SO WHAT Wednesday

I'm linking up once again with Shannon over at Life After I Dew to say SO WHAT Wednesday! Here's what I have to say this week:

SO WHAT:

... If after my post yesterday about the differences in mine and Honey's "sick days" that man of mine went out to our garage and made me two pallet shelves for Parker's big boy room? On his sick day no less. Well played Husband.

... At my OB appointment this week I learned that I have not gained a full pound since my last appointment in December? I was surprised because I sure do feel bigger sooner than I did with Parker at this stage. I should be thankful because all those pounds that I gain, will still be there after a newborn baby comes out. Guess I should put away this bag of chips...

... If is it is only Wednesday and I've already used our crock pot twice this week? Leftovers anyone?

...If I was the only mommy at Parker's Kindermusic class who did not take off her shoes? As if my un manicured feet weren't enough, to see them naked sticking out of my toeless maternity compression hose would have been enough to make me certifiably crazy. As soon as I saw all the other mommies in their super cute polka-dot and argyle socks I knew one thing, my shoes? Weren't coming off. Guess I'll be wearing cute socks over my hose next week...

... If I love to smell Parker Bear? The best is when he's been playing and he's warm and he comes to give me a big hug. Mmmm, I could just bottle that smell up!

Happy Wednesday!

So What Wednesday

Today I'm linking up with Life After I Dew to say SO WHAT Wednesday!

So What... If I sliced my finger open cutting up sweet potatoes to make sweet potato baked fries? I'm already deathly afraid of our fancy knife set and this little incident was almost enough to cause a major cooking boycott in our household. It hurt!

So What... If Parker turned 16-month-old before I finally got pooped on? Seriously, like getting spit up in your hair and nursing at a rest stop, there are certain mommy-rites-of-passage that mommy's go through and I was wondering if I was just going to miss that one altogether! Nope. Diaper leaked. Poop on clothes and hands. So check that one off the list!

So What... If I was up from 11:30 p.m. (I had just gone to bed!) until 4:30 a.m. with a sick little one last week? Poor baby couldn't breathe and needed mommy snuggles, a few books, and one episode of Baby Einstein on my phone. If we're being honest, the Baby Einstein was used after I realized I had passed out three times during the fifth reading of Little Blue Truck.

So What... If honey and I went to explore a nearby town and ended up discovering the one place in America where everyone believes every mothball smelling piece of junk is something you should sell in your "shop". We got ice cream which made it all better and got outta there as quickly as we came! Vintage finds, yes. Creepy mothball junk? No.

And finally, so what... If I'm super duper excited about my parents being here to visit and don't want them to ever leave!!

Happy Wednesday!!

So What Wednesday

I've been in a so-what mood the last couple of days so this post is perfectly timed. Here is another installment of So What Wednesday!

So What... If today is, sadly, the last day of my first big give away? If you haven't already entered to win a customized 12x12 monogrammed frame, click here to enter today! (You knew I was going to mention that!)

So What... If my husband and I (& Parker too!) ate way, way too much food at Fogo De Chao for Honey's birthday lunch? It's all so good that by the time you realize you are full it is too late. Ugh.

So What... If we were too full from the above mentioned lunch to even eat dinner or have the birthday cake I made from scratch for Honey on his birthday? Yes, the dinner and cake were moved to the next night. After our riotous meal had finally digested.

So What... If the new cleaning lady we hired spent four-and-a-half-hours in our three bedroom home today? So, is she just really thorough or was our house really that dirty. Never mind, I really don't want to know the answer.

So What... If I have hung pictures, moved pictures, re-hung other pictures, and will probably still change them again in our new house? I'm visual! I need to see it to know if I like it. And if it's not quite right? I change it again!

**Oh! That reminds me, House Tour (In Pictures) Part I and Part II coming soon! I know Julie, Lindsay, and Katie, in particular have been asking!**

What are you saying SO WHAT to today? I hope you are having a fabulous Wednesday!

