Uncle Brandon showing his festive side at Larsson's party in February.
Happy 37th Birthday!
September 29, 2010
Aunt Mimi with nieces, Bailey and Sage.
Happy 39th again!
September 30, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Birthday Wishes
This past weekend, we celebrated with these two special people in person. And we are sending special birthday wishes to Uncle Brandon and Aunt Mimi this week.
Uncle Brandon showing his festive side at Larsson's party in February.
Happy 37th Birthday!
September 29, 2010
Aunt Mimi with nieces, Bailey and Sage.
Happy 39th again!
September 30, 2010
Uncle Brandon showing his festive side at Larsson's party in February.
Happy 37th Birthday!
September 29, 2010
Aunt Mimi with nieces, Bailey and Sage.
Happy 39th again!
September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Wellness Wednesday: Oil Pulling?
14 weeks left in 2010. I am going to dedicate a weekly blog for the remainder of the year to trying some sort of new or different activity related in some way, shape or form to wellness.
Today's Wellness Wednesday topic is Oil Pulling.
Oil... what?!?!?
So, I was reading about cooking with coconut oil and clicked a link on the web site that was discussing this technique claimed to have many positive effects from eliminating plaque and gingivitis to lowering blood pressure, reducing headache and sinus issues, glossier hair, clearer skin, etc., etc.
The best part is that it is easy. It is inexpensive. And you can do it at home. So I decided to test it. Why not? It certainly couldn't be worse than some mouth washes out there.
All you need is safflower, sunflower, sesame, olive, or coconut oil. It's best to do first thing in the morning. Take a tablespoon of the oil, put in your mooth and swoosh it around for 10 to 20 minutes, spit it out, rinse your mouth thoroughly and off you go.
Apparently, the way it works is... bacteria is attracted to the oil, thus pulling toxins out of your body through your mouth. [If you try this at home, do not gargle or swallow the oil, as it becomes toxic as it mixes with saliva and bacteria.]
So the results of my test are inconclusive thus far. My mouth did feel a bit cleaner after the swishing. However, it was hard not to speak for 15 minutes, as I was trying to make breakfast and get the hubby on his way to work. I will continue to try this for a few weeks and see what happens.
Happy Swishing!
Today's Wellness Wednesday topic is Oil Pulling.
Oil... what?!?!?
So, I was reading about cooking with coconut oil and clicked a link on the web site that was discussing this technique claimed to have many positive effects from eliminating plaque and gingivitis to lowering blood pressure, reducing headache and sinus issues, glossier hair, clearer skin, etc., etc.
The best part is that it is easy. It is inexpensive. And you can do it at home. So I decided to test it. Why not? It certainly couldn't be worse than some mouth washes out there.
All you need is safflower, sunflower, sesame, olive, or coconut oil. It's best to do first thing in the morning. Take a tablespoon of the oil, put in your mooth and swoosh it around for 10 to 20 minutes, spit it out, rinse your mouth thoroughly and off you go.
Apparently, the way it works is... bacteria is attracted to the oil, thus pulling toxins out of your body through your mouth. [If you try this at home, do not gargle or swallow the oil, as it becomes toxic as it mixes with saliva and bacteria.]
So the results of my test are inconclusive thus far. My mouth did feel a bit cleaner after the swishing. However, it was hard not to speak for 15 minutes, as I was trying to make breakfast and get the hubby on his way to work. I will continue to try this for a few weeks and see what happens.
Happy Swishing!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Morning Constitutional
DaDa sent me this pic on my cell phone when I was out running errands. I think we are getting close to the potty training stage.
In fact, yesterday morning after breakfast, Larsson went and sat on the potty.... with his diaper on... to take care of his business.
Yea. Can't wait to be done with diapers.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Friday Fun Photo
This photo goes back like 6 months. But it makes me laugh.
And I think it seals the deal for our final Halloween costume selection. I have been debating four ideas for the past month. All of which I love.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
My Little Gentleman
Sometimes, he is very rambunctous.
I get a little nervous that he might tackle kids smaller than him. I've seen it happen. He doesn't intend to hurt them. Just is playing, hugging, having fun....
So when Kes (13 months) came to visit Larsson (19 months) yesterday, I was watching closely. Especially when he made a bee line over to her trying to get into his box of snacks.
But when he got to her, he reached in the box and then held out a sweaty palmful of snacks for her. She gladly accepted.
Then they went on a little wagon ride. When the wagon stopped, Larsson stepped out and looked at Kes. There was a moment of panic when I thought he would pull her out. But instead he gently acted like he was going to pick her up and then took her hand to help her out.
Where is the camera when you need it? Just precious.
I get a little nervous that he might tackle kids smaller than him. I've seen it happen. He doesn't intend to hurt them. Just is playing, hugging, having fun....
So when Kes (13 months) came to visit Larsson (19 months) yesterday, I was watching closely. Especially when he made a bee line over to her trying to get into his box of snacks.
But when he got to her, he reached in the box and then held out a sweaty palmful of snacks for her. She gladly accepted.
