Tuesday Love Is Back!

I haven't done a Tuesday Love in a little while but have a few things I've been loving lately.

-Train Sheets (from PBK).  Not for me, but for Noah.  He doesn't need new toys or that damn train table; these sheets kept him really occupied for a long time.  And I heard him talking to his "Choo-Choos" around 5am one chilly morning too (thankfully we both fell back asleep).

- Draw Something. I love this free Iphone game.  My longest streak is *almost* 100 draws (still going strong thanks to Sarah; 3 to go & I cannot wait!) and I have over 200 coins after 'buying' a new palate of colors.  Anyone addicted to this game and want to play?  I always lose at Words with Friends (always!)  But even though I'm a horrible drawer this is my current go-to game.

This is Bonfire - in case you can't tell

-Initial Necklaces.  I had a 'J' necklace in highschool and dated someone with the same initial.  A lot of people thought the J was for him but it was definitely for me.  I now actually want someone else's initial.  But I wonder if it's weird to wear an 'N' when my name starts with a J.

From Stellaanddot.com

- I love a 'New Hair' Day.  Today I got my hair down- highlight, shampoo, cut, blow dry, and flat iron.  My hair never looks better than on days Claire at Bella Trio has her hands on it.  I hate paying for it though; my upkeep trends on every 10, 12, 14 ... 24 weeks.  But I never feel better than on a new hair day. I've also had my brows done and a pedicure here and it is really a full service spa.  Funny enough they are having a Living Social deal today! $35 shampoo, cut, etc. 

- When searching for my toddler transitional handbag I ran across a photo of the Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Totally PM handbag.  I didn't realize it was an LV when I first saw it but quickly put it on my Not Going to Happen list.  I saw the bag today at the salon and last week out and about too.  I really do like it; maybe it will go on my 5 year wish list

- Noah's heart. It's not all the time, but when he decides to show how big his heart is it makes me want to cry. Occasionally the mood will strike him to initiate a hug with one of his friends; or grab their hand and lead them to the door so they can see 'his' dog; or hold their hand to walk in the parking lot.  I have a few photos of what I mean, but take my word for it, two toddlers with their arms around each other, heads on each others shoulders, smiling and hugging is THE sweetest thing.

Tuesday Love- Sunny Days

It's the last Tuesday of the month and I'm a little sad to say goodbye to my Tuesday Loves so I'm sure I'll be doing it again periodically in the future. I might even change the day from Tuesday!  Crazy wild, I know.

Between Live! with Kelly being on location in Oahu, Hawaii and two 70+ plus degree days here this week I am on a sunny summery kick.

1- Speaking of, I loved each and every one of Kelly Ripa's looks this week in Oahu.  Beautiful! And I really liked her extension hair up.  Holy tans- so jealous! Mark ain't bad either...

2- Little flippity flops for Noah along with sunny's!  I bought both of these from The Children's Place this week.  And madras swim trunks and rash guard from Gap- these are on my list for the next sale date. 

  

3- Rainbow sandals!  I'm in desperate need of a new pair- mine are at least 2 years old. I saw these 'Flirty" braided Rainbows at Nordstrom (when I was purchasing my new Toms ballet flats!) and they will be mine before summer comes around.  

4- Noah has always had little feet.  He still wears a size 5.5.  But I love his little feet and toes.  I have to give them lots of kisses every morning or whenever his feet are sock free.  I love that he crosses his ankles and feet when he eats in his highchair. But don't get me started on his toe nails- they are weird!

I feel like #5 should be a bonus edition- brace yourself.

5-  Rob Lowe.  That should be enough said, but I'll go further.  Frankly I can't resist.  While I love Rob all the time, I've been on a kick lately.    After reading Jacqueline Kennedy: Historic Conversations on Life with John F. Kennedy and seeing Rob co-host on Live! with Kelly recently I decided I had to see The West Wing.  I saw the first season on FX before Noah was born but that was it.  So the Husband bought me the first three seasons on DVD and I"m currently on episode 18 of season 2.  

So I've been seeing Rob pretty regularly on my TV but I found out this week that Rob was here!  In NC! In my town! He is taking his son on a college campus tour.  I totally freaked out and even though he took his son to Duke instead of UNC I was trying to stalk him. I actually watched the Duke VT game looking for him.  I was all over the Twitter.  I even Tweeted Rob- after much debate about what to say.  I asked the Husband if I thought Rob might call me (I don't really understand how the Twitter works).  I'm still waiting on a response; much in the way I'm still waiting on an email response from Tyrese regarding his BBQ circa 2000- but that is a story for another day.

I love Rob as Sam Seaborn and Governor Robert McCallister.  I started watching Brothers & Sisters because Rob joined the cast.  Something about adult Rob in a suit, though I do love 20's Rob in his playboy stage too.  

Favorite Rob movie- About Last Night

But I'm not a crazy super fan (or so I tell myself).  I don't always watch just because he's in it- though I do give it a look-see.  I do not watch Rob on Parks & Recs. I don't like his character and I cannot bring myself to watch the show.  I'm not a fan of Rob as Drew Peterson or as a mute in The Stand- CREEPY!