So What Wednesday

"What day is it? C'mon I know you can hear me!" Oh that commercial still cracks me up. Probably because due to the lack of TV I catch these days I've seriously only seen it twice.  Well that aside it is Wednesday and I am so excited to be saying SO WHAT Wednesday! Here is what I am saying so what to this week:
So What... If this sign hangs on our door every day all day long during nap time. If the UPS man knocks on the door, then a chain-reaction beyond my control is immediately set into action: the dog barks, I jump three feet into the air, and the baby *might* wake up. I'm not taking the chance. Trust me, I'm tracking my packages. No need to knock. Now back to your regularly scheduled programing.

So What... If I don't iron. My husband asked me (before we were married no less!), "how do you get things ironed if you don't own an iron?" Um, the dry cleaners. Hello! They do more than clean, they can iron. They can even iron stuff you already washed. Yes, you can get an iron-only service and it's usually same day. So that's how I get things ironed.

So What... If this beautiful Vitamix box is siting still all sealed up on the floor. I am so excited to crack this baby open! But truthfully, I feel like reading the book it comes with and watching the video are going to take some serious time dedication and intense concentration. So I'll have to get back to the Vitamix when I have at least one of those to give.

So What... If I actually filed a complaint with the recreation service here on post for closing the pool on school days. Do they think the rest of us don't want to swim? Well thanks to their give-us-your-feedback website which is regularly distributed, I "provided feedback". Normally people don't even ask me for my feedback before I share it. I was just glad to be asked! *By the way, I checked the box saying - Yes I would like to be contacted regarding this feedback. I'm still waiting.

So What... If I made the most un-healthy, un-clean, un-Paleo, most-fabulous dessert treat ever, not once but twice this week? Yes. Honey requested chocolate-covered-cookie-dough-truffles for us to take for dinner at a friend's house and again for Honey to take to class. Oh don't mind me as I wear one of Honey's size L t-shirts over my body this weekend. Blech.

So What... If I can't remember a darn thing if it's not written down but I was able to recite completely from memory the book "Little Blue Truck Leads the Way" to Parker Bear? But it is his favorite book, and one of mine too! (Photo from July 18th when we were moving in. That's our air mattress.)

Well that's what I'm saying SO WHAT to this week! That felt pretty good. What about you? What are you saying so what to this week?

Oh! Don't forget to stop back by tomorrow to enter my gorgeous monogram frame giveaway!

Today Was Not Wedneday

Today? Yeah about that. It wasn't Wednesday. 

It was Tuesday. 

Why is this important? Because I posted my So What Wednesday post today. That's right. On Tuesday. Because today? Was actually Tuesday.

Oh yes, that gave me a good laugh.

Today our former nanny, Nanny M, come to play with Baby Parker so that I could go get a pedicure run some errands. After I got out of the salon, feeling great about my day so far, one of my most devoted followers (hi Julie!) texted me to tell me it was Wednesday. 

Well, duh, I mean, I know that. So why was she texting me this?

Oh, because she had been to the blog. And she had noticed that I posted... So What Wednesday? Today? On Tuesday? Oops! Then, I laughed until I almost cried. But not only because I posted a post on the wrong day. No, I laughed until I almost cried because we caught up on some other stuff and that's usually something I do when Julie and I text... 

Anyway, back to today. Which was Tuesday.

Well, I've been very good lately about posting and keeping up with my blog (yay for making and meeting a personal goal!) and one of my keys to success is writing several posts when I can and scheduling them in Blogger. 

Well that works well for me except for when I accidentally schedule Tuesday's post for Wednesday and Wednesday's post for Tuesday. Now under normal circumstances, not even my most devoted followers would not notice this. Most of my posts are not exactly day-specific, right?

But So What Wednesday? That is a post for Wednesday's. That's pretty obvious. 

So yes I did that. I posted a post devoted to saying So What Wednesday. On Tuesday. So What? Ah well, we all got a good laugh. And surely no one so more than me. Oh my life...

And I must also say thank you to Stephanie and my mom for also letting me know this morning (moments after Julie did) that today was Tuesday. Thank you for having my back!