Then they went on a little wagon ride. When the wagon stopped, Larsson stepped out and looked at Kes. There was a moment of panic when I thought he would pull her out. But instead he gently acted like he was going to pick her up and then took her hand to help her out.
Where is the camera when you need it? Just precious.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
My Little Secrets
- I make my bed (nearly) every day.
- I plan my workouts around when I am going to wash and fix my hair.
- I love spending an extra 10 minutes snuggling in bed with my boys before getting up.
- I have one younger sister, and I am always surprised when people ask which one of us is older.
- I have a love-hate relationship with exercise. I have discovered that what helps keep me on track - consistency, exercise partner(s), accountability partner(s), finding something fun, changing my mind set that I am going to do it (not have to do it), and sometimes an inspiration story or idea.
- I am very interested in natural and homeopathic remedies. The chiropracter always makes me feel better. I have had a colonic, an ionic foot bath, taken natural supplements, gotten regular massages. It has been awhile on all those things, but I am going to schedule some appointments soon.
- I also take Larsson to the chiropractor. I try to feed him a very healthy diet. Fortunately, he loves vegetables and fish. I don't like to give him juice. I think there is too much sugar in most juices and that it is not really healthy. Unless I juice it in my juicer.
- I don't like to lie. It's makes me feel bad to be untruthful. Even small white lies. I avoid the subject in order to avoid telling a fib or say something outrageous to divert the conversation.
- I really don't like to be lied to.
- I love spring and fall weather. Still warm but nice breezes. Can venture to the pool for part of the season, not to mention shorts and flip flops. At least in the South.
- I love clothes and shoes. Shoes!!!! omg, shoes!!!
- The most I have ever spent on one single article of clothing is $325. But that is not typical for me because I like to bargain shop.
- I used to walk through the grocery store and look for the grossest things. Like tripe... When I craved calorific meals and it wasn't a cheat day, I would think about gross stuff to keep me from splurging. That was back when I was thin. That was probably slightly unhealthy behavior, huh?
- I put one thing on my plate to the side to save for my last bite. It is usually the thing I like the most. Justin once scooped my last bite off my plate. There were words. He now knows.
- I do funny dances when walking between rooms to entertain Justin. He always laughs, and says, "Baby Doll, one day I am going to film this." I like to make him laugh.
- I love Jeff on Flipping Out. He is hilarious! And Dr. Oz is awesome. I am addicted to Project Runway. I LOVE our DVR, why would you live without one?
- I work from home and am proud to say that I do not turn on the TV during the day.
These are my confessions for today. So pretty normal, right?? I am saving my biggest quirks and outrageous stories for the book.... :)
- I plan my workouts around when I am going to wash and fix my hair.
- I love spending an extra 10 minutes snuggling in bed with my boys before getting up.
- I have one younger sister, and I am always surprised when people ask which one of us is older.
- I have a love-hate relationship with exercise. I have discovered that what helps keep me on track - consistency, exercise partner(s), accountability partner(s), finding something fun, changing my mind set that I am going to do it (not have to do it), and sometimes an inspiration story or idea.
- I am very interested in natural and homeopathic remedies. The chiropracter always makes me feel better. I have had a colonic, an ionic foot bath, taken natural supplements, gotten regular massages. It has been awhile on all those things, but I am going to schedule some appointments soon.
- I also take Larsson to the chiropractor. I try to feed him a very healthy diet. Fortunately, he loves vegetables and fish. I don't like to give him juice. I think there is too much sugar in most juices and that it is not really healthy. Unless I juice it in my juicer.
- I don't like to lie. It's makes me feel bad to be untruthful. Even small white lies. I avoid the subject in order to avoid telling a fib or say something outrageous to divert the conversation.
- I really don't like to be lied to.
- I love spring and fall weather. Still warm but nice breezes. Can venture to the pool for part of the season, not to mention shorts and flip flops. At least in the South.
- I love clothes and shoes. Shoes!!!! omg, shoes!!!
- The most I have ever spent on one single article of clothing is $325. But that is not typical for me because I like to bargain shop.
- I used to walk through the grocery store and look for the grossest things. Like tripe... When I craved calorific meals and it wasn't a cheat day, I would think about gross stuff to keep me from splurging. That was back when I was thin. That was probably slightly unhealthy behavior, huh?
- I put one thing on my plate to the side to save for my last bite. It is usually the thing I like the most. Justin once scooped my last bite off my plate. There were words. He now knows.
- I do funny dances when walking between rooms to entertain Justin. He always laughs, and says, "Baby Doll, one day I am going to film this." I like to make him laugh.
- I love Jeff on Flipping Out. He is hilarious! And Dr. Oz is awesome. I am addicted to Project Runway. I LOVE our DVR, why would you live without one?
- I work from home and am proud to say that I do not turn on the TV during the day.
These are my confessions for today. So pretty normal, right?? I am saving my biggest quirks and outrageous stories for the book.... :)
Monday, September 13, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Every Boy Needs a Man Cave, Right?