What's your favoriteRob movie or show?

And for those of you wondering if Noah wears his sunglassses?    

Flip flops to be determined...

Tuesday Love- Clean & Sparkly

This week I am loving all things clean and all things sparkly!  We had the carpets cleaned and a house cleaners come this past week.  Can you say, Groupon shopping?

1- Katherine Kallinis' KitchenAid mixer. Katherine owns and operates Georgetown Cupcakes and films a TLC reality tv show, DC Cupcakes.  I saw her mixer on Live with Kelly last week.  This mixer would have a prominent on-the-counter home, unlike my sad-in-comparison grey KitchenAid that lives in the pantry.

2-  The carpets were done by Baby Safe Carpet Cleaning.  They were on time, the carpets look great, the stains came out, and the guy was done really quickly with little to no smell when he left.  They also said they would honor the Groupon rate ($45 for 4 rooms) for future cleans- can't beat that.

3- For Christmas the Husband got me a 4 hour Deep Cleaning coupon from Tidy Maids and I've been looking forward to these four hours for a while!  I had them do the blinds/windows, baseboards, and bathrooms because I hate doing all of that.  I do the bathrooms weekly but seriously, baseboards and blinds haven't been done in over ... 18 months at least!  I was supposed to get two cleaners for two hours, but instead got three cleaners for one and half.  They brought their own equipment, which is good because our vacuum is at the end of it's life, worked fast with no questions, and the house smells and looks great. They even cleaned the groves in the doors!   A little awkward with me at home but- who cares the house is cleaner now!

Noah had tight quarters for playing when the carpet cleaners came.  Everything off the living room floor and into the pack-n-play.

4- REVENGE! Not actual revenge, but the ABC drama.  I don't watch many shows that aren't on Bravo, but I really love this show.  I was not an Emily VanCamp fan on Brothers & Sisters, but love her as Emily Thorne/Amanda Clarke!  And it's filmed in NC.

5- I'm so happy that I saw some snow this week.  It was less than an inch and only lasted until the sun came up, but the flakes were so BIG and fluffy coming down it made me very happy even though Noah did not get to see it.

6-  As if there aren't enough reason to love Shiki Sushi (yummy sushi, ever expanding seating, buy one get one EVERYDAY), I discovered a new one at dinner last night.  Kids menu half off on Mondays with an adult $10 purchase!  We've never done the kids menu here before; actually I didn't even know they had one .  It had about 6 entrees on it available with rice or lo mein noodles, including a sushi meal, choice of drink, AND ice cream dessert for $6.99/$3.50 Mondays.  Noah got Chicken with Broccoli and Brown Rice and vanilla ice cream (no chocolate syrup).  It tasted the same as off the adult menu and was definitely enough for one adult, let alone a baby.

Tuesday Love- Happy Valentine's Day!

Nothing too crazy going on around here today; it's our 10th Valentine's Day together.  The Husband is planning on making some delicious Chicken Parmesan and I am planning on making some Lemon Glazed Cookies, hopefully with some toddler help.  Noah is getting a book from me and that's really about it.

Noah already has Little Blue Truck Leads the Way and he loves it.  So I hope he loves the original LBT too!

Things I love this week:

1- Even though I am really sad about Whitney Houston, I am loving the Whitney Tribute Channel on Sirius/XM Channel 48.  She was an amazing artist and I've forgotten some of her songs.  We've been having quite the party while driving this week.

2-  When I sing Noah a bedtime song from one of his books, he signs 'more' and says, "gen" (translates to 'again')

3- I went to Sync Studio Cycling class last night and I'm so glad it was not as hard as the first time!  Though I am still the girl in the back that is off beat.  Every time instructor Matt yelled, "Right.Knee.Up" I swore he was yelling at me specifically because my left knee was undoubtedly up.

4-  Toms shoes.  They donate a pair for each pair bought.   Can't beat a cute charity shoe!

5- And this is cheesy but true - I love my Husband and our little family.  Happy Valentine's Day!

Tuesday Love

Since Valentine's Day is next Tuesday, I'm going to try to give some Tuesday love out all month.  Things I am loving this week:

1- Bean Traders' Valentine's coffee menu- delicious! And of course, an added bonus is their play area for little ones which we visit at least once a week.

February Drink Specials

2- Spring Resort Wear spring lines for both Noah & me.  I need to stop myself before the only clothes I own are striped and boat necked.

Ann Taylor Loft 

The Children's Place  

3- The Yigal Azrouel dress Kelly Ripa wore on Live with Kelly Wednesday. (It can be yours for a mere $975)

4- The amazing hug Noah gives me each morning after I get him dressed.  When I pick him up from his crib he's too interested in trying to lay back down to give me any morning love; but after a diaper change and some new clothes I always get a great morning hug.

5- I LOVE that today is my baby boy's 18month birthday!

February 7, 2012

August 7, 2011

6- The last minute addition this morning- Noah called me 'Momma' for the first time today as I was walking to the breakfast table!