Happy Tuesday! By the way, tomorrow? Is Wednesday?

So What Wednesday

Today I am linking up with Shannon over at Life After I Dew to say SO WHAT Wednesday! 

This week I'm saying:

So What... If every lamp in our house is set to turn off and on with a timer? Our house is on the market so it needs to be lit up during the day and the last thing I want to do when we finally get ready to leave the house is run around and turn all the lamps on.

So What... If Honey hates the above mentioned lamp timers? He's not the one who would have to run around turning on said timers in a rush to get out the door. Right? But I am sorry that the lights randomly turn off at night when we're watching TV. Such is life with a house on the market! (See Also: Never Sell Your House.)

So What... If I've got Parker Bear and myself 80% packed for our upcoming trip to the beach? No more staying up totally stressed out the night before a trip! (Ok last time was an exception due to circumstances beyond my control BUT if such circumstances come up again, this mama's prepared!) 

So What... If I am certain I appear like a crotchety-hermit-grouch to anyone and everyone who appears at our front door? The original sign I had taped over the doorbell did not deter anyone from knocking on our door to their little hearts content while I rush around trying to quiet the dog because noooo one ever knocks causing the dog to bark when Parker is awake. No. They specifically wait until he is asleep and come bee-boping up to our front door and bang knock so that my wonderful guard dog Cash barks his head off to deter them. Sheesh! Hopefully my new professionally made sign will keep knocking, door bell ringing, and even just visitors to a minimum when Parker is asleep.

So What... If Parker and I made our FIRST EVER car trip for more than 2 hours alone together? We made a 4 hour drive (with one stop) together and we both did great! Cash was along for the ride too and as a seasoned back seat traveler I think he did a great job showing Parker Bear the ropes.

So What... If I haven't posted Parker's first birthday post yet? My sister-in-law took so many amazing pictures I have to select my favorites to post. That's hard to do! I hope to get that post up soon!

So What... If my little blog has a home grown Blogger template? I am so excited about my upcoming makeover! My little bitty blog is going to look so grown up!

Hooray for Wednesday! I hope you are having a great week! Are you saying SO WHAT to anything today?!

So What Wednesday

It's hard to believe another week has flown by but here we are at Wednesday again! What a wonderful week we had with family in town celebrating Parker Bear's very first birthday! I am working on a post to share all the fun we had!

So for today I am linking up with Shannon at Life After I Dew to say So What Wednesday!

This week I'm saying SO WHAT:

... If Honey and I went to dinner with Baby Parker for our two year anniversary? We wanted a night together as a family (where I didn't have to cook or clean!) and it was perfect. Especially since last year we spent our anniversary in the hospital NICU with our tiny baby boy!

... If I cheated *slightly* on my strict boot camp meal plan this week? What? With Baby Parker's first birthday bash and all the delectable treats we had I just had to indulge. He's only going to turn one once!

... If I nearly peed myself jumping rope this week at CrossFit? I had a baby! (Last year but that's not the point.) On a related note does that ever go away?!? 

... If I got a "spring" cold? Blech. Glad that's over with!

... If my mom stayed here with me for *a week* helping me prep for Parker Bear's birthday party? I needed her help and there's no way I could have pulled it off without her! (Thank you Honey for putting up with both of us for a week!)

... If I didn't cook for 5 days? Totally going to try to swing this once a month!

So What Wednesday

Happy Wednesday! Today I am linking up with Shannon at Life After I Dew to say So What Wednesday! 

This week I'm saying...

So What... if yesterday was the first showing our house has had in a while?

So What... if I had about 20 minutes to pick up before the above mentioned showing? Yikes! Our house is *party preparation central* these days as we prepare for Parker Bear's first birthday party this weekend!! And would you believe that the agent said the house "showed really well"? Yay!

So What... if my mom is here for the week helping me get ready for the big bash on Saturday? It is nice to not rush all of the decorating and food preparation into a couple of days. Having the week to prepare is making it soooo much fun!!! 

