looks a lot like her with her new short haircut. And of course we had to get a dog named Sugar because that's Madelyn's nickname. We are so excited to see her face on Christmas morning!
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