So we have done some child-proofing over the past year. Electrical outlets covered - check. Cabinet locks - umm, not so much. I have moved things around like removing any chemicals and cleaning products from under the kitchen sink.
But Larsson, like most kids, loves to get into the cabinets, play with dishes, pots and pans....
This weekend, when he got tired of "play" cooking, he decided to retreat.
To his man cave. Under the kitchen sink. Which was actually pretty vacant.
He moved in a step stool, said "Bye," and closed the doors.
But Larsson, like most kids, loves to get into the cabinets, play with dishes, pots and pans....
This weekend, when he got tired of "play" cooking, he decided to retreat.
To his man cave. Under the kitchen sink. Which was actually pretty vacant.
He moved in a step stool, said "Bye," and closed the doors.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Labor Day Weekend 2010
First and foremost, did NOT include a trip to the ER this year. Yay!
What did it involve?
- Football with Friends
Larsson held onto the remote to ensure we kept the TV tuned to the Bulldogs.
Austin rooted for the Dawgs!
- Larsson visited both sets of grandparents. He spent the night with Mormor and Morfar on Saturday and MawMaw and PawPaw on Sunday. Mommy and Daddy slept in, exercised, shopped and enjoyed a couple dates before eagerly picking up our little man on Monday.
- Outdoor fun with neighbors... dodgeball and running free
Justin, Rachel, Larsson lined up for dodgeball.
Larsson's fast for little guy.
What did it involve?
- Football with Friends
Larsson held onto the remote to ensure we kept the TV tuned to the Bulldogs.
Austin rooted for the Dawgs!
- Larsson visited both sets of grandparents. He spent the night with Mormor and Morfar on Saturday and MawMaw and PawPaw on Sunday. Mommy and Daddy slept in, exercised, shopped and enjoyed a couple dates before eagerly picking up our little man on Monday.
- Outdoor fun with neighbors... dodgeball and running free
Justin, Rachel, Larsson lined up for dodgeball.
Larsson's fast for little guy.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Thursday, September 2, 2010
18 months... 1.5 years...
Larsson's shoe collection from the past year
Larsson,
I know this is about a week late, but I was trying to find the words (and the matches to your old shoes) to wish you a happy 18 month birthday.
I have loved watching you grow and blossom. From infant to baby to toddler. Each day you amaze me with your smile or some new feat. You have a personality all your own - individualistic and curious. Intensely smart and charming. On your own adventure.
Each step of the way, you leave a bigger and bigger imprint on my heart. And who I am as a person. And a mom. Your mom.
I love you, Larsson.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
The Quicker Picker Upper
Seriously, this kid amazes me...
This morning, while I was putting together Larsson's lunch, Deddy gave Larsson a Vruit (veggie-fruit) juice box. So Larsson was milling around drinking Vruit and munching on a waffle. I looked down and saw a little juice on the floor and said "oops". Larsson then looked at the spilled juice and said "uh oh."
Then he disappeared for a moment. I figured he went to see Da-Da. But he quickly returned with his bean bag in tow and set it at the base of a counter. I knew he was planning to use the bean bag as a stepping stool to something on the counter, so I firmly said "no." Not to be deterred, he pointed and whined for what he wanted.
I tried the pacifier. Not what he wanted. I tried the cup with a straw. Not what he wanted. So I handed him the roll of paper towels. Bingo.
There he stood. Holding the paper towels and trying to rip off a sheet. In the process, he dropped the roll and it unwrapped. He scored his sheet and then began to wipe the floor.
Of course, he had inadvertently wiped the juice up with the bean bag. But the paper towel was a good try.
And I have to say, Wow, that is a whole lotta problem solving for an 18 month old. Isn't it?
Oh and note to Larsson, you must always clean up after yourself. That is good practice and will make Mommy very happy in the years to come.
This morning, while I was putting together Larsson's lunch, Deddy gave Larsson a Vruit (veggie-fruit) juice box. So Larsson was milling around drinking Vruit and munching on a waffle. I looked down and saw a little juice on the floor and said "oops". Larsson then looked at the spilled juice and said "uh oh."
Then he disappeared for a moment. I figured he went to see Da-Da. But he quickly returned with his bean bag in tow and set it at the base of a counter. I knew he was planning to use the bean bag as a stepping stool to something on the counter, so I firmly said "no." Not to be deterred, he pointed and whined for what he wanted.
I tried the pacifier. Not what he wanted. I tried the cup with a straw. Not what he wanted. So I handed him the roll of paper towels. Bingo.
There he stood. Holding the paper towels and trying to rip off a sheet. In the process, he dropped the roll and it unwrapped. He scored his sheet and then began to wipe the floor.
Of course, he had inadvertently wiped the juice up with the bean bag. But the paper towel was a good try.
And I have to say, Wow, that is a whole lotta problem solving for an 18 month old. Isn't it?
Oh and note to Larsson, you must always clean up after yourself. That is good practice and will make Mommy very happy in the years to come.
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