So What... if by the time it is all said and done Baby Parker is going to have two smash cakes? He had one on his actual birthday and he'll have another this weekend at his party. Lucky boy!

So What... if the birthday boy has been opening presents as they have been arriving? I don't see the need to wait until his birthday OR his party to open all of his gifts. As my family has been sending gifts, our happy has been opening them up! So fun!

So What... if I'm busier now than I ever was when I worked. I certainly left the work force at the right time. The speed of life as increased significantly since early April with no end in sight. Fortunately, we are having the time of our lives!

I'm sorry that this post was all about the house being on the market and Parker's birthday. This week, that is what is on my mind!! Check back next Wednesday for a whole new list.

What are you saying SO WHAT to? Have a great Wednesday!

So What Wednesday

Today I'm linking up with Shannon over at "Life After I Dew" to say SO WHAT Wednesday!

This week I'm saying so what if ...

• I placed the blades for my food processor in a "safe place"? Well, $75 and ten minutes online later and new ones will be here any day. And when I find the safely tucked away blades that came with my food processor well then I'll just have two sets. So what, right? 

• I did not want to go to Boot Camp on Monday night? I love working out in the mornings and loathe working out in the evenings. Oh well, I went. And I can do this for three more weeks, right?

• (Speaking of working out) I posted a post-workout picture on this very blog? I needed to capture sweet Parker Bear kisses and well, let's face it, this is what I look like most days. A mom in workout gear.

• I might have hung a decoration for Baby Boy's FIRST BIRTHDAY party? The party might not be for ten more days but someone is very excited! And I don't mean the birthday boy...

What are you saying so what to this week?

Happy Wednesday!

So What Wednesday

It’s Wednesday and this week I’m linking up with Shannon atLife After I Dew to say SO WHAT Wednesday!

So What if…

• I blogged every day for a week and a half! Who am I? And today you get a two-fer!

• I committed to a 6-workout-a-week boot camp with a strict nutrition plan during the busiest month of my life? I’ll look back on this time with sweet memories… right?...right?

• I completely told off a telemarketer who called our home yesterday afternoon. I was in a mood. I needed someone to yell at. His timing? Impecable!

• We still have a home phone? We do!

• I put HGTV on at night when Honey is not home. My happy place? Maybe…

So What Wednesday

Half way through another week? Well it must be time to say SO WHAT! As always I am linking up with Shannon at Life After I Dew.

So What if...I didn't blog during the holidays? Oops!I'm looking forward to getting back on track in the new year! (And I will get a Christmas post up, even if it's no longer December!) 

So What if...We didn't leave the house all day on Sunday? It was rainy and cold and well we just didn't want to go anywhere! So we didn't! And Parker Bear doesn't look at all unhappy about it!
 

So What if...Some people at work tested my patience this week? Ugh!

So What if...It was 68 degrees on Saturday...in *January*? That was lovely!

So What if...You realize how annoying late-night fireworks are after you have children? Yes, neighbor 5 houses down, I'm talking directly to you. PS, it's not New Year's anymore. Don't worry, we're plotting sweet, sweet revenge... 

So What if...Parker Bear and I had the best weekend together? Even though we missed Honey, I loved having the baby to myself all weekend long!

Happy Wednesday! Be sure to check out all the great So What Wednesday posts linked up this week!

So What Wednesday

Wednesday? Is that you? Wow, that was fast. Well I better get to saying SO WHAT?

So What if... I hosted my first FREE product giveaway this week? I was going to wait until I had 100 followers but I had FREE products now. To GIVE AWAY! What? You missed the announcement? There's still time, click here to view the post and enter the give away!

So What if... we bought and put up a 9+ foot Christmas tree in our living room on Saturday but it is not yet decorated? We had a few unexpected scheduling difficulties this weekend (spending a chunk of time Sunday at the walk in clinic...). So lights are on but not a single ornament. Well there's always this weekend! For the record, I am in love with our naked tree anyway!

So What if... it melts my heart that these two are best buds already?

So What if... I bought a winter squash... but have NO IDEA how to prepare it? Ideas welcome. What do I do with it? Seriously, help.

So What if... I find it hard to get things done when this cutie is awake? He's just so much fun!

So What if... I kind of wish we left Christmas decorations up year round? I mean, a short, busy month is not long enough for me to enjoy some of my favorite decorations! (Ok ask me how I feel in January but right now I wish they were up all the time!)

I love this nutcracker that my hubby brought me from Germany, and this super cute wreath my mother in law made! At my house even the mugs are decorated for Christmas!

So What if...I totally hijacked my own blog all week to promote the VIRTUAL Thirty One party I'm hosting? What? Oh yes, I'm still talking about my Thirty One party! The deals are just too good, I mean the Mini Utility Bin is just $5? Have I mentioned how much I love that little thing? Oh, I have? Well after this Thursday you won't be hearing about it anymore because the party will be OVER! (so hurry and place and order before you run out of time! and don't forget to enter the give away!)

Well that's what I'm saying SO WHAT to this week! What about you?

 

So What Wednesday

Welcome to another edition of SO WHAT Wednesday! Let's get right to it, this week I'm saying... 

So what if... I put Parker in his turkey outfit today? What? It is still technically November! Putting him in this outfit in December just won't feel right. He had to wear it one last time... 

So what if... I totally hijacked my own blog to announce a virtual Thirty One Party? Did you miss the post? It's here if you want to see what you're missing! I'm excited that one of my readers will win a free gift too! (Here are the bags available through my party for only $5 during December!)

So what if... I ate too much at Thanksgiving? So much so that Honey (jokingly) asked if I was pregnant. This week we are having salad every night for dinner. Truth. (here they are right before I added the chicken)

So what if... I'm super excited about giving Nanny M her Christmas present? She is so wonderful and I am so excited to treat her! I hope I can hold out!!

Well that's it for this edition of So What Wednesday! What are you saying SO WHAT to this week?

So What Wednesday

Oh hi Wednesday, I almost didn't see you there. It must be time once again to link up with Life After I “Dew” and say...

So what if… I am a sucker for anything with my son's name on it? Case in point...

So what if… I discovered there was leftover Halloween candy in the bowl on top of the refrigerator? This is not good. (These are the pieces that apparently no body wanted.)

So what if… I did not blog at all last week? Not one day. See also: yesterday's post,  how do blogging mamas do it?

So what if… I love nursing? Even though Baby P turned six months this week, we are in no hurry to move on to solid foods. It is so easy to feed him! All we need is baby + mommy and we are happy to oblige! 


So what if… I am super excited that we are approximately one week from Thanksgiving? I love this time of year! On a related note, how it time flying this fast?

So what if… I shopped at Old Navy for the first time in years? They have some really cute stuff! Who knew? And with their prices, I think I may need to pop in there more often.

 

Well that's all I've got this week. What are you saying SO WHAT to this week?

So What Wednesday

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Welcome to a special Halloween edition of SO WHAT Wednesday! Of course I am linking up with Life After I “Dew” and this week I’m saying:

So what if… I was very excited that Parker got to wear his Halloween costume three times this year? I was excited about dressing him up each and every time!

Quick preview of our little Halloween baby (More pics to come tomorrow!)

 

So what if… I ate a bit too much Halloween Candy? We’ve been surrounded by for three days before Halloween! What’s a mama bear to do?

 

So what if… I was glad my husband dressed up for “Trunk or Treat”? I thought it was so cute the way he thought of and carried out his very own costume (I’ll give you a hint… Duck Dynasty…) ... Pics to come tomorrow!

So what if… there are not six, but seven pumpkins out on our front porch? I think it turned out super cute! (Sorry for the shadows!)

 

So what if… I love Parker’s first pumpkin? ... Pics to come tomorrow! 

That's it for this special Halloween edition of SO WHAT Wednesday! I hope that your Halloween is filled with fun and fabulous-ness! I'm excited to share our very Happy Halloween with you tomorrow with plenty more pictures of our happy little lion cub